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News and Press in Kankakee County

Access the latest press releases, event announcements, and Economic Alliance updates. Keep up with the developments shaping Kankakee County’s business climate and community progress.

April 12, 2023
Riverside named 2023 Innovator in Healthcare for New ER
The two-phased, $14 million project to upgrade Riverside Medical Center's emergency room was
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April 12, 2023
CSL Behring Named 2023 Large Business of the Year
The Kankakee County location of CSL Behring is one of the largest biotech
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April 12, 2023
Crown named 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing
Crown Cork in Bradley is named the 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing by the
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April 6, 2023
APPLY NOW: New B2B Grant Application Open
The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in
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March 27, 2023
Economic Alliance Receives Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award
The Economic Alliance received the Kankakee Daily Journal 2023 Progress award for Excellence
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March 22, 2023
View Now: Kankakee River Watershed Conference
The Kankakee River Watershed Conference held in March, 2023 discussed how local communities
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March 21, 2023
New Grants Available for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses
$175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program.
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March 16, 2023
Kankakee Community College Spring Job Fair
On Thursday, April 13, Kankakee Community College will host a Job Fair from
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March 9, 2023
REGISTER: Bettering Your Business Manufacturing Series
One of the biggest challenges manufacturers are facing today is attracting skilled workers.
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March 8, 2023
CSL Behring Set to Open Plasma Center
CSL Behring continues to grow in Kankakee County as they look to open
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February 27, 2023
Recién publicado: Perfil de Mercado de 2023
Con una inversión de capital de más de $1500 millones en los últimos
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February 17, 2023
Grants Available for Manufacturing Students at KCC
The One Workforce grant program covers tuition, textbooks, fees, hand tools, materials, and
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April 12, 2023
Riverside named 2023 Innovator in Healthcare for New ER
The two-phased, $14 million project to upgrade Riverside Medical Center's emergency room was
Read Blog
April 12, 2023
CSL Behring Named 2023 Large Business of the Year
The Kankakee County location of CSL Behring is one of the largest biotech
Read Blog
April 12, 2023
Crown named 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing
Crown Cork in Bradley is named the 2023 Innovator in Manufacturing by the
Read Blog
April 6, 2023
APPLY NOW: New B2B Grant Application Open
The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in
Read Blog
March 27, 2023
Economic Alliance Receives Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award
The Economic Alliance received the Kankakee Daily Journal 2023 Progress award for Excellence
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March 22, 2023
View Now: Kankakee River Watershed Conference
The Kankakee River Watershed Conference held in March, 2023 discussed how local communities
Read Blog
March 21, 2023
New Grants Available for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses
$175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program.
Read Blog
March 16, 2023
Kankakee Community College Spring Job Fair
On Thursday, April 13, Kankakee Community College will host a Job Fair from
Read Blog
March 9, 2023
REGISTER: Bettering Your Business Manufacturing Series
One of the biggest challenges manufacturers are facing today is attracting skilled workers.
Read Blog
March 8, 2023
CSL Behring Set to Open Plasma Center
CSL Behring continues to grow in Kankakee County as they look to open
Read Blog
February 27, 2023
Recién publicado: Perfil de Mercado de 2023
Con una inversión de capital de más de $1500 millones en los últimos
Read Blog
February 17, 2023
Grants Available for Manufacturing Students at KCC
The One Workforce grant program covers tuition, textbooks, fees, hand tools, materials, and
Read Blog
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