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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.

December 21, 2021
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Saves Customers More Than $6B
ComEd customers saved a total of more than $6 billion on their energy
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December 17, 2021
Amita Health Shares Community Benefit Annual Report
In fiscal year 2020, AMITA Health provided $336 million in community benefit including
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November 12, 2021
Illinois Black Business Survey
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic
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October 27, 2021
Kankakee County’s time to THRIVE
Kankakee County's thriving manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and pharmaceutical industries are expanding, offering more
Read Blog
October 21, 2021
Wage & Benefit Survey
Take this comprehensive wage and benefits survey to find out how your company
Read Blog
October 20, 2021
Scholarship Opportunity Through Exelon
Exelon is offering scholarships through their HBCU Corporate Scholars Program for Illinois students
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October 14, 2021
Plochman’s Hosts Roundtable on Manufacturing
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) spent time at Plochman's Mustard in Manteno, IL
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September 29, 2021
Enbridge Renews Commitment to Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy
Enbridge is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a commitment to
Read Blog
September 7, 2021
ComEd Receives National Recognition for Impact on Economic Development
Ranked in the top one percent of utilities across the United States, ComEd
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August 30, 2021
New Law Brings Natural Gas Service to Pembroke Township
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that will bring natural
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August 13, 2021
New B2B Grants Available
Application portal opens August 18, 2021 for $250M in Back to Business (B2B)
,
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August 5, 2021
Veterans incentives plentiful in Kankakee County
Ideally situated just 45 minutes south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 corridor,
Read Blog
December 21, 2021
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Saves Customers More Than $6B
ComEd customers saved a total of more than $6 billion on their energy
Read Blog
December 17, 2021
Amita Health Shares Community Benefit Annual Report
In fiscal year 2020, AMITA Health provided $336 million in community benefit including
Read Blog
November 12, 2021
Illinois Black Business Survey
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic
Read Blog
October 27, 2021
Kankakee County’s time to THRIVE
Kankakee County's thriving manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and pharmaceutical industries are expanding, offering more
Read Blog
October 21, 2021
Wage & Benefit Survey
Take this comprehensive wage and benefits survey to find out how your company
Read Blog
October 20, 2021
Scholarship Opportunity Through Exelon
Exelon is offering scholarships through their HBCU Corporate Scholars Program for Illinois students
Read Blog
October 14, 2021
Plochman’s Hosts Roundtable on Manufacturing
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) spent time at Plochman's Mustard in Manteno, IL
Read Blog
September 29, 2021
Enbridge Renews Commitment to Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy
Enbridge is a leading North American energy infrastructure company with a commitment to
Read Blog
September 7, 2021
ComEd Receives National Recognition for Impact on Economic Development
Ranked in the top one percent of utilities across the United States, ComEd
Read Blog
August 30, 2021
New Law Brings Natural Gas Service to Pembroke Township
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that will bring natural
Read Blog
August 13, 2021
New B2B Grants Available
Application portal opens August 18, 2021 for $250M in Back to Business (B2B)
,
Read Blog
August 5, 2021
Veterans incentives plentiful in Kankakee County
Ideally situated just 45 minutes south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 corridor,
Read Blog
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