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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.

February 17, 2026
2025 Cost of Living Averages

The average for 2025 Cost of Living numbers are in – and Kankakee

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February 10, 2026
Small Business Funding Workshop

REGISTER HERE: IL-02 Small Business Opportunities Workshop  

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February 3, 2026
Illinois Places No. 3 Nationally and No. 1 Regionally for Workforce Development

Site Selection ranks Illinois No. 3 nationally and No. 1 regionally for workforce

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January 20, 2026
City of Kankakee Receives $990K OSLAD Grant

By LEE PROVOST lprovost@shawmedia.com I Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Daily Journal While Kankakee’s

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December 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare Ranks No. 1 in Healthiest Employers in Illinois
Since the organization’s beginning, Riverside Healthcare has proven its commitment to the health
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December 15, 2025
Community Reaction to $90M Bradley Development
As leadership in and around Kankakee County begins to digest the news of
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December 3, 2025
Over $803 Million Coming to ComEd Customers
ComEd today announced that over $803 million will be returned to customers under
,
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November 24, 2025
Fine-Dining Restaurant Set for Momence
A restaurant, event space, and three-room hotel are entering into the final stages
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November 18, 2025
CSL to Invest Approximately 1.5 Billion in U.S. to Manufacture Plasma-Derived Therapies

November 18, 2025 — Global biopharma leader CSL announced plans to expand its

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November 12, 2025
Opening Soon: Applications for $20,000 Small Business Grants
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express
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November 12, 2025
Riverside recognized as Military Friendly Employer for 2026
Riverside Healthcare announced that it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation for
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November 4, 2025
New Thrive Magazine
From new investments and developments to job creation and the latest educational opportunities,
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February 17, 2026
2025 Cost of Living Averages

The average for 2025 Cost of Living numbers are in – and Kankakee

,
Read Blog
February 10, 2026
Small Business Funding Workshop

REGISTER HERE: IL-02 Small Business Opportunities Workshop  

Read Blog
February 3, 2026
Illinois Places No. 3 Nationally and No. 1 Regionally for Workforce Development

Site Selection ranks Illinois No. 3 nationally and No. 1 regionally for workforce

Read Blog
January 20, 2026
City of Kankakee Receives $990K OSLAD Grant

By LEE PROVOST lprovost@shawmedia.com I Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Daily Journal While Kankakee’s

Read Blog
December 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare Ranks No. 1 in Healthiest Employers in Illinois
Since the organization’s beginning, Riverside Healthcare has proven its commitment to the health
Read Blog
December 15, 2025
Community Reaction to $90M Bradley Development
As leadership in and around Kankakee County begins to digest the news of
, ,
Read Blog
December 3, 2025
Over $803 Million Coming to ComEd Customers
ComEd today announced that over $803 million will be returned to customers under
,
Read Blog
November 24, 2025
Fine-Dining Restaurant Set for Momence
A restaurant, event space, and three-room hotel are entering into the final stages
,
Read Blog
November 18, 2025
CSL to Invest Approximately 1.5 Billion in U.S. to Manufacture Plasma-Derived Therapies

November 18, 2025 — Global biopharma leader CSL announced plans to expand its

Read Blog
November 12, 2025
Opening Soon: Applications for $20,000 Small Business Grants
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express
Read Blog
November 12, 2025
Riverside recognized as Military Friendly Employer for 2026
Riverside Healthcare announced that it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation for
Read Blog
November 4, 2025
New Thrive Magazine
From new investments and developments to job creation and the latest educational opportunities,
Read Blog
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