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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 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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November 3, 2025
Latest Cost of Living Numbers
The latest Cost of Living Index numbers for the third quarter of 2025
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October 14, 2025
Gotion Expansion
Big things have happened in Manteno since the former Kmart warehouse property was
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October 7, 2025
Visit Kankakee County Launches New Mural Trail
Visit Kankakee County invites locals and visitors alike to "paint the town" with
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September 12, 2025
How it Works: Gotion’s Manteno Operations
It’s been two years since Gotion announced plans to build a $2 billion
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September 10, 2025
Kankakee County to Host NAACP 88th State Conference
The NAACP Illinois State Conference will host its 88th Annual Convention from Friday,
,
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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
, ,
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
November 3, 2025
Latest Cost of Living Numbers
The latest Cost of Living Index numbers for the third quarter of 2025
,
Read Blog
October 14, 2025
Gotion Expansion
Big things have happened in Manteno since the former Kmart warehouse property was
, , ,
Read Blog
October 7, 2025
Visit Kankakee County Launches New Mural Trail
Visit Kankakee County invites locals and visitors alike to "paint the town" with
Read Blog
September 12, 2025
How it Works: Gotion’s Manteno Operations
It’s been two years since Gotion announced plans to build a $2 billion
Read Blog
September 10, 2025
Kankakee County to Host NAACP 88th State Conference
The NAACP Illinois State Conference will host its 88th Annual Convention from Friday,
,
Read Blog
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