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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.

February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
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February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
Read Blog
January 22, 2020
ONU Hosts Cybersecurity Lecture Series
As society increasingly becomes dependent on technology, organizations must reciprocally learn about cyber
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January 22, 2020
ONU Hosts Cybersecurity Lecture Series
As society increasingly becomes dependent on technology, organizations must reciprocally learn about cyber
Read Blog
November 6, 2019
Midwest Renewable Energy Association launches Solar Training Academy at Kankakee Community College
Beginning in January, Kankakee Community College is hosting a course that provides skills
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September 24, 2019
Village of Grant Park Undertakes Regional Positioning Project with Hitchcock Design Group
Grant Park Village President Marty Roth and Village Trustees have commissioned a team
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September 13, 2019
Urban Farmer Honored by Illinois Chamber for Economic Impact
Congratulations to Manteno-based Urban Farmer and its founding partner Warren Ouwenga. The company
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September 11, 2019
Nucor Steel Kankakee Plans Modernization Project
Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. is upgrading its Chicago region steel bar mill by
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August 13, 2019
Micromobility Rides into Kankakee County
Since the launch in July 2018, people have taken more than 2,800 trips
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August 13, 2019
Careers with River Valley Metro Kankakee
When local Kankakee County residents Siron and Tim needed new employment options, they
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August 13, 2019
Cue Kankakee: Public Transit
As the largest public transit agency in Kankakee County, River Valley Metro has
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June 10, 2019
Drive on! Alliance Supports New Documentary Film Duo for PBS
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County proudly supports Selling Happiness and The Lively
,
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February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
Read Blog
February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
Read Blog
January 22, 2020
ONU Hosts Cybersecurity Lecture Series
As society increasingly becomes dependent on technology, organizations must reciprocally learn about cyber
Read Blog
January 22, 2020
ONU Hosts Cybersecurity Lecture Series
As society increasingly becomes dependent on technology, organizations must reciprocally learn about cyber
Read Blog
November 6, 2019
Midwest Renewable Energy Association launches Solar Training Academy at Kankakee Community College
Beginning in January, Kankakee Community College is hosting a course that provides skills
Read Blog
September 24, 2019
Village of Grant Park Undertakes Regional Positioning Project with Hitchcock Design Group
Grant Park Village President Marty Roth and Village Trustees have commissioned a team
Read Blog
September 13, 2019
Urban Farmer Honored by Illinois Chamber for Economic Impact
Congratulations to Manteno-based Urban Farmer and its founding partner Warren Ouwenga. The company
Read Blog
September 11, 2019
Nucor Steel Kankakee Plans Modernization Project
Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. is upgrading its Chicago region steel bar mill by
Read Blog
August 13, 2019
Micromobility Rides into Kankakee County
Since the launch in July 2018, people have taken more than 2,800 trips
Read Blog
August 13, 2019
Careers with River Valley Metro Kankakee
When local Kankakee County residents Siron and Tim needed new employment options, they
Read Blog
August 13, 2019
Cue Kankakee: Public Transit
As the largest public transit agency in Kankakee County, River Valley Metro has
Read Blog
June 10, 2019
Drive on! Alliance Supports New Documentary Film Duo for PBS
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County proudly supports Selling Happiness and The Lively
,
Read Blog
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