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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 27, 2018
CSL Behring Announces 1.8 Million SF Kankakee Site Expansion
CSL Behring, an Australian-based global biotherapeutics firm, plans to expand its operations center
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March 30, 2018
Released: 2017 Growth Numbers
The Economic Alliance tracks industrial growth in the Greater Chicago community of Kankakee
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March 14, 2018
Food Processor Silva International Doubling HQ in $8 Million Investment
Silva International has announced a new expansion that will nearly double its 190,000-square-foot
,
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November 15, 2017
Nucor to Build Merchant Bar Mill at Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it will build a full-range merchant
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October 26, 2017
Restoration Works a 2017 Illinois Sustainability Award Winner
Restoration Works Inc. of Bradley, Illinois, a leading company in the field of
,
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August 31, 2017
Brickstone Adds Brewing Capacity
This summer Brickstone Brewery is installing two new 300-barrel stainless steel fermentation tanks
,
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August 31, 2017
DIG BOURBONNAIS Draws Greater Chicago Developers to Bears Camp
The Economic Alliance, in partnership with the Village of Bourbonnais and Kankakee County
,
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August 15, 2017
Hoekstra Transportation Doubles Space at New Kankakee Site
Hoekstra Transportation is growing. After 25 years at its current location in St.
,
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July 7, 2017
CSL Behring Purchases Bunge Property
CSL Behring has purchased the neighboring 74-acre shuttered Bunge Edible Oil property along
, ,
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June 27, 2017
Urban Farmer Plans Manteno Expansion
Established in 2013, Manteno-based gluten-free, non-GMO and organic pizza maker Urban Farmer has
, ,
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June 12, 2017
Kankakee County Joins Illinois Delegation at SelectUSA Summit in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, Kankakee County will be represented at the premier U.S.
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May 9, 2017
WorkKankakee.org Relaunches with Improved Navigation, Content
With steady corporate expansion, Kankakee County consistently led Illinois metropolitan areas in associated
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April 27, 2018
CSL Behring Announces 1.8 Million SF Kankakee Site Expansion
CSL Behring, an Australian-based global biotherapeutics firm, plans to expand its operations center
Read Blog
March 30, 2018
Released: 2017 Growth Numbers
The Economic Alliance tracks industrial growth in the Greater Chicago community of Kankakee
Read Blog
March 14, 2018
Food Processor Silva International Doubling HQ in $8 Million Investment
Silva International has announced a new expansion that will nearly double its 190,000-square-foot
,
Read Blog
November 15, 2017
Nucor to Build Merchant Bar Mill at Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it will build a full-range merchant
Read Blog
October 26, 2017
Restoration Works a 2017 Illinois Sustainability Award Winner
Restoration Works Inc. of Bradley, Illinois, a leading company in the field of
,
Read Blog
August 31, 2017
Brickstone Adds Brewing Capacity
This summer Brickstone Brewery is installing two new 300-barrel stainless steel fermentation tanks
,
Read Blog
August 31, 2017
DIG BOURBONNAIS Draws Greater Chicago Developers to Bears Camp
The Economic Alliance, in partnership with the Village of Bourbonnais and Kankakee County
,
Read Blog
August 15, 2017
Hoekstra Transportation Doubles Space at New Kankakee Site
Hoekstra Transportation is growing. After 25 years at its current location in St.
,
Read Blog
July 7, 2017
CSL Behring Purchases Bunge Property
CSL Behring has purchased the neighboring 74-acre shuttered Bunge Edible Oil property along
, ,
Read Blog
June 27, 2017
Urban Farmer Plans Manteno Expansion
Established in 2013, Manteno-based gluten-free, non-GMO and organic pizza maker Urban Farmer has
, ,
Read Blog
June 12, 2017
Kankakee County Joins Illinois Delegation at SelectUSA Summit in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, Kankakee County will be represented at the premier U.S.
Read Blog
May 9, 2017
WorkKankakee.org Relaunches with Improved Navigation, Content
With steady corporate expansion, Kankakee County consistently led Illinois metropolitan areas in associated
Read Blog
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