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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.

September 19, 2016
Meijer Breaks Ground in Bradley
Meijer, which operates 230 supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
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September 15, 2016
Kankakee County Exports Up 74%, 16th Highest Growth in U.S.
According to the recently released 2015 Metropolitan Area Export Overview, authored by the
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August 22, 2016
Talent Attraction in Kankakee County Ranks in Nation’s Top 10%
Among 3,141 counties nationwide, Kankakee County is ranked 307 in attracting and developing
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August 5, 2016
Economic Alliance Applauds Signage of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (HB5729)
Too often, students across Illinois have graduated from high school unprepared for their
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August 5, 2016
Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board Secures $500,000 Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant for CSL Behring
The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board has sought and received a $500,000 Illinois
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July 29, 2016
Bears Camp VIP Event Draws Greater Chicago Developers
The Economic Alliance, in partnership with the Village of Bourbonnais and Kankakee County
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July 8, 2016
State of Illinois Issues Statement of Eligibility for Kankakee Downtown Historic District
After initial assessment, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has determined that the Kankakee
,
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June 27, 2016
Registration Now Open for ACCELERATE 2016 Small Business Conference & Expo
Both attendee and exhibitor registrations are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual
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June 8, 2016
Kankakee-Bradley MSA #7 Nationally in Middle-income Share
Against a backdrop of a steadily declining middle class, the Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical
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June 6, 2016
Aqua Illinois Announces $15 Million Investment in Kankakee Region Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Illinois has announced plans to complete $15 million in improvements to the
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June 2, 2016
Alliance Launches Redeveloped Attraction-focused Website
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County this week launched its newly redeveloped website
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May 5, 2016
Tim Nugent Appointed Alliance President/CEO
The Board of Directors of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces the
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September 19, 2016
Meijer Breaks Ground in Bradley
Meijer, which operates 230 supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Read Blog
September 15, 2016
Kankakee County Exports Up 74%, 16th Highest Growth in U.S.
According to the recently released 2015 Metropolitan Area Export Overview, authored by the
Read Blog
August 22, 2016
Talent Attraction in Kankakee County Ranks in Nation’s Top 10%
Among 3,141 counties nationwide, Kankakee County is ranked 307 in attracting and developing
Read Blog
August 5, 2016
Economic Alliance Applauds Signage of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (HB5729)
Too often, students across Illinois have graduated from high school unprepared for their
Read Blog
August 5, 2016
Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board Secures $500,000 Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant for CSL Behring
The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board has sought and received a $500,000 Illinois
Read Blog
July 29, 2016
Bears Camp VIP Event Draws Greater Chicago Developers
The Economic Alliance, in partnership with the Village of Bourbonnais and Kankakee County
Read Blog
July 8, 2016
State of Illinois Issues Statement of Eligibility for Kankakee Downtown Historic District
After initial assessment, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has determined that the Kankakee
,
Read Blog
June 27, 2016
Registration Now Open for ACCELERATE 2016 Small Business Conference & Expo
Both attendee and exhibitor registrations are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual
Read Blog
June 8, 2016
Kankakee-Bradley MSA #7 Nationally in Middle-income Share
Against a backdrop of a steadily declining middle class, the Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical
Read Blog
June 6, 2016
Aqua Illinois Announces $15 Million Investment in Kankakee Region Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Illinois has announced plans to complete $15 million in improvements to the
Read Blog
June 2, 2016
Alliance Launches Redeveloped Attraction-focused Website
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County this week launched its newly redeveloped website
Read Blog
May 5, 2016
Tim Nugent Appointed Alliance President/CEO
The Board of Directors of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces the
Read Blog
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