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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 18, 2016
KCC Trains “Rad Rides” Metal Fab Artists
Walton and Modert work for a world-renowned auto shop, Rad Rides by Troy,
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February 2, 2016
Lunch & Learn: Introducing WorkKankakee.org
Kankakee County has many resources to deliver needed work readiness skills, in today’s
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January 27, 2016
Governor Rauner Announces Formation of Non-Profit Economic Development Organization
Governor Rauner today announced in his State of the State address that leaders
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January 26, 2016
Enbridge Supports KCC Welding & Electrical Technology Programs
Enbridge, a pipeline firm that has been running pipeline through portions of Kankakee,
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January 12, 2016
2015 Major Projects Yield $485M in Capital Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County released preliminary figures last week for 2015
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January 12, 2016
Kankakee County Launches 2016 EnterpriseU Program with January 28 Public Information Session
Planning is well underway for the 5th Annual EnterpriseU Entrepreneurs Boot Camp &
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December 28, 2015
Spikeball, Plochman’s Mustard, LN Engineering Featured on FOX Chicago
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Lisa Wogan
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December 28, 2015
EDF Renewable Energy Expands with Kelly Creek Wind Farm
The Kankakee County Board in August approved a special use permit for the
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December 22, 2015
Redevelopment Announced for I-57 Exit 312 at Kankakee
A high-profile retail redevelopment has been announced for Interstate 57 Exit 312 at
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December 22, 2015
New Production Facility for BrickStone Brewery
Bourbonnais-based BrickStone Brewery unveiled its new 8,100 square foot, 50-barrel, four-vessel production facility
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December 21, 2015
Happy Holidays from Plochman’s Mustard and the Manteno Chamber of Commerce
Manteno, Illinois-based iconic yellow barrel mustard maker Plochman's joins with the Manteno Chamber
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December 14, 2015
Economic Alliance Launches President/CEO Search
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has launched a nationwide leadership search following
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February 18, 2016
KCC Trains “Rad Rides” Metal Fab Artists
Walton and Modert work for a world-renowned auto shop, Rad Rides by Troy,
Read Blog
February 2, 2016
Lunch & Learn: Introducing WorkKankakee.org
Kankakee County has many resources to deliver needed work readiness skills, in today’s
Read Blog
January 27, 2016
Governor Rauner Announces Formation of Non-Profit Economic Development Organization
Governor Rauner today announced in his State of the State address that leaders
Read Blog
January 26, 2016
Enbridge Supports KCC Welding & Electrical Technology Programs
Enbridge, a pipeline firm that has been running pipeline through portions of Kankakee,
Read Blog
January 12, 2016
2015 Major Projects Yield $485M in Capital Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County released preliminary figures last week for 2015
Read Blog
January 12, 2016
Kankakee County Launches 2016 EnterpriseU Program with January 28 Public Information Session
Planning is well underway for the 5th Annual EnterpriseU Entrepreneurs Boot Camp &
Read Blog
December 28, 2015
Spikeball, Plochman’s Mustard, LN Engineering Featured on FOX Chicago
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Lisa Wogan
Read Blog
December 28, 2015
EDF Renewable Energy Expands with Kelly Creek Wind Farm
The Kankakee County Board in August approved a special use permit for the
Read Blog
December 22, 2015
Redevelopment Announced for I-57 Exit 312 at Kankakee
A high-profile retail redevelopment has been announced for Interstate 57 Exit 312 at
Read Blog
December 22, 2015
New Production Facility for BrickStone Brewery
Bourbonnais-based BrickStone Brewery unveiled its new 8,100 square foot, 50-barrel, four-vessel production facility
Read Blog
December 21, 2015
Happy Holidays from Plochman’s Mustard and the Manteno Chamber of Commerce
Manteno, Illinois-based iconic yellow barrel mustard maker Plochman's joins with the Manteno Chamber
Read Blog
December 14, 2015
Economic Alliance Launches President/CEO Search
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has launched a nationwide leadership search following
Read Blog
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