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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.

May 28, 2015
Kankakee County Unemployment Drops to 5.8%, Job Growth Strongest in Illinois Again in April
The Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which shares boundaries with Kankakee County, continued
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May 27, 2015
Alliance Q2 2015 Ad Released
The Economic Alliance has released its Q2 2015 advertisement for publication. The 10"
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May 21, 2015
Nicor Gas Supports Economic Alliance with $4,000 Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Nicor Gas, an AGL Resources
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May 13, 2015
KCC President Dr. John Avendano to Chair Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) Board of Directors
The Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) – Kankakee County's workforce
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May 11, 2015
RFP Issued: I-57 Bourbonnais Parkway Interchange Industrial/Commercial Development Feasibility Study
The Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, in partnership with the Economic Alliance of Kankakee
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May 5, 2015
Catalyst Director Pursuing NBIA Certification
Jesse Erickson, Director of Catalyst Innovation Center in Bradley, Illinois, is pursuing an
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May 4, 2015
Van Mill, Bennett Present at IEZA Spring Conference
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County President and CEO Mike Van Mill and McColly
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April 16, 2015
Kankakee County Day in Springfield 2015
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County participated in a broad-based coalition that traveled
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April 8, 2015
Screening of Documentary Film “Maker” April 20
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, ONU's Catalyst Innovation Center and the South
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April 7, 2015
Plochman’s Mustard Expanding, Hiring at Manteno, Illinois, HQ
Iconic Midwest condiment producer Plochman's Mustard continues to expand its core mustard products,
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April 6, 2015
Governor Rauner Visits Hoekstra Transportation
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner visited Hoekstra Transportation in March as part of his
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April 6, 2015
Sears Holdings Celebrates New Investment, 25th Year in Manteno, Illinois
Kicking off a year-long celebration of the company's 25 years in Kankakee County,
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May 28, 2015
Kankakee County Unemployment Drops to 5.8%, Job Growth Strongest in Illinois Again in April
The Kankakee-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which shares boundaries with Kankakee County, continued
Read Blog
May 27, 2015
Alliance Q2 2015 Ad Released
The Economic Alliance has released its Q2 2015 advertisement for publication. The 10"
Read Blog
May 21, 2015
Nicor Gas Supports Economic Alliance with $4,000 Investment
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County announces that Nicor Gas, an AGL Resources
Read Blog
May 13, 2015
KCC President Dr. John Avendano to Chair Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) Board of Directors
The Coalition for Hope & Excellence in Education (CHEE) – Kankakee County's workforce
Read Blog
May 11, 2015
RFP Issued: I-57 Bourbonnais Parkway Interchange Industrial/Commercial Development Feasibility Study
The Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, in partnership with the Economic Alliance of Kankakee
Read Blog
May 5, 2015
Catalyst Director Pursuing NBIA Certification
Jesse Erickson, Director of Catalyst Innovation Center in Bradley, Illinois, is pursuing an
Read Blog
May 4, 2015
Van Mill, Bennett Present at IEZA Spring Conference
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County President and CEO Mike Van Mill and McColly
Read Blog
April 16, 2015
Kankakee County Day in Springfield 2015
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County participated in a broad-based coalition that traveled
Read Blog
April 8, 2015
Screening of Documentary Film “Maker” April 20
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, ONU's Catalyst Innovation Center and the South
Read Blog
April 7, 2015
Plochman’s Mustard Expanding, Hiring at Manteno, Illinois, HQ
Iconic Midwest condiment producer Plochman's Mustard continues to expand its core mustard products,
Read Blog
April 6, 2015
Governor Rauner Visits Hoekstra Transportation
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner visited Hoekstra Transportation in March as part of his
Read Blog
April 6, 2015
Sears Holdings Celebrates New Investment, 25th Year in Manteno, Illinois
Kicking off a year-long celebration of the company's 25 years in Kankakee County,
Read Blog
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