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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 24, 2025
Large Business of the Year: Urban Farmer sponsored by the Economic Alliance
The Kankakee Daily Journal showcases key employers, organizations and individuals in the community.
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April 22, 2025
KCC earns gold ranking as a 2025 Military Friendly® School
Kankakee Community College is one of 21 small community colleges across the nation
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April 11, 2025
Report: Strong Opportunity for Residential Development in Kankakee County
A recent housing study by Tracy Cross & Associates highlights a strong opportunity
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March 28, 2025
Gotion Illinois to Host Job Fair Series
Gotion Illinois, a global leader in clean energy storage solutions, is hosting a
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February 4, 2025
2025 Market Profile for Kankakee County
Kankakee County stands as a thriving hub of industrial growth, economic opportunity, and
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January 21, 2025
ComEd Awards More Than $190,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
ComEd Future of Energy Scholarship to help over 80 local students pursue college
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January 9, 2025
Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grants
The Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program will provide funding to small
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January 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for 2025 Competition
The 2025 Createur Conference will take place at Olivet Nazarene University April 3
,
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December 16, 2024
Funding Available to Learn Manufacturing Trades
New grants available at Kankakee Community College will fund a student's tuition, fees,
,
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November 26, 2024
Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Impacted by July Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared Kankakee County as a disaster area
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November 15, 2024
ComEd Receives 2024 ReliabilityOne® Award
In recognition of ComEd’s successful efforts to achieve best-in-class reliability, PA Consulting, the
Read Blog
October 4, 2024
Thrive 2024-2025
Each year Thrive Magazine highlights Kankakee County's strengths and potential for success. The
Read Blog
April 24, 2025
Large Business of the Year: Urban Farmer sponsored by the Economic Alliance
The Kankakee Daily Journal showcases key employers, organizations and individuals in the community.
Read Blog
April 22, 2025
KCC earns gold ranking as a 2025 Military Friendly® School
Kankakee Community College is one of 21 small community colleges across the nation
Read Blog
April 11, 2025
Report: Strong Opportunity for Residential Development in Kankakee County
A recent housing study by Tracy Cross & Associates highlights a strong opportunity
Read Blog
March 28, 2025
Gotion Illinois to Host Job Fair Series
Gotion Illinois, a global leader in clean energy storage solutions, is hosting a
Read Blog
February 4, 2025
2025 Market Profile for Kankakee County
Kankakee County stands as a thriving hub of industrial growth, economic opportunity, and
, , ,
Read Blog
January 21, 2025
ComEd Awards More Than $190,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
ComEd Future of Energy Scholarship to help over 80 local students pursue college
Read Blog
January 9, 2025
Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grants
The Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program will provide funding to small
, ,
Read Blog
January 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for 2025 Competition
The 2025 Createur Conference will take place at Olivet Nazarene University April 3
,
Read Blog
December 16, 2024
Funding Available to Learn Manufacturing Trades
New grants available at Kankakee Community College will fund a student's tuition, fees,
,
Read Blog
November 26, 2024
Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Impacted by July Storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared Kankakee County as a disaster area
Read Blog
November 15, 2024
ComEd Receives 2024 ReliabilityOne® Award
In recognition of ComEd’s successful efforts to achieve best-in-class reliability, PA Consulting, the
Read Blog
October 4, 2024
Thrive 2024-2025
Each year Thrive Magazine highlights Kankakee County's strengths and potential for success. The
Read Blog
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