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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.

July 31, 2025
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific: Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific announced plans to come together to create the
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July 9, 2025
Preparing for Employment
In an effort to assist displaced workers in our community, KCC Workforce Services
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June 30, 2025
Riverside Gifted Bourbonnais Building
There will be new life in the former Cigna building at St. George
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June 6, 2025
Work Opportunities Available

Two local job fairs for Kankakee County employees. July 11, 2025 at Knights

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May 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025
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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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July 31, 2025
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific: Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific announced plans to come together to create the
Read Blog
July 9, 2025
Preparing for Employment
In an effort to assist displaced workers in our community, KCC Workforce Services
Read Blog
June 30, 2025
Riverside Gifted Bourbonnais Building
There will be new life in the former Cigna building at St. George
Read Blog
June 6, 2025
Work Opportunities Available

Two local job fairs for Kankakee County employees. July 11, 2025 at Knights

Read Blog
May 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025
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
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