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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 30, 2024
Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that
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July 24, 2024
Site Readiness Grant Funds Available
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
,
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June 5, 2024
Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid
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June 3, 2024
New Cost of Living Numbers Released
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community
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May 29, 2024
WKRDA Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation
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May 21, 2024
Partners in Progress: Manufacturing & Workforce Updates
Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated
, ,
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May 8, 2024
Kankakee County Receives $2.9M for Hwy 9 Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9
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May 8, 2024
ComEd Prepares to Power Up Illinois’ Largest EV Battery Plant
Progress is underway on Gotion’s new gigafactory under construction in Manteno, which later
Read Blog
April 29, 2024
Intro to Government Contracting and Certification
Discover the basics of government contracting, including navigating the free bid lead/matching system,
Read Blog
April 11, 2024
Francis J. Smith Named IMPACT Award Recipient
Francis J. Smith, of Manteno, is named the recipient of the Economic Alliance
Read Blog
April 8, 2024
Nicor Gas Offers HCAV Training Opportunity

Nicor Gas’ Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program is part of their commitment to

Read Blog
March 29, 2024
CANCELLED Workshop: Navigating the Automation Landscape April 30
Join us at our exclusive event and learn how to streamline operations in
Read Blog
July 30, 2024
Francis J. Smith Receives IMPACT Award
The IMPACT Award honors the accomplishments of an individual, business or organization that
Read Blog
July 24, 2024
Site Readiness Grant Funds Available
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
,
Read Blog
June 5, 2024
Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid
Read Blog
June 3, 2024
New Cost of Living Numbers Released
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community
Read Blog
May 29, 2024
WKRDA Seeks Executive Director
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation
Read Blog
May 21, 2024
Partners in Progress: Manufacturing & Workforce Updates
Be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated
, ,
Read Blog
May 8, 2024
Kankakee County Receives $2.9M for Hwy 9 Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9
Read Blog
May 8, 2024
ComEd Prepares to Power Up Illinois’ Largest EV Battery Plant
Progress is underway on Gotion’s new gigafactory under construction in Manteno, which later
Read Blog
April 29, 2024
Intro to Government Contracting and Certification
Discover the basics of government contracting, including navigating the free bid lead/matching system,
Read Blog
April 11, 2024
Francis J. Smith Named IMPACT Award Recipient
Francis J. Smith, of Manteno, is named the recipient of the Economic Alliance
Read Blog
April 8, 2024
Nicor Gas Offers HCAV Training Opportunity

Nicor Gas’ Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program is part of their commitment to

Read Blog
March 29, 2024
CANCELLED Workshop: Navigating the Automation Landscape April 30
Join us at our exclusive event and learn how to streamline operations in
Read Blog
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