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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.

September 21, 2023
Improving Operations Discussion at the Better Your Business Roundtable
Our Better Your Business roundtable discussion with IMEC Illinois showcased Kankakee Community College
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September 14, 2023
Global EV Battery Maker Gotion Brings First North American Operation to Manteno
Gotion will make an expected $2.09 billion investment will bring 2,600 jobs to
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September 1, 2023
Visit Kankakee County Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois
Visit Kankakee County announced the area generated a local economic impact of $171.6
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August 31, 2023
ComEd Customers Save More Than $8B on Energy Bills
ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program offerings ranked first in Midwest by national energy-efficiency research
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August 23, 2023
Inaugural Kankakee County CEO Class Kicks Off
The new Kankakee County CEO program kicks off with several area high school
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August 17, 2023
Roundtable Series Set for September 21
We want to hear from you and your peers! Are your strategies for
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August 7, 2023
State Celebrates With Several Events
Black Business Month campaign – developed to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses and
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August 4, 2023
ComEd and Pivot Energy Activate Community Solar Farm in Kankakee
Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers
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August 1, 2023
Governor Pritzker Signs South Suburban Airport Bill
HB 2531, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, requires the Illinois Department of
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August 1, 2023
Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) Grant Opportunity Open
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the second round of the
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July 25, 2023
Spanish Small Business Workshop on Accessing Resources
La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee
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July 25, 2023
Career Exploration Program Returns to KCC
The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no
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September 21, 2023
Improving Operations Discussion at the Better Your Business Roundtable
Our Better Your Business roundtable discussion with IMEC Illinois showcased Kankakee Community College
Read Blog
September 14, 2023
Global EV Battery Maker Gotion Brings First North American Operation to Manteno
Gotion will make an expected $2.09 billion investment will bring 2,600 jobs to
, ,
Read Blog
September 1, 2023
Visit Kankakee County Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois
Visit Kankakee County announced the area generated a local economic impact of $171.6
Read Blog
August 31, 2023
ComEd Customers Save More Than $8B on Energy Bills
ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program offerings ranked first in Midwest by national energy-efficiency research
Read Blog
August 23, 2023
Inaugural Kankakee County CEO Class Kicks Off
The new Kankakee County CEO program kicks off with several area high school
Read Blog
August 17, 2023
Roundtable Series Set for September 21
We want to hear from you and your peers! Are your strategies for
Read Blog
August 7, 2023
State Celebrates With Several Events
Black Business Month campaign – developed to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses and
Read Blog
August 4, 2023
ComEd and Pivot Energy Activate Community Solar Farm in Kankakee
Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers
Read Blog
August 1, 2023
Governor Pritzker Signs South Suburban Airport Bill
HB 2531, signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, requires the Illinois Department of
Read Blog
August 1, 2023
Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) Grant Opportunity Open
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the second round of the
Read Blog
July 25, 2023
Spanish Small Business Workshop on Accessing Resources
La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee
Read Blog
July 25, 2023
Career Exploration Program Returns to KCC
The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no
Read Blog
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