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.

June 29, 2023
Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs
June 27, 2023
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new
June 9, 2023
As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required
June 2, 2023
We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence
May 31, 2023
Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic
May 24, 2023
Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for
May 18, 2023
The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of
May 15, 2023
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of
May 12, 2023
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students
May 4, 2023

Deadline Approaching: New B2B Grant Application Open Back to Business (B2B) Grants for

May 2, 2023
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation
May 1, 2023
The Back to Business program’s new round of grants has $175 million available
June 29, 2023
Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs
June 27, 2023
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new
June 9, 2023
As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required
June 2, 2023
We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence
May 31, 2023
Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic
May 24, 2023
Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for
May 18, 2023
The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of
May 15, 2023
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of
May 12, 2023
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students
May 4, 2023

Deadline Approaching: New B2B Grant Application Open Back to Business (B2B) Grants for

May 2, 2023
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation
May 1, 2023
The Back to Business program’s new round of grants has $175 million available
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