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Category: Economic Development Articles

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.

February 24, 2026
7 New Land Bank Properties Moving to Open Market

By CHRISTOPHER BREACH Shaw Local News Network correspondent   After more than two

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February 18, 2026
Rep. Kelly Secures $4.1 Million in Federal Funds for Roof Repairs of David Bradley Building

Bradley, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joined local elected officials and the

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February 17, 2026
2025 Cost of Living Averages

The average for 2025 Cost of Living numbers are in – and Kankakee

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December 15, 2025
Community Reaction to $90M Bradley Development
As leadership in and around Kankakee County begins to digest the news of
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November 24, 2025
Fine-Dining Restaurant Set for Momence
A restaurant, event space, and three-room hotel are entering into the final stages
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November 3, 2025
Latest Cost of Living Numbers
The latest Cost of Living Index numbers for the third quarter of 2025
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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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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 24, 2024
Site Readiness Grant Funds Available
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
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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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