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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.

April 28, 2026
Double Tax-Free Financing in Illinois

WKRDA (Will Kankakee Regional Economic Development Authority) provides low-cost financing options for economic

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March 10, 2026
Kankakee’s St. Mary’s Hospital Named to Forbes’ 2026 Top Hospitals List

In a national evaluation by Forbes Magazine, St. Mary’s Hospital, a non-profit member

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October 14, 2025
Gotion Expansion
Big things have happened in Manteno since the former Kmart warehouse property was
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September 12, 2025
How it Works: Gotion’s Manteno Operations
It’s been two years since Gotion announced plans to build a $2 billion
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September 10, 2025
High School Tour of Local Employers
The Economic Alliance and the Grundy Livingston Workforce Board are bringing awareness of
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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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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
ComEd Prepares to Power Up Illinois’ Largest EV Battery Plant
Progress is underway on Gotion’s new gigafactory under construction in Manteno, which later
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