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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.

January 20, 2022
Strong Energy-Related Assets a Draw to Illinois
Northern Illinois offers new and existing businesses a host of strong energy-related assets,
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December 21, 2021
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Saves Customers More Than $6B
ComEd customers saved a total of more than $6 billion on their energy
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August 24, 2020
Community Solar Subscriptions Now Available for Kankakee County Businesses and Residents
As solar developments emerge across Kankakee County and the state, small businesses and
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April 2, 2020
Rest on Your Laurels, Kankakee County.
Change is the universe’s default. Progress, at its best, is positive change. As
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February 26, 2020
Gardant Expands in Bourbonnais Healthcare Corridor
Gardant Management Solutions, the largest provider of assisted living in the state of
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February 26, 2020
Gardant Expands in Bourbonnais Healthcare Corridor
Gardant Management Solutions, the largest provider of assisted living in the state of
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February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
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February 26, 2020
Lowe’s Leases Former Sears Logistics Site
The vacant 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse location in Manteno — formerly occupied by Sears Logistics
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September 13, 2019
Urban Farmer Honored by Illinois Chamber for Economic Impact
Congratulations to Manteno-based Urban Farmer and its founding partner Warren Ouwenga. The company
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September 11, 2019
Nucor Steel Kankakee Plans Modernization Project
Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. is upgrading its Chicago region steel bar mill by
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