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Category: Jobs & Workforce 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.

March 30, 2026
Dr. Michael Boyd Selected for Aspen Presidents Fellowship

Kankakee Community College President Dr. Michael Boyd has been selected as one of

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February 3, 2026
Illinois Places No. 3 Nationally and No. 1 Regionally for Workforce Development

Site Selection ranks Illinois No. 3 nationally and No. 1 regionally for workforce

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November 12, 2025
Riverside recognized as Military Friendly Employer for 2026
Riverside Healthcare announced that it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation for
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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 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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August 8, 2025
Job Fair in Momence set for August 20
Several employers in the Kankakee County area are hiring. A job fair is
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June 6, 2025
Work Opportunities Available

Two local job fairs for Kankakee County employees. July 11, 2025 at Knights

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January 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for 2025 Competition
The 2025 Createur Conference will take place at Olivet Nazarene University April 3
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September 11, 2024
Kankakee County Labor Shed Market Analysis
The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board contracted Chmura to perform a Labor Shed
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January 29, 2024
Free Pre-Apprenticeship Program Beginning Soon
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering a FREE
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