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Category: News 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 16, 2026
IEMA Damage Assessment for Businesses

In the wake of the tornadoes in Kankakee County, IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management

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March 13, 2026
Volunteer Opportunities and Donations Across Our County

The local COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) and Kankakee County leadership are

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November 18, 2025
CSL to Invest Approximately 1.5 Billion in U.S. to Manufacture Plasma-Derived Therapies

November 18, 2025 — Global biopharma leader CSL announced plans to expand its

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July 31, 2025
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific: Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific announced plans to come together to create the
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July 9, 2025
Preparing for Employment
In an effort to assist displaced workers in our community, KCC Workforce Services
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June 30, 2025
Riverside Gifted Bourbonnais Building
There will be new life in the former Cigna building at St. George
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May 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025
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April 22, 2025
KCC earns gold ranking as a 2025 Military Friendly® School
Kankakee Community College is one of 21 small community colleges across the nation
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November 15, 2024
ComEd Receives 2024 ReliabilityOne® Award
In recognition of ComEd’s successful efforts to achieve best-in-class reliability, PA Consulting, the
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October 4, 2024
Thrive 2024-2025
Each year Thrive Magazine highlights Kankakee County's strengths and potential for success. The
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