The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation needs your help to provide 47 high school students a college scholarship for the upcoming school year. The students and schools, both private and public are all from Kankakee County. I am asking for your support to help us with this goal. With colleges an expensive venture…

July Board of Directors Spotlight: Tammy Sowder Tammy is a proud Kankakee County native whose deep roots in the community have shaped both her personal and professional journey. A graduate of Kankakee High School, she ventured beyond her hometown to pursue higher education but was ultimately drawn back by her strong family ties and a…

2025 ComEd Powering the Holidays Program is now accepting applications. For the fifth year, ComEd has partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to award grants of up to $2,500 for community-based holiday light events throughout ComEd’s service area.  The program will focus on municipalities, townships, counties, and other local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and…

July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison Sara started her career as a CNA and worked in a nursing home before turning to Home Care. She first worked as a CNA for Home Helpers starting in 2015. Sara became the Office Manager in 2018. She now works as the Director of Operations. Sara is responsible for marketing,…

Happy Summer! We are less than 50 days away from our end-of-summer community celebration! Food Truck Fest is celebrating 5 years of fun and 150 years of Bourbonnais on Saturday, August 6th, from noon to 10 p.m. at The Grove – 700 Main St. NW! Don’t miss 20+ food trucks, national headline entertainment, daytime performances,…