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From the Desk of Dr. Teresa A. Lance, Superintendent Dear Staff and Families, As we begin a new calendar year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to the students of Kankakee School District 111. January often brings a sense of renewal, a chance to reflect…

Applications open for KCC’s Fast Path program in Watseka Date: Jan. 14, 2026 KCC’s Fast Path transfer degree program is accepting applications for Fall 2026. “Fast Path at KCC was the perfect steppingstone between high school and university,” said Haven Barrett, a 2024 KCC Fast Path graduate. “The small classes, supportive staff, and a strong…

ComEd Offering Community Support Programs Across Northern Illinois ComEd Offering $515,000 in Grants to Support Community Programs Across Northern Illinois Applications now open for ComEd’s three Power for Good Grant Programs, awarding grants to support community organizations across northern Illinois CHICAGO (January 12, 2026) – ComEd is now accepting grant applications for three of its Power…

KCC registered nursing program graduate awarded The DAISY Award® Date: Jan. 12, 2026 Temo Guerrero, a 2025 graduate of the registered nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The annual award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize…

Moblie Pantry Pop up 

Explore KCC Day to be held Feb. 16 Date: Jan. 9, 2026 Prospective students are invited to an Explore KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Monday, Feb. 16. The session begins at noon. Participants will learn about KCC’s academic programs, whether they are still exploring options or already have a career path in mind.…

CITY OF KANKAKEE ECDA HOSTS 2026 CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT MEETING

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity  Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Noah Bond (noah.bond@illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number FY26-1 Funding Opportunity Title Clean Energy Contractor Incubator CSFA Number 420-35-3271 CSFA Popular Name CEJA Incubator Program Anticipated Number of Awards…

KCC announces President’s List for Fall 2025 Date: Dec. 18, 2025 The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Fall 2025 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher and be enrolled in six or…