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Date: April 7, 2026 Kankakee Community College is one of 71 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2026 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. KCC has had 37 veterans enroll during the 2025-26 school year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. There…

Illinois e-News Release Public Information Officer Haley Williams 217-441-1480 / haley.williams@Illinois.gov Deputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn 217-502-3543 / melissa.hahn@illinois.gov March 30, 2026 Kankakee County Storm Damage Assessment Complete Residents Encouraged to Pursue Repairs SPRINGFIELD– Damage assessments have now been completed in Kankakee County following the devastating tornadoes that struck the Aroma Park area on March 10–11, and…

  Press Release For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Tracey Noe Slach, Clove Alliance CEO (815) 932-7273, ext: 211 tracey@clovealliance.org   April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Clove Alliance Calls on the Community to Support Survivors and Take Action KANKAKEE, IL – Every April, communities across the nation recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM),…

Date: March 30, 2026 Matthew Schore is the newest member of the Kankakee Community College board of trustees. He was appointed at the board’s March meeting to fill the term of Michael Proctor, who died unexpectedly last month. Schore brings a strong background in business leadership and community engagement to the college’s governing body. A…

Small Business Success workshop in partnership with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Ross Creative on May 5th, 2026. As the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to expand its presence in the Kankakee region, we’ve been intentional about bringing together a small group of key community partners whose work intersects with business support, economic…

A Commitment to Our Community & Our Customers   We are so proud to support our neighbors! Phillips Auto Group in Bradley recently met with Anibal Vega, Executive Director of Kankakee County Community Services, Inc., to present a donation of $2,500 to their local food pantry. These funds will go directly toward helping families in…

Date: March 26, 2026 Kankakee Community College will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, April 29 for individuals interested in becoming adjunct instructors. “Being an adjunct instructor offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise while making a direct impact on students’ lives,” said Dr. Quincy Rose-Sewell, KCC’s vice president for academic affairs. “It’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Johnson eajohnson@cornerstoneservices.org 815.741.6743 3-25-26 Cornerstone Announces Return of Spring Raffle – Chance to Win Up to $3,000 JOLIET, IL – Cornerstone Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of its annual Spring Raffle, celebrating 57 years of service to the community. Proceeds from this fundraising effort are used for…

Date: March 25, 2026 Kankakee Community College President Dr. Michael Boyd knows that the right credential can change a family’s trajectory for generations. Since becoming the college’s president in July 2019, he has emphasized the connection between education and family-sustaining careers, often using KCC programs that lead to high-demand jobs in the region to show…