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Fifty-nine KCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Date: Nov. 11, 2025 Fifty-nine Kankakee Community College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in October 2025. KCC students who recently joined are: Bonfield: Tyler Hopkins. Bourbonnais: Gavin Babcock, Ashlee Eversley, Zachary Fox, Zack Jepsen, Grace Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Carter Levesque, Olivia Lippelt, Ivy McCabe, Kaylee McFarlane, Addison Speer, Abigail Spencer, Cameron…
Read MoreEarly Childhood
Building Bright Futures, One Child at a Time The Kankakee School District 111 Early Childhood Education Program currently has open enrollment slots available for qualifying families. We encourage parents and guardians to apply today and give their children the strong foundation they deserve for lifelong learning and success. We have various programs, and we serve…
Read MoreHoliday Lights & History Bus Tour – December 2025
DECO Grant Opportunities
DCEO has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program. Eligible applicants include: Local governments Economic development organizations Nonprofit organizations For-profit organizations Private landowner Eligible projects include (but not limited to): Land acquisition and related expenses Appraisal, surveying, real estate, and legal fees Title transfer taxes Land preparation, if done as…
Read MoreClove Alliance Expands Legal Support for Survivors with Attorney Neeley Regas
You’re Invited: KDC 62nd Annual Meeting – November 20
You are cordially invited to attend the Kankakee Development Corporation’s 62nd Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 20 at The Majestic, 150 S Schuyler Ave. Join us for an engaging program featuring a Jeopardy-style presentation: “A Look Back, A Look Ahead, and the Progress in Between.” This interactive session will highlight KDC’s accomplishments and our vision…
Read MoreFill the Bus: 40th Annual Toy Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of Kankakee Community Advisory Board Application Opens for 2026 Members
Media Contact: Barbi Brewer-Watson Executive Director Economic & Community Development Agency 815.933.0506 yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Kankakee Community Advisory Board Application Opens for 2026 Members KANKAKEE, Ill. (November 4, 2025) – The City of Kankakee has established the Community Advisory Board (CAB) in alignment with HUD Regulations 24 CFR § 91.105,…
Read MoreExplore KCC Day to be held Nov. 11
Date: Nov. 4, 2025 Prospective students are invited to an Explore KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11. 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. There will be tours of various academic spaces,…
Read MoreVillage of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District for the 9th annual Chocolate Tour
For added convenience, you can now view the available sponsorships, register and pay online here or visit: www.btpd.org/chocolatetour.
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