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$2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program.Â
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “As Governor, I’m committed to building a thriving…
Read MoreComcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month
Comcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month Comcast Business has launched Total Solutions Advantage, a new suite of simplified, all-in-one technology plans that combine high-speed connectivity and built-in cybersecurity into a predictable monthly price starting at $60/month. Designed for small and growing businesses, the new plans…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Approves Disaster Declaration for March Tornado and Severe Storms
Kankakee, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Livingston, and Will County homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits could be eligible for low-interest loans April 10, 2026  CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the tornado and severe storms that impacted the Kankakee County area March 10-11,…
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Resources following severe weather
Dear Chamber Members, Following the severe weather in our area, we wanted to share several resources that may be helpful as our community continues recovery efforts. For the most up-to-date information from Emergency Response, the Sheriff’s Department, and the County Board, we encourage members to follow the County Board’s Facebook page, where they will be…
Read MoreVISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONÂ AND APPOINTS ANGELINA GEAR INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 20, 2025  CONTACT  Dave Baron, President  dmbaron@deckandbaronlaw.com  VISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND APPOINTS ANGELINA GEAR INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL — Visit Kankakee County, the region’s destination marketing organization, is preparing for a leadership transition following the resignation of Executive Director Nicole Gavin. After four years of dedicated…
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