KCC’s Radiography program receives initial 3-year accreditation
Date: Oct. 7, 2025 Kankakee Community College’s Radiography program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. JRCERT is the leading accrediting agency for radiologic science education programs. “Achieving initial accreditation from JRCERT represents a significant achievement for our program,” said Rebecca Sherry, professor and director of the…
New Tourism Grant Opportunities Posted
The Tourism Attraction opportunity is for museums, historical sites, state park, etc, that are open a minimum of 100 days per year. The Tourism Private Sector Grant is for events/festivals – either enhancing current offerings or developing new ones. The Marketing Partnership Grant is for campaigns, out of home advertising and digital marketing efforts. …
 Annual charity Spaghetti DinnerÂ
Sons of Italy The annual charity Spaghetti Dinner for Kankakee County’s Americo Vespucci Lodge 1722, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Tucci’s Italian, 1560 N. State Route 50, Bourbonnais. All are welcome. Proceed benefit charity, including Alzheimer’s; Autism; Catholic Charities; Uplifted Care…
Student enrollment continues to increase at KCC
Kankakee Community College is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester for the third year in a row. The college reports a 7.2% increase in headcount and a 5.5% increase in credit hours this fall compared to Fall 2024. “These numbers reflect the trust our community places in KCC as an…
Student enrollment continues to increase at KCC
Date: Sept. 29, 2025 Kankakee Community College is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester for the third year in a row. The college reports a 7.2% increase in headcount and a 5.5% increase in credit hours this fall compared to Fall 2024. “These numbers reflect the trust our community places…
KCC adds two workforce experts to Continuing Education department
Date: Sept. 25, 2025 The Kankakee Community College Department of Continuing Education & Business Partnerships has added two workforce experts to strengthen employer partnerships, apprenticeships, and customized training. Cesar Avalos is the new assistant director, and will work with local employers on grant management, business partnerships, and workforce development to expand apprenticeship programs and work-based…