FOR PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Service Program Application Sessions Being Hosted in December by City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency
Media Contact: Barbi Brewer-Watson Executive Director Economic & Community Development Agency 815.933.0506 yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM APPLICATION SESSIONS BEING HOSTED IN DECEMBER BY CITY OF KANKAKEE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY KANKAKEE, IL (November 18, 2025) – Notice is hereby given that the City of Kankakee Economic & Community Development…
Harbor House Holiday Market
The holidays should be a time of warmth, comfort, and joy. But for many survivors of domestic violence, they can be filled with pain and uncertainty. That is why Harbor House created the Holiday Market, a space where survivors can rediscover hope and the simple joy of giving and receiving during the holiday season.…
From the Desk of Dr. Teresa A. Lance, Superintendent
Dear Kankakee School District 111 Families, Each fall, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) releases school designations through the Illinois Report Card. These designations describe how well each school is meeting the academic needs of all its students. The state takes into account much more than test scores. For example, ISBE examines our student…
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…
Early 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…
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…
IDOT Committee Meeting Updates
IDOT Committee Meeting Updates Following are key points discussed at a recent IDOT Committee Meeting: A major concern discussed was Route 115. Right now, IDOT has a contract to put flashing beacons on “stop” and “intersection ahead” signs and will be placed in the next couple of months. They also stated they are always monitoring…
