Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions. The pantry instructs attendees not to arrive more than 30…

Shannon Moore’s first involvement as a Kankakee Chamber Ambassador volunteer was marked as 2005 in the Kankakee Chamber archival records. At that time, Shannon was a fresh new Banker working at HomeStar Bank as a Business Development Leader where he helped expand the bank’s footprint into the City of Kankakee in the early 2000’s. Shannon…

Ellen Schmidt is a lifelong Kankakee County resident – with the exception of four years at Northern Illinois University. Go Huskies! Growing up, Ellen’s family lived in Riverview, just a few blocks from Cobb Park. Her first job was a Daily Journal paper route. Her other early jobs were at Hardee’s, the Kankakee Speedway, the…

The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, July 4 along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event will include three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra…

This letter is a notification about a grant opportunity.  IDOT recently launched its 2024 Illinois Transportation Extension Program, which will award up to $3 million to address the following categories in need: Pedestrian/bicycle facilities (on-road and off-road); sidewalks Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors to trails Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities Vegetation management in transportation rights-of-way…

KANKAKEE, IL (June 25, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Kankakee County Museum (801 S 8 th Ave, Kankakee). This is the fifth Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee.…

United Way is hosting two Nonprofit Training Sessions in July. Board Bootcamp – In partnership with the Community Foundation, our Board Bootcamp summer cohort is set to launch July 10th. This four-session training is designed to equip attendees to serve effectively on your nonprofit board. We cover bylaws, fundraising, finances, and much more! Registration closes at the end…

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL – Step aboard the historic City of New Orleans train for an unforgettable evening of literature, history, and elegance as recently published author David Moravec hosts a book signing and cocktail hour for his acclaimed novel, Echoes Across the Tracks. This unique event, presented in partnership with Visit Kankakee County and the…

Kankakee, Ill. – As Independence Day draws near and Americans prepare to commemorate their country by illuminating the sky with fireworks, it’s important to consider that the loud explosions may trigger fear and apprehension in some individuals. About 13 million Americans have been directly impacted by PTSD. This significant mental health condition emerges following exposure…

Registration is underway for Kankakee Community College’s fall semester courses. “The staff, professors, and faculty are extremely warm and helpful,” said Guadalupe Martinez of Kankakee. “Campus is easy to navigate, and finding classrooms is easy. Not only that, but the cost is a big advantage of KCC.” Martinez, a 2024 KCC graduate, is transferring to…