May WIN Spotlight: Peggy Sue Munday
Peggy Sue Munday is a native of Kankakee County and a well known volunteer for many area non-profits. As well as sitting on various Boards of Directors she has several years experience chairing fundraisers for The American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Cancer Society. Munday was also heavily involved in the Kankakee…
May Ambassador Spotlight: Ashley Peterson
I am Ashley Peterson, and I am the Commercial Marketing Associate of Homewood and Kankakee County. In my role, I am committed to driving marketing initiatives that resonate with our commercial clientele. From developing targeted strategies to crafting compelling messaging, I leverage my expertise to showcase the value and expertise that CertaPro Painters brings to…
Visit Kankakee County Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week with Tourism Industry
KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL – National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19th-25th) is just around the corner and Visit Kankakee County is gearing up for a week-long celebration to honor the dedicated individuals who make our hospitality industry shine. From May 19th to 25th, communities across the nation will come together to recognize the vital role…
New Intergovernmental Agreement to Promote Tourism Approved
The current Intergovernmental Agreement facilitating tourism promotion in Kankakee County is set to expire on June 30, 2024. Visit Kankakee County has proposed a new agreement to continue these efforts, which will commence on July 1, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2026. The proposal received unanimous approval from the board members at recent Board…
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
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, April 25, 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…
55th annual KCC commencement ceremony to be held May 11
Almost 450 degrees and certificates will be conferred at the 55th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 in the George H. Ryan Gymnasium in the college’s Activities Building. The speaker at KCC’s ceremony will be a 2012 graduate, Fawn Hendershott. Hendershott is executive director of UpliftedCare, a non-profit that…
National Travel & Tourism Week 2024 KACO Tour
Shhhh…don’t tell your boss! It’s time to play hooky, pack your {day} bag & join the Visit Kankakee County crew as we prepared to kick off National Travel & Tourism Week 2024. We’ll check out a few, both new and familiar, attractions in the county. Choose to tour them all or pick one or two.…
KCC announces Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for 2024
Date: April 24, 2024 Kankakee Community College is proud to announce the recipient of the John Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024. This honor recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. A 2012 KCC graduate, Eric Peterson, CEO and founder of Project Headspace…
Vera Amiano’s Community Garden Blooming in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the return of its community garden at Jordan Park. The six-feet-by-four-feet plots are offered to village residents to rent for $10 each and on a first come, first served basis. Applications are now available online at villageofbourbonnais.com and in person at the Administration Office…
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
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, April 25, 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…