KCC announces President’s List for Summer 2025
Date: August 4, 2025 The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Summer 2025 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher and be enrolled in six or more credit hours. Ashkum:Â Eric Burgess, Dacia Hibbard…
Fall kick-off for KCC’s Lifelong Learning Institute on August 28
Date: July 31, 2025 Kankakee Community College will continue its celebration of 10 years of Lifelong Learning Institute programming at the fall kick-off and information session, 10 a.m. – noon Thursday, Aug. 28 in the KCC Iroquois Room. The special guest speaker Aug. 28 will be Dana Arseneau from Riverside Healthcare, presenting “Staying Safe as…
Summer Solstice Fundraiser
Enlightened Healing Partners with Local Advocate and Businesses to Support Child Network Bourbonnais, IL – July 18, 2025 Enlightened Healing, led by Laura Marie Platt and Amy Craver, teamed up with their friend Jen Lovell, a volunteer and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) at Child Network, to raise funds and awareness for this vital…
KCC announces new director of Continuing Education and Business Partnerships
Dr. Melanie Whitelow, new director of Continuing Education and Business Partnerships at Kankakee Community College.
Amplifying Voices: Empowering Survivors with Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clove Alliance Hosts Presentation On Supporting Survivors with Disabilities Clove Alliance is proud to announce a one-day interactive presentation titled “Amplifying Voices: Empowering Survivors with Disabilities,” focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence with disabilities. This event, tailored for community professionals, will take place on Friday, August 8th, from 8:30 AM to…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation needs your help to provide 47 high school students a college scholarship for the upcoming school year. The students and schools, both private and public are all from Kankakee County. I am asking for your support to help us with this goal. With colleges an expensive venture…
July Board of Directors Spotlight: Tammy Sowder
July Board of Directors Spotlight: Tammy Sowder Tammy is a proud Kankakee County native whose deep roots in the community have shaped both her personal and professional journey. A graduate of Kankakee High School, she ventured beyond her hometown to pursue higher education but was ultimately drawn back by her strong family ties and a…
2025 ComEd Powering the Holidays Program
2025 ComEd Powering the Holidays Program is now accepting applications. For the fifth year, ComEd has partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to award grants of up to $2,500 for community-based holiday light events throughout ComEd’s service area. The program will focus on municipalities, townships, counties, and other local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and…
July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison
July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison Sara started her career as a CNA and worked in a nursing home before turning to Home Care. She first worked as a CNA for Home Helpers starting in 2015. Sara became the Office Manager in 2018. She now works as the Director of Operations. Sara is responsible for marketing,…