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Information session for KCC’s Lifelong Learning Institute

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 28, 2024

An information session for spring courses designed for active senior citizens will be 10 a.m. – noon on Friday, March 22 in the Iroquois Room at Kankakee Community College. The special guest speakers on March 22 will be Justin Caldwell and Jolene Boothe from Sweet Darren’s, a local bakery and ice cream establishment. They will…

ECDA TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS THROUGHOUT KANKAKEE IN 2024

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 27, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECDA TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS THROUGHOUT KANKAKEE IN 2024   KANKAKEE, IL (February 27, 2024) – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will resume hosting community conversations for the residents of Kankakee in the upcoming year. The gatherings will be held throughout the City of Kankakee to reach…

ComEd Prepares for Potential Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 27, 2024

CHICAGO (February 27, 2024) – In anticipation of significant weather coming to northern Illinois on Tuesday, ComEd is preparing for potential power outages as it gets equipment and additional crews in place. The current forecast call for strong winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, hail and rain. “We are taking proactive steps…

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOSTING TAX 101 WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 22, 2024

Local business owners are invited to attend ‘What Tax Info Should I Have as a Business Owner?’ business workshop on March 5, 2024, at 5:30pm in the ECDA Conference Room located at 200 E. Court St., Suite 410 in Kankakee. The Economic & Community Development Agency’s Economic Development Navigator, Leonel B. Jaramillo, will be delivering…

Sip Your Way Through Kankakee County!

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 22, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Celebration Returns

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 22, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Celebration Returns  Tickets on sale through March 1  Bourbonnais, IL – The St. Patrick’s Day senior dinner returns Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The annual event is sponsored in part by the Villages of Bradley and Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais  Township and Bourbonnais Township Park District. The celebration brings together Bourbonnais  Township senior citizen…

CITY OF KANKAKEE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST RIVER EDGE REDEVELOPMENT ZONE INFO SESSION

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 22, 2024

The City of Kankakee has partnered with Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, The Currents of Kankakee, and Kankakee Development Corporation (KDC) to host an information session for the River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, 2024, at The Majestic Theatre. Experts from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity…

YPN Spotlight: Meegan Massey

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 20, 2024

Meegan is a 2019 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. During her time at SIUC, she was highly involved in the executive committee of the women’s fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta. While an active member of this fraternity she held the position of Vice President of Philanthropy…

WIN Spotlight: Jennifer Draper

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | February 20, 2024

As Senior Vice President of Compliance and Internal Controls, Jennifer brings 30 years of local banking experience to SBH. Her primary focus is compliance, auditing, project management, and as a fraud specialist. Jennifer monitors all regulatory changes and provides personnel training, documentation review, and policy and procedure updates as needed. Fun fact:  Certified Phlebotomist and an Ordained Minister

Skate This Way, Bourbonnais!Ice rink brings new winter recreation

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | December 12, 2023

Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais announces its mobile ice rink is ready for public  use at 155 S. Rivard St. Saturday, December 9, is set as the official opening day for the synthetic  73 foot by 50-foot outdoor rink. Residents can purchase tickets online for an hour and a half on the ice…

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