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Investor Spotlight Converging Networks GroupCelebrates 20 Years KANKAKEE, IL – September 1, 2023 Converging Networks Group (CNG) is proud to announce the celebration of its 20-year anniversary. Since beginning in 2003, CNG has provided cutting-edge technology solutions for businesses. They started from small beginnings as a true kitchen table startup with 3 employees and have…

Ambassador Spotlight Abner Garcia-Delgado Vice President Manufacturing & Site Head CSL Behring Abner Garcia-Delgado is the Vice President Manufacturing & Site Head for CSL Behring Kankakee operations. Abner joined CSL Behring August 2020 as Fractionation Value Stream Lead. Abner has more than 25 years of experience in regulated industries in the areas of process development, project…

ECDA Hiring Licensed Contractors KANKAKEE, IL (September 5, 2023) – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency is looking for licensed general contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters, roofers, siding professionals, etc. for year-round housing rehabilitation construction projects. The informational meeting on Tuesday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a. m. is mandatory for…

Visit Kankakee County Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois  Kankakee County generated $6.6 million in direct local tax revenue and $171.6 million in visitor  spending.   Kankakee County, IL. – Visit Kankakee County announced today the area generated a local  economic impact of $171.6 million and contributed to an increase in visitor spending across…

Legal Seminar Series #1. Understanding The Code Of Judicial Conduct.  Part 1 is The Provisions Of The Code Of Judicial Conduct on Saturday, September 16 from 11am-12pm.  Part 2 is Judicial Accountability and Public Responsibility on Saturday, September 30 from 11am-12pm.  @ Kankakee Public Library, Third Floor Suite, 201 E. Merchant St., Kankakee, Illinois 60901.…

Village Announces Garbage Rate Adjustment  Republic Services to implement annual increase Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais announces Republic Services, the village’s waste hauler,  will be implementing their annual increase effective Oct. 1, 2023. The current rate for a single-family household in the village is $26.74 per month for residential trash, recycling and yard…

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT CITY LIFE CENTER   KANKAKEE, IL (August 30, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the City Life Center (1820 E Court St, Kankakee). This is one of two…

ECDA TO HOST BUSINESS WORKSHOP ON CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN KANKAKEE, IL (August 23, 2023) – The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee). This English-language workshop…

Better Your Business: Improving Operations Kankakee, IL – Adaptability and continuous improvement are the keys to unlocking new opportunities and ensuring long-term prosperity in the manufacturing industry.  During this roundtable discussion, we will explore how continuous improvement can propel your company forward. We will also have tours available of the MITC operation and programs they…

Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns August 29 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential…