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Phil’s Friends Grand Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANKAKEE, Illinois, September 5, 2025 – The national nonprofit, Phil’s Friends, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest Hope Center in Kankakee on September 20, 2025. As a celebration of hope and compassion, this opening marks a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment of providing Christ-centered support to those battling cancer.…
Read MoreKCC licensed practical nursing program graduate awarded The DAISY Award®
Date: Aug. 18, 2025 Ivy Anderson, a 2025 graduate of the licensed practical nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care…
Read MoreAugust Ambassador Spotlight: Reagan Cooper
August Ambassador Spotlight: Reagan Cooper Reagan Cooper was born and raised in Kankakee. She has been married to her husband for a year and a half, and together they have a little boy. She is also a proud stepmom to a wonderful daughter. For the past eight years, Reagan has worked at Riverside Senior Life…
Read MoreCornerstone Services to Hold 8th Annual Art Show
Cornerstone Services to Hold 8th Annual Art Show JOLIET, IL – Cornerstone Services, Inc. is holding its eighth annual Art Show Thursday, September 4 from 5-7 p.m. The show will be held in Cornerstone’s new Wellness Center Conference Room located at 777 Joyce Road in Joliet, Illinois. All of the artwork created is done by…
Read MoreAugust Board of Director Spotlight: Erika Moeschke
August Board of Directors Spotlight: Erika Moeschke Erika Moeschke serves as the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and University Advancement at Olivet Nazarene University, where she works to strengthen connections between alumni and their alma mater while encouraging philanthropic support at the leadership level. She has been part of the Olivet community for nearly seven…
Read MoreKCC announces new dean of health careers
Date: Aug. 8, 2025 Bradley Wood is the new dean of health careers at Kankakee Community College. In this role, Wood will work with directors of each health career program on curriculum development, staffing and budgeting. KCC currently has 14 health careers programs: Coding Specialist, Exercise Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Phlebotomy, Practical…
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KCC Athletics Golf Outing to be held October 11
Date: Aug. 5, 2025 Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members. The KCC Athletics Golf Outing will be Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive in St. Anne. Lunch will be at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start for 18 holes of…
Read MoreSafe Routes to School Grant
Funding opportunity through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to improve the safety and accessibility of student travel. IDOT is seeking applications for their 2025 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant program. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program provides federal funding administered by IDOT to support projects that encourage safe, active transportation options for…
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