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$2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. 

By kpost_kelsey@kankakeecountychamber.com | May 13, 2026 | Comments Off on $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. 

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “As Governor, I’m committed to building a thriving…

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57th annual KCC commencement ceremony to be held May 16

By cmeredith_courtney@kankakeecountychamber.com | April 28, 2026 | Comments Off on 57th annual KCC commencement ceremony to be held May 16

57th annual KCC commencement ceremony to be held May 16 More than 250 students will receive degrees and certificates at the 57th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 in the George H. Ryan Gymnasium in the college’s Activities Building. The speaker at KCC’s ceremony will be Ellen Bollino, vice president…

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BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT

By cmeredith_courtney@kankakeecountychamber.com | April 24, 2026 | Comments Off on BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT

BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT This spring, we wanted to celebrate community connection and some of the places that make Bourbonnais so great. And we have a secret message just for you! We’ve hidden words at a selection of community spots. Visit them all to find each word, unscramble the message, and earn…

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Rosecrance’s top doctor earns national honor from NAMI

By cmeredith_courtney@kankakeecountychamber.com | April 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Rosecrance’s top doctor earns national honor from NAMI

Rosecrance’s top doctor earns national honor from NAMI KANKAKEE — Dr. Raymond Garcia, Chief Medical Officer at Rosecrance Behavioral Health, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.   The national honor recognizes psychiatrists who go above and beyond in advancing mental health care through advocacy, education,…

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