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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…
Read MoreBOURBONNAIS 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…
Read MoreRosecrance’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,…
Read MoreApril WIN Spotlight: Ellen Schmidt
April WIN Spotlight: Ellen Schmidt
Read MoreApril YPN Spotlight: Emily Greene
April YPN Spotlight: Emily Greene
Read MoreComcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month
Comcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month Comcast Business has launched Total Solutions Advantage, a new suite of simplified, all-in-one technology plans that combine high-speed connectivity and built-in cybersecurity into a predictable monthly price starting at $60/month. Designed for small and growing businesses, the new plans…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Approves Disaster Declaration for March Tornado and Severe Storms
Kankakee, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Livingston, and Will County homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits could be eligible for low-interest loans April 10, 2026 CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the tornado and severe storms that impacted the Kankakee County area March 10-11,…
Read More“KCC earns gold ranking as a 2026 Military Friendly® School”
Date: April 7, 2026 Kankakee Community College is one of 71 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2026 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. KCC has had 37 veterans enroll during the 2025-26 school year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. There…
Read MoreKankakee County Storm Damage Assessment Complete
Illinois e-News Release Public Information Officer Haley Williams 217-441-1480 / haley.williams@Illinois.gov Deputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn 217-502-3543 / melissa.hahn@illinois.gov March 30, 2026 Kankakee County Storm Damage Assessment Complete Residents Encouraged to Pursue Repairs SPRINGFIELD– Damage assessments have now been completed in Kankakee County following the devastating tornadoes that struck the Aroma Park area on March 10–11, and…
Read MoreApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Clove Alliance Calls on the Community to Support Survivors and Take Action
Press Release For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Tracey Noe Slach, Clove Alliance CEO (815) 932-7273, ext: 211 tracey@clovealliance.org April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Clove Alliance Calls on the Community to Support Survivors and Take Action KANKAKEE, IL – Every April, communities across the nation recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM),…
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