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Recent KCC graduate earns scholarship and award from PTK’s Nota Bene literary competition
Date: Nov. 7, 2024 A recent Kankakee Community College graduate has earned a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Nota Bene literary competition. Kelsey Gioja, a 2024 KCC graduate from Watseka, earned the Reynolds Scholarship, and a $500 award, for her short story, “Invisible.” “I was really surprised when I learned that I had…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive is collecting new coats, gloves, and hats.Drop off locations include Village of Bourbonnais (Building Inspector Office) and TheSalvation Army of Kankakee. Coat collections begin Friday, October 25 th . ” Our hope this year is to provide winter outerwear for over 100 children and adults.”says Lieutenant LaToya Surratt,…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive is collecting new toys for children ages 0 -15 years for Christmas. Drop off locations include The Salvation Army of Kankakee, Kiaof Bradley, Bill Kay Honda, Bourbonnais and Kankakee Walmart, all Midland Banklocations, and CSL Plasma. Collections begin Tuesday, November 12 th . “This year we anticipate serving…
Read MoreBourbonnais Police Welcome First Canine
Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Police Department announces its first canine unit will be officially sworn in at the Village of Bourbonnais Board Meeting next Monday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Center at 700 Main St. NW. Canine handler, Sergeant Tim Banks, has been a member of the Bourbonnais Police Department since…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Thanksgiving Meal:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee will be serving a Thanksgiving meal on WednesdayNovember 20 th from 12 pm to 2 pm at 148 N. Harrison Dr. Kankakee. The meal and entryare free. “The Salvation Army is proud to offer Thanksgiving meals to our community eachyear.” says Lieutenant LaToya Surratt, head of the Salvation Army of…
Read MoreBourbonnais Announces Holiday Lighting Contest
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fifth annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest. The community event encourages residential outdoor festive lighting and decorations during the holiday season. An online map of all entry addresses will be available for public viewing December 6 through the 25. Returning this year is the…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024 Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red Kettle Campaign is about to be in full swing inKankakee County. Area locations include Walmart and Jewel in both Kankakee andBourbonnais, along with Kroger, Hobby Lobby, Farm and Fleet, Big Lots and theWalgreen’s in Bradley and Bourbonnais. Bell ringers will be at these locationsbeginning Nov 18, 2024. The Kankakee…
Read MorePATH grant program helps health careers students succeed at KCC and throughout Illinois
Date: Oct. 29, 2024 The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) is a grant program which has helped 221 Kankakee Community College students in the last year. PATH is a statewide grant program that creates, supports, and expands opportunities for individuals studying nursing and other select healthcare pathways in Illinois. Through…
Read MoreNovember is Lung Screening Month
KCC to host Veterans Day reception and recognition ceremony on November 7
Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Editor’s note: Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Photographs will be welcome. On Thursday, Nov. 7, Kankakee Community College will commemorate Veterans Day with a reception and recognition ceremony. The day will begin with a reception from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the KCC Art Gallery,…
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