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DEI Panel Recap: “Belonging, Bravery, and Breaking Barriers” This month, we had the incredible opportunity to gather for a powerful DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion – and Accessibility) panel featuring local changemakers committed to building spaces where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Our panelists included: Matt Hedding-Hess from Rise & Thrive Wellness, Jolene Booth from Sweet Darren’t Bakery…

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County and the Village of Bradley for all the great food, fun and entertainment at this year’s Strawberry Jazz Festival!  Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 1, 11 am to 4 pm at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL.  Admission is…

May Ambassador Spotlight: Jessica Kinnersley Jessica Kinnersley was born and raised in Kankakee and is the District Director for State Representative Jackie Haas. She just celebrated 7 years working for the Illinois House of Representatives! One of Jessica’s main duties is  assisting constituents resolve any issues that they may have with any state department and…

Surf Internet construction crews install fiber-optic cable in a residential neighborhood, part of the network expansion that has now reached more than 200,000 serviceable addresses across the Great Lakes region.

Date: May 13, 2025 Kankakee Community College will share information on how to become an adjunct instructor during a virtual information session Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty members who teaches college courses on a contractual basis. “Being an adjunct instructor offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise while…

Hooray, Bourbonnais! Saturday, May 17, from 6 p.m. 10 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park.