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BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING INTERVIEW AND BOOK
Join us on Monday, April 29 at 6 pm as Library Director and long-time Bourbonnais resident Kelly McCully interviews local author Amy Kemp about her new book, I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work. Bring your books to have them signed or you…
Read MoreMobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions.The pantry instructs attendees not to arrive more than 30 minutes…
Read MoreYPN Spotlight: Jennifer Coners
After Covid, Jennifer Coners realized that the Corporate World needed some help. More like some unfiltered love, and voila, Jen Coners Consulting, LLC was born in 2021. With over 20 years of experience in professional recruitment and consulting services, Jennifer Coners is passionate about helping clients achieve their career and life goals. As a…
Read MoreBourbonnais Police Increase Traffic Enforcement
April recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Bourbonnais, IL – Bourbonnais Police announce it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout April, motorists can expect…
Read MoreBe a Superhero for families with sick kids.
A Superhero 5K and 2-mile walk is happening on Saturday, May 4 at 8 a.m. at Perry Farm inBourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids under 12 years old. Costumes areencouraged. Registration and race information can be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by April 13 to guarantee a race t-shirt. Honored kids will…
Read MoreNicor Gas’ Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program
Nicor Gas is committed to ensuring that our customers have access to skilled trade allies who can meet the demands of the rapidly expanding energy efficiency industry. Our Trade Ally Development (TAD) program is designed to provide growth opportunities for diverse contractors who are in traditionally underserved areas. We will provide qualifying diverse contractors with…
Read MoreKCC’s Medical Laboratory Technician program receives national accreditation
Date: April 2, 2024 The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences has awarded the Kankakee Community College Medical Laboratory Technician associate degree program continued accreditation until 2029. Seeking accreditation is voluntary, but KCC’s MLT program has been accredited by NAACLS since 1981. There are 240 accredited MLT programs in the U.S. and 10 in…
Read MoreCLOVE ALLIANCE SAAM CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April is dedicated to raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It’s important to acknowledge that a significant number of individuals have beenimpacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, our agency aims topromote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse. CloveAlliance believes, supports, and empowers survivors of sexual violence.We encourage you…
Read MoreECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT THE YMCA
KANKAKEE, IL (March 26, 2024) – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the YMCA (1075 Kennedy Dr, Kankakee). This is the second Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee. Kankakeeans are encouraged to…
Read MoreKCC instructor receives IACEA Teacher of the Year Award
Date: March 22, 2024 For her passion and commitment to students, Jennifer Mulligan has received the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Arthur J. Stejskal Teacher of the Year Award. “My teacher Ms. Jennifer deserves the title Teacher of the Year and so much more,” said Tammara Gonzalez of Kankakee. “I have never had a…
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