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Thanks to the communities’ support, George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services through integrated programs, including prevention and educational resources for substance use, abuse, and the disease of addiction. The $10,000 donation will help fund educational workshops for substance abuse treatment, including Narcan dose education, information, and training…

After attending a Young Professionals Network event in 2023 Samantha decided to join the Kankakee County Young Professionals Committee for the 2024 event year. Samantha is a Universal Banker at the People’s Bank of Kankakee County. As a Universal Banker you will find her visiting all three locations of the company,  sometimes behind a desk…

KANKAKEE, IL (March 19, 2024) – Local entrepreneurs are invited to attend ‘How to Start a Business in Kankakee’ Lunch n’ Learn session on April 2, 2024, at 11:30am at The Lush Vine, located at 150 N. Schuyler Ave in Kankakee. The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency has partnered with The Lush…

Dondi Maricle is a very active member of the community. She volunteers at several organizations including the Lions Club, Woman’s Club, and Hippocrates Medical Clinic. This is also her third year at a Chamber serving as an ambassador; however, she has been involved with the chamber for seven years. She loves meeting new people and…

Fun fact:  Suzie won second place in her age group at a power lifting competition. Suzie has been the President/CEO of Elite Community Credit Union going on 5 years, and has worked in the financial industry almost 20 years.  Currently she was elected to the Illinois Credit Union League Board of Directors.   Suzie grew up…

Bourbonnais, IL – Darkness engulfed the frozen landscape of the northern edge of Bourbonnais on the evening of Monday, March 15, 1999, when the Amtrak train, The City of New Orleans, headed southbound from Chicago and collided at the McKnight Road railroad crossing with a semitrailer loaded with 22 tons of steel.The City of New…

Income-based discount to be available as early as 2025, pending regulatory approval CHICAGO (March 12, 2024) – ComEd yesterday presented a proposal to the IllinoisCommerce Commission (ICC) outlining a new Low-Income Discount (LID) program tohelp income-eligible customers manage their energy bills. The proposed program wouldenable qualifying customers to receive a percentage-based discount on their monthlyelectric…

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Champaign, Ill. – Healthcare workers in the United States face increasing demands,and that added stress is contributing to the decline in their mental health. Working in healthcare can be extremely challenging and stressful due to long hours,extra shifts, and the emotional toll of losing patients. The long-term effects of stress and trauma that come with…

Secret Food Pantry returns March 14 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions. The pantry instructs attendees…