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Kankakee Community College will host a College and Transfer Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Kankakee Community College will host a College and Transfer Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. More than 50 public and private colleges and universities are expected to attend the event to share information with prospective students and their…

ComEd Restoring Power in Wake of Thunderstorms, Second Round of Severe Storms in Three Days CHICAGO (August 11, 2026) – ComEd crews are working to restore power to more than 370,000 customers in the wake of a dangerous line of thunderstorms that swept through northern Illinois this morning — just hours after ComEd had completed…

Jordan Vaughn, a 2026 graduate of the Practical Nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students The annual award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care they provide patients and…

Village of Bourbonnais to Host 6th Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, August 15 BOURBONNAIS, IL – Get ready for one of the biggest events of the summer! The Village of Bourbonnais is excited to welcome residents and visitors to the 6th Annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Festival, presented by Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew on Saturday,…

Bourbonnais Public Library District Files Funding Referendum The Bourbonnais Public Library District has filed to put a library funding referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. For more than 40 years, the Library has operated at the same tax rate. In that time, we’ve thoughtfully expanded programs and services while responsibly stewarding taxpayer resources. As…

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT THE KANKAKEE COUNTY MUSEUM KANKAKEE, IL (July 28, 2026) – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm at the Kankakee County Museum (801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee). This is the fifth Community Conversation…

ONU Discount Card The Olivet Discount Card is an annual fundraiser that helps make student events and programming efforts affordable for the Office of Student Life. In preparation for the fall semester, we are looking for new local businesses to partner with and join our card! Participation is FREE. We want to offer the Olivet…

Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns July 16 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 11:00 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 16, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial…

John Keigher, recipient of the 2026 John M. Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award at Kankakee Community College Following a career defined by executive leadership, entrepreneurial success, and unwavering commitment to servant leadership, John Keigher has been named the 2026 John M. Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award recipient by the Kankakee Community College Foundation. A graduate of KCC…

REFLECTIONS OF KANKAKEE COUNTY: History Bus Tour to Explore Local Museums, Murals & Hidden Gems KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL — History lovers, curious explorers, and anyone who enjoys discovering the stories behind our communities are invited to hop aboard the Reflections of Kankakee County: History Bus Tour, happening Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00…