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Harbor House Holiday Market

The holidays should be a time of warmth, comfort, and joy. But for many survivors of domestic violence, they can be filled with pain and uncertainty.   That is why Harbor House created the Holiday Market, a space where survivors can rediscover hope and the simple joy of giving and receiving during the holiday season.…

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From the Desk of Dr. Teresa A. Lance, Superintendent

Dear Kankakee School District 111 Families, Each fall, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) releases school designations through the Illinois Report Card. These designations describe how well each school is meeting the academic needs of all its students. The state takes into account much more than test scores. For example, ISBE examines our student…

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Fifty-nine KCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Date: Nov. 11, 2025 Fifty-nine Kankakee Community College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in October 2025. KCC students who recently joined are: Bonfield: Tyler Hopkins. Bourbonnais: Gavin Babcock, Ashlee Eversley, Zachary Fox, Zack Jepsen, Grace Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Carter Levesque, Olivia Lippelt, Ivy McCabe, Kaylee McFarlane, Addison Speer, Abigail Spencer, Cameron…

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Early Childhood

Building Bright Futures, One Child at a Time The Kankakee School District 111 Early Childhood Education Program currently has open enrollment slots available for qualifying families. We encourage parents and guardians to apply today and give their children the strong foundation they deserve for lifelong learning and success. We have various programs, and we serve…

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DECO Grant Opportunities

DCEO has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program. Eligible applicants include:  Local governments Economic development organizations Nonprofit organizations  For-profit organizations Private landowner Eligible projects include (but not limited to): Land acquisition and related expenses Appraisal, surveying, real estate, and legal fees Title transfer taxes Land preparation, if done as…

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IDOT Committee Meeting Updates

IDOT Committee Meeting Updates Following are key points discussed at a recent IDOT Committee Meeting: A major concern discussed was Route 115. Right now, IDOT has a contract to put flashing beacons on “stop” and “intersection ahead” signs and will be placed in the next couple of months. They also stated they are always monitoring…

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You’re Invited: KDC 62nd Annual Meeting – November 20

You are cordially invited to attend the Kankakee Development Corporation’s 62nd Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 20 at The Majestic, 150 S Schuyler Ave. Join us for an engaging program featuring a Jeopardy-style presentation: “A Look Back, A Look Ahead, and the Progress in Between.” This interactive session will highlight KDC’s accomplishments and our vision…

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