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Mobile 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…

YPN 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…

Bourbonnais 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.…

Be 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 in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids under 12 years old. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information can be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by…

Nicor 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.…

KCC’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…

CLOVE 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 been impacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, our agency aims to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse. Clove Alliance…

ECDA 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…

KCC 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…

$10,000 Awarded to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center 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…