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Live music and fireworks on July 4th at KCC
Date: June 30, 2025 The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Friday, July 4 along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event will include three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload – cash only. All…
Read MoreKCC announces new coordinator for equity, diversity, and inclusion
Date: June 26, 2025 The new coordinator of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Kankakee Community College is Melany Villagomez. “Melany is passionate about student advocacy and nurturing a culture of belonging,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid and student engagement. “She will strive for not only the representation of all students, but to…
Read MoreClick Here to Explore Available Grant Opportunities
Explore Available Grant Opportunities $5 Million – Illinois Overflow and Sewer Grant Purpose: Supports local governments in addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and stormwater management to improve water quality. Eligible Applicants: Government Organizations. · No match required for: o Rural communities (population < 10,000) o Financially distressed communities (population <30,000 with median household income <70% of…
Read MoreKCC registered nursing program graduate awarded The DAISY Award®
Cali Olshefski holds her DAISY Award® and sculpture on May 16, 2025.
Read MoreJune Ambassador Spotlight: Andrea Eldert
June Ambassador Spotlight: Andrea Eldert Andrea Eldert brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She began her career as a mortgage processor and eventually became a loan officer—a role she’s excelled in since joining Federated Bank in 2013. Andrea lives in Gilman with her two adorable Shih Tzu/Yorkie twins, Chewie and Tank,…
Read MoreJune Board of Directors Spotlight: Mark Kaner
June Board of Directors Spotlight: Mark Kaner Mark Kaner serves as a Commercial Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at Peoples Bank, based in the Bourbonnais office. In his role, Mark works closely with local business owners to provide customized lending solutions that help drive growth and stability within the community. He began his career…
Read MoreRelay For Life of Kankakee County Presented by Riverside Cancer Instituteto Raise Funds to Help End Cancer As We Know It, For Everyone
Kelsey Post of Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Completes Second Year at Institute for Organization Management
ReadyNation update: New state budget bolsters child care investments — but much work remains
Hello, ReadyNation friends: Over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers approved an FY26 budget that invests significant new state resources in child care services that are vital to kids, their working parents, and employers. Among other things, this is a testament to the perspective that ReadyNation’s business leaders provide to policymakers about the value of high-quality early…
Read MoreSUMMER SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
The Village of Bourbonnais is excited to unveil our 2025 summer calendar of events – and we’re inviting local businesses and organizations like yours to be a part of the fun. With thousands of attendees visiting Bourbonnais throughout the season (9,000 for 1-day Food Truck Fest in 2024), these are unique opportunities to showcase your…
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