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Date: March 25, 2025 Kankakee Community College Professor Cari Stevenson, Ph.D., recently had an article published by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. Titled “Bridging Communities: A Collaborative Program in a Community College,” the article highlights the partnership between KCC and a nonprofit service dog training organization. The partnership includes KCC students…

Date: March 25, 2025   Many students can now attend Kankakee Community College for free, thanks to almost $17.4 million in grants awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Community College Board. These funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other educational and wrap around supports for students, making…

Date: March 26, 2025 Tracy Conner, director of the Miner Memorial Library at Kankakee Community College, has contributed a chapter to The Small to Mid-Size Academic Library: Collaborations and Outreach. Edited by Camille Abdeljawad and Danielle Theiss, the book was released by the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association…

Happy spring! The Village of Bourbonnais is excited to announce its Sesquicentennial (150 years)! To kick off a year of events, the village invites you to explore sponsorship opportunities for Soiree de Bourbonnais – an outdoor formal gala at The Grove – Saturday, May 17th. Show your community spirit and celebrate with friends, family, neighbors, clients and…

Thank you from the Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) 275 E Court Street, Suite 201, Kankakee, Illinois 60901 Office: 815.933.0506 Website: ecda.citykankakee-il.gov NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTNERS WITH MIDLAND STATES BANK TO HOST LUNCH N’ LEARN FOR BUSINESS OWNERS   KANKAKEE, Ill. (March 18, 2025) – Local entrepreneurs are invited…

With just about 18 months under her belt at the YMCA, Brittaney Beck has a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of members. Leading her teams to deliver high-value customer service to families has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her role. The Y’s commitment to strengthening the community aligns…

Born and raised in Bourbonnais, Matthew Schore has deep roots in Kankakee County. His commitment to leadership and service was evident early on when he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in high school. He is a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and Kankakee Community College before earning his bachelor’s degree in Business from…

DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters, severe weather events, or major infrastructure failures…” Open nationwide to “a restaurant, gastropub or bakery with a brick & mortar location that has experienced a loss in revenue as a…