KANKAKEE, IL (August 20, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s City Council passed a resolution on Monday, August 19, 2024 to recognize the 50 th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant, a grant program that the city has participated in since at least 1988. The Community Development Block Grant was established by the U.S.…

Emily joined the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce as an ambassador in January 2024 to expand her networking and community outreach. She is a member of the Ambassador, YPN, and Voice of Business committees with the Chamber.   She has been with CSL for 4 years. She manages the safety metrics, KPIs, communications, and employee…

Bourbonnais, IL – Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest, presented by Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew, rolls into the village, Saturday, August 17, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fourth annual event, hosted by the Village of Bourbonnais, features the premier of The Grove – a 12.5-acre, all-season cultural, recreational and economic hub located at Goselin Park…

JOLIET, IL – Cornerstone Services, Inc. is holding its seventh annual Art Show Thursday, September 5 from 5-7 p.m. The show will be held in Cornerstone’s new Wellness Center Conference Room located at 777 Joyce Road in Joliet, Illinois. All of the artwork created is done by people with disabilities who receive services at Cornerstone.…

Editor’s note: Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Photographs will be welcome.   Kankakee Community College is inviting area employers to participate in the Fall 2024 Job Fair, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at KCC. “This free event provides businesses with an opportunity to connect with potential employees,”…