The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, 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. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra…

This letter is a notification about a grant opportunity.  IDOT recently launched its 2024 Illinois Transportation Extension Program, which will award up to $3 million to address the following categories in need: Pedestrian/bicycle facilities (on-road and off-road); sidewalks Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors to trails Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities Vegetation management in transportation rights-of-way…

KANKAKEE, IL (June 25, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Kankakee County Museum (801 S 8 th Ave, Kankakee). This is the fifth Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee.…

United Way is hosting two Nonprofit Training Sessions in July. Board Bootcamp – In partnership with the Community Foundation, our Board Bootcamp summer cohort is set to launch July 10th. This four-session training is designed to equip attendees to serve effectively on your nonprofit board. We cover bylaws, fundraising, finances, and much more! Registration closes at the end…

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL – Step aboard the historic City of New Orleans train for an unforgettable evening of literature, history, and elegance as recently published author David Moravec hosts a book signing and cocktail hour for his acclaimed novel, Echoes Across the Tracks. This unique event, presented in partnership with Visit Kankakee County and the…