Posts by asherer_angelica@kankakeecountychamber.com

American Pickers Come to Illinois The American Pickers are excited to return to Illinois! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in July 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled…

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT KANKAKEE COUNTY MUSEUM KANKAKEE, IL (May 24, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Kankakee County Museum (801 S 8 th Ave). This is the fourth Community Conversation…

ECDA TO HOST BUSINESS WORKSHOP ON ACCESSING RESOURCES KANKAKEE, IL (May 23, 2023) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee). This English-language workshop will provide an…

Investor Spotlight: STARadio STARadio STARadio is one of the premier radio groups in the Midwest serving communities in and around Kankakee and Quincy, Illinois. They serve as far as Hannibal, Missouri and have stations in Great Falls, Montana. Their staff members love hearing stories from people in the community. They even have a show called…

Ambassador Spotlight: Shlinda Trudeau Shlinda Trudeau Shlinda Trudeau is the Director of Administration and self-professed #2 Cheerleader at Clove Alliance. Before being named Director of Administration in 2022, Shlinda was Clove’s office coordinator and was responsible for answering phone calls, client check-in, and other administrative assistant duties for nine years. She currently leads and oversees the…

Board Member Spotlight: Rob Warmbir Rob Warmbir Rob Warmbir is the Board Vice Chair of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and owner of RW Property Services which specializes in farmland management, real estate, and auctions. Rob grew up on a grain and livestock operation in Clifton, IL. This is the area in which he…

Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authorizes the Hiring of Dr. Reverend Montele Crawford as Executive Director The Board of Directors for the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority (KRLBA) has authorized the hiring of an executive director to lead the organization. Reverend Dr. Montele Crawford was selected after a nationwide search. Crawford is the Senior Pastor at…

Mental Health Panelist – Caitlin Garstkiewicz Caitlin Garstkiewicz – I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to mental health care and advocacy. I deeply value community, inclusion, and the celebration of diversity. I have worked in mental health since 2012, and since have worked in a multitude of mental health settings and roles, including…

Mental Health Panel Keynote Speaker – Aaron Clark Aaron Clark was born and raised in Kankakee and attended Kankakee schools. After high school he lived in Atlanta for 16 years where began his life as a community activist. He returned to Kankakee in 2005 as a leader in racial harmony, empowering youth and young adults,…