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KCC practical nursing program graduate awarded The DAISY Award(R) Date: Aug. 27, 2024 Victoria Pardy, a 2024 graduate of the licensed practical nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The annual award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs…

ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY KANKAKEE, IL (August 27, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Kankakee Public Library (201 E Merchant Street). This is the seventh Community Conversation in…

Cornerstone to Walk for Overdose Awareness Day International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Here at Cornerstone, together with the International Overdose Awareness…

Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Survivors’ Loved Ones Clove Alliance is offering a “healing partnership,” an adult support group for survivors’ loved ones. Partners, parents, family, and loved ones of survivors of sexual violence are invited to join this free support group. Make connections, feel less lonely and isolated, and improve your skills to…

Visit Kankakee County  FY 2023/2024 Annual Report Good afternoon!   As we are well beyond the halfway point of 2024, it’s abundantly clear that this year is shaping up to be busy, productive and exciting for Kankakee County!   We’re pleased to share our FY 2023/2024 Annual Report (July 2023 – June 2024), attached, which…

KCC Marketing Director honored in Lifestyles magazine Ellen Schmidt, director of Marketing at Kankakee Community College, has been named a 2024 “Women in Business” honoree by the Daily Journal’s Lifestyles magazine. This recognition celebrates Schmidt’s leadership, dedication, and contributions to both her profession and the local community.   Schmidt has worked in KCC’s Marketing department…

KCC to host Fall Job Fair on September 19 On Thursday, Sept. 19, Kankakee Community College will host a Fall Job Fair from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public and veterans are encouraged to attend as well. Admission is free to all who attend.…

Economic and Community Development Agency Partners with Allies for Community Business and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportuniy to Host Lunch ‘N Learn Panel for Business Owners KANKAKEE, Ill. (August 21, 2024) – Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend ‘Where Can I Find Funding to Start My Business?’ Lunch n’…

KANKAKEE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES TO RECOGNIZE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT’S 50 TH ANNIVERSARY 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…

August Ambassador Spotlight: Emily Webster 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…