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Echoes Across the Tracks Book Signing and Cocktail Hour with Author David Moravec 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…

Avoiding PTSD triggers during patriotic holidays Kankakee, Ill. — As Independence Day draws near and Americans prepare to commemorate their country by illuminating the sky with fireworks, it’s important to consider that the loud explosions may trigger fear and apprehension in some individuals. About 13 million Americans have been directly impacted by PTSD. This significant…

Registration has begun for fall semester classes at KCC Registration is underway for Kankakee Community College’s fall semester courses. “The staff, professors, and faculty are extremely warm and helpful,” said Guadalupe Martinez of Kankakee. “Campus is easy to navigate, and finding classrooms is easy. Not only that, but the cost is a big advantage of…

ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois Customers are reminded to stay safe around electric equipment CHICAGO (June 13, 2024) – In anticipation of significant weather coming to northern Illinois on Thursday evening, ComEd is preparing for potential power outages as it gets equipment and additional crews in place. The current forecast calls for…

June WIN Spotlight: Mary Thomson I truly believe God put me on this earth to try to make a difference, thus my serving on several Boards and belonging to service organizations. I am the Community Liaison for UplitedCare. Previously I was part of marketing efforts and community relations for Riverside HealthCare. Before that I served…

June Ambassador Spotlight: Tiffany Heneghan Tiffany Heneghan  started in banking almost six years ago. She started as a part time teller with Midland states bank in Bradley. As she quickly learned the ropes and kept increasing her knowledge and growing with the company, in 2022 she was promoted to the Assistant Banking Center Manager of…

Nonprofit Board Bootcamp Returns, Empowering Young & Emerging Local Leaders Kankakee, IL. – Board Bootcamp returns July of 2024. This four-session training is designed to equip professionals in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties with the skills and knowledge to serve effectively on nonprofit boards. Board Bootcamp will cover diverse aspects of board service – broken down…

Capital Development Board to hold information session on June 26 at KCC The Capital Development Board<https://cdb.illinois.gov/> is holding a free informational outreach session at Kankakee Community College on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The event is for local contractors and businesses to learn more about opportunities available through government construction contracts. It…

Hoekstra retires Jerald Hoekstra has retired from Kankakee Community College’s board of trustees. Hoekstra served on KCC’s board from November 1991 to May 2024, and was the board chair from 2014 to 2018. “His service to the college has been nothing if not distinguished,” said KCC’s president, Dr. Michael Boyd. “In his leadership role during…

KCC Registered Nursing program graduate awarded The DAISY Award Aidan Demarah, a 2024 graduate of the Registered 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 that recognize them for the…