Rosecrance Kankakee and Marine Toy for Tots partner to bring holiday cheer
Kankakee, Ill. – Rosecrance is pleased to announce support for the Kankakee community by hosting Toys for Tots gift collection boxes to spread holiday cheer. The broader community is invited to join the gift-giving by bringing unwrapped presents for children 11 or younger to the Rosecrance Kankakee location until Dec. 6: Rosecrance Kankakee at S. Schuyler Ave. Suite 105, Kankakee, Il,…
Recent KCC graduate earns scholarship and award from PTK’s Nota Bene literary competition
Date: Nov. 7, 2024 A recent Kankakee Community College graduate has earned a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Nota Bene literary competition. Kelsey Gioja, a 2024 KCC graduate from Watseka, earned the Reynolds Scholarship, and a $500 award, for her short story, “Invisible.” “I was really surprised when I learned that I had…
October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive is collecting new coats, gloves, and hats. Drop off locations include Village of Bourbonnais (Building Inspector Office) and The Salvation Army of Kankakee. Coat collections begin Friday, October 25 th . ” Our hope this year is to provide winter outerwear for over 100 children and adults.” says…
October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive is collecting new toys for children ages 0 – 15 years for Christmas. Drop off locations include The Salvation Army of Kankakee, Kia of Bradley, Bill Kay Honda, Bourbonnais and Kankakee Walmart, all Midland Bank locations, and CSL Plasma. Collections begin Tuesday, November 12 th . “This year…
Bourbonnais Police Welcome First Canine
Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Police Department announces its first canine unit will be officially sworn in at the Village of Bourbonnais Board Meeting next Monday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Center at 700 Main St. NW. Canine handler, Sergeant Tim Banks, has been a member of the Bourbonnais Police Department since…
October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Thanksgiving Meal:
The Salvation Army of Kankakee will be serving a Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday November 20 th from 12 pm to 2 pm at 148 N. Harrison Dr. Kankakee. The meal and entry are free. “The Salvation Army is proud to offer Thanksgiving meals to our community each year.” says Lieutenant LaToya Surratt, head of the…
Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Lighting Contest
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fifth annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest. The community event encourages residential outdoor festive lighting and decorations during the holiday season. An online map of all entry addresses will be available for public viewing December 6 through the 25. Returning this year is the…
October 23, 2024 Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red
The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red Kettle Campaign is about to be in full swing in Kankakee County. Area locations include Walmart and Jewel in both Kankakee and Bourbonnais, along with Kroger, Hobby Lobby, Farm and Fleet, Big Lots and the Walgreen’s in Bradley and Bourbonnais. Bell ringers will be at these locations beginning Nov…
PATH grant program helps health careers students succeed at KCC and throughout Illinois
Date: Oct. 29, 2024 The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) is a grant program which has helped 221 Kankakee Community College students in the last year. PATH is a statewide grant program that creates, supports, and expands opportunities for individuals studying nursing and other select healthcare pathways in Illinois. Through…
