The Meanderings of Beatrix, Mixed Media artwork by Brooklyn Gioja, a student at Watseka Community High School.
The Meanderings of Beatrix, Mixed Media artwork by Brooklyn Gioja, a student at Watseka Community High School Date: March 12, 2025 Students from nine local schools have original artwork on display for the 35th annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs March 10 to March 19 on the first…
NEWS RELEASE – MOBILE PANTRY POPS UP THURSDAY
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 10, 2025 Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns March 13 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in…
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy The 2025 STEM Academies are free, week-long programs for current 10th and 11th grade students interested in STEM that live in Northern Illinois (ComEd service territory). Students will learn from ComEd/Exelon professionals and other leaders in STEM; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers. Academies Dates…
Financial Support at Kankakee Community College
KCC has numerous options for students of all income levels to receive financial support including multiple grants for their education. To be considered: Fill out the request form found HERE. KCC will respond within 7 business days. Note: If you are registered and already paid, you can still fill out the information. Any money received will be…
REAL ID Clarification: Do you need a REAL ID?
Not All Illinoisans Will Need a REAL ID Before May 7 Federal Enforcement Begins To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website http://ilsos.gov. This enables Illinoisans to determine: 1) if they need a REAL ID before…
Rosecrance Behavioral Health, North Central Behavioral Health Systems make affiliation official
Champaign, Ill. – Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) are excited to announce their official affiliation, which enhances the quality of resources and expands access to care for individuals and families in central Illinois. There will be no interruption of care for existing clients; the affiliation agreement leaves leadership and the…
Clove Alliance Hosts COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will be hosting its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at the Expo Center, Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18-years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will make…
IBHE Nurse Fellowship Grant awarded to assistant professor at KCC
An assistant professor at Kankakee Community College has received the Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Fellowship Grant for 2025. In December, Christina Sosnowski learned that she is one of 80 recipients of the $10,000 award. With the funding, Sosnowski will pay professional dues to the National Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, American…
“The Oscar Vanishes” An Interactive Mystery
The Hollywood Oscar Awards are right around the corner. Add some fun to your Oscar weekend by attending “The Oscar Vanishes” mystery party on Saturday, March 1 at the B. Harley Bradley House, 701 S. Harrison in Kankakee. Channel your inner Perry Mason, Hercule Poirot or Sam Spade and figure out who stole the Oscar!…