ECDA TO HOST EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HOME HEALTH HAZARD REDUCTION
KANKAKEE, IL (June 13, 2023) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the ECDA Office (200 E Court St., Suite 410, Kankakee). This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps your home…
ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Launch New High School Training
ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Launch New High School Training Program to Boost Preparedness for the Trades CHICAGO (June 12, 2023) – ComEd today called on Illinois high school students to apply for a new summer job training program, CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, launching next month in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, to help…
Investor Spotlight: Midland States Bank
Midland States Bank Announces New Market President for Kankakee County and Surrounding Areas EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS – June 6, 2023 – Midland States Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike O’Brien to Market President for the Kankakee area, including Beecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Dwight, Grant Park, Herscher, Kankakee, Manteno, and Momence. In his new role,…
Partner Spotlight: Splitting Targets
ABOUT – Splitting Targets was opened in August 2021 to bring something fun and new for all ages! Owners Cory, Marissa, Derrick & Dwayne own and operate the Splitting Targets –  We like to say when people ask – You can throw axes!? Yes you can throw axes  at our axe house! We also…
Ambassador Spotlight: Madison Atkinson
Madi has worked at FASTSIGNS of Kankakee part time in production since she was 16. Once she graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing in May of 2022, she took on the challenge of becoming our local FASTSIGNS’ new Center Manager. She quickly got connected with the Chamber…
Board Member Spotlight: Mark Kaner
Our Board Member Spotlight this week is Mark Kaner, AVP/Commercial Loan Officer with Peoples Bank of Kankakee County. Mark has been with Peoples Bank of Kankakee County since 2019. Mark began his career in the financial industry by working as a teller while  completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Illinois State University. After…
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host the following mobile pop-up events in June in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Briarwood Lane: • Thursday, June 8 • Thursday, June 29 Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions for the drive-…
Law Enforcement Torch Run Heats Up
Bourbonnais, IL – The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois will make its way through Kankakee County on Wednesday, June 7. Police officers throughout the county will be participating in the intrastate relay. Bourbonnais Police will be passed the Flame of Hope and begin their role as “Guardians of the Flame” beginning at…
Bourbonnais Announces June Events
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to present its June schedule of events. Amid Community Campus construction on the Municipal Center grounds, the village will continue its outdoor events on location. The lineup includes favorites such as Yoga in the Park, Movies in the Park and the unofficial kick off to summer…
Brian Gruber Joins First Mid Insurance Group
MATTOON, IL – First Mid Insurance Group is pleased to welcome Brian Gruber as an Employee Benefits Relationship Manager, serving communities within the First Mid footprint in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. With over 20 years of industry experience, Gruber is an accomplished executive leader in the insurance and employee benefits sectors, having worked extensively in…