Clove Alliance
Clove Alliance was formerly known as KC-CASA and ISAS but underwent new branding in 2021. Its mission is to “Provide hope and healing to survivors of sexual violence by improving the quality of services for survivors, assisting in their recovery, and working towards the elimination of sexual violence”. Clove Alliance is an important organization for…
ComEd: Illinois College Student Scholarships
ComEd today launched its Future of Energy program, which will provide up to $250,000 in scholarships for women and minorities pursuing STEM degrees in college. Today through March 28, 2022, students in Illinois can apply for the scholarship program, which will provide financial assistance awards of up to $10,000 and a chance to intern with…
Virtual Customer Service Seminar Presenting Sponsor
Virtual Customer Service Seminar Presenting Sponsor: Iroquois Mental Health Center For Immediate Release: Contact: Erin Gallagher, 815-641-7760 cell Erin@ErinGallagher.net Covid Relief Employers Can Now Offer Free Mental Health Benefit Business owners can now offer easy-to-implement mental health counseling services as a benefit to employees at no cost to the employers. In an effort to increase…
Mobile Pantry Rescheduled
Secret Food Pantry returns February 16 Due to potential inclement weather this Thursday, February 17, the Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, in the Bourbonnais Municipal Center parking lot at 700 Main St. NW.  The pantry’s founder…
Lee’s Rental: New Location
Lee’s Rental celebrates its new location with ribbon cutting and grand opening Lee’s Rental officially opened up their new location on Friday, January 14, 2022, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. Lee’s Rental, which just marked their 11th year in business, is now located at 275 N. Grove Street…
Women In Networking Makes Donation to Child Network
Women In Networking Makes Donation to Child Network Women In Networking, a committee of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, made a donation of $1,300 to Child Network at their last luncheon on March 10, 2022. These funds were raised by the participants of Women in Networking events. A check was presented to Kristin Jackson,…
Kankakee Riverfront Society: Status Update Event
You’re Invited! Join the Kankakee Riverfront Society, the City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Park District for a status update of the East Riverwalk, the inaugural project of The Currents of Kankakee. You are invited Wednesday, February 16 from 3:00-5:00pm to join them at the Kankakee Public Library 4th floor conference room. There will…
Board Spotlight: John Keigher
Board Spotlight: John Keigher Going on his second year, John Keigher plays an important role at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce as the Board of Directors President. Due to Keigher’s love for community, meeting new people and businesses, he enjoys being a part of the Chamber. Born and raised in Kankakee County, Keigher has…
Ambassador Spotlight: Amber Turner
Ambassador Spotlight: Amber Turner For the past three years, Amber Turner has become a leading Ambassador at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce. She originally joined the Chamber to learn and connect with the community fostered in Kankakee County. In recent months, Amber proves to contribute immeasurably to the Chamber through her time, support and…
Community Invited to Campus Design Unveiling
Community Invited to Campus Design Unveiling Bourbonnais partners with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to present the Community Campus final design debut and future of Bourbonnais Thursday, February 24, 2022. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the public is invited and encouraged to attend the…