KCC to hold Fall Job Fair on September 19
Editor’s note: Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Photographs will be welcome. Kankakee Community College is inviting area employers to participate in the Fall 2024 Job Fair, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at KCC. “This free event provides businesses with an opportunity to connect with potential employees,”…
BIG laughs coming to The Majestic THIS Friday!
GET YOUR LAUGHS IN Top notch comics from NC, ATL, NY, and Chicago will be taking the stage at the beautiful Majestic theatre! Hosted by K3’s on Doc Love. Top notch comics that are the best in the business are coming to bring the funny! The shows at the Majestic have been legendary! After…
Clove Alliance Announces Therapy Dog
Clove Alliance is excited to announce its certified therapy dog, Buckeye. Buckeye will provide comfort and support to survivors seeking help. Buckeye is a friendly, well-trained Goldendoodle who thrives on offering emotional support. His presence can help create a safe and calming environment, making it easier for survivors to open up and share their experiences.…
KCC Athletics Golf Outing to be held October 12
Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members. The KCC Athletics Golf Outing will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive in St. Anne. Lunch will be at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start for 18 holes of golf begins at…
KCC announces President’s List for Summer 2024
The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the Summer 2024 term. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher and be enrolled in six or more credit hours. Ashkum: Dylan Bailey, Dacia Hibbard and Miya Silfies.…
KCC announces Honors List for Summer 2024
The following students have been named to the Honors List at Kankakee Community College for the Summer 2024 term. To be named to the Honors List, a student must maintain a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79 and be enrolled in six or more semester hours. Bourbonnais: Hailey Brooks, Madelyn Corzine, Fiona Degedeh, Colin…
BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING SWAPAPALOOZA: FREE COMMUNITY CLOTHING EXCHANGE
Celebrate sustainability and a culture of sharing in our community with a free, all-ages, clothing exchange at the Bourbonnais Public Library on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am – 12 pm. Swapapalooza offers a terrific chance to trade in gently-used clothing-and swap for some free new-to-you attire! Clean out your closet, find new homes for…
KCC to host free financial aid workshops in August
Kankakee Community College is hosting free financial aid workshops for college-bound students and their parents in August. “It’s not too late to get financial aid,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid. “KCC’s financial aid staff will provide assistance filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).” The workshops also explain and…
Scholarship honors fallen and injured officers
On July 22, organizers of the “I Got Your Six 5K” made a $65,000 donation toward KCC scholarships in memory of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and honoring the resilience of Bradley Police Sgt. Tyler Bailey. The donation funds the Rittmanic-Bailey Law Enforcement Scholarship at Kankakee Community College. For the 2024-25 school year, Jesus Salazar…
Fall kick-off for KCC’s Lifelong Learning Institute on August 30
The Lifelong Learning Institute at Kankakee Community College will have its fall kick-off and information session from 10 a.m. – noon Friday, Aug. 30 in the KCC Iroquois Room. The special guest speaker on Aug. 30 will be James Stafford, KCC automotive technology faculty member. He will speak about electric vehicles. Registration and course information…