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…
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT THE KANKAKEE AREA YMCA
KANKAKEE, IL (July 23, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 PM at the Kankakee Area YMCA (1075 Kennedy Drive, Kankakee). This is the sixth Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee. Kankakeeans are encouraged…
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
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, July 18, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions. The pantry instructs attendees not to arrive more than 30…