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The Capital Development Board<https://cdb.illinois.gov/> is holding a free informational outreach session at Kankakee Community College on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The event is for local contractors and businesses to learn more about opportunities available through government construction contracts. It includes information on pre-qualifying as a government contractor; how to bid on…

Jerald Hoekstra has retired from Kankakee Community College’s board of trustees. Hoekstra served on KCC’s board from November 1991 to May 2024, and was the board chair from 2014 to 2018. “His service to the college has been nothing if not distinguished,” said KCC’s president, Dr. Michael Boyd. “In his leadership role during these 33…

Aidan Demarah, a 2024 graduate of the Registered Nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The annual award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care they provide patients and…

Secret Food Pantry returns June 6 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, June 6, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions. The pantry instructs attendees…

We are so proud to announce that the Kankakee Area YMCA is celebrating 130 years of serving Kankakee County!!  To celebrate we are hosting a 130th Birthday Summer Breeze Garden Party on Sunday June 23rd from 4 pm to 7 pm.  The event will be held inside the Civic Auditorium.  Here’s a Sneak Peak of what we have…

Free early-childhood resources and developmental screenings will be available free for local families at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market Kankakee, IL – The Success by 6 coalition will host an Early Childhood Fair at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 29 from 8 AM to 12 PM. This free event is geared for parents and…

What? We invite contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, and professional services to learn about: CDB’s bidding process Construction opportunities Prequalification process Business Enterprise Program’s Diversity requirements https://cei.illinois.gov/business-enterprise-program.html Where? Kankakee Community College Advanced Technology Educational Center 100 College Dr., Kankakee, IL 60901 Room T205 When? Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:30am 11:30am Register here The Capital Development…

Craig Toepfer works for Comcast Business, specializing in helping businesses with their data, voice, and cybersecurity needs.  He spends time with customers reviewing what they have now and where they need to be to come up with a solution to ensure they are ready for the future and meets their budget. Craig is a lifelong…

This United Way partnership effort will consist of seven volunteer projects in partnership with the City of Kankakee’s seven wards. Kankakee, IL – United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties is thrilled to announce the return of Day of Action on Friday, June 21. In partnership with the City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development…

KANKAKEE, IL (May 28, 2024) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the City Life Center (1820 E Court St, Kankakee). This is the fourth Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee. Kankakeeans…