Press Releases

Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Kankakee Area Career Center Kankakee Area Career Center is delighted to announce the receipt of a $175,000 grant from the office of Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly FY2022 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Community Project. Technology is rapidly changing. Kankakee Area Career Center has a great need to upgrade…

New Park district Interim Executive Director Dr. Edward Piatt Hello Community Members, My name is Dr. Edward Piatt and I am honored to serve our community as the Interim Executive Director of the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Our mission at the park district is to enrich the quality of life through education, recreation and preservation.…

Phillips Auto Group Breaks Ground on Expansion The team at Phillips Auto Group of Bradley were joined by representatives from their construction contractors to break ground on an expansion to their facility. Phillips began construction on a new car wash that will allow them to easily deliver sparkling clean vehicles to their sales and service…

An Inside Look at Outsider Art: Louis Walker, Jr Opening Night Art Exhibit Celebration The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County (CAC) presents “An Inside Look at Outsider  Art.” Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism will host the exhibition and sale of the work of Louis S. Walker, Jr., a Kankakee County native. …

Pat Martin new Executive Vice President and Community President Walter H. “Chip” Hasselbring III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Iroquois Federal has announced  that Pat Martin has been appointed Executive Vice President and Community President. Pat brings  nearly 40 years of banking experience to Iroquois Federal and our Bourbonnais office.   Pat holds a Bachelor’s…

Register for March 11th News Conference Illinois business leaders: Boost workforce & economy through early childhood investments WHAT:  A virtual event to release a report from Illinois business leaders on the ways that investing in early care and education — as recommended by a statewide, bipartisan commission — can strengthen our workforce and economy. WHEN: …

Fast Path Info Sessions In-person and live online information sessions are being held this month for the Kankakee Community College Fast Path transfer program. The in-person event will be at KCC’s Miner South Extension Center in Watseka on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. The virtual Zoom information session will be on Wednesday, March 23 at 6…

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…

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.  …