FAQ's

General Information

Where is Kankakee County?
Kankakee County is located 50 miles south of Chicago, along Interstate 57. A map showing Kankakee County's regional location is located in the Maps section of this web site.

What is the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County?
The Alliance is a public-private partnership between the County of Kankakee and the Kankakee County Economic Development Association. This fourteen member board is comprised of seven members of the Kankakee County Board and seven members from the private sector. The move brings a unified voice behind economic development and provides a one-stop shop for new and existing businesses.

The Alliance provides the leadership to bring together communities, businesses, labor and education while developing and implementing strategies that foster economic prosperity for the residents of Kankakee County.

What are the hours of the Alliance and where is your office located?
The Alliance office is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The Alliance office is located at the 200 East Court Street, Ste. 507, Kankakee, IL 60901 in the heart of downtown Kankakee.

How can I contact the Alliance?
The main phone number for the Alliance is 815/935-1177. The email address is mvanmill@kankakeecountyed.org.

Alliance Services

How can the Alliance help me?
The Alliance staff assists new and existing businesses with local market information, site selection, serving as a liaison with state and local governments and developing economic incentives packages.

What incentives will the Alliance provide to ensure that I move my company to Kankakee County?
For a sample listing of economic incentives, please look in the Economic Incentives section. Incentives vary by project, for a complete listing of incentives available for your business, contact the Alliance office at 815/935-1177.

Business Community

What are the primary industries in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County’s workforce reflects the diversity of the local population. Over 18% of the workforce is employed in manufacturing, with an almost equal number employed in both healthcare and services. Construction jobs comprise almost 10% of the workforce – a key indicator of the area’s continued growing economy.

Who are the largest employers in Kankakee County?
A list of the largest employers in the county is available in our Fact Sheets section.