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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
ComEd announced it has launched three new studies to better understand the technical and community challenges and opportunities presented by the clean energy transition envisioned by the newly enacted Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) has created a set of resources to help entrepreneurs as they navigate the process of business ownership. The goal is to share easy-to-follow information on basic business concepts that business owners need to know in order to be successful.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Nicor Gas has embarked on a campaign to promote doing business in Illinois. Kankakee County was selected as an initial focus community. Tim Nugent, President / CEO of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County and Ladonna Russell, Executive Director of the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board are featured here.
Friday, June 10, 2022
The Kankakee Iroquois Ford Association of Realtors is partnering with the Kankakee County Farm Bureau to host a tire recycling event Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. The event will run from 9:00 am- 12:00 Noon.
Friday, June 3, 2022
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The average housing, utility, health care and grocery costs, along with home and rental costs for living in Kankakee County is 85.2%, substantially less than the national average.
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Trajectory Energy Partners team held a team retreat recently at the Gar Creek Solar site in Kankakee, IL.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Live, work, play and build in Kankakee County. That was the overwhelming theme at the Mayor’s Breakfast hosted by the Kankakee Iroquois Ford Association of Realtors.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
President Joe Biden visited a Kankakee County farm Wednesday to discuss how supporting local farmers helps America do its part in helping with the war in Ukraine.
Monday, May 9, 2022
The Homegrown by Heroes program allows Illinois farmers, ranchers, fishermen and producers who have served or are still serving in any branch of the U.S. military to use a special logo on the agricultural products they sell to the public. This special designation sets these farmers apart in the market, allowing these heroes’ products to be visible to consumers while giving them the chance to tell their story.
