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Monday, December 15, 2025
Since the organization’s beginning, Riverside Healthcare has proven its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside came in first place in the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Illinois (in the 500- to 1,999-employee category, reflecting the number of full-time employees).
Monday, December 15, 2025
As leadership in and around Kankakee County begins to digest the news of a high-profile, worldwide brand, Mattel, Inc., joining the region’s business community, imaginations tend to run wild. The potential for the planned 2-acre indoor waterpark announced more than a year ago by Bradley leadership had already had people thinking of what this could mean.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
ComEd today announced that over $803 million will be returned to customers under the framework established in Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) enacted in 2021, which requires nuclear plants to pay customers when prices are high.
Monday, November 24, 2025
A restaurant, event space, and three-room hotel are entering into the final stages of construction near Momence City Hall.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
From new investments and developments to job creation and the latest educational opportunities, Kankakee County’s economy continues to strengthen. Explore the highlights of our past year’s growth by reading this year’s Thrive Magazine!
Monday, November 3, 2025
The latest Cost of Living Index numbers for the third quarter of 2025 are in – and Kankakee County continues to offer residents one of the best values in the region.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Big things have happened in Manteno since the former Kmart warehouse property was purchased by the Chinese-based company Gotion High-Tech. Even bigger things are set to happen within the next calendar year.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Visit Kankakee County invites locals and visitors alike to “paint the town” with the launch of the Kankakee County Mural Trail, a self-guided new way to explore the area’s art, culture, and creativity.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The NAACP Illinois State Conference will host its 88th Annual Convention from Friday, September 26, 2025, through Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Bradley, Illinois. This year’s theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” is inspired by the timeless message of Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and will guide a weekend of workshops, discussions, and events focused on advancing civil rights and social justice across Illinois.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Kankakee Daily Journal showcases key employers, organizations and individuals in the community.
