Latest news stories happening in Kankakee County.
Harbor House – in collaboration with Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County, Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education, Illinois Coalition for Community Service, and Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital – is hosting
Continue readingHarbor House Hosting Interactive Health Fair
Kankakee Community College graduate Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson is being regarded as a true KCC success story. The founder and executive director of Still I Rise – a non-profit that focuses on
Continue readingTocarra Eldridge-Robinson Awarded John Fulton Distinguished Alumnus Award
Kankakee is now home to a new CSL plasma donation center. Located at 725 N. Kinzie Avenue, the building sits directly next to CSL Behring. This new center will provide
Kankakee County Citizens for Mental Health are hosting four informational sessions regarding the referendum, which will appear on the April 4th ballot. The sessions will be held on: Thursday, March
Continue readingKankakee Co. Citizens for Mental Health Hosting Informational Sessions
On Wednesday, March 29th, Kankakee Community College will be hosting the 33rd annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The display will be open from 8am to 5pm,
Continue reading33rd Annual Art Exhibit Happening Now Through March 29th
Kankakee Community College is now offering a new series of courses titled The Lifelong Learning Institute. The program offers classes specifically geared towards individuals aged 50 and older and will
Continue readingLifelong Learning Institute Offering Classes for Individuals 50 and Older
Kankakee Community College will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, April 13th from 9am to noon. The fair, which will be held at the College Center, is open to
Are you feeling stressed as a caregiver? Do you care for a child with special needs? Project SUN is hosting a unique event to help parents, grandparents, and other caregivers
Continue readingCyndi’s Caregiver Craft Class Designed to Help Reduce Caregiver Stress
The Kankakee County Fire Department was alerted of a fire on February 2nd at about 9:45pm. The fire, which was located at 455 E. Bourbonnais Street, unfortunately led to the
Do you drive a Hyundai or Kia? Well, you’re in luck! The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor America and
Continue readingKankakee County Sherriff’s Office Giving Away Free Steering Wheel Locks