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DEI Panel Recap: “Belonging, Bravery, and Breaking Barriers”

May 22, 2025

DEI Panel Recap: “Belonging, Bravery, and Breaking Barriers” This month, we had the incredible opportunity to gather for a powerful DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion – and Accessibility) panel featuring local changemakers committed to building spaces where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Our panelists included: Matt Hedding-Hess from Rise & Thrive Wellness, Jolene Booth from Sweet Darren’t Bakery…

Strawberry Jazz Festival

May 20, 2025

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County and the Village of Bradley for all the great food, fun and entertainment at this year’s Strawberry Jazz Festival! Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 1, 11 am to 4 pm at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL. Admission is…

Bourbonnais Public Library Hosts Summer Reading Challenge, Kickoff Party

May 19, 2025

May Ambassador Spotlight: Jessica Kinnersley

May 16, 2025

May Ambassador Spotlight: Jessica Kinnersley Jessica Kinnersley was born and raised in Kankakee and is the District Director for State Representative Jackie Haas. She just celebrated 7 years working for the Illinois House of Representatives! One of Jessica’s main duties is assisting constituents resolve any issues that they may have with any state department and…

Surf Internet Doubles Its Fiber-Optic Network Reach

May 14, 2025

Surf Internet construction crews install fiber-optic cable in a residential neighborhood, part of the network expansion that has now reached more than 200,000 serviceable addresses across the Great Lakes region.

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