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July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison

July 8, 2025

July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison Sara started her career as a CNA and worked in a nursing home before turning to Home Care. She first worked as a CNA for Home Helpers starting in 2015. Sara became the Office Manager in 2018. She now works as the Director of Operations. Sara is responsible for marketing,…

LAST CALL: FOOD TRUCK FEST SPONSORS!!!

July 2, 2025

Happy Summer! We are less than 50 days away from our end-of-summer community celebration! Food Truck Fest is celebrating 5 years of fun and 150 years of Bourbonnais on Saturday, August 6th, from noon to 10 p.m. at The Grove – 700 Main St. NW! Don’t miss 20+ food trucks, national headline entertainment, daytime performances,…

Learn More About DECO Grants

July 1, 2025

Illinois Grocery Initiative – Equipment Upgrade Program (Round 2) Program Details: This program, authorized by Public Act 103-0561, will provide grants for new energy-efficient equipment upgrades. Eligible Applicants: Existing independently owned, for-profit grocery stores, cooperative grocery stores, or not-for-profit grocery stores. Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 Apply Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Program Details: This program is intended to…

Live music and fireworks on July 4th at KCC

June 30, 2025

Date: June 30, 2025 The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Friday, July 4 along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event will include three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload – cash only. All…

KCC announces new coordinator for equity, diversity, and inclusion

June 27, 2025

Date: June 26, 2025 The new coordinator of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Kankakee Community College is Melany Villagomez. “Melany is passionate about student advocacy and nurturing a culture of belonging,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid and student engagement. “She will strive for not only the representation of all students, but to…

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