Kankakee Times

Contest brings out the scientist in Kankakee students

By Meg Shannon | Jan 3, 2018

Kankakee has many budding scientists, at least that’s what a recent contest uncovered.

Parkhurst says Bourbonnais Nucor plant expansion will bring jobs to the area

By Meg Shannon | Nov 17, 2017

The Bourbonnais Nucor plant has received the $180 million merchant bar expansion project in what a state representative says will be an economic boost to the area.

Olivet honors alumna, author with Sloan Crawford Award

By Meg Shannon | Nov 13, 2017

Olivet Nazarene University alumna Mary Lou Carney was recently honored by the school with its Maggie Sloan Crawford Award.

Kankakee chamber welcomes family-owned Sammy's Pizza

By Meg Shannon | Nov 6, 2017

An old eatery is looking to take a new slice of the restaurant business in Kankakee County, according to a press release from the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.