Kankakee County
Recent News About Kankakee County
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United Way names Walters, Winkel co-chairs of 2015/2016 campaign
Kankakee School District No. 111 Superintendent Genevra Walters and Exploration Station Children's Museum Manager Sarah Winkel were recently named co-chairs of the United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties 2015-2016 campaign.
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Hutchinson calls on state to return gas tax money
Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-40) called on state officials Wednesday to do what they can to return millions of dollars in gas tax money to local communities.
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Jill Bowling recognized with ATHENA Leadership Award
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Jill Bowling with the ATHENA Leadership Award.
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County board to hold meeting to authorize budget, anticipation warrants
The Kankakee County Board will hold a special meeting Monday at 9 a.m.
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County board hires state attorney, approves e-polling
The Kankakee County board held its regular meeting on Oct. 13.
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Economic Alliance provides update on Kankakee enterprise zones
Kankakee County Enterprise Zone Administrator and Economic Alliance of Kankakee County President and CEO Mike Van Mill updated local business leaders on the impact of the area's two enterprise zones during a briefing Oct. 1.
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Program to aid convicts honored for expanding mental health services
The Kankakee County Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMH) received the William H. Morgan Annual Memorial Award on Friday morning in recognition of the unique mental health services it provides to convicts in transition.
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Kankakee County planning director is recertified as economic developer
Kankakee County Planning Department Director Michael Van Mill has been recertified as an economic developer by the International Economic Development Council, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County said Tuesday.
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Kankakee County featured in Thrive Magazine
Thrive Magazine explores how the metropolitan area serves its residents.