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How to Start a Business in Kankakee

How to Start a Business in Kankakee

We partnered with The Lush Vine, Inc. to host our next installment of the ECDA Lunch n’ Learn Series, “How To Start a Business in Kankakee”!

Our ECDA Economic Development Navigator, Leonel B. Jaramillo, will be walking attendees through the business licensing process and will be followed by our keynote speaker, Laurin Stauffenberg, owner of The Lu

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Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone

Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone

The City of Kankakee has partnered with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Kankakee Development Corporation - Downtown Kankakee, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, and The Currents of Kankakee to provide an information session about the Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, 2024, at The Majestic in Kankakee.

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City of Kankakee Celebrates Grand Opening of Ricky Rockets Travel Center

City of Kankakee Celebrates Grand Opening of Ricky Rockets Travel Center

Kankakee, IL – After years of anticipation, the City of Kankakee is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Ricky Rockets Travel Center, a state-of-the-art facility that promises to revolutionize the fuel and convenience store experience in our community.

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City of Kankakee Police Department Now Accepting Applications for Citizen Police Academy

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Police Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the Citizen Police Academy, an engaging program designed to foster a better understanding between our community and the dedicated men and women who serve and protect.

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Opioid Task Force Members Helping

Opioid Task Force Members Helping

Kankakee Fire Department Lt. Enrique Czako reached out to the Salvation Army accompanied by coroner Bob Gessner in coordination with the Health Department’s John Bevis and Loren Petrakis.

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BOIL ORDER UPDATE

BOIL ORDER UPDATE

As of 5:40 pm, Aqua Illinois, in consultation with the Illinois EPA has lifted the boil order advisory for the City of Kankakee and the surrounding area.

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BOIL ORDER FOR ALL OF KANKAKEE

BOIL ORDER FOR ALL OF KANKAKEE

Aqua has announced that all residents in Kankakee (along with the Aqua service area County wide) should use bottled water or boil water to be used for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth or making ice.

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Happy Retirement

Happy Retirement

After 33 years of dedication, hard work, and countless contributions, the time has come for Jan Gathing to bid farewell to her professional journey and say hello to a well-deserved retirement!

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