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Chamber's 2026 State of the County Event Largest Attendance Since 2021
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce held their annual State of the County event at Olivet Nazarene University's Chalfant Hall today. Chamber President and CEO Kelsey Post says the annual event that features various presentations from county officials has been going on for around 14 years now. Kankakee County Board ...
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Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe Presents at Chamber's State of the County event
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce held their annual State of the County event at Olivet Nazarene University's Chalfant Hall today. Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe was one of the presenters this year. Around 250 people attended today's State of the County event.
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"Kankakee County is on the rise.", Board Chairman Matt Alexander-Hildebrand at Chamber's State of the County
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce held their annual State of the County event at Olivet Nazarene University's Chalfant Hall today. Kankakee County Board Chairman Matt Alexander-Hildebrand was one of the presenters this year. Alexander-Hildebrand went onto say he'd like to thank all Kankakee County employees and e...
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Manteno Okays Money Shift for I-57 Project
A resolution to approve the transfer of six hundred thousand dollars over from the Village of Manteno's general fund to it's special project fund has been approved. The goal of moving the funds is to be able to help bear the cost of Manteno's share of the I57 overpass. The fund is considered a non restricted fund, mean...
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Manteno Village Board Okays Short Term Rental Registry
The Village of Manteno Board approved an ordinance that has short term rental operators register with the Village. Mayor Annette LaMore hopes this will streamline communication in emergencies by allowing agencies to be able to get in contact with rental owners during an emergency. The proposed ordinance had been talked...
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