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Kankakee County's Real Estate Market Remains Solid
While most of the country has experienced a decline in residential home sales, Kankakee County's sales have remained steady – and some real estate agents actually enjoyed profitable times. Such is the case for Lisa Sanford, an award-winning Kankakee County real estate professional. Sanford and other top realtors point out that the county is lucky to have a variety of neighborhoods with a wide range of options for prospective homebuyers.
Affordability Pays For example, the average home... Read More »
Adult Education and Workforce Development at Kankakee Colleges
When Kankakee Community College was founded 40 years ago‚ a small group of instructors conducted the school’s first classes from a rented room at the Kankakee Hotel. Today‚ Kankakee Community College has grown to include degrees in more than 50 disciplines‚ 150 full- and part-time instructors and a strong reputation for adult education and workforce development.
The college provides two-year degrees for full-time students and also offers courses of study geared to working adults.
Kankakee... Read More »
Watseka, Manteno: All Dressed Up and Ready to Go
Many American small towns tell a sad tale of deserted Main Streets and dwindling amenities. But Watseka and Manteno are turning that story upside down, becoming two of Kankakee County’s most popular destinations.
Watseka Theatre a Star
In Watseka, both residents and visitors are flocking to a rehabbed downtown block, where they can enjoy a meal, see a concert and shop, courtesy of one couple’s vision.
Chuck Gomez, a professional musician and concert/special events producer in... Read More »
Kankakee County Mentors Provide Opportunities for Local Children
If one thing can be said about the citizens of Kankakee County, it’s that they care deeply for children. Several Kankakee residents have turned their compassion for youth into unusual opportunities to help kids learn and succeed.
Kankakee County Soldiers
Members of the Kankakee County Soldiers, a professional basketball team, touch the lives of Kankakee County students every week by doing programs in local schools on everything from reading and developing life skills to anti-bullying. The... Read More »
