In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Jake LaMore covers some significant updates across the area. The Herscher School Board has reversed its plans for a school expansion after community pushback. Meanwhile, Manteno’s Gotion battery plant has seen its land value more than double, creating a major tax boost for the local economy.
Jake also highlights Kankakee’s approval of a new solar farm project on the city’s eastside and recaps the success of the Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest, which drew thousands despite some rain. There’s plenty more local news to catch up on, so be sure to listen to the full episode!
