BOURBONNAIS — The automotive technology class at Kankakee Area Career Center celebrated last week as it received a gift of a diesel engine from the local business community.

Thanks to LaBeau Bros. Inc. and A.N. Webber Inc., the class now boasts a diesel semi engine, providing students with “invaluable” hands-on experience working with these complex engines, KACC officials said.

LaBeau Bros. is a Peterbilt and Volvo Commercial Truck dealership, and A.N. Webber is a transportation and warehousing company. Both companies are based in Kankakee.