Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.
Welcome to the City of Kankakee!
As Mayor of the City of Kankakee, I am pleased to welcome you to our city on the rise. Thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to learn more about our community.
“On April 4th the city held a bid opening for the East River Walk project. We received one bid for the project that came in at $5.53 million, which was substantially higher than our engineering and design estimate.
Because of the much higher than expected cost, City Council voted to reject the bid at Monday night’s Council meeting.
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency invites Kankakee residents to join them in a conversation about their neighborhoods. The highlighted topic for May’s discussion is economic needs.
Come join us at the City of Kankakee ECDA Office for an informative session on becoming a certified MWBE in Illinois! This in-person event will provide you with all the necessary information and resources to kickstart your journey towards certification.
The City of Kankakee, Kankakee Valley Park District, Kankakee River Valley Boat Club, Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the grand return of the Kankakee River Valley Regatta during Labor Day Weekend 2024. This exhilarating event, featuring Powerboat Races on the picturesque Kankakee River, promises to make waves and ignite excitement throughout the region.
As we gear up for this exciting event, we are inviting businesses, organizations and residents to be a part of this celebration by becoming sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $150.00 and extend to the level of having the exclusive naming rights for the event. For more information about the different levels of sponsorship see the attached brochure.
We're thrilled to support the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership scholarship initiative! To all eligible students, this is your chance to shine and pursue your dreams.
To apply, simply click on the link below and take the first step towards a brighter future!
We're on a mission to spotlight the heartbeat of our community – the groups, resources, and events that make us thrive. Your input matters! Share your recommendations using the link below, and let's celebrate the best of us together.
The City of Kankakee is thrilled to introduce a new communication tool for all residents. KanConnect allows citizens to easily inform city staff of non-emergency issues within the city limits. It also provides on-the-go access to the latest city news and information.