Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Police Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the Citizen Police Academy, an engaging program designed to foster a better understanding between our community and the dedicated men and women who serve and protect.

Kankakee Fire Department Lt. Enrique Czako reached out to the Salvation Army accompanied by coroner Bob Gessner in coordination with the Health Department’s John Bevis and Loren Petrakis.

As of 5:40 pm, Aqua Illinois, in consultation with the Illinois EPA has lifted the boil order advisory for the City of Kankakee and the surrounding area.

Aqua has announced that all residents in Kankakee (along with the Aqua service area County wide) should use bottled water or boil water to be used for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth or making ice.

After 33 years of dedication, hard work, and countless contributions, the time has come for Jan Gathing to bid farewell to her professional journey and say hello to a well-deserved retirement!

Join us in honoring the incredible achievement of our very own Jyaire Hill, Kankakee High School Alum, for his outstanding contribution to the University of Michigan’s NCAA College Football Championship!

The City of Kankakee has allocated $350,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund the ‘Kankakee Works’ grant program for small businesses who faced negative economic impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic. The City expects to award up to 20 businesses with this one-time grant on a reimbursement basis for expenses that must have occurred

Youth advisory board Members are needed! We are looking for youth between the ages of 12 to 20 to be part of the Board. The Board will have different meetings, activities, giveaways and more!