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.

Attention all 7th Ward residents, churches, and businesses! Join us for a community meeting on March 20, 2025, at 6 PM at New Vision M.B. Church, 1501 E. Merchant St., Kankakee, IL 60901.

Let’s come together to share ideas and strengthen our neighborhood! See you there!

Starting Monday, March 24, 2025, Republic Services is changing service days for residents from N. East Ave to Greenwood Ave and south of the railroad tracks (north of E. Cypress St. to the north side of Court St.).

New Service Day: TUESDAYS (Effective March 25, 2025)
Trash, Recycle (Blue Week), & Yard Waste will all be collected on Tuesdays moving forward.

Transition Week Notice:
Monday, March 24 & Tuesday, March 25 – Both days will have service to ensure a smooth transition.

Chat & Chill Conversations Continue...

Join us for inspiring Girl/Boy Roundtable discussions with remarkable guests Sharon L Sykes, guiding our young women, and Troy Luie from Kankakee United, mentoring our young men March 12th & March 26th.
 

Spring is here, and yard waste pickup with Republic Services starts April 1! To ensure your yard waste is collected, please remember:
Need a yard waste sticker for your can? Pick one up at:
Public Works – 401 West Oak Street
City Clerk’s Office – City Hall

Thank you for doing your part to keep Kankakee clean and green!

Kankakee is proud to serve a variety of fabulous food options, and we want to highlight the amazing culinary experiences our city has to offer. If you own a restaurant in Kankakee, we invite you to submit your menu.

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.