Submit Anonymous Tips for a Safer Kankakee! Your voice matters in keeping our community safe. Share information confidentially through our anonymous tip line. Together, we can make a difference.

he City of Kankakee is relaunching its Private Security Incentive Program (PSIP) with expanded benefits! Now, residents and businesses can receive up to $200 for security cameras and $200 for exterior lighting fixtures to help enhance safety and deter crime.

Attention Kankakee Restaurant Owners: Submit Your Menus!

Got an exciting event coming up? Whether it's a festival, concert, workshop, or anything in between, we want to help you spread the word! The City of Kankakee Event Submission Portal!

Short Term Rentals Kankakee IL, On December 4, 2023, the City of Kankakee updated the Zoning Ordinance to allow for Short-Term Rentals (often referred to as Airbnb or VBRO). El 4 de diciembre de 2023, la ciudad de Kankakee actualizó la Ordenanza de Zonas para permitir alquileres a corto plazo (a menudo referidos como Airbnb o VBRO). city of kankakee short term rentals

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.

The City of Kankakee has developed an anonymous tip form in the interest of making a

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Environmental Services Utility encourages you to learn about our city's water and storm water system. ESU brochures are available at the Kankakee Public Library and ECDA store at the Kankakee Farmers Market.

Have you had problems with your garbage collection recently? Our friends at the Public Works Department share these links to help us understand the trash service outline for the City of Kankakee. It's worth checking out!

Have you ever wondered what functions Code Enforcement performs in the City of Kankakee? Meet its director Tomora Nelson (pictured) who shows you an informational flyer through this link.

Planning and Zoning ensures that Kankakee’s development is efficient, sustainable, and beneficial to all residents. For more details or inquiries, click here to contact Planning & Zoning. Phone: 815-936-7320

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Kankakee News

Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.

Mayor Chris Curtis

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.

Meet the Mayor

Welcome to the Team!

We proudly introduce our newest Police Officers:
Christopher McCarter
Christian Romero

Join us in welcoming them as they serve and protect our community!

A Search for Young Leaders!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in Kankakee? We’re looking for young leaders with vision and drive to help shape a brighter future for our community!

Let’s work together to build a stronger, more vibrant Kankakee.

Apply Here

Superhero-level Knowledge

The ECDA recently visited Kankakee School District 111 Montessori, where they equipped our city's youngest residents with superhero-level knowledge about lead safety.

Remember: Every child deserves a lead-safe home. Contact ECDA to learn how we can help make yours safer.

Snow Removal

Colder weather is here! Make sure you’re familiar with how the city handles snow events BEFORE the snow arrives!

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Submit Your Menus!

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.

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Inside Kankakee

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.

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KanConnect App

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.

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January 2025

Jan 17th

Karaoke Night

8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant 1680 W Station St Kankakee

Get your Friends together Friday night for a night of Drinks and to show your singing talent. It’s sure to be a fun night.

Jan 25th

Chess Rookies (Beginners Chess Class)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

Have your children ever wanted to learn to play chess but don’t know where to start? Are they a beginner wanting to improve their strategy and skills? Join us

Jan 25th

Dads Do Hair!

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

Dads can rock the hair game too! Get ready for a fabulous haircare workshop designed just for Dads and their daughters on Saturday, January 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm

Jan 29th

Comic Book Workshop

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within

Jan 31st

KVTA’s Steel Magnolias

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

KVTA Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr. Kankakee, IL 60901

STEEL MAGNOLIAS ~ The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.