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.

The City of Kankakee, under the leadership of Mayor Curtis, is excited to announce the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway!

October 14 - December 6

The City of Kankakee will be picking up leaves on your regular garbage day!

What to Know:
Rake leaves into rows along the back of the curb (no alleys).
Have leaves ready before your scheduled day—crews can’t return once they pass.
For weekly pick-up, use biodegradable paper bags or yard waste cans until December 1st.
No plastic bags, branches, or contaminated leaves will be picked up.

Let’s keep our streets clean this fall!

The Kankakee Christmas Parade is just around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make the Mistletoe Market a success!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Location: Downtown Kankakee

Help spread holiday cheer and support our festive market! 

ECDA administers the City of Kankakee’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program dollars. This grant program is used to address community and economic development improvements including priority housing, homeless, and special needs that are identified in our program plans. Your response to this Community Needs survey will help us identify priorities for the use of HUD CDBG funds.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade! Whether you have a festive float, a jolly band, or a favorite Christmas character, we want YOU to be part of the magic downtown Kankakee.