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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.
Have you given diamond art a try? Now’s the time! Join KVPD’s Recreation Manager Sarah for our next Vintage Crafts class on Wednesday, November 6 from 10:00
Empty Bowls will take place on November 14 from 5-7 pm. This ticketed event is a fundraiser for a local food pantry.
Project Sun, in partnership with the YWCA Kankakee and The Grow Center will host a lunch discussion/q&a with historian Dr. Lisa Barnett prior to our free
Project Sun, in partnership with the YWCA Kankakee and The Grow Center, will host a screening of Killers of the Flower Moon.
Astro Circus is back at Good Vibes bringing the funky, psychedelic blues rock!!
Join us at the Kankakee United Gaming Tournament on November 20, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kankakee High School Cafeteria!
This is an opportunity for us to connect in person and build a stronger network in partnership to better equip and serve the Kankakee community while addressing
4th Annual Sip & Shop
A Craft & Recycled Home Goods Sale.
The City of Kankakee, under the leadership of Mayor Curtis, is excited to announce the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway!
ELF JR ~ Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. A title known
ELF JR ~ Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. A title known
Put on your coziest pajamas and get ready to skate the morning away at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena! We’re serving up a yummy treat of donuts and juice, playing
ELF JR ~ Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. A title known
Join us for an electrifying experience at our annual Glow Skate on Friday, November 29 from 7:30-9:30 pm at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena!
Thanksgiving Weekend with DJ Sarge