Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.
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.
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!
We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa King as the new Director of Planning & Zoning for the City of Kankakee! With over 15 years of experience in private and public sectors, Melissa brings a wealth of design, construction, and planning knowledge to our community.
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.
Learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
For parents and caregivers with children in the emotional, behavioral, and mental health system of care in Kankakee County. This month make fall, Halloween, and
Join us for a spook-tacular glowing good time during our Halloween Glow Pickleball bash at the KVPD Rec Center!
Project Sun, in partnership with the YWCA Kankakee and The Grow Center, will host a screening of Origin.
The Kankakee Valley Park District is whisking you away to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, where you’ll find over 3,000 slots machines just waiting to
Greater Kankakee Black Chamber of Commerce Youth Entrepreneurship Program