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Mayor Wells-Armstrong and City of Kankakee team welcomed Tractor Supply Company with ground breaking ceremony celebrating their new Kankakee store. The Kankakee Tractor Supply will provide a one-stop shop for the community, serving farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, homeowners, tradesmen and others. Welcome!

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Each month, Mayor Wells-Armstrong visits a local business for a Mingle with the Mayor. This event is a time for residents to interact with Mayor in an information setting to discuss community issues, ask her questions, and have an opportunity to get to know their Mayor. As she visit businesses, Mayor encourages those who attend to be patrons of the business! Keep an eye out on social media for the next location!

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Over 70 entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and community members gathered together to learn how the new Opportunity Zone tax incentive can support projects both small and large - startup incubators, single-family rentals, business expansions, downtown apartments and much more! The event was presented by Key City CDC, in partnership with the City of Kankakee, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and Midland States Bank.

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City Council, May 6, 2019: As the City of Kankakee transitions members of City Council, the present families of all (current and incoming) Kankakee elected officials led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. The following aldermen and alderwomen were administered the oath of office in unison by Kankakee City Clerk, Anjanita Dumas, R.M.C.: Michael Prude (Alderman of the First Ward), Michael O’Brien (Alderman of the Second Ward), David Crawford (Alderman of the Third Ward), Danita Swanson (Alderwoman of the Fourth Ward), Carmen Lewis (Alderwoman of the Fifth Ward), Michael Cobbs (Alderman of the Sixth Ward), and P. Carl Brown (Alderman of the Seventh Ward). Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Deputy Chief Hunt honored members of Kankakee Police Department, Lt. Jay Etzel, Ptlm Michael Herscher, Ptlm Jason Burse, and Ptlwn Lacie Zingre, for earning the Officer of the Year Award from the Eastern Illinois Law Enforcement Administrative Association. As well as, Kankakee Ptrlwn Melvina Calvin was awarded the Paragon Award from the Kankakee Community College Criminal Justice Program and Olivet Nazarene Criminal Justice Program. The City Council approved the appointment of Police Chief, Frank J. Kosman.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong celebrated with the Happy Monday Coffee Roaster’s team at their ribbon cutting. Happy Monday is located in suite 108 in the Burfield & Remington building. Happy Monday is the Kankakee area’s first and only commercial Coffee Roastery.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong visited Riverside Senior Life Communities to join the staff and painted residents’ nails. The staff offer this service to residents once a week! Mayor was also given a tour of the beautiful facility.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong and some of the Kankakee Fire Department stopped by Citadel of Kankakee’s Cinco De Mayo lunch celebration. Citadel of Kankakee is a post acute care facility in Kankakee, IL. They specialize in the treatment of adults diagnosed with a variety of medical conditions associated with aging, injury, and psychological health.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined AmyL and Yellow Elephant Gallery owner, Elisabeth Dunbar, at theopening reception for the AmyL Perspective Exhibit. This is AmyL’s first solo exhibition, as well as the launch of her new website. Exhibition runs May 2 to 31

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined Governor Pritzker in announcing the Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Grant awarded to the City of Kankakee alongside the students who made it all possible. Two years ago, as a 4th-grader, Ty Alderson wrote a letter to Mayor expressing his concern about the safety in front of his school, King Middle School. Mayor, City staff, and City Engineer worked on making sure that this issue would be addressed. Thank you to all who had a part in making this happen!

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong, in partnership with the Kankakee Public Library, hosted the 2019 African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship Award Ceremony. Scholarship applications were open to qualifying Kankakee residents from January to March and the students were selected in recent weeks. Each student showed excellence in their schooling, community involvement, and desire to give back to those around them. Congratulations to De’Asi Kieris Love, Eltiana Dashay Monique Jefferson, and Lo’Ryelle Chanal Robinson on their acceptance for this scholarship! The reception included encouragement from keynote speaker Ms. Geraldine Adams, MBA, a formal presentation of awards by Mayor Wells-Armstrong, and a light dessert reception provide by Jackie Maiden Jefferson.

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City Council, April 15, 2019: Mayor Wells-Armstrong, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Bruno, and Elizabeth Kubal, City Comptroller presented the City of Kankakee Campaign Drive donation to the United Way. A resolution was presented honoring Alderman Dennis J. Baron on thirty-two (32) years of public service to the City of Kankakee.

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Jun 19th

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jun 20th

Kankakee Kultivators Garden Tour

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Governor Small Memorial Park | 801 S. 8th Ave. Kankakee

Jun 20th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell, Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park |

Jun 22nd

Farmers' Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in downtown Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend

Jun 22nd

Freedom Festival

8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Pioneer Park

Food, Fun, Games, DJs, Music, Entertainment, Parade, Car Show and more

Jun 22nd

Community Bike Ride

8:30 am - 10:00 am

KANKAKEE YMCA Parking Lot | 1075 Kennedy Drive

Join the Kankakee Police Department and Kankakee United for a leisurely 5 mile bike ride through the City of Kankakee on Saturday, June 22nd!

Jun 26th

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Jun 26th

WINTRUST MORNING MOVIE SERIES!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Paramount & Meadowview

10 weeks of family fun! Doors open at 9am and film starts at 10am. Come before the film to enjoy activities and entertainment each week.

Jun 27th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell, Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park |

Jun 28th

Friday Night Date Night with the Mayor

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TBD

Join the Mayor and her husband for a date night to engage in a casual atmosphere and fellowship during a meal.

Jun 29th

Farmers’ Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in downtown Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend