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Kankakee Forward

Kankakee Forward

Kankakee Forward

Kankakee Forward

Kankakee Forward

Kankakee Forward

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Kankakee Forward

Options Center for Independent Living (CIL) is celebrating 30 years in Kankakee County and more than a dozen years in Iroquois Counties. The non-profit organization advocates for equal rights, opportunities and services for people with disabilities. Today, Options held an awards luncheon to recognize dedicated leaders, partners and organizers for their work in the community, including Mayor Wells-Armstrong. For more information or how to get involved, visit www.optionscil.org.

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Kankakee Forward

It was a nice turn out for the Slow Roll to Schuyler Avenue and a perfect evening to enjoy the Fall weather downtown Kankakee!

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Kankakee Forward

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Kankakee Forward

There was plenty of school spirit in the streets of Kankakee as students participated in this year’s homecoming parade. A pep rally was held downtown Kankakee at the train depot ahead of Friday night’s football game. Go Kays!

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Kankakee Forward

Ten students throughout Kankakee County were awarded with educational gifts today thanks to various sponsors throughout the community. The 15th Annual Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Educational Gift and Make a Difference Awards Reception is held to recognize students and local leaders for their dedicated community service. Mayor Wells-Armstrong spoke with recipients and congratulated them on their success.

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Kankakee Forward

They are known as the “Master of Sparks” and are not afraid to get their hands dirty! CV Welding has been serving the Kankakee area since 1971. Mayor Wells-Armstrong stopped by to thank them for their hard work in the community in honor of National Tradesmen Day.

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Kankakee Forward

The Kankakee Police Department presented during City Council last night to recognize Michael Sneed on his promotion to lieutenant and Brad Latham on his promotion to sergeant. The department also introduced two, new officers, Robert Huebner and Shane McWhorter. Congratulations to all of our officers and their families!

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Sexual Assault: Investigating and Developing a Prosecutable Case

Dec 13th

Sexual Assault: Investigating and Developing a Prosecutable Case

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Conference Hall Kankakee Community College |100 College Drive | Kankakee

Kristina Korobov, J.D is an Assistant United State Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, where she serves as the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator,

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Friday Night Date Night with the Mayor

Dec 13th

Friday Night Date Night with the Mayor

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

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Breakfast with Santa

Dec 14th

Breakfast with Santa

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

KVPD Rec Center |150 N. Indiana Ave. | Kankakee

Join us for breakfast, crafts, face painting, games and picturews with Santa!

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Brunch with the Grinch

Dec 14th

Brunch with the Grinch

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Kankakee Train Depot | 199 S East Ave

Join us for Brunch with the Grinch. Limited Seating. Reservation & Deposit Required.

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Mingle with the Mayor

Dec 14th

Mingle with the Mayor

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Dos Amigos

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WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

Dec 25th

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

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Free Christmas Day Dinner.

Dec 25th

Free Christmas Day Dinner.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free Christmas Day Dinner for You and yours.

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Dec 25th

Cena de Navidad gratis

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Dec 26th

Kankakee Chats

7:30 pm - 8:10 pm

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