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13 April 2018

MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG TO HONOR LOCAL STUDENTS AT AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY

On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong honored four local students selected as the recipients of the inaugural African American Civic Leaders

04 April 2018

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Reflects on the Significance of April 4th

Today will forever remain a day of significance in my life for many reasons.

Exactly one year ago today, I was elected as the first African American woman to serve as the Mayor of the city of Kankakee. I recall being exhausted, excited, and determined to start working toward solutions for our community. I remember being interviewed by the local

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