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. From our newly and ever evolving downtown, our historic district's scenic homes with panoramic views of the Kankakee River, our schools and parks, diverse neighborhoods to our community services and inherent volunteerism, the City of Kankakee has something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Yard waste pickup for Republic Services begins Monday, April 3rd. There are 3 options for pick up: You may purchase brown paper lawn waste bags from area hardware stores, You may rent a lawn waste container from Republic, or You may use your own garbage containers. YARD WASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

This is an opportunity for the community to hear the latest about The Currents of Kankakee Riverwalk project and ask questions in a community setting.

We are excited to announce a series of fun and interactive activities to raise awareness and engage the youth during National Youth Violence Prevention Week in April. All events are free and open to the public with an emphasis on the youth.