City Council, October 16, 2018: Members of the Kankakee NAACP Youth Council lead the pledge for City Council. After receiving a letter from a student concerned for the safety of his peers at the King Middle School on Court Street, Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Kankakee City Engineer searched for options to improve safety in this area. The City Council members voted in favor of submitting a grant application to IDOT for the Safe Routes to School Grant.

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Friends and family gathered around Autumn as they celebrated the work that she has put into her space at the Majestic Theater in Downtown Kankakee. Nirvana by Autumn is a boutique spa that offers a variety of invigorating services. Each service provided by Autumn is designed to fit your personal needs. Some of her popular services include; customized facials and Brazilian waxes.

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City Council, October 1, 2018: Members of MBS Childcare Center and youth from Open Bible Center lead the pledge for City Council. Deputy Chief Willie Hunt introduced new Patrolman, Daniel L. Deckard to City Council, and Kankakee Police Department (KPD) was presented with their accreditation through the State of Illinois accreditation program ILEAP. City A group of undergraduate Social Work students from Trinity Christian College attended City Council as a part of their studies of policy in social work.

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Nichelle Smith presents an Educational Gift awarded to Hazibeth Morales on behalf of Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong.

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Ribbon Cutting Farmer's Market Bike Station

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31 August 2018

Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan Survey

Join us in planning for the future of downtown Kankakee! Please take a few moments to share your ideas about the Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan and take a quick survey.

28 August 2018

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October 2018

Oct 17th

Northern Illinois Food Bank

9:30 am

Kankakee County Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries - Open to All *Please bring bags or boxes.

Oct 17th

2ND CONGRESSIONAL HIRING EVENT - Preparation for the Hiring Event

6:00 pm

For additional information, or to reserve your table, please contact Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078 or via email at Alan.Banks@mail.house.gov or

Oct 19th

Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Hiring Event and Job Workshop

9:00 am

For additional information, or to reserve your table, please contact Alan Banks or Elise Miller at (708) 679-0078 or via email at Alan.Banks@mail.house.gov or

Oct 19th

Curse of the Black Phone

6:00 pm

Your support helps Merchant Street Art Gallery continue working to develop the potential in these artists with autism. The proceeds from this event will go to

Oct 21st

Halloween Downtown

10:00 am

Farmers Market Parking Lot & S. Schuyler Ave

A day of Halloween fun for all ages in Downtown Kankakee! Free games and activities for kids! Music, food and vendors.

Oct 22nd

Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United.

6:00 pm

Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United. This session is to give community members a voice in creating

Oct 23rd

Greater Kankakee Black Chamber of Commerce

3:30 pm

Greater Kankakee Black Chamber of Commerce - How to write a business plan.

Oct 23rd

Illinois Treasurer's I-Cash Discovery

6:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

DO YOU HAVE UNCLAIMED CASH?

Oct 23rd

Descubrimiento de efectivo del tesorero de Illinois

6:00 pm

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DEKANKAKEE

Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong y la ciudad de Kankakee acogen al personal de la oficina de Michael Frerichs, tesorero del estado de Illinois, para devolver la

Oct 26th

Murder Mystery in the Museum

6:00 pm

Kankakee County Museum

Join us Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th for our annual Murder Mystery in the Museum catered by Rigo’s Place. Entertainment by Kankakee Valley

Oct 26th

A Night of Enchantment Masquerade Ball

6:30 pm

Civic Auditorium

Oct 26th

Spooky Skate

7:45 pm

Ice Valley Centre, 1601 River Road in Kankakee

Holy sheet! It’s a costume party! Join the Kankakee Valley Park District for a ghoulishly good time. Dress to impress in your scariest (or cutest!) costume.

Oct 27th

Empowerment: Solidarity Walk with DV Victims

9:00 am

Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901

Zonta of Kankakee and Harbor House are hosting an awareness/fundraiser with a walk in solidarity with victims of domestic violence.

Oct 27th

Curse of the Black Phone – Silent Auction

9:00 pm

Your support helps Merchant Street Art Gallery continue working to develop the potential in these artists with autism. The proceeds from this event will go to