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Today, the City of Kankakee Police Department joined community law enforcement officers at the Kankakee County Courthouse to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The City of Kankakee expresses its gratitude to our officers for taking on such a vital role in our community. Today we honor those lost and remember the impact of their legacies on our community.
During the City Council meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2023 the Police Department had a special presentation recognizing new Police Officers Mikayla Cole, Jerrell White, Jacob Ross and Robert Bass. Please help us welcome them once again!
Please help us wish Captain Darin Loy a happy retirement after 28 years of service with the City of Kankakee Fire Department. Thanks for your service Captain Loy!
Have you had problems with your garbage collection recently? Our friends at the Public Works Department share these links to help us understand the trash service outline for the City of Kankakee. It's worth checking out!
Have you ever wondered what functions Code Enforcement performs in the City of Kankakee? Meet its director Tomora Nelson (pictured) who shows you an informational flyer through this link.
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Vehicle Stickers Not Required
VEHICLE STICKER TAX ELIMINATED

Earlier this year the City Administration and the Kankakee City Council voted to ELIMINATE the City’s vehicle sticker requirement. This means that residents will not have to purchase a vehicle sticker this year.

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Pop-Up Kickback Events

Kankakee United/City of Kankakee in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Community Services, Harbor House, States Attorney’s Office, Duane Dean, Kankakee Public Library, YMCA, Project Sun, Kankakee Forgives, Still I Rise, and City Life are delighted to announce a Safe Summer Initiative, with several Pop-Up Kickback Events throughout the City of Kankakee. 

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The City of Kankakee Police Department is seeking qualified and highly motivated individuals to fill full-time patrol officer positions. This law enforcement position involves duties that will include vehicle and/or bicycle patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community relations, and local ordinance enforcement. 

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    Victor Woods coming to Kankakee IL
    Jun 3rd

    Victor Woods coming to Kankakee IL

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Kankakee Community College

    His Message of “never give up” has made him a highly sought-after speaker for corporations, colleges and universities, school districts, prisons and other

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    Strawberry Jazz Festival
    Jun 4th

    Strawberry Jazz Festival

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL

    Strawberries and Jazz are back in Kankakee County at the Community Arts Council’s Annual Strawberry Jazz Festival! This year’s event will be held Sunday, June

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    Still I Rise: Curiosity Cube
    Jun 5th

    Still I Rise: Curiosity Cube

    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    369 N. 5th Ave. Kankakee, IL 60901

    Still I Rise: Youth Leadership program has partnered with Millipore Sigma who will showcase their Curiosity Cube and carry out a STEM event where youth will

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    Cinderella's Ball
    Jun 11th

    Cinderella's Ball

    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

    Dreams come true at Cinderella’s Ball on Sunday, June 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the KVPD Rec Center! Enjoy scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, and don’t

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    Juneteenth Awards Banquet
    Jun 16th

    Juneteenth Awards Banquet

    5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Quality Inn, 800 N. Route 50, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Juneteenth Awards Banquet

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    Que Padre es ser Padre
    Jun 16th

    Que Padre es ser Padre

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    367 S Schuyler ave

    Fathers Day gathering with the purpose that the community so that the community knows our association and our services that we offer to support the Hispanic

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    Kankakee Day
    Jun 21st

    Kankakee Day

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Kankakee Illinois

    Happy Birthday, Kankakee! On June 21, 1853, Kankakee was chosen as the governmental seat of the newly-formed Kankakee County. Today, citizens, businesses, and

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    Riverside Pediatric and Women's Health Specialists Meet and Greet
    Jun 21st

    Riverside Pediatric and Women's Health Specialists Meet and Greet

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Riverside Medical Group - Women's Health Specialists, Bourbonnais 338 Larry Power Road Bourbonnais, IL

    Expectant parents, join us to meet Riversides team of pediatricians and gynecologists to find the perfect fit for you and your family!

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    Serie de Lectura
    Jun 27th

    Serie de Lectura

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Biblioteca Publica de Kankakee - Suite del Piso #3

    Kankakee is hosting a Summer Reading Series in Spanish for the months of June, July, and August! Please join us for our first reading, “Mejorar la Raza” by

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