City Council, December 17th 2018: The Eastside Bulldogs' Cheerleading Teams led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. The City of Kankakee also presented a resolution honoring the Kankakee Eastside Bulldogs Junior League Cheerleaders (1st & 2nd grader Widgets, 3rd & 4th grader Peewees, 5th & 6th grader Junior Varsity) on their successful competitions.

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Once the fog cleared, the views in the City of Kankakee were beautiful. It did not take a full snowfall to create a beautiful winter scene in Kankakee.

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The City of Kankakee celebrated the start of the Holiday Season with the 12th Annual Lion Wreathing at the Kankakee Public Library. Mayor Wells-Armstrong chose two children through a drawing in the KPL, then headed out to wreath Readmore and Seemore the lions. The Kankakee High School Drumline escorted the crowd to the Kankakee Depot for the official Tree Lighting. The evening was a great way to usher in the season and also included a visit from Santa Claus, carols sung by the Kankakee High School choir, and cookies and hot chocolate in the Depot!

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong visited Kankakee Trinity Academy’s Elementary School students (Pre-K to 5th Grade) on December 5, 2018. Mayor shared with the students that she is an avid reader and has been since she was a little girl. She encouraged all the children to read as much as they can to help them in school and life. Mayor Wells-Armstrong enjoys these times with children and encourages her Kankakee schools to reach out to schedule times for her to come visit! You can always go to the City of Kankakee website to submit an “Invite the Mayor” form, or call Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s office during regular business hours to schedule.

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City Council, December 3rd 2018: Grace Christian Academy's Student Council lead the pledge for City Council. Scott Snavely, Market President at Midland States Bank, presented the Kankakee Police Department with a check and letter for their exceptional work in late October.

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Hippocrates Medical Clinic Ribbon Cutting

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Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living programs is part of the Illinois Supportive Living Program. This program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. The Court Street facility finished Phase I of their renovations and had their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 24th.

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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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Jan 21st

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation Event

7:30 am - 9:30 am

Quality Inn | Bradley, IL

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Jan 30th

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Jan 31st

Kankakee Chats

7:30 pm - 8:10 pm

Enjoy Kankakee Chats, a place you can watch live video with Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong, submit questions during the video feed.

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Welcome to the City of Kankakee!

Mingle with the Mayor

African American Civic Leaders Scholarship

Upcoming Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation Event

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

Kankakee Chats