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City Council, February 19, 2019: Bishop McNamara Catholic School Hip-Hop Dance Team led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Wells-Armstrong also presented a resolution honoring the Bishop McNamara Catholic School on their successful 2019 Illinois Dance Team Association Hip-Hop State Championship. On behalf of the Kankakee Police Department, Deputy Chief Hunt presented new Patrolman Craig Zelhart to the City Council. Mayor Wells-Armstrong also presented a resolution to honor Bert Dear Senior for his life of investment in the City of Kankakee.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined Mayor Bruce Adams (Bradley), Mayor Paul Schore (Bourbonnais), and Bear Construction Company for #Bearcc Ribbon Cutting on Wendesday, February 13th. Welcome to Kankakee County, Bear Construction!

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City Council, February 4, 2019: The Kankakee Junior High Teen Police Academy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Kankakee Fire Department presented the Community Partners Award to the Red Cross. Mayor Wells-Armstrong presented a resolution honoring the Bishop McNamara Catholic High School for their successful second place in the Class 4A football competition.

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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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Street Closure - Schuyler Avenue Streetscape

Closure to begin March 18, 2019. Please view detour route for South bound lane of the 200 block of S. Schuyler Ave. Closure.

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Mar 21st

Attend a Warrior Workshop

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

KCC Miner Memorial Library | Lower level

Our Warrior Workshop is a fun, interactive workshop that teaches women that their lives are worth fighting for and provides them with the necessary training and

Mar 22nd

Friday Night Date Night with the Mayor

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

TBD

Join the Mayor and her husband for a date night to engage in a casual atmosphere and fellowship during a meal.

Mar 23rd

Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow!!

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

101 South Division, Aroma Park, IL

G.E.M.S 8th Annual Fashion Show

Mar 26th

The 2nd Annual Phenomenal Women Award Celebration

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

4th Floor Kankakee Public Library | 201 E Merchant St.

Mayor Wells-Armstrong and the City of Kankakee present The 2nd Annual Phenomenal Women Award Celebration

Mar 27th

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Mar 28th

Kankakee Chats

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Live Stream | Channel 4 & Website

Enjoy Kankakee Chats, a place you can watch live video with Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong

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