Thank you to everyone who came out to support Kankakee’s new police chief Frank Kosman during his welcome reception! Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong and States Attorney Jim Rowe congratulated Chief Kosman as he sat with his wife and said the community will continue to work together to move Kankakee Forward.

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Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong joins Still I Rise at their 3rd annual Back 2 School event to meet students and pass out school supplies. The event was held at the Kankakee Public Library and free to the public.

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Books open a new world of many adventures! Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong read to kids their favorite books at the Kankakee Public Library for Book Lovers Day.

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Residents stop by Monical’s Pizza in Kankakee to chat with Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong

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Local law enforcement joined the community at Perry Farm for family fun at National Night Out. Kankakee’s chief of police, Frank Kosman, were among officials who were honored for their service throughout the community. Since 1984, communities have participated in National Night Out nationwide. Families enjoy fun activities, live music and demonstrations by local police and fire departments. The goal is to continue to bring communities together, create partnerships and build safer neighborhoods.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) in celebrating the Grand Reopening for Yellow Elephant Gallery in their new space at Burfield + Remington (formally Majestic Theater). Elisabeth Dunbar founded Yellow Elephant Gallery on the belief that “art brings joy, beauty, and creativity into peoples’ lives and should be attainable for all”. Stop by to see a wonderful display of local and regional art, or reserve the gallery space for your private event. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with Yellow Elephant Gallery!

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The rain didn’t get in the way of the Fourth of July festivities at Kankakee Community College yesterday. Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong joined residents in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day at the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra’s concert with the Youth Symphony and the Municipal Band.
Mayor surprised the crowd by conducting the Municipal Band during their performance of the “Stars and Stripes” by John Phillips Sousa. While the rain did cancel the Symphony performance it did let up in time for the City’s first ever laser light show experience that ended in with the Stars and Stripes.

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Chief Frank Kosman’s Welcome Reception

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Kankakee’s new police chief Frank Kosman during his welcome reception! Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong and States Attorney Jim Rowe congratulated Chief Kosman as he sat with his wife and said the community will continue to work together to move Kankakee Forward.

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Sep 18th

Ribbon Cutting for DaVinci's "The Last Supper" Stained Glass Window

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church of Kankakee | 371 E Court St. Kankakee

Lunch will be provided and our organist, Paul Johnson will play a few pieces on the church’s 34 rank pipe organ.

Sep 19th

Hispanic Heritage Day Annual Luncheon

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library - Fourth Floor Auditorium

Our goal is to raise funds to award educational gifts to help graduating high school seniors, G.E.D. and adult receipients to continue their college

Sep 20th

Nurse in the Library

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Registered Nurse (RN) right here inside the library.

Sep 21st

Farmers' Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in downtown Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend

Sep 21st

Walk to Fight Suicide

12:30 pm - 11:59 pm

Kankakee Community College Pavilion

Kankakee County Walk

Sep 23rd

Nurse in the Library

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library | 200 East Merchant Kankakee

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Registered Nurse (RN) right here inside the library.

Sep 24th

Gold Star 500

11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Sep 26th

WVLI-Mayor's Monthly Radio Broadcast

7:40 am - 8:00 am

WVLI -- 292 N. Convert Bourbonnais

Sep 26th

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

AMITA Health | St. Mary’s Hospital | Franco Conference Center | 500 W. Court St | Kankakee

Join us for our annual FREE Prostate Screening event on September 26, 2019 at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee.

Sep 26th

Kankakee Chats

7:30 pm - 8:10 pm

Live Stream | Channel 4 & Website | Facebook Live

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

Sep 27th

Nurse in the Library

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library | 200 East Merchant Kankakee

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Registered Nurse (RN) right here inside the library.

Sep 27th

Friday Night Date Night with the Mayor

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TBD

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

Sep 28th

Farmers' Market

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in downtown Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend

Sep 28th

Mingle with the Mayor

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Poor Boy Restaurant | 1514 E Court St. | Kankakee

Please consider joining us to ask questions, share ideas, and get to know your Mayor. We hope to see you there!

Sep 30th

Nurse in the Library

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library | 200 East Merchant Kankakee

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Registered Nurse (RN) right here inside the library.