Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.
As Mayor of the City of Kankakee, I am pleased to welcome you to our city on the rise. Thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to learn more about our community. From our newly and ever evolving downtown, our historic district's scenic homes with panoramic views of the Kankakee River, our schools and parks, diverse neighborhoods to our community services and inherent volunteerism, the City of Kankakee has something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
Following the snow removal ordinance will enhance the efficiency of snow removal though out the city.
Keep an eye on our websites and social media pages for upcoming events!
The map shows potential suggestions for modifying ward boundaries to bring the ward populations into compliance with State requirements based on the results of the 2020 census. They are designed to have no more than a 10% variance in the population of individual wards.
Join us at 11am on Saturday, February 11th to help us celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators week with local author, Katie Bukowski.
Enjoy a unique night at the museum with your special someone.
Attention Restaurant Owners and Managers in the City of Kankakee. The City will offer an excellent opportunity to promote your business with Valentine’s Day
Nationally acclaimed humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson will bring Theodore Roosevelt to Kankakee, to produce an engaging Chautauqua interpretation of our
Spread the word! On Saturday, February 18, 2023, Kankakee United with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation will be hosting a “No Questions Asked” gun
Join Museum members and the community in a book club discussion of Melanie Holmes’ fourth book, The Secret Life of Postcards: Tracing Art & History Through
Be sure to attend an artist meet and greet with Alan Hampshire and view his beautiful watercolor renditions of area churches.
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena proudly presents National Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, February 25 at 3:15 pm.