According to the American Red Cross, blood is needed every two seconds. Mayor Wells-Armstrong and the City of Kankakee joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church today for their Health and Wellness Fair. Members in the community took the time to donate their blood in the blood drive while speakers gave presentations. AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee County Community Services, Kankakee Fire Department and the Kankakee Police Department were among many organizations to provide helpful resources, while giving back to the community.

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Ten students throughout Kankakee County were awarded with educational gifts today thanks to various sponsors throughout the community. The 15th Annual Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Educational Gift and Make a Difference Awards Reception is held to recognize students and local leaders for their dedicated community service. Mayor Wells-Armstrong spoke with recipients and congratulated them on their success.

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by today for “Mingle with the Mayor” and Poor Boy Restaurant for having us! Visit, www.citykankakee-il.gov for updates for next month’s “Mingle with the Mayor.”

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They are known as the “Master of Sparks” and are not afraid to get their hands dirty! CV Welding has been serving the Kankakee area since 1971. Mayor Wells-Armstrong stopped by to thank them for their hard work in the community in honor of National Tradesmen Day.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined First Presbyterian Church of Kankakee who invited the community to attend their ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly restored stain glass window, DaVinci’s “The Last Supper.”

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The Kankakee Police Department presented during City Council last night to recognize Michael Sneed on his promotion to lieutenant and Brad Latham on his promotion to sergeant. The department also introduced two, new officers, Robert Huebner and Shane McWhorter. Congratulations to all of our officers and their families!

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City Council approved the resolution of an honorary street designation of the 500 block of South Wildwood Avenue as “Craig Blake Way.” Coach Craig Blake passed away in April 2019. He taught in the Kankakee School District for 40 years, as well as, coached football, softball, wrestling and baseball throughout his career at Kankakee High School, Peotone High School and Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. His impact on his students and colleagues are a part of his long-lasting legacy that will stand in the community.

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Thank you for joining us at Community Safety Day! The Kankakee Fire Department’s “Passport to Safety” program educates the community, aiming to build safer neighborhoods. Kids walked around with their families to collect stamps in their passports after visiting each local organization and city departments on site for information. Their completed passports gave them the opportunity to win raffle prizes, including a bike! This is the Kankakee Fire Department’s third year hosting Community Safety Day.

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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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Oct 15th

Preparing for Work While in School

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kankakee Public Library | 201 East Merchant | Kankakee

Participants learn what should be happening in school to ensure that students with disabilities find satisfying work in the community.

Oct 18th

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.

Oct 18th

A Night in Sleepy Hollow

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

https://www.btpd.org/sleepy_hollow.php

Centuries later stories continue of the Headless Horseman riding through Sleepy Hollow from those who have claimed to witness the ghoulish event! Can it be just

Oct 19th

A Night in Sleepy Hollow

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Perry Farm Park, 459 N Kennedy Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Centuries later stories continue of the Headless Horseman riding through Sleepy Hollow from those who have claimed to witness the ghoulish event! Can it be just

Oct 22nd

United States Census Bureau NOW HIRING!!!

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Workforce Services | 450 North Kinzie Ave. | Bradley

Space is Limited Please RSVP: 815-802-8972 or tasha.hanson@illinois.gov

Oct 22nd

Planning Ahead: Future Finances & Supports

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kankakee Public Library | 200 East Merchant | Kankakee

Information will be presented on how to set up your finances to protect and provide for your family member with a disability.

Oct 25th

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.

Oct 26th

Don't Be the Dealer

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Northfield Square Mall | 1600 North State Route 50 | Bourbonnais IL

Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal.

Oct 26th

Bordertown Hauntings

11:25 pm - 11:25 pm

Historic downtown Momence

You don’t have to go far to experience the only Halloween Festival in Kankakee County. Downtown business owners will provide treats to the revelers. In addition

Oct 28th

The Salvation Army - Meals & Toys for Christmas 2019

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Salvation Army | 543 E Court St. | Kankakee

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Oct 28th

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.

Oct 29th