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.

The Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) Public Service Program will be accepting applications beginning in December for the FY 2022-23 grant year of funding opportunity. Information regarding the application process is within the infographic and you can call 815-933-0506 for more information.

Applications are currently being accepted for two AmeriCorps VISTA service members to work with the ECDA’s housing counsel programs. This full-time paid volunteer opportunity is a one-year commitment. Service-minded individuals who are familiar with further developing a start-up program, enthusiastic about helping others, and have experience working and collaborating with diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

Mayor Chris Curtis, in consultation with Kankakee City Council members, is asking City of Kankakee residents to share their priorities for the expenditure of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The City was allocated approximately $14.6 million in federal assistance to help recover from the pandemic, and public input will help determine how this money is spent.