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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Mayor Wells-Armstrong and City of Kankakee team welcomed Tractor Supply Company with ground breaking ceremony celebrating their new Kankakee store. The Kankakee Tractor Supply will provide a one-stop shop for the community, serving farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, homeowners, tradesmen and others. Welcome!

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Each month, Mayor Wells-Armstrong visits a local business for a Mingle with the Mayor. This event is a time for residents to interact with Mayor in an information setting to discuss community issues, ask her questions, and have an opportunity to get to know their Mayor. As she visit businesses, Mayor encourages those who attend to be patrons of the business! Keep an eye out on social media for the next location!

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Over 70 entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and community members gathered together to learn how the new Opportunity Zone tax incentive can support projects both small and large - startup incubators, single-family rentals, business expansions, downtown apartments and much more! The event was presented by Key City CDC, in partnership with the City of Kankakee, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, and Midland States Bank.

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City Council, May 6, 2019: As the City of Kankakee transitions members of City Council, the present families of all (current and incoming) Kankakee elected officials led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. The following aldermen and alderwomen were administered the oath of office in unison by Kankakee City Clerk, Anjanita Dumas, R.M.C.: Michael Prude (Alderman of the First Ward), Michael O’Brien (Alderman of the Second Ward), David Crawford (Alderman of the Third Ward), Danita Swanson (Alderwoman of the Fourth Ward), Carmen Lewis (Alderwoman of the Fifth Ward), Michael Cobbs (Alderman of the Sixth Ward), and P. Carl Brown (Alderman of the Seventh Ward). Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Deputy Chief Hunt honored members of Kankakee Police Department, Lt. Jay Etzel, Ptlm Michael Herscher, Ptlm Jason Burse, and Ptlwn Lacie Zingre, for earning the Officer of the Year Award from the Eastern Illinois Law Enforcement Administrative Association. As well as, Kankakee Ptrlwn Melvina Calvin was awarded the Paragon Award from the Kankakee Community College Criminal Justice Program and Olivet Nazarene Criminal Justice Program. The City Council approved the appointment of Police Chief, Frank J. Kosman.

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Mayor Wells-Armstrong celebrated with the Happy Monday Coffee Roaster’s team at their ribbon cutting. Happy Monday is located in suite 108 in the Burfield & Remington building. Happy Monday is the Kankakee area’s first and only commercial Coffee Roastery.

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Jul 19th

Fridays After 5

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Harold & Jean Miner Square | 199 S East Ave. Kankakee

Come out and enjoy a Friday night concert!

Jul 20th

Learn to Recycle Right

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kankakee Farmers' Market | Downtown Kankakee

Recycling Basics Step By Step, Tips, Available Resources, Questions & Answers

Jul 20th

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

Jul 20th

Touch-A-Truck

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kankakee Valley Park District, 893 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Hosted by the Kankakee Valley Park District, this event is fun, family-friendly, and FREE!

Jul 20th

Mingle with the Mayor

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

JR's Chicken | 135 E. Bourbonnais St.

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

Jul 22nd

SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Public Library

KC-CASA PRESENTS SUMMER SAFETY CAMP FOR KIDS

Jul 25th

Free Concert in the Park

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palzer Band Shell | Bird Park

Kankakee Municipal Band | Free Concerts in the Park

Jul 26th

Merchant Street Music Fest

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square | 199 South East Avenue Kankakee

The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.

Jul 26th

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.

Jul 27th

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

Jul 27th