Welcome to the City of Kankakee!

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.

SUMMER (KEYS) WORK PROGRAM 2025

Calling all Kankakee youth! Earn $16/hour this summer through the KEYS Work Program. Apply by May 9, 2025!

JOIN US for our next session in the ECDA Lunch n’ Learn Series: How AI Tech Can Impact Your Business

This event will take place May 6, 11:30-1pm at the ECDA office. Bilingual translation available. Space is limited. Please register by May 2nd.

SAT, MAY 3 6-9PM (SEASON KICKOFF & HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT)
THE BUZZ BINS
100 & 200 blocks of S. Schuyler Ave

Spring is here, and yard waste pickup with Republic Services starts April 1! To ensure your yard waste is collected, please remember:
Need a yard waste sticker for your can? Pick one up at:
Public Works – 401 West Oak Street
City Clerk’s Office – City Hall

Thank you for doing your part to keep Kankakee clean and green!

Kankakee is proud to serve a variety of fabulous food options, and we want to highlight the amazing culinary experiences our city has to offer. If you own a restaurant in Kankakee, we invite you to submit your menu.

We're on a mission to spotlight the heartbeat of our community – the groups, resources, and events that make us thrive. Your input matters! Share your recommendations using the link below, and let's celebrate the best of us together.

The City of Kankakee is thrilled to introduce a new communication tool for all residents. KanConnect allows citizens to easily inform city staff of non-emergency issues within the city limits. It also provides on-the-go access to the latest city news and information.