October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The City of Kankakee Code Department is getting into the Halloween spirit! Our team has decked out the office cubicles with spooky, festive decorations.

Kankakee Christmas Parade 2025, City of Kankakee 2025 Christmas Parade

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Downtown Kankakee is the place to be this summer! From Friday Night Concerts and Cruis’n the Square to Farmers' Markets and the iconic Merchant Street MusicFest—there’s something fun for everyone! Live music, classic cars, local eats, and unforgettable vibes—right in the heart of Kankakee

The Kankakee Farmers’ Market is BACK—bigger and better than ever! Join us every Saturday from May 3 to October 25

Submit Anonymous Tips for a Safer Kankakee! Your voice matters in keeping our community safe. Share information confidentially through our anonymous tip line. Together, we can make a difference.

The City of Kankakee is relaunching its Private Security Incentive Program (PSIP) with expanded benefits! Now, residents and businesses can receive up to $200 for security cameras and $200 for exterior lighting fixtures to help enhance safety and deter crime.

Attention Kankakee Restaurant Owners: Submit Your Menus!

Got an exciting event coming up? Whether it's a festival, concert, workshop, or anything in between, we want to help you spread the word! The City of Kankakee Event Submission Portal!

Short Term Rentals Kankakee IL, On December 4, 2023, the City of Kankakee updated the Zoning Ordinance to allow for Short-Term Rentals (often referred to as Airbnb or VBRO). El 4 de diciembre de 2023, la ciudad de Kankakee actualizó la Ordenanza de Zonas para permitir alquileres a corto plazo (a menudo referidos como Airbnb o VBRO). city of kankakee short term rentals

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.

The City of Kankakee has developed an anonymous tip form in the interest of making a

Environmental Services Utility, Department of Public Works

Environmental Services Utility encourages you to learn about our city's water and storm water system. ESU brochures are available at the Kankakee Public Library and ECDA store at the Kankakee Farmers Market.

Have you had problems with your garbage collection recently? Our friends at the Public Works Department share these links to help us understand the trash service outline for the City of Kankakee. It's worth checking out!

Have you ever wondered what functions Code Enforcement performs in the City of Kankakee? Meet its director Tomora Nelson (pictured) who shows you an informational flyer through this link.

Planning and Zoning ensures that Kankakee’s development is efficient, sustainable, and beneficial to all residents. For more details or inquiries, click here to contact Planning & Zoning. Phone: 815-936-7320

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Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.

Mayor Chris Curtis

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.

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Kankakee Farmers’ Market

It's officially October, and that means we're in the final stretch of the Farmers' Market season. There are only three more Saturdays left to enjoy the fresh finds and community vibes until May!

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Halloween Spooktacular

Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Kankakee Public Library’s Halloween Spooktacular 2025!

Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
201 E. Merchant Street, Kankakee

Bring the family for trick-or-treating, spooky stories, crafts, games, and more! Costumes encouraged.

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Fall 2025 Leaf Pick-Up

October 14 - December 12

The City of Kankakee will be picking up leaves on your regular garbage day!

What to Know:
Rake leaves into rows along the back of the curb (no alleys).
Have leaves ready before your scheduled day—crews can’t return once they pass.
Don't block leaf pickup.
For weekly pick-up, use biodegradable paper bags or yard waste cans until December 1st.

No plastic bags, branches, or contaminated leaves will be picked up.

Christmas Parade Sponsors

Join us in bringing holiday cheer to Downtown Kankakee on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM. The City of Kankakee Christmas Parade is one of our community’s most beloved traditions!

Be part of the magic by becoming a sponsor today!

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Submit Your Menus!

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.

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Inside Kankakee

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.

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KanConnect App

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.

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October 2025

Oct 11th

Pickleball Tournament

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kankakee Area YMCA, Kankakee, IL

Pickleball Tournament

Oct 12th

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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

B. Harley Bradley House, 701 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee Illinois

B. HARLEY BRADLEY HOUSE HOSTING PLAQUE REDEDICATION IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SMALL

Oct 18th

2nd Annual Civic Wood Showdown Disc Golf Tournament

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Bills Spriggs Civic Auditorium (803 S. 8th Ave. in Kankakee)

Kankakee Valley Park District is proud to announce the second Civic Woods Showdown Disc Golf Tournament set for Saturday, October 18, 2025! KVPD’s Civic Woods

Oct 19th

Halloween Downtown

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kankakee Farmers Market 250 S. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, IL 60901

Halloween Downtown is an annual festival that brings different aspects of the community together for a day of family fun. The event features local businesses and