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.

At the January 20 City Council meeting, Christopher A. Salazar was appointed Deputy Fire Chief.
We thank him for his dedication, leadership, and continued service to our community.

At the January 20 City Council meeting, we proudly introduced our newest officers, Max Forquer and Tyler Parsons.

Please join us in welcoming them to the department and thanking them for their commitment to serving and protecting our community!

Colder weather is here! Make sure you’re familiar with how the city handles snow events when the snow arrives!

The ECDA has partnered with Sandra Zarate, founder and owner of Zarate Tax Preparation Services, to launch our first installment of the 2026 ECDA Lunch n’ Learn Series: Tax Info for Business Owners!

This event will take place on February 3rd, 11:30-1pm, at the ECDA office. 

Registration closes January 31.

Let’s work together to build a safer community. Your voice matters—join the conversation and be part of the change.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
11:30 AM
Kankakee High School Dr. Walters Community Center, Kankakee, IL

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.