Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.
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.
The City of Kankakee, Kankakee Valley Park District, Kankakee River Valley Boat Club, Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the grand return of the Kankakee River Valley Regatta during Labor Day Weekend 2024. This exhilarating event, featuring Powerboat Races on the picturesque Kankakee River, promises to make waves and ignite excitement throughout the region.
As we gear up for this exciting event, we are inviting businesses, organizations and residents to be a part of this celebration by becoming sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $150.00 and extend to the level of having the exclusive naming rights for the event. For more information about the different levels of sponsorship see the attached brochure.
The City of Kankakee Public Works Department has over 40 miles of alleys to run. It usually takes 2-3 weeks to make it through a city alley trip based on the established brush volume.
The City of Kankakee has partnered with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Kankakee Development Corporation - Downtown Kankakee, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, and The Currents of Kankakee to provide an information session about the Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, 2024, at The Majestic in Kankakee.
Join Healthy Homes Program Manager, Yorelly, for a workshop to learn about maintenance checklists that will help you build a plan to keep your home safe and healthy! Not sure where to get started with your spring cleaning? We can help with that! This workshop will be presented in English with a Spanish interpreter.
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency invites Kankakee residents to join them in a conversation about their neighborhoods. The highlighted topic for March's discussion is community service needs.
All Kankakee residents are encouraged to meet the ECDA at the Kankakee County Museum at 6pm on Thursday, March 14 regardless of which of the seven wards they reside.
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.
The 2024 Women United Breakfast will feature an exciting lineup of local female speakers who will share their insights on creating space for inclusion, as well
Join Healthy Homes Program Manager, Yorelly, for a workshop to learn about maintenance checklists that will help you build a plan to keep your home safe and
Hosted by Project SUN, this is for caregivers who have children in the Mental, Emotional, Behavioral Health System in Kankakee County. This month’s craft is
Enjoy the game of Bingo? Then you will want to mark your calendars! Each month, on the 4th Wednesday, we will meet at the Bird Park Quarry Building (801 W.
At the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Saturday, children from the community will gather outside of the Settles Center to search for thousands of Easter eggs and