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.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

From generation to generation, these contributions have helped shape our neighborhoods, our workforce, our institutions, and our community.

The City of Kankakee proudly celebrates the diversity that makes our city special.

The City of Kankakee’s fall leaf pickup begins Monday, October 19, and runs through Friday, December 4.

Crews will collect leaves on your regular garbage day. Leaves must be out before crews arrive—crews cannot wait or return once they have passed.

Place leaves in rows along the back of the curb in front of your residence. Leaves in alleys will not be vacuumed.

Residents of Hobbie Heights and Marycrest are invited to join Alderman Reggie Jones and Alderwoman Lenora Noble for a 7th Ward Community Meeting.
This is an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, provide input, and hear about issues affecting our neighborhoods.
Your voice matters. We want to hear from you!

The City of Kankakee is looking for residents who want to make a difference!

We currently have openings on the:
Kankakee Public Library Board
Planning Board

Serving on a board is a great way to get involved, share your

The excitement of the American Power Boat Association Nationals returns to Kankakee this Labor Day Weekend — and your business can be part of the race!

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.