The City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Park District are excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 Kankakee River Valley Regatta, returning Labor Day Weekend 2026.

KANKAKEE, Ill. (June 15,2026) – The City of Kankakee, Mayor Christopher W. Curtis, and the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee invite community members, business leaders, and local officials to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for QuikTrip’s newest location in Kankakee.

KANKAKEE, Illinois - City of Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche announced this morning that he will be retiring from the City of Kankakee this fall. 

KANKAKEE, Illinois - Kankakee Mayor Christopher W. Curtis in coordination with Fire Chief Bryan La Roche announce the appointment of Christopher A. Salazar as the new Deputy Chief of the Kankakee Fire Department.