Kankakee, Ill. - In tandem with the United Way of Illinois’ ‘21 Week Equity Challenge,’ the local United Way chapter will host monthly Community Conversations. The first Community Conversation, “Racial Identity – THEN & NOW” will be held online via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. This event is free to all community members;

Kankakee, IL – The month of March serves as Women’s History Month and to recognize local women for their contributions in the community, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is set to host the Fourth Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards.

Kankakee, IL – AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital joins the list of donors to make a donation to Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship for 2021. President and CEO, Chris Shride, presented the check for $1,000 on Wednesday.

Kankakee, IL – Valentine’s Day weekend kicked off special deals as local businesses in the City of Kankakee were featured at no cost in a coupon book during the “Love My City, Love My Sweetie” campaign; however, some businesses chose to extend their deals.