Kankakee, IL – Exploring career opportunities, gaining hands on experience and building work history are just a few objectives among the goals of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA took effect in July of 2015 with the mission of preparing job seekers for the workforce.

KANKAKEE, IL - (February 10, 2021) – Are you ready to buy a home? Sign up for the Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) free Homebuyer’s 101 workshop to learn about the starting phases of the homebuying process.

Kankakee, IL – Applications are open for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship. Up to five students will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each based on academics, positive leadership, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 4, 2021) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) needs residents to take four community needs surveys to help determine the current priorities and concerns within the city from the perspective of our residents.