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.

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.