Kankakee, IL – While the United States Census Bureau is adapting their plan for the 2020 Census due to COVID-19, the best way to respond to ensure an accurate count is by self-reporting. Currently, the national self-response rate is 48.1% with the state of Illinois showing a 52.5% response rate.

Kankakee, IL – Upon learning of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) at Shapiro Developmental Center, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is reaching out to state legislators to further address the needs and concerns of the employees who are working on the front lines to care for their residents at the mental health residential facility.

Kankakee, IL – Below is an update from the Environmental Services Utility.

Social distancing requirements have seriously impacted our staff. We will continue to remove woody waste such as tree branches and limbs, but specifically no leaves. We can field at one time.

Kankakee, IL – In an effort to follow Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order to create social distance, the City of Kankakee will be broadcasting LIVE for the City Council meeting until further notice.