On February 2, 2023 at approximately 9:45 pm, the Kankakee Fire Department was notified of a residential fire at 455 E. Bourbonnais St. The fire resulted in the death of a resident. Within the structure, the fire department found a male resident, Phillip Spencer deceased. The fire was investigated, and was determined to be suspicious in nature.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 23, 2023) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will begin hosting community conversations for the residents of Kankakee in the upcoming year. The gatherings will be held throughout the City of Kankakee to reach residents across the seven (7) wards.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 13, 2023) – El próximo taller presenatdo por la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario en su serie de talleres para negocios pequeños está programado para el martes 7 de marzo de 5 a 6:30 P.M. en la ECDA sala de conferencias, ubicada en el cuarto piso de la Biblioteca Pública de Kankakee.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 8, 2023) – The Economic and Community Development Agency is hosting individual tax workshops to help community members prepare themselves for the 2023 tax season. There will be three opportunities to attend: Thursday, February 16th, Saturday, March 11th, and Tuesday, March 21st.