Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee is one out of more than a dozen communities who will gain access to researched strategies and tools to address polarization in the community. Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong has been accepted into the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center and National League of Cities University (NLCU) Bridging Differences Fellow

Kankakee, IL – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools and organizations team up nationwide to bring awareness to the significance of bullying, as well as, finding solutions to an issue that impacts children and teens of all ages. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of every five students reported being bull

Kankakee, IL – This week wraps up National Friends of the Library Week, a non-profit group of volunteers who advocate, implements programs, raises funds and supports their local library. The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library are very active in helping put on a variety of events and educational programs open to the community.

Kankakee, IL – Options Center for Independent Living (CIL) is celebrating 30 years in Kankakee County and more than a dozen years in Iroquois Counties. The non-profit organization advocates for equal rights, opportunities and services for people with disabilities. Today, Options held an awards luncheon to recognize dedicated leaders, partners and o