Kankakee Fire Department Capt. Jeff Bruno was promoted Monday to deputy fire chief, becoming second in command of the department.

Sgt. Randy Hartman was honored at the February 5, 2018 City Council meeting for his 28 years of service.

Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong named to federal committee. The NLC is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. The National League of Cities was founded in December 1924 by 10 state municipal leagues that saw the need for a national organization to strengthen local government.