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.

Staff at Pizza Hut in Kankakee stated customers can actually order a heart-shaped pizza all year round, a fun spin on takeout. Five Star Wings featured their chicken and waffles special of which some customers may not have otherwise known.

JR’s Chicken also joined the list of continued specials for the month featuring a $13.99 mixed 10 piece special, as well as, Joy’s Hallmark store which is located in the Meadowview Center in Kankakee with 10% off one item. Also located in the Meadowview area, La Delicia continues to whip up dozens of ice cream flavors which has become a savory and sweet local favorite. 

In downtown Kankakee, Lori’s Restaurant continues to serve daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Stefari Café is currently giving their customers 10% off $10 or more through the rest of this week. C & L Fine Goods Boutique will continue their 15% off $25 or more through the rest of the month of February.

On the West side of Kankakee, Oliver’s Bar and Grill will also continue their $5 off $25 special through the rest of the month of February, as well as, combo specials featured in the Great Wall’s daily menu. Busse and Rieck will continue to add a standard mylar balloon with a purchase of $35 or more through Friday, February 19th stating Valentine’s day isn’t the only holiday to celebrate someone special.

“Highlighting our local businesses has been a priority of this administration and we will continue to support all of our businesses. ‘Love My City’ is a national campaign that I was thrilled to bring to our community and I hope to see it continue to grow in Kankakee. We have used this national campaign to highlight our residents, business owners, and to incorporate fun activities that further enhance community outreach and engagement,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

“Seeing the recent reaction from our community members following our ‘Love My City, Love My Recipe’ book during the holidays and now the ‘Love My City, Love My Sweetie’ coupon book excites me. Local business owners who submitted their deals this time around were pleased with the idea and the more we can support them, the better,” said Jasmyne Humble, Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

The digital coupon book was released on Friday, February 12, 2021 and can be found on the City of Kankakee’s website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.

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The City of Kankakee is dedicated to protecting, building, and nurturing the community while enhancing lives. We are a historic, vibrant, and active riverfront community. We continue to transform into an extraordinary place to dream, grow, and thrive. Embracing our diversity, we strive to be progressive, inclusive, and innovative. For more information on the City of Kankakee, please visit the website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.

 

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