…Research By: Lt. Ronald L. Homberg - RetiredEdited By: Asst. Chief David Harmon The following information was obtained from the book, Of The People, written by Mary Jean Houde and John Klasey in 1968 and from copies of local newspapers on file at the Kankakee Public Library. On Sunday afternoon,…
…Kankakee, IL – The administration has created a new position under the newly restructured Economic & Community Development Agency (ECDA) which combines the Economic Development Department with the Community Development Agency (CDA). Brad Benoit has been hired as the Business…
…Gas Grill Safety TipsEach year, thousands of people fire up their liquid propane (LP) or natural gas grills at the start of “barbecuing season.” But before starting the grill, there are several safety precautions to keep in mind.By following these guidelines, you’ll help prevent possible gas…
…KANKAKEE, IL (March 21, 2023) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the ECDA Office (200 E Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee). This English-language workshop is in partnership with the…
…Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee collects license fees from liquor, gaming and business operators annually. The licenses are effective May 1st through April 30th with a $25 late fee for business licenses.
“Governor Pritzker issued an executive order to Shelter in Place at…