…The city of Kankakee is pleased to announce that Pete Schiel was recently promoted to Interim Superintendent of the Environmental Services Utility (ESU). In this new role, Schiel will report directly to Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong.
Schiel joined the Utility approximately twenty-seven years…
…Kankakee, IL – In an effort to follow Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order to create social distance, the City of Kankakee will be broadcasting LIVE for the City Council meeting until further notice.
“As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Kankakee…
…Today will forever remain a day of significance in my life for many reasons.
Exactly one year ago today, I was elected as the first African American woman to serve as the Mayor of the city of Kankakee. I recall being exhausted, excited, and determined to start working toward solutions for…
…Kankakee, IL - On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the new Tractor Supply retail building to be located at 504 Riverstone Parkway. Participating in the ground breaking were Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong; Todd Blair, Regional Manager for Tractor Supply Inc; Sam Humbard,…
…LOS ANGELES – Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong, Kankakee, Illinois has been elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the 2018 City Summit in Los Angeles. Wells-Armstrong was elected to a 2-year term and will provide strategic direction and…