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CITY OF KANKAKEE TO CREATE CITY MANAGER POSITION and APPOINT ELIZABETH D. KUBAL
ECDA's Kankakee Employment of Youth Summer (KEYS) Work Program/Programa de trabajo de Verano (KEYS) de empleo juvenil de Kankakee de ECDA
Sandwiches with a Side of Jam
Safe and Affordable Housing/Vivienda segura y asequible
North Sunset Stroll
Exciting News from the City of Kankakee!
Putting the E in ECDA!/¡Poniendo la E en ECDA!
ECDA's May Community Conversation
ECDA's May Lunch N Learn
This Will Happen
Basketball Tournament
Exciting Opportunity Alert!
ECDA's April Community Conversation
April is National Healthy Homes Month!/¡Abril es el Mes Nacional de Hogares Saludables!
How to Start a Business in Kankakee
Empowering Social Workers!/¡Empoderar a los trabajadores sociales!
2024 Kankakee River Valley Regatta Opens Sponsorship Opportunities
Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone
City of Kankakee Celebrates Grand Opening of Ricky Rockets Travel Center
City of Kankakee Police Department Now Accepting Applications for Citizen Police Academy
Welcome to our Newest Firefighter
Love Where You Live
Ama el lugar donde vives
Opioid Task Force Members Helping
BOIL ORDER UPDATE
BOIL ORDER FOR ALL OF KANKAKEE
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTNERS WITH THRIVENT FINANCIAL SERVICES TO HOST LUNCH N’ LEARN FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Happy Retirement
Celebrating Excellence!
CITY OF KANKAKEE RELEASES “KANKAKEE WORKS” PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Youth Advisory Board
Fire Department Presents $5,000 Check
Congratulations to our New Officers
Making Community Connections/Haciendo Conexiones con la Comunidad
Asbury of Kankakee Memory Care Expansion Project Breaks Ground
2023: A Year in Review
2023: Un Año en Revisión
A BOMB THREAT WAS MADE VIASOCIAL MEDIA TO BISHOP McNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Supporting the Community Through the Public Service Program/Apoyo a la comunidad a través del programa de servicio público
City of Kankakee Police Department Now Accepting Applications for Hispanic Citizen Police Academy
CITY LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP
Celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program this 2023 Holiday Season!
The City of Kankakee's Mayor's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway to take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023
KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY REGATTA RETURNS
Let's Talk About Prevention!
¡Hablemos de prevención!
Escuchando a la Comunidad
Listening to the Community
Kankakee Empleo de Verano Juvenil (KEYS) Programa de Trabajo
Kankakee Employment of Youth Summer (KEYS) Work Program
Una Carta de Amor a Kankakee
A LOVE LETTER TO KANKAKEE
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT BIRD PARK MEETING ROOM
June is Healthy Homes Month / Junio es el Mes Nacional de Hogares Saludables
ECDA TO HOST EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HOME HEALTH HAZARD REDUCTION
KANKAKEE POLICE CHIEF PASSWATER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
CITY OF KANKAKEE VEHICLE STICKER TAX ELIMINATED
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT KANKAKEE COUNTY MUSEUM
ECDA'S IMPACT
ECDA TO HOST BUSINESS WORKSHOP ON ACCESSING RESOURCES
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT REAL LIFE CHURCH
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
ECDA PRESENTARÁ UN TALLER EN ESPAÑOL CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO DE KANKAKEE
SOCIAL WORK BREAKS BARRIERS
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ECDA TO HOST NEXT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ECDA TO HOST EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HOME HEATH HAZARD REDUCTION
ECDA TO HOST WORKSHOP WITH KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ECDA TO HOST FINAL INDIVIDUAL TAX WORKSHOP OF 2023
Arrest in connection with the death of Phillip Spencer Structure Fire in the 455 of East Bourbonnais St. Kankakee, Il
A Love Letter to Kankakee
ECDA TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS THROUGHOUT KANKAKEE IN 2023
ECDA ORGANIZA TALLER EN ESPAÑOL DE IMPUESTOS PARA NEGOCIOS PEQUEÑOS.
ECDA TO HOST INDIVIDUAL TAX WORKSHOPS
ECDA HOSTING BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES
GLORIA'S HEADING TO THE HOUSE
City Council approves the extension of the agreement with MC Squared to facilitate the contracting of renewable energy.
ECDA 2023 Resolutions
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The City of Kankakee's Mayor's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway to take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022
National Lead Poisoning and Prevention Week
LEAF PICK UP FOR FALL 2022
CITY TO HOST TWO INFO SESSIONS ON HOME RULE
INTRODUCING THE COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR
The Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) Kankakee American Rescue Plan Public Service Program Will Begin Accepting Applications in September
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY
CÓMO INVOLUCRARSE EN NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
HOME RENOVATION RESOURCES
ECDA Hosting Free Homebuyer’s Workshop on July 7
The Citizens Advisory Board Presents Neighborfest at Jeffers Park on Saturday, June 25th
FIRST ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS CONFERENCE THIS THURSDAY
The Citizens Advisory Board Presents Neighborfest this Saturday at Pioneer Park
5th Ward Community Conversations
DOING BUSINESS IN KANKAKEE / HACIENDO NEGOCIOS EN KANKAKEE
ECDA IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LEAD ASSESSORS, AND LEAD CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS TO ASSIST WITH THEIR HOUSING REHAB AND DEMOLITION PROGRAMS
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO HOST PROGRAMS WORKSHOP
ECDA, NEW YORK LIFE, AND STILL I RISE HOST NEXT WORKSHOP IN FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES
BREWER-WATSON TO JOIN HOUSING TASK FORCE
ECDA AND KFD HOSTING FIRE SAFETY EVENT FOR KIDS THIS SATURDAY
Rhubarb Festival
The Kankakee Police Department in collaboration with the Office of the Mayor is offering up to $10,000.00 in reward for information leading to the arrest for the below unsolved murders.
THREE NEW PROGRAMS TO ASSIST KANKAKEE RESIDENTS LAUNCH AT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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SEIZING OPPORTUNITY IN 2022
The Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) Annual Public Service Program Will Begin Accepting Applications in December
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Mayor Chris W. Curtis to Host Inaugural Free Turkey Giveaway
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Kankakee ECDA is Selected for the AmeriCorps VISTA Program through the Housing Action Illinois
GETTING STARTED AT CITY HALL
NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR JOINS THE CITY OF KANKAKEE
ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY INSTITUTES NEW HOURS
Stay Current on Your Energy Bills with LIHEAP and PIPP Programs
The City of Kankakee Relaunches Private Security Camera Incentive Program
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ECDA SHINES A LIGHT ON LEAD PREVENTION
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** SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING **
Seeking Input: American Rescue Plan Act Spending
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Meeting Cancellation Notice - Committee of the Whole
Merchant Street Music Festival
Kankakee Walmart Bomb Threat
FREE Approved E-waste Disposal
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** SPECIAL BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING **
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Bigger and Better: Classic Cinemas Meadowview Theatre Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Reopening and Expansion
Case 21-21694
ONE WEEK REMINDER: City of Kankakee business license registration, gaming, and liquor fees are due on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Kankakee Fire Department Welcomes Hana Landry and Kyle St. Peter
First Woman Officer Promoted to Sergeant in the Kankakee Police Department
Mission to Mars: Interactive Puppet Show Presented by the Merchant Street Art Gallery on Saturday
Environmental Services Utility (ESU) Awarded ComEd Grant to Enhance Streetlights in Kankakee
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REMINDER: Business License Registration, Gaming, and Liquor Fees in the City of Kankakee Due April 30, 2021
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Autism Awareness Month: Community Members Invited to Participate in Activities at the Merchant Street Art Gallery in Downtown Kankakee
Local Students to Receive Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship
Man Up Series: Learning and Mentor Opportunities for Young Men in Kankakee County
New Gateway Sign Installed in East Kankakee
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Youth Violence Prevention Week 2021: Community Partners Join Kankakee United to Raise Awareness and Engage the Youth
City of Kankakee Accepted into National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Eviction Prevention Learning Lab
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Food Pop-Up Giveaway Today at the New Living Room Location on Schuyler Avenue
Kankakee Riverfront Society Reveals East Riverwalk Concept
Women’s Wednesday: Supporting Women Owned Businesses in Downtown Kankakee
City of Kankakee Receives $15,000 National Leagues of Cities (NLC) City Innovation Ecosystems Grant
Sergeant Timothy Kreissler Promoted to Lieutenant in the Kankakee Police Department
Tractor Supply
Moon Cookie Gallery
DressWell Boutique
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Joins Congresswoman Robin Kelly During Press Conference to Announce New Legislation to Benefit Local Communities
Kankakee Riverfront Society Announces East Riverwalk Virtual Public Open House
City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Seeking General Contractors
Kankakee United to Host Another Virtual Expungement Fair in Partnership with Prairie State Legal Services and Kankakee County Renewed Opportunity
Sprinkled with Glitter
New Store, Sprinkled with Glitter, Opens for Retail in Downtown Kankakee
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Deputy Chief Willie Hunt Set to Retire from the Kankakee Police Department
Richard G. Simms Changes Plea in Recent Hearing
Firefighter James H. Stokes Jr. Celebrates 40 years with the Kankakee Fire Department Ahead of Retirement
Black History Month: Community Nominees to be Recognized During Special Presentation Next Month
UNITED WAY TO HOST MONTHLY COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AIMED AT DEEPENING INDIVIDUALS’ UNDERSTANDING OF RACIAL INEQUITY AND RACISM
Honorees Announced for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards
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Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship Update
Local Businesses Extend Special Deals Following “Love My City, Love My Sweetie” Coupon Book
**SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING**
Kankakee United Partners with WIOA Program for Special Presentation Geared Towards Youth Preparing for the Workforce
COVID-19 vaccine being offered at select Hines VA clinics
Kankakee’s ECDA Hosting Free Homebuyer’s Workshop Next Week
Deadline Approaching for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s 4th Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship
ECDA Launches 2021 Community Needs Surveys and Needs Residential Participation
Commander Jay Etzel Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the Kankakee Police Department Ahead of Retirement This Week
City Meetings to Resume In-Person
THIS MONTH OUR PROGRAM MANAGER, GLORIA DOWDY, HAS AN UPDATE FOR US!
Black History Month: City Spotlight Nominations Underway
** NOTICE ** THE POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION WILL HOLD A SUPPLEMENTAL MEETING
Kankakee United and Public Safety Update Ahead on Kankakee Chats
ECDA to Host Tax Basics Workshop with Guest Speaker Jake Lee
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Awarded New R3 Program Grant from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
Regional Phase Dashboard
Covid-19 Vaccine Administration Data
State of Illinois Covid-19 Vaccination Plan
Covid-19 Vaccine FAQ’s
Covid-19 Vaccine Registration
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECDA) TO CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENTS IN EACH WARD IN 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
City of Kankakee to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Hobbie Avenue Project
Local Hospitals to Continue Mobile Food Pantries in 2021 in Partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank
United Way of Illinois Launches ‘21 Week Equity Challenge’
Tractor Supply Company In Kankakee Partners with Roadie to Help Meet Customer Needs in COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor Wells-Armstong Responds to Breach on Capitol Hill
**SPECIAL PLANNING BOARD MEETING** PUBLIC NOTICE
Kankakee Farmers’ Market Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Season
**NOTICE** Police & Fire Commission Supplemental Meeting
UPDATE FROM OUR ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER AND PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, JAN GATHING
** NOTICE ** COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED
Kankakee County Health Department begins COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Clinics.
The City of Kankakee Receives $175,000 Strong Communities Program Grant
Press release from the Kankakee Fire Department
Kankakee Fire Department Announces Deputy Chief Eric Boness’s Retirement
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Provides Additional Resources to Navigate the Pandemic
Tax Levy Update: Good News for City of Kankakee for the Third Year in a Row
Detective Joseph Martinez Promoted to Sergeant
The City of Kankakee Launches Private Security Camera Incentive Program
** MEETING TIME CHANGE NOTICE ** POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Kankakee County
** NOTICE ** ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED
** NOTICE ** ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED
Public Comments to Resume In Person
** NOTICE ** The Police & Fire Commission Meeting Rescheduled
Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center Partners with NTL Laboratory for COVID-19 Testing in Kankakee
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors
COVID-19 vaccine survey by the Kankakee County Health Department
Winter Wander 2020
Statement from Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong
Kankakee Police Investigate Homicide
Mayor Wells-Armstrong to Host Special Presentation on Race, Equity and Leadership in Partnership with National League of Cities (NLC)
** NOTICE ** Code Committee Meeting Cancellation
COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing
Lion Wreathing and City Lights
City Council and Committee Meetings to Zoom for Remainder of Year
December 1, 2020 Police & Fire Commission Supplemental Meeting Notice
The Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) Public Service Program Will Begin Accepting Applications in December
The Greater Kankakee Black Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser
Holiday Food Drive to Benefit Kankakee County Community Services, Inc.
Love My City, Love My Recipe: Community Holiday eBook
Tier 3 Mitigations Update and Resources for Local Businesses
ShotSpotter Gun Detection Program Goes Live in the City of Kankakee
The Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) will host its next meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020
Kankakee Jewel-Osco Showcases New Renovations
Aqua Illinois is here for you.
Kankakee County Health Department Mitigation Letter
Download the Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations
ADJUDICATION COURT HEARINGS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Mingle with the Mayor to be Conducted Virtually for Remainder of the Year
Kankakee Development Corporation (KDC) Introduces Strategic Plan for Downtown Kankakee
HISPANIC LATINO CULTURE COURSE
Kankakee County Moves Back to Tier 2 under Restore Illinois Plan
The Swanky Home
The Swanky Home: New Home Décor and Gifts Store Opens in Kankakee
E.volve Clothing Company
C&L Fine Goods Boutiqe
Kankakee Riverfront Society Announces East Riverwalk Virtual Public Open House
Last Push for Donations to Support Local Veterans
Election Day 2020: What You Need to Know
Halloween Safety for 2020: Law Enforcement Stepping Up Patrols
How to Report a Street Light Outage: Wooden Poles and Metal Poles
Kankakee Fire Department on Fire Prevention Month
Veterans Drive
Strong Neighborhoods Elm House Hosts Block Party for Community
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Releases Statement In Support of Local Business Owners
Governor Pritzker Announces Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect for Kankakee, Will, Kane and DuPage Counties
Leaf Pick Up Begins in City of Kankakee
Lori’s Diner Under New Ownership in Downtown Kankakee with Expanded Hours
Safe Routes to School Project Now Underway on East Court Street
Mayor Wells-Armstrong commends law enforcement on collaborative efforts to help reduce gun violence
SUCCESSFUL CRIME REDUCTION & PREVENTION EFFORT
New Opportunity Fund Leads to $1.5 Million Investment in Kankakee
Manufacturing Month: J.R. Short Snack Products Expansion
HELP WANTED: Election workers are needed.
Download the new safety mask toolkit
Two New Officers Sworn Into the Kankakee Police Department
Kankakee County Health Department is hosting FREE Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site
Halloween Guidance - Illinois Department of Public Health
Kankakee Police Department Promotes Officer Jose Martinez to Sergeant
Citizens Advisory Board Launches First Board Meetings
Early Voting and Registration Information
Special City Council Meeting to Further Address Public Safety
One Week Remaining to Respond to the 2020 Census
First Ward Neighborhood to Host Second Annual Back to School Bash
Voter Registration Day: Get Registered to Vote
Governor Pritzker Gives Update on Mitigation Measures for Region 7
Kankakee Riverfront Society Announces East Riverwalk Event
City of Kankakee Approves the Creation of the Kankakee County Land Bank Authority
Small Business Administration (SBA) Offers Disaster Assistance Loan to Residents and Businesses Affected by Heavy Rainfall and Flooding
City of Kankakee Strives Toward Last Push for the 2020 Census
City Council to Resume Zoom Meetings for the Month of September
City of Kankakee to Host Census Pop-Up Parties and Tables Around Community to Complete the Count
New COVID-19 Mitigations Announced for Region 7
Kankakee United to Host Career Exploration in Partnership with KCC
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Accepting Applicants for Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) Program Starting Today
Kankakee Riverfront Society Announces New Leadership
*Special Budget Committee Meeting Notice*
City of Kankakee Joins List of Cities Awarded for the Fast-Track Capital Grant
PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEARLY $40 MILLION IN REBUILD ILLINOIS GRANTS TO JUMPSTART CAPITAL PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE
2020 Phenomenal Woman Awards Update
City Council Passes Annual Budget 8-6 for Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021
Homicide Suspects in Custody
ComEd Restores Power to More Than 690,000 Customers Following Damaging Derecho and Multiple Tornados
Kankakee Police Seeks More Information Involving Homicide
Berkot’s Super Foods Holds Special Promotions to Celebrate Grand Reopening
ComEd Restores Power to More Than 260,000 Customers Following Severe Storm
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Accepting Applicants for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program Starting Today
Kankakee Police Seeks Community Support with Homicide Investigation
MEETING NOTICE
City of Kankakee Welcomes New Family-Owned Nail Salon Downtown
Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center Relocates in the City of Kankakee
INDICTMENT OF RICHARD G. SIMMS
Notice of Public Hearing - 2020-2021 Budget Ordinance
JABS Continues to Raise Money for Local Gym
Mayor Wells-Armstrong to Host Third Annual African American Leadership Scholarship Awards Celebration
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Community Development Agency Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
Mayor Wells-Armstrong to Honor Male Volunteers During Kankakee Chats Livestream
Update on ECDA Programs from May 2019 through April 2020
What to Expect Next for the 2020 Census
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presents Part Two of Diversity and Inclusion Series: Presentation of City Services
** NOTICE ** Economic Development Meeting Cancelled.
Excessive Heat Measures - Press Release from the Kankakee County Health Department
New Business Opens in Kankakee: Station Street Café
La ciudad de Kankakee Anuncia 20 Horas Adicionales para las Pegatinas de Vehículos
Special Budget Committee Meeting
ECDA Awarded Additional $15,000 Grant for 2020 Census
Mayor’s Advisory Committee Approves Funding to Four Local Agencies
Kankakee United Awarded $2,000 Grant from Walmart
Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton, Set to Visit Local Businesses in Kankakee
City of Kankakee Offices to Reopen on July 6, 2020 and Meetings to Resume In-Person Starting in the Month of July
Kankakee Forward to Phase 4: An Update on Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Las Pegatinas de Vehículos de la Ciudad de Kankakee Comenzarán el 6 de Julio de 2020 en la Ubicación de Conducción
Restore Illinois: Guidelines for Businesses and Employers under Phase Four
New Community Outreach Coordinator Joins the City of Kankakee
Budget Committee Meeting Rescheduled
Census Day of Action: An Update on the 2020 Census in Response to COVID-19
Work on the Canadian National (CN) Railroad Bridge on West River Street
Kankakee Police Department Approved to Receive ShotSpotter Grant to Help Curb Gun Violence in the Community
Kankakee United Set to Host Virtual Expungement Fair in Partnership with Prairie State Legal Services
Police and Fire Commission Meeting Canceled.
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Signs Pledge Initiated by Former President Obama as a Call to Action for Police Reform
Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong to Present the 2020 State of the City Address
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Awards Students with the African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Response in Light of George Floyd's Death and Recent Protests
Mayor-Wells Armstrong Responds in Light of George Floyd's Death and Recent Protests
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presented During American Sustainable Business Council National Webinar on Reopening the Economy
State of Illinois Aims to Reopen Under Phase Three in the Restore Illinois Plan
Reopening Guidelines for Phase 3 in Restore Illinois Plan
COVID-19 UPDATES FROM THE KANKAKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton Taps Mayor Wells-Armstrong for the Recovery, Reinvest, and Renew Board (R3)
RESTORE ILLINOIS PHASE 3
City of Kankakee Launches Bounce Back Kankakee Assistance for Residents and Small Business
Dumpsters Are Now Available to Assist with Cleanup in Response to Heavy Rainfall and Flood Damage
RESPONSE TO HEAVY RAIN FALL
Gateway Sign and Closing of North Hammes Avenue at Court Street
Public Service Announcement: Sump Pump Discharge into Sanitary Sewer
Honoring Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Partners with Local Grocery Stores to Host Food Drive
City of Kankakee Newsletter, Kankakee Connections, Available Online
Search Crews Continue Efforts Along Kankakee River
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Reducing the Risk of Arson during Arson Awareness Week 2020
Riverside COVID Testing
City of Kankakee Welcomes New Firefighter Sean Wirtz
City Council and All Committee Meetings Will Continue to be Broadcasted LIVE and Public Comments to be Submitted Ahead of Time Until Further Notice
City of Kankakee to Continue to Operate Under Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order with New Modifications
ComEd's Emeral Ash Borer Program
MASK DRIVE
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Secures $10,000 Grant for the City of Kankakee to Respond to the 2020 Census
Emergency Child Care
River Valley Metro Requires All Passengers to Wear a Face Covering
Kankakee Fire Department Replaces 12-Year-Old Ambulance
Five-day review and comment period will be open to the public regarding Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Economic and Community Development Agency Office Opens Application for Citizens Advisory Board (CAB)
Important Notice: Republic Services to Resume Yard Waste Pick-Up in Kankakee on April 27, 2020
COVID-19 drive-thru testing is now available at Aunt Martha’s in Kankakee
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Site Now Available in Kankakee
City Council Approves New Ricky Rockets Development on East Court Street
SAVING SMALL BUSINESSES
City of Kankakee City Council Meetings to be Broadcasted LIVE and Public Comments to be Submitted Ahead of Time Until Further Notice
City of Kankakee Planning Board Meeting to be Broadcasted LIVE and Public Comments to be Submitted by E-Mail
In Response to COVID-19, Mayor Wells-Armstrong Extends Fee Deadlines for Liquor, Gaming and Business Operators
City of Kankakee Self-Response Rate to the 2020 Census Increases
Resources for Small Businesses
Resources for Small Businesses
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Reaches Out to State Legislators on Behalf of Shapiro Developmental Center Residents and Staff
Temporary Restrictions to Environmental Services Solid Waste Procedures
Preguntas importantes sobre COVID-19 en español
April 2020 Chambers Calendar
City of Kankakee City Council Meetings to be Broadcasted LIVE and Public Comments to be Submitted Ahead of Time Until Further Notice
Important Notice Effective April 6, 2020: Recycling and Waste Services
Kankakee County Health Department Has Reported a Second Death
Census Day: Have You Responded to the 2020 Census?
2020 Census Self-Response
City Actions in Response to Public or Private Gatherings Over 10 People
Are you cooking more due to staying at home?
Aqua Illinois’ Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Census Celebration
COVID-19: A Reminder on What to Do if You Feel Sick
Governor Pritzker announced a New Package of Emergency Assistance Programs for Small Businesses
Business FAQs
Stay At Home FAQs
City of Kankakee Accepts Payments Over the Phone
Reminder from the City Clerk's Office
ComEd Reconnect Press Release
Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) will be providing services by appointment only
Donations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Are Being Requested
Mayor Wells-Armstrong will be going live from the City Council chambers at 5:45 p.m. with an update in regard to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
UPDATE FROM ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FRIENDLY REMINDER
Mayor Wells-Armstrong on COVID-19 on Thursday, March 19, 2020
Kankakee County Health Department’s Press Release
First case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Kankakee County
CITY OF KANKAKEE ACTION PLAN - COVID – 19
Declaración del alcaldesa Wells-Armstrong el 17 de marzo de 2020
Statement from Mayor Wells-Armstrong on March 17, 2020
Illinois Primary Election Day 2020
Taking Precautious Measures and Actions Towards Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ADJUDICATION COURT
UPDATE FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
POR FAVOR COMPARTA: Como alcalde de la ciudad, he estado en consulta con los funcionarios estatales y el equipo legal de la ciudad.
PLEASE SHARE: As Mayor of the City, I have been in consultation with state officials and the City's legal team.
All Upcoming Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Events and Public Meetings Postponed Until Further Notice
Update from Mayor Wells-Armstrong on Coronavirus-19.
Important Notice from the Kankakee Police Department: Celebrate responsibly for St. Patrick’s Day
Honorees Announced for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s 3rd Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards
UPDATE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOTICE: Meeting Location Change
3rd Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Office to Host Community Public Hearings for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Funding
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Business Licenses, Fees and Registration in the City of Kankakee
IMPORTANT NOTICE : AVISO IMPORTANTE
Annual Social Work Appreciation Breakfast
City of Kankakee Welcomes New Firefighters Joshua Wichtner and Daniel Francis
Economic and Community Development Agency Partners with Ivy League Farms to Host Industrial Hemp Basics Event
“Nurse in the Library” Dates Released for the Month of March
City of Kankakee Submission for HGTV’s Hometown Takeover Contest
The Ten Shared Principles Designed to Bridge the Gap Between Law Enforcement and Communities of Color Have Been Signed by Chiefs of Police in Kankakee County
River St. CN Railroad Detour
5 Star Wings Expands at New Location and Set for Mingle with the Mayor
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presents Diversity and Inclusion Series: Illinois RISE Act Presentation with Guest Speaker Patricia Santoyo-Marin, M.A.
Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) to Host Homebuyers Workshop
The City of Kankakee Launches #LoveMyCity Campaign 2020
A Growing Community: Play Palz Opens New Location in Downtown Kankakee
City of Kankakee Codes Get Updated
The Economic and Community Development Agency Office Awarded Community Revitalization Grant Under the Land Bank Capacity Program (LBCP)
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Selected for Mayors Innovation Project Steering Committee In Collaboration with Mayors Nationwide
City Council Adopts East Court TIF
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Releases New City of Kankakee Comment Cards
New Business Boswell & Associates Hosts Music Night At The Majestic in Downtown Kankakee
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Office Awarded a Subgrant Census 2020 Participation Grant
New Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Requirements
Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Recovers Approximately $1.5M in Grant Funding
City of Kankakee Appoints New Deputy Fire Chief
City of Kankakee Snow Removal and Parking Notice
City of Kankakee Welcomes Officers Joshua Ramirez and Dalton Suprenant
Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan: New String Lights
City Council Approves Aligning Annual Fees for Liquor and Gaming
City of Kankakee Promotes Veteran Police Officer
Kankakee Fire Department Receives Life-Saving Pet Oxygen Masks
City of Kankakee Christmas Tree Recycling
Enter to Win the City of Kankakee’s Best Dressed Pet Contest
Kankakee United Meetings Scheduled for 2020
Now Accepting Applicants for Mayor Wells-Armstrong African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship
African American Civic Leaders' Scholarship
Service Line Protection Program Available for Homeowners in the City of Kankakee
City of Kankakee Decreases Property Taxes for the Second Year in a Row
City of Kankakee Votes 10-4 on Adult-Use Cannabis
Drive Merry, Bright and Sober this Holiday Season
Kankakee Police Officers Set to Participate in 28th Annual “Shop with a Cop”
City of Kankakee Votes to Amend Its Social Media Policy
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
State Senator Patrick Joyce Meets with Mayor Wells-Armstrong
New Food Pantry Deemed as a Success at AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital
Congresswoman Kelly Hosts 2020 Census Briefing in the City of Kankakee
United States Census 2020
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presents “Christmas in the Chamber”
City of Kankakee Hosts Food Drive for National Gratitude Month
New Business Attraction and Retention Coordinator Joins the City of Kankakee
City of Kankakee Leaf Schedule Update
E.volve Clothing Company Opens its Doors in Downtown Kankakee
Join the Kankakee Police Department on the Neighbors App!
Kankakee Development Corporation Announces New Board at 56th Annual KDC Meeting
City of Kankakee Seeks Additional Funding for Kankakee Riverwalk
City of Kankakee Maps Out Steps to Address Gun Violence
City of Kankakee is Seeking Donations for National Animal Shelter Week
Tractor Supply Company Is Open for Business in the City of Kankake
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Accepted into UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center and NLC University Bridging Differences Fellowship
City of Kankakee Partners with Kankakee Trinity Academy for National Bullying Prevention Month
Become a Member of Friends of the Kankakee Public Library
Options Center for Independent Living (CIL) Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Honoring Community Leaders and Advocates
Kankakee Fire Department Wraps Up Visits to Local Schools to Teach Students About Fire Safety
HALLOWEEN HOURS
United States Census Bureau is Accepting Applications for the 2020 Census Ahead of This Week’s Job Fair
Kankakee Police Department to Pursue National Accreditation
Community Plans to Highlight New Bike Lanes During Today’s Slow Roll
Kankakee Police Department to Host Annual Trunk or Treat Event
Leaf Pick-Up for Fall of 2019
Agape Community Outreach Mission (ACOM) Offers New and Gently-Used Clothing in Their Interfaith Kids’ Closet
Internet Purchase Exchange Location Available in Kankakee for Sales and Online Purchases
City of Kankakee Partners with the National League of Cities to Offer Residents Discounts on Prescriptions
City of Kankakee Welcomes New Firefighters
The Economic and Community Development Agency is Seeking Feedback for Housing, Non-Housing and Homelessness Needs in the Community
City Council Approves Tax for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
KANKAKEE ECDA SURVEYS!
City of Kankakee Discusses Bridge Lighting for the Kankakee Riverfront
Kankakee Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing on Zoning for Cannabis Facilities
Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Donates New Smoke Detectors and Installation Kits to the Kankakee Fire Department to Bring Awareness on Smoke Detector Law
City of Kankakee Takes Proactive Stance to Ensure Public Safety for Haunted House Visitors
Economic Development Director Frank Koehler Retires
First Presbyterian Church Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Stained Glass Window
City Council Approves Honorary Street Designation for “Craig Blake Way”
City of Kankakee Partners with Olivet Nazarene University
Kankakee’s Fire Department to Host 3rd Annual Community Safety Day
Kankakee Police Department to Host Citizens Police Academies
The City of Kankakee Community Development Agency is Taking Applications for Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
City of Kankakee Wishes Fire Deputy Chief Bruno Well on His Retirement
New Officers Join the Kankakee Police Department
Chief Frank Kosman’s Welcome Reception
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presents Plans to Address Gun Violence at Cities United’s Annual Convening
City of Kankakee Promotes Two Veteran Police Officers
City of Kankakee Declares August 22, 2019 as “No Small Matter” Day
City of Kankakee Votes to Move Forward with West River Street Purchases
City of Kankakee Moves Forward with Grant Applications for Kankakee Riverfront
Kankakee Police Department Has Joined Neighbors by Ring: A New Neighborhood Watch App
Police Chief Frank Kosman’s Welcome Reception
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Participates During the Mayors Innovation Project Summer Meeting
Special City Council Meeting
Hero for a Day: Community Unites to Give Back to the Youth
City of Kankakee Welcomes New Police Officers
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Appointed to Illinois Municipal League Resolutions Committee
National Farmer's Market Week!
Kankakee Fire Department Improves ISO Rating
Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan Wins Award
Merchant Street MusicFest
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Elected President of Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Pet Photo Contest Winners!
Excessive Heat Advisory
City of Kankakee to Refund Bonds
Pizza Hut Opens in the City of Kankakee
Pet Photo Contest!
City of Kankakee Adopts the Riverfront TIF
City of Kankakee Partners with Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra to Bring Exciting Laser Show to Fourth of July Festivities
July 4th Concert & Laser Show
City of Kankakee Identifies Source of Odor
Kankakee Opportunity Zone
308 RIVERSTONE TIF
Community Bike Ride
Administration Hours Changing July 1, 2019
City of Kankakee Adopts Mission and Vision Statements
Reset Your Recycling Behavior!
Downtown Kankakee Historic District
SHOPPES AT MEADOWVIEW TIF
Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency Elects Officers
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Partners with Kauffman Foundation as an Ecosystem Ambassador for Entrepreneurs
Schuyler Avenue Streetscape - Detour
Ground Breaking for Tractor Supply Store
National Bike Month and Bike 609
Mayor Delivers An Uplifting State of the City Address
Mayor Announces Safe Routes Grant in Response to Student Concerns
Duane Boulevard Improvements
Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong Awards Scholarships
Brewer-Watson Awarded PCED Certification
Street Closure - Schuyler Avenue Streetscape
Frank J. Kosman Joins the City of Kankakee as Police Chief
Schuyler Avenue Improvements
Kankakee Opportunity Zone
Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone
I-57 Exit 312 East Court District
Riverview Historic District
East Court Street TIF
Downtown Riverfront TIF
Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan
Hobbie Avenue Project Moves Forward in the City of Kankakee
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Hosts Phenomenal Woman Awards Event in Honor of Women’s History Month
City Partners with Kankakee School District 111 to Enhance Public Safety
Brewer-Watson appointed as new City of Kankakee CDA Director
Dollar Tree
Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Youth Job Expo April 13
Street Closure - Schuyler Avenue Streetscape
Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan
City Brings Optional Warranty Coverage Program to Protect Homeowners
New Feature to Address Potholes on City’s Website
Was your vehicle damaged by hitting a major pothole?
Bishop McNamara Catholic School
Reporting Potholes
Street Closure Saturday, February 9, 2019
City Officials Continue to Monitor the River
The City of Kankakee Receives Notification of OSLAD Grant Award
Carlo's Restaurant
Attention City Residents
Attention City Residents
City of Kankakee Responds to Inclement Weather
The City of Kankakee Moves to the Next Phase of the OSLAD Grant Process for Development of the Riverwalk
The Office Bar, Grill, & Pizza
Dollar General
African American Civic Leaders Scholarship
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
Mayor Secures Technical Assistance for Residents Seeking Work in the Gig Economy
Mayor and City Council Deliver Property Tax Relief for Residents and Business Owners
Community Wellness Group
The City of Kankakee Receives $3,600,000 Award from HUD FY18 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program
Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Committee
Free Christmas Day Dinner
Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
CHASITY WELLS-ARMSTRONG Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING AUDIT NOTIFICATION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Grace Christian Academy
Press Release
MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG, CITY OFFICIALS ADDRESS RESIDENT CONCERNS, ENSURE RECYCLE SERVICE CONTINUES
Schuyler Ave. Streetscape Concepts Open House
Voter Information
First Ward Listening Session
Illinois Food Bank's Mobile Pantry
INTERIM POLICE CHIEF DUMAS RESIGNS
Kankakee Riverfront MASTER PLAN
CITIES UNITED DELEGATION TRAVELS TO KANKAKEE, HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUM
MEDIA ADVISORY: CITIES UNITED DELEGATION COMING TO KANKAKEE
KANKAKEE UNITED COMMUNITY FORUM
Ribbon Cutting Held for Opening of Farmers Market Bike Station
Kankakee passes balanced budget, averts cuts to police and fire
KANKAKEE UNITED Logo Contest
Conference brings together Mayors, experts on growing entrepreneurship
Kankakee Merchant Street Music Festival
Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan
Excessive Heat Advisory - Excessive Heat Measures.
Auto-Lab opens location in Kankakee
Indiana SBDC Teams with SBA to Assist Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Affected by Disaster
ANNOUNCEMENT: CALLING UPON OUR YOUTH!!! LOGO CONTEST FOR CITY-WIDE PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVE
Riverside Medical Center expands available health services, shows commitment to Kankakee-area community
Pork and Blues Rib Festival draws crowd from across region
Congratulations to C & L Boutique as you celebrate your one-year anniversary in Kankakee's downtown. We look forward to having you in the city of Kankakee for many years to come.
SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Residents Expands to Additional Indiana Counties
VIDEO: Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong delivers the 2018 State of the City Address
MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG DELIVERS FIRST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
MEDIA ADVISORY: STATE OF THE CITY TO BE DELIVERED BY MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG THIS THURSDAY
CITY OF KANKAKEE SELECTED BY CITIES UNITED FOR ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE
CITY MAKES KEY PROMOTIONS
MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG NEW VICE-CHAIR OF KRMA BOARD
First Annual Kankakee Housing Summit
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
MAYOR WELLS-ARMSTRONG TO HONOR LOCAL STUDENTS AT AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Reflects on the Significance of April 4th
Tax Share You Tube Video
PHENOMENAL WOMAN CEREMONY
Phenomenal Woman Awards Celebration
Walmart
KCCVB Internship Program
FLOOD RELIEF & ASSISTANCE
RESOURCES FOR FLOODING VICTIMS
Mayor's Statement on Flooding in the Area
Mayor Wells-Armstrong to Hold Town Hall Meeting
Kankakee Police Promotes Hunter to Sergeant
Illinois Gold Track Club
Kankakee Eastside Bulldogs
Kankakee Colts
Kankakee County Soccer Academy
Kankakee Girls Shock Softball League
Nuscotomek Youth Baseball
Kankakee Jaycee Little League
Mayor Chosen for National Leaders Lab Mayors Cohort
Full Response to The Daily Journal Article - Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Capt. Bruno Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
Sgt. Hartman Honored for 28-Years of Service
2-1-1
African American Civic Leaders Scholarship
Kankakee Track Club
Women's March - January 20, 2018
Share Your Events With Us
The Founding of Kankakee
Recognition for Great Customer Service
Remarks from the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
National Customer Service Week Presented by Mayor Wells-Armstrong
Dollar General
Dollar General
Congresswoman Kelly to Host Town Hall on Economic Dangers of GOP Tax Bill
Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong Named to National League of Cities Committee
River Valley
Azzarelli
Midtown Towers
Presence Heritage Village
Riverwoods Apartments
Riverside Miller Center
East Court Village
Citadel Care Center
Butterfield Court
Meadowview Theatre
Kankakee School District 111
Department of Human Services
Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS)
Catholic Charities
Merchant Street Art Gallery
Chocolate Covered Anything Contest Winner
Presence St. Mary's Hospital
Wednesday Wheels
Fall Art Stroll
Strawberry Jazz Festival
Half Paddy Festival
French Heritage Museum
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee Valley Airport Authority
Paramount Theatre
Hilton Garden Inn
Kankakee Valley Park District
Railroad Museum
Kankakee County Historical Society
Kankakee Community College