Governor Pritzker recently announced new guidelines for businesses as the state of Illinois is on track to move into Phase Three (Recovery Phase) by the end of this week.

Kankakee, IL – As more details continue to emerge from Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan that would allow a safe approach to reopen our communities, including gathering in areas of 10 or more people and social distancing, vehicle sticker fees will now be conducted in July.

Kankakee, IL – In response to heavy rainfall over the weekend, the City of Kankakee reached out to Republic Services to coordinate having dumpsters placed throughout the community to assist with cleanup.

UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO HEAVY RAIN FALL: The City of Kankakee is working with Republic Services to coordinate dumpsters being placed in wards to help with clean up.

The planning board committee is set to meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.  They will conduct a public discussion of the proposed gateway sign and closing of North Hammes Avenue at Court Street in Kankakee. You can email your public comments and suggestions to the publichearing@citykankakee-il.gov email address.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee has an update from the Environmental Services Utility department (ESU) in the following message:

A sump pump discharge line that is hooked up to the city sanitary sewer system is NOT a good idea, especially during this time of the year when heavy rains are anticipated.

Kankakee, IL – In an effort to follow Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order to create social distance, the City of Kankakee will continue to broadcast LIVE for City Council and all committee meetings until further notice unless otherwise noted.

ComEd released an update regarding Emerald Ash Border electric line trimming work.