Calling all bright minds in Kankakee County!

We’re thrilled to support the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership scholarship initiative! 

The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency invites Kankakee residents to join them in a conversation about their neighborhoods. The highlighted topic for April’s discussion is housing needs.

We partnered with The Lush Vine, Inc. to host our next installment of the ECDA Lunch n’ Learn Series, “How To Start a Business in Kankakee”!

Our ECDA Economic Development Navigator, Leonel B. Jaramillo, will be walking attendees through the business licensing process and will be followed by our keynote speaker, Laurin Stauffenberg, owner of The Lu

The City of Kankakee has partnered with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Kankakee Development Corporation - Downtown Kankakee, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, and The Currents of Kankakee to provide an information session about the Kankakee River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, 2024, at The Majestic in Kankakee.

Kankakee, IL – After years of anticipation, the City of Kankakee is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Ricky Rockets Travel Center, a state-of-the-art facility that promises to revolutionize the fuel and convenience store experience in our community.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Police Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the Citizen Police Academy, an engaging program designed to foster a better understanding between our community and the dedicated men and women who serve and protect.

Kankakee Fire Department Lt. Enrique Czako reached out to the Salvation Army accompanied by coroner Bob Gessner in coordination with the Health Department’s John Bevis and Loren Petrakis.

As of 5:40 pm, Aqua Illinois, in consultation with the Illinois EPA has lifted the boil order advisory for the City of Kankakee and the surrounding area.