Kankakee News

How to Report a Street Light Outage: Wooden Poles and Metal Poles

How to Report a Street Light Outage: Wooden Poles and Metal Poles

Kankakee, IL – Dark streets have been a common area of interest regarding feedback on what residents would like to see improve in the City of Kankakee. The City’s Environmental Service Utility (ESU) is reminding residents how to self-report.

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Veterans Drive
Mayor Wells-Armstrong Releases Statement In Support of Local Business Owners

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Releases Statement In Support of Local Business Owners

Kankakee, IL - Earlier this week, Governor Pritzker announced plans to start mitigation efforts for Region 7 which includes Kankakee and Will Counties.

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Governor Pritzker Announces Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect for Kankakee, Will, Kane and DuPage Counties

Governor Pritzker Announces Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect for Kankakee, Will, Kane and DuPage Counties

Kankakee, IL – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced a rolling seven day average of 8% or above for a COVID-19 test positivity rate for Region 7 (Kankakee and Will County) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage County).

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Lori’s Diner Under New Ownership in Downtown Kankakee with Expanded Hours

Lori’s Diner Under New Ownership in Downtown Kankakee with Expanded Hours

KANKAKEE, IL- (October 16, 2020) – In the midst of uncertain times, long-time staple of downtown breakfast and lunch, Lori’s Diner restaurant, is now under new ownership. Miguel Puebla has been a cook at Lori’s for 13 years and his passion for the restaurant does not go unnoticed.

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Mayor-Wells Armstrong Responds in Light of George Floyd's Death and Recent Protests

Kankakee, IL - In the past week, George Floyd, yet another unarmed black man in the United States has died at the hands of a white police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes while ignoring the please of Mr. Floyd who repeatedly stated, “I can’t breathe.”

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3rd Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards

3rd Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards

In honor of Women’s History Month, Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong will recognize seven women for their impact in the community during the 3rd Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards Celebration. Please join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Annual Social Work Appreciation Breakfast

Annual Social Work Appreciation Breakfast

Riverside Healthcare Invites You to Our Annual Social Work Appreciation Breakfast

Friday, March 13th, 2020  8:00 to 11:00 AM

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