Kankakee, IL –  Strengthening the capacity to build more equitable communities; this continues to be the mission for the National League of Cities (NLC) Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) program.

Celebrate the Christmas season with the City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Public Library and as we prepare to decorate and celebrate the beauty of downtown.

Kankakee, IL –City council meetings and all committee meetings will be conducted via Zoom for the rest of the year. The recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases and Tier 2 mitigations led to the decision. Tier 2 mitigations reduces the size of gatherings to 10 people or less in both indoor and outdoor settings.

KANKAKEE, IL. (November 25, 2020) – For over 20 years, the Public Service Program has been administered by the City of Kankakee to fund local non-for-profit agencies providing services to low-to-moderate income persons in the City of Kankakee.

Kankakee, IL – As food pantries continue to see an increased need throughout our local communities, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is set to host another food drive in support of Kankakee County Community Services, Inc (KCCSI).

Kankakee, IL – Gathering with loved ones for the holidays will look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you are cooking more while working from home or just want to try something new, the City of Kankakee wants to know your favorite recipes!

KANKAKEE, IL (November 20, 2020) – The state of Illinois will be moving into Tier 3 mitigations today on Friday, November 20, 2020 due to the spike in COVID-19 cases across the state. There are multiple resources available for local businesses during these unprecedented times.

Kankakee, IL – Kankakee Police are testing new technology in an ongoing effort to address gun violence. ShotSpotter is a real-time gunshot detection and alert system where gunfire activity is monitored 24/7 and police are notified immediately.

KANKAKEE, IL - (November 18, 2020) – With some prompting from Mayor Wells-Armstrong, the Jewel-Osco location in Kankakee recently invested nearly $600K for new renovations. A ribbon cutting was held today after the Jewel-Osco and City of Kankakee teams walked through the store last week to see the renovations. Shoppers will immediately notice new f