Kankakee, IL – Officer Jose Martinez made history today by being promoted as the first Hispanic sergeant in the Kankakee Police Department after serving 14 years in the City of Kankakee. The promotion was a long-term goal for him.

KANKAKEE, IL - (September 30, 2020) – The City of Kankakee’s Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) held their first two orientation meetings for new board members in August and September. The CAB is a 22-person volunteer board comprised of citizens residing in Kankakee with a few seats for representatives of Kankakee agencies that address issues of quality

Kankakee, IL – Early voting has begun and will continue to take place now through November 2, 2020 ahead of election day on November 3, 2020. The Kankakee County Clerk’s office announced 469 people casted their vote on the first day of early voting, the highest participation they have ever had on the first day.

Kankakee, IL – A special City Council meeting to further address public safety will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast local channel four, the City of Kankakee’s YouTube channel and website.

Kankakee, IL – Time is running out to respond to the 2020 Census as the last day to complete the census is next Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The City of Kankakee is making its last push to encourage those to respond by mail, phone or online at www.2020census.gov.

Kankakee, IL – Although heading back to school looks different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a need in the community for those preparing for the school year.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee is set to partner with the Kankakee County Clerk office and the Kankakee Public Library for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Kankakee, IL – Governor Pritzker announced mitigation measures for Region 7 including Kankakee and Will counties will continue until the average positivity rate falls below 6.5% in response to COVID-19 under the Restore Illinois Plan.

The Kankakee Riverfront Society, the not-for-profit organization spearheading The Currents of Kankakee and the transformation of the downtown Kankakee riverfront, invites residents and riverfront advocates to learn more about the inaugural East Riverwalk during a public workshop on Wednesday, September 16, from 7-9pm at 240 E. River St. in Kankakee