Kankakee, IL – As the world continues to take action against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), state and local officials are working daily to address the matter in our communities. Governor JB Pritzker announced that by the end of today on Monday, March 16, 2020, all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed through

Kankakee, IL – City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will be postponing all events and public meetings until further notice. This decision is made in consideration of COVID-19 and the recommendation to practice social distance in an effort to slow the spread of disease.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Police Department announced it will conduct special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day to crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people to wear their seat belts. Celebrated throughout the nation, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to the number of drunk drivers on the road.

Kankakee, IL – In observance of Women’s History Month, seven women will receive the Phenomenal Woman Award for 2020 selected by Mayor Wells-Armstrong. Honorees were chosen due to their contributions and impact they have had in the community.

Kankakee, IL – City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments from the citizens of the City of Kankakee regarding the HUD, Community Development Block Grant, and Public Service. Public hearings will be in the format of a Community Needs Assessment Forum to discuss th

Kankakee, IL – From the Office of the City Clerk, all present and future businesses operating in the City of Kankakee must now register annually with the City Clerk’s office located at 304 South Indiana Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois.

Kankakee, IL – Joshua Wichtner and Daniel Francis were sworn in as new Kankakee firefighters effective March 1, 2020.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency has partnered with Ivy League Farms to present Industrial Hemp Basics v2.0. This is a free, educational event for the community to learn about Industrial Hemp. Topics will include hemp policy and licensing, growing practices, processing, marketing, the International Hemp

Kankakee, IL – A local nurse will be available to answer questions, provide information, and limited services free of charge at the Kankakee Public Library. AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital partnered with the Kankakee Public Library for “Nurse in the Library.” The program began last May after both partners saw a need in the community.