“Our goal is simple: reducing violence in our community that takes far too many of our young lives,” Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong said. “Cities across the nation have been successful working with Cities United in implementing solutions to address specific causes of violence in their communities.”

A delegation from Cities United, a national organization dedicated to reducing violence in cities among African-American men and boys, will be traveling to Kankakee on Tuesday and participating in a community forum discussing local concerns about public safety in the Kankakee region. The event is open to the public and will include comments from

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Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong joined members of the Kankakee City Council and community leaders yesterday at a ribbon-cutting for the opening of the Farmers Market bike-docking station.

KANKAKEE – The Kankakee City Council passed a balanced spending plan for Fiscal Year 2019 last week that averts cuts to police and fire services.

Congratulations Hannah, our KANKAKEE UNITED Logo Contest Winner.

KANKAKEE – Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong joined Mayors and entrepreneurship experts from around the country last week in attending the Mayor’s Conference on Entrepreneurship, hosted by the non-profit Kauffman Foundation and held in Kansas City.  

Merchant Street Music Festival Friday July 27 and Saturday 28, 2018 Please read more for additional information. Friday 5 pm, gates open at 4:30 pm. Saturday 2 pm, gates open at 1:30 pm.

Schuyler Avenue Streetscape Plan for downtown Kankakee.