Press Releases



Sergeant Timothy Kreissler Promoted to Lieutenant in the Kankakee Police Department
15 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – After serving 19 years with the Kankakee Police Department, Sergeant Tim Kreissler has been promoted to lieutenant.

 

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Joins Congresswoman Robin Kelly During Press Conference to Announce New Legislation to Benefit Local Communities
12 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – President Joe Biden recently announced the American Rescue Plan of 2021 in response to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 20 million Americans have contracted Covid-19, and even more have been impacted financially. The plan focuses on not only the pandemic, but also investing in racial justice, as well as the economic and

 

Kankakee Riverfront Society Announces East Riverwalk Virtual Public Open House
11 March 2021 | Press Release

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 review the Preferred Concept for the inaugural East Riverwalk during a virtual public open house on Monday, March 22, at 7pm.

 

City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Seeking General Contractors
10 March 2021 | Press Release

KANKAKEE, Ill. (March 10, 2021) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) is seeking qualifications from general contractors to be placed on their revolving list of lead certified contractors who will be working on their Lead Abatement program.

 

Kankakee United to Host Another Virtual Expungement Fair in Partnership with Prairie State Legal Services and Kankakee County Renewed Opportunity
08 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – A fresh start can be a first step in breaking down the barriers for those who have been arrested or convicted. Though details can vary, almost every state has enacted laws that allow people to expunge arrests and convictions from their records.

 

New Store, Sprinkled with Glitter, Opens for Retail in Downtown Kankakee
05 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – Business owner, Maria Ochoa, started making bows for her daughter seven years ago when she noticed she was looking for a particular style, but knew she could do it herself.

 

Deputy Chief Willie Hunt Set to Retire from the Kankakee Police Department
04 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – After serving 24 years with the Kankakee Police Department, Deputy Chief, Willie Hunt, is looking forward to his retirement.

 

Richard G. Simms Changes Plea in Recent Hearing
02 March 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – Former City of Kankakee employee and consultant, Richard G. Simms, recently changed his plea from “not guilty” to “guilty” in a recent plea hearing.

 

Firefighter James H. Stokes Jr. Celebrates 40 years with the Kankakee Fire Department Ahead of Retirement
26 February 2021 | Press Release

Kankakee, IL – Four decades serving the community with the Kankakee Fire Department is the latest accomplishment for Firefighter James H. Stokes Jr. who will be retiring today.

 


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