Kankakee, IL – Black history month serves as a time to reflect on not just the history, but the accomplishments of African Americans. Locally, several community members were nominated by the community to be highlighted for their efforts and contributions.

Kankakee, Ill. - In tandem with the United Way of Illinois’ ‘21 Week Equity Challenge,’ the local United Way chapter will host monthly Community Conversations. The first Community Conversation, “Racial Identity – THEN & NOW” will be held online via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. This event is free to all community members;

Kankakee, IL – The month of March serves as Women’s History Month and to recognize local women for their contributions in the community, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is set to host the Fourth Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards.

Kankakee, IL – AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital joins the list of donors to make a donation to Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship for 2021. President and CEO, Chris Shride, presented the check for $1,000 on Wednesday.

Kankakee, IL – Valentine’s Day weekend kicked off special deals as local businesses in the City of Kankakee were featured at no cost in a coupon book during the “Love My City, Love My Sweetie” campaign; however, some businesses chose to extend their deals.

Kankakee, IL – Exploring career opportunities, gaining hands on experience and building work history are just a few objectives among the goals of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA took effect in July of 2015 with the mission of preparing job seekers for the workforce.

KANKAKEE, IL - (February 10, 2021) – Are you ready to buy a home? Sign up for the Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) free Homebuyer’s 101 workshop to learn about the starting phases of the homebuying process.

Kankakee, IL – Applications are open for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship. Up to five students will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each based on academics, positive leadership, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 4, 2021) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) needs residents to take four community needs surveys to help determine the current priorities and concerns within the city from the perspective of our residents.