Adjudication - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                        Fax  815-933-0528

 Building & Code Enforcement - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.           815-936-7390

Chamber of Commerce - 199 S. East Ave. #1

City Clerk - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                             Fax  815-933-0482

City Hall - 304 S. Indiana Ave.

City Planner - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.                         Fax  815-936-7314

Collection Department - 304 S. Indiana Ave.         Fax  815-936-7329

Community Development Agency (CDA) - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.

Engineering - 367 S. Schuyler Ave.,                        Fax   815-932-2951

 Environmental Services Utility - 850 N. Hobbie Ave.,       Fax  815-933-0508

 Laboratory Services - 1600 W. Brookmont Blvd.    Fax  815-933-8762

 Environmental Services Utility - 401 W. Oak St.            Fax  815-933-0473

Fire Department - 385 E. Oak St.                           Fax  815-933-0456

Legal Department - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                 Fax  815-936-3619

Library - 201 E. Merchant St.,                               Fax  815-939-9057

Mayor's Office - 304 S. Indiana Ave.                     Fax  815-936-3619

Personnel/Affirm. Act. - 304 S. Indiana Ave.          Fax  815-936-3622

Administration

                                     Police Services                   Fax  815-933-0524

                 KAMEG  P.O. BOX 320  60914                 815-933-9579

Kristine A Schmitz, Director
For more information, call (815)936-3559
Email:  diradj@citykankakee-il.gov

Joni Kleinert, Administrative Assistant
(815)933-0440

Lynne Mifflin, Secretary
(815)933-0515

Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Services in the City are provided by the Kankakee County Animal Control Department.  To report an animal situation, you must contact the Planning & Code Enforcement Department for referral at 936-7390 during normal business house (Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or the Police Department at 933-3321,  weekdays after 5PM, or any time on weekends and holidays.

David A. Tyson
For more information, call, 815-933-0509.
E-mail: davet_tysoneng@yahoo.com

Clifford Cross, Director
E-mail: dircda@citykankakee-il.gov

The Kankakee Community Development Agency implements the objectives of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Services include housing rehabilitation, first-time home buyer’s down payment assistance, lead mitigation, economic development, public facilities grants, and public service grants for not-for-profit organizations. For more information, call 815-933-0506, or visit our office located in the historic Kankakee Depot at 199 South East Avenue.

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Community Needs Survey

ENCUESTA COMUNITARIA

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR CONSOLIDATED PLAN

A draft of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan is available for public review at the offices of the Community Development Agency, 850 N. Hobbie Avenue, Kankakee, Illinois between the hours of 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday except holidays observed by the City of Kankakee.  The report describes important information about the City of Kankakee demographics and economic activity as well as detailed information on the housing and economic needs of low to moderate income residents.  Included are the objectives and outcomes of the plan as well as a past performance evaluation for the Community Development Block Grant funding programs. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the content of the Consolidated Plan.

Richard G. Simms, P.E., Superintendent

Pete Schiel, Assistant Superintendent
Randy Collins, Assistant Superintendent

Mailing Address:  850 N. Hobbie Ave., Kankakee, IL  60901,
phone:  815/933-0446.

Pat Schatz, Assistant Superintendent

Mailing Address:  1600 W. Brookmont Ave., Kankakee, IL  60901,
phone:  815/933-0487

Bert Dear, Assistant Superintendent
Dennis Doyle, Assistant Superintendent

Mailing Address:  401 W. Oak St., Kankakee, IL  60901,
phone:  815/933-0472.

The Kankakee Environmental Services Utility is a department of the City of Kankakee which has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the City's storm water, sanitary sewer systems, lift stations, hydroelectric facility, street lights, traffic control, GIS, information technology, City networks, green building operation and maintenance, solid waste, recycling, yard waste disposal, streets, alleys and arborist services.  The Environmental Services Utility also provides industrial monitoring services for the City as well as contractual laboratory testing for compliance and process control at the regional wastewater treatment plant. 

For emergencies (i.e. back-ups, odors) call (24 hrs.) - 815/933-0446.

James A. Spice, Comptroller
E-mail: dircol@citykankakee-il.gov

Finance and Central Services provides other City departments with financial services  including accounts payable, budgeting, reporting and payroll. For more information, call  815-933-0490.

In order to view the following items, you must have Acrobat Adobe installed on your computer.
  To download and install Acrobat Adobe, click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2009 click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2008 click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2007 click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2006 click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2005 click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Illinois, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2004 click here.

James Gordon, Director
For more information, call 815-933-0504.
Email:  dirphr@citykankakee-il.gov

Clifford Cross, City Planner -
Planning & Zoning Division
E-mail: dirznp@citykankakee-il.gov
 

For Planning & Zoning questions and information,
call 815-936-7320

In order to view the following items, you must have Acrobat Adobe installed
on your computer.  To download and install Acrobat Adobe, click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Comprehensive Plan 1997, click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Zoning Ordinance 1995, click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Zoning Maps, click here.

To view the City of Kankakee, Subdivision Regulations,
 2002 Revised, click here.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 Help us plan for Kankakee of tomorrow!

The City of Kankakee is in the process of creating the vision for its future, through the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.  This plan is a collective effort between the residents, the City Council, the Planning Board and the staff in charting the course for Kankakee of tomorrow…Kankakee 2030.

The Comprehensive Plan is an important document.  Not only does it help guide zoning decisions, but it also helps us to receive important state and federal dollars for community improvements.  It also attempts to answer questions like:

•         What does the city look like today?

•         What do we want Kankakee to look like tomorrow?

•         How do we get there?

We need the community to help us answer these very important questions. Community participation is key to the planning process…after all, YOU live here! 

The City of Kankakee Planning Staff is inviting all interested parties to participate in a 2^nd Visioning Workshop meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M. in the Kankakee Public Library – 4^th Floor Conference Room located at 201 E. Merchant Street Kankakee, Illinois. 

Please feel free to contact the Planning Department @ 815-936-7320 if you have any questions, concerns or comments.

Thank you for your valuable input! 

“Refreshments will be provided so please contact the Planning Department at 815-936-7320  to advise that you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.”
 

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CITY OF KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
VISIONING QUESTIONNAIRE – 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Julie Choquette, Director
E-mail: dirsen@citykankakee-il.gov

The City of Kankakee sponsors a federal work program for Kankakee County residents age 55 and older who meet income guidelines and have a desire to work. Enrollees are placed in part-time community service assignments throughout Kankakee County. For more information, call 815-937-4950.

Julie Choquette, Director
E-mail: dirvac@citykankakee-il.gov

Erica Baptist, Assistance Director
Shannon Hawkins, Advocate/Caseworker
Beulah Pennell, Outreach Specialist
Phyllis Howery, PCRS Facilitator
Verba Dunn, Receptionist\Scheduler

(815)933-0469
(815)932-0999
(815)936-3615
Fax (815)936-3616

Police Social Services

The Kankakee Police Social Services Program was designed to better serve the needs of victims who suffer as a result of criminal acts.  The program's professional staff stands ready, eager, and committed to assist and to extend their support to you in any way possible.

Services Provided:

Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention is provided to Victims in the following ways:

• Advocacy at scene of the crime

• Advocacy at the hospital

• During police interview

• Referrals for counseling

• Assistance with funeral arrangements

Advocacy

• Assist and guide victims through the criminal justice system

• Emotional support

• Employer intercession

• Sensitivity training and community education

Financial Aid
The Victims Assistance Program will assist clients in preparing and filing a claim.  Crime Victims may be eligible to receive:

• Money for medical and hospital expenses

• Loss of earnings

• Burial expenses

• Limited funding is available to assist victims in emergency situations, i.e. (shelter-food) when appropriate.

Who is Eligible for Services?
The program is open to all residents and visitors of the Kankakee area, regardless of age, sex, or race, who may be:  Victims of Violent Crimes;  Witnesses of a Violent Crime; Family of Violent Crime Victims; or Survivors of Homicide Victims.

John R. Tate Advocacy Center Services

Kankakee County Court Monitoring Program
Kankakee County Court Monitors volunteers to:

• Monitor courts daily

• Observe court proceedings

• Insure fair treatment of victims

• Identify problems

• Make recommendations for improvements

• Agency reports monitors findings

Kankakee Center for Conflict Resolution
This service provides an outlet for citizens to resolve conflict of cases too small for court.  This volunteer mediator assists the parties to make their own decisions and is strictly confidential.  Mediations are always at no cost.

• Outlet to resolve conflict

• Requires no attorney

• Neutral and non-judgmental

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce
The purpose of this seminar is to give children the opportunity to grow in a home environment free from parental conflict.

Family relationships do not disappear when the parents are no longer together.  A child's adjustment to divorce and break-up is determined in part by how well these parents share the joint responsibility of raising their child in a cooperative atmosphere.

Who Must Attend
The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered that all parents with minor children who are involved in a child custody or visitation matter must attend a Cooperative Parenting Seminar.

Illinois Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses of Violent Crime
If you are the victim of a violent crime, you automatically have the right to:

• Be notified when the State begins prosecuting your attacker.

• Be told in advance when you must appear in court.  To avoid unnecessary trips to court, you also have the right to be notified if your court date changes.  (This also applies to witnesses).

• Give a written statement to the court regarding the impact the alleged criminal conduct has had on the victim, and the victim's concern, if any about further contact with the defendant if released on bail.

• Be told of an upcoming parole hearing for the offender, including information on your right to make a statement at the hearing.

• Be notified if the offender escapes from prison and if the prisoner is later recaptured.

• Be given information about social services and financial help available to crime victims and how to get that assistance.

• Have a state's attorney or victim advocate talk to your employer so you don't lose pay because you had to appear in court.  (This right also applies to witnesses).

• Have property that was used as evidence returned to you promptly.

• Be spoke to in a language you understand.

• Have a safe waiting area when you come to court.  (This right also applies to witnesses).

John R. Tate Advocacy Center
Mission Statement:

The John R. Tate Advocacy Center of Kankakee County is committed to ease the emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual pain of crime victims in a compassionate and professional way, and to educate and advocate against victimization.