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304 S.
Indiana Avenue
One of the first
LEED's Gold Certified Green Building In
Kankakee County

Click on the
picture above for a brochure about
the LEED's Green Building Project.

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Click below for the Ward / Alderpersons Map:
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| Mayor |
Nina Epstein |
since 2009 |
815-933-0500 W |
mayor@citykankakee-il.gov |
| City Clerk |
Anjanita Dumas |
since 2001 |
815-933-5232 H
815-933-0480 W |
dirclk@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 1st Ward Alderman |
James "Bubba" Cox |
since 1999 |
815-932-5024 H |
wa1a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 1st Ward Alderman |
Glenn E Davidson |
since 2009 |
815-933-6961 H |
wa1b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 2nd Ward Alderman |
Joanne Schwade |
since 1991 |
815-939-9638 H |
wa2a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 2nd Ward Alderman |
Cheryl Jones |
since 2005 |
815-932-6919 H |
wa2b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 3rd Ward Alderman |
Stephen Linneman
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since 2008 |
815-937-4004 H
815-933-9152 W |
wa3a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 3rd Ward Alderman |
Larry A Osenga |
since 2009 |
815-933-3190 H |
wa3b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 4th Ward Alderman |
Danita Grant Swanson |
since 2003 |
815-933-8118 H
815-935-2270 W |
wa4a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 4th Ward Alderman |
James Faford |
since 2009 |
815-939-1419 H |
wa4b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 5th Ward Alderman |
Hank Williams |
since 2001 |
815-935-8634 H |
wa5a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 5th Ward Alderman |
Sam Ciaccio |
since 2003 |
815-932-4939 H |
wa5b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 6th Ward Alderman |
Richard M Browne |
since 2009 |
815-935-3264 H |
wa6a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 6th Ward Alderman |
Dennis Baron |
since 1987 |
815-932-2819 H
815-939-7373 W |
wa6b@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 7th Ward Alderman |
Steve Hunter |
since 1973 |
815-933-2605 H
708-614-4490 W
Fax 815-933-9224 |
wa7a@citykankakee-il.gov |
| 7th Ward Alderman |
P. Carl Brown |
since 2001 |
815-933-3661 H
815-937-2970 W |
wa7b@citykankakee-il.gov |
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| Corporation Counsel |
Christopher W. Bohlen |
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936-3618 |
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| Comptroller |
James A. Spice |
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933-0491 |
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| Admin. Asst. |
Nancy Smithberg |
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933-0500 |
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| Committees
2009-2010 |
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METRO |
BUDGET |
LICENSE FRANCHISE |
| CHAIR |
Epstein |
Baron |
Brown, Carl |
| VICE-CHAIR |
Baron |
Hunter |
Browne, Rich |
| 1st Ward |
Cox |
Cox |
Davidson |
| 2nd Ward |
Jones |
Schwade |
Jones |
| 3rd Ward |
Osenga |
Linneman |
Linneman |
| 4th Ward |
Faford |
Faford |
Grant |
| 5th Ward |
Ciaccio |
Williams |
Ciaccio |
| 6th Ward |
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| 7th Ward |
Brown |
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| Clerk |
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2009-2010 |
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ORDINANCE |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
CDA |
| CHAIR |
Grant |
Schwade |
Schwade |
| VICE-CHAIR |
Cox |
Hunter |
Davidson |
| 1st Ward |
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Cox |
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| 2nd Ward |
Jones |
Jones |
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| 3rd Ward |
Linneman |
Osenga |
Osenga |
| 4th Ward |
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Faford |
Grant |
| 5th Ward |
Williams |
Ciaccio |
Ciaccio |
| 6th Ward |
Browne |
Baron |
Browne |
| 7th Ward |
Hunter |
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Brown |
| Clerk |
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2009-2010 |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
PUBLIC WORKS |
CODE |
| CHAIR |
Hunter |
Brown, Carl |
Grant |
| VICE-CHAIR |
Williams |
Linneman |
Hunter |
| 1ST Ward |
Davidson |
Cox |
Davidson |
| 2ND Ward |
Schwade |
Jones |
Schwade |
| 3RD Ward |
Osenga |
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Osenga |
| 4TH Ward |
Faford |
Faford |
Linneman |
| 5TH Ward |
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Williams |
Williams |
| 6TH Ward |
Baron |
Browne |
Baron |
| 7TH Ward |
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2009-2010 |
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KRMA
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Green |
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Schwade |
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Hunter |
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Epstein |
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| Governor |
Patrick Quinn |
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| Lt. Governor |
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217-782-7884 |
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| Secretary of State |
Jesse White |
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217-782-2201 |
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| Attorney General |
Lisa Madigan |
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217-782-1090 |
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| Comptroller |
Daniel Hynes |
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217-782-6000 |
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| Treasurer |
Alexi Giannoulias |
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312-738-6190 |
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Senator
38th District |
Gary Dahl |
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217-782-3840 |
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Senator
40th District |
Toi Hutchinson |
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815-929-1133 |
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Representative
75th District |
Careen M Gordon |
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779-634-3096 |
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Representative
79th District |
Lisa Dugan |
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815-939-1983 |
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U.S.
Officials |
| Senator |
Richard J. Durbin |
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202-224-2152 |
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| Senator |
Roland Burris |
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202-224-2854 |
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| Congresswoman |
Debbie Halvorson |
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740-2028 |
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City Offices Closed - New Year's Day |
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City Offices Closed - Martin Luther King,
Jr. Observance |
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City Offices Closed - President's Day |
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No Observed Holidays |
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City Offices Closed -
Good Friday |
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City Offices Closed -
Memorial Day |
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No Observed Holidays |
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City Offices Closed - Independence Day |
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No Observed Holidays |
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City Offices Closed -
Labor Day |
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City Offices Closed -
Columbus Day |
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City Offices Closed -
Veterans Day |
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City Offices Closed -
Thanksgiving Day |
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City Offices Closed -
Day After Thanksgiving |
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City Offices Closed -
Christmas Eve |
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City Offices Closed - New Year's Day |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
(will meet in the Council Chambers, 385 East Oak St., Kankakee, Illinois) |
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City Offices Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Observance |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
15 |
City Offices Closed - President's Day |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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1 |
6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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2 |
City Offices Closed -
Good Friday |
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5 |
6:30 PM Open Forum,
7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council
Meeting |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Memorial Day |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Independence Day |
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6:30 PM Open Forum,
7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Labor Day |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Columbus Day |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Veterans Day |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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25 |
City Offices Closed -
Thanksgiving Day |
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City Offices Closed -
Day After Thanksgiving |
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6:30 PM Open Forum, 7:00 PM City
Council Meeting |
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7:00 PM City Council Meeting |
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City Offices Closed -
Christmas Eve |
The Kankakee area has 18 major festivals and special events, more than any
other
county its size in Illinois. For a complete listing of events and a free Visitor's
Guide,
call The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815-935-7390.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -
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COUNCIL DATES FOR
THE YEAR 2009
PUBLIC NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN of the regular scheduled and
committee meetings of the City Council of
the City of Kankakee for the calendar year
of 2009. Meetings will be held at 7:00
p.m., in the Community Resource Center,
150 North Indiana Avenue, Kankakee,
Illinois as listed below, unless otherwise
changed or otherwise scheduled by proper
action of the City Council of said City:
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JANUARY |
Monday, January 4 |
JULY |
Monday, July 6 |
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Tuesday, January 19 |
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Monday, July 19 |
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FEBRUARY |
Monday, February 1 |
AUGUST |
Monday, August 2 |
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Tuesday, February 16 |
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Monday, August 16 |
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MARCH |
Monday, March 1 |
SEPTEMBER |
Tuesday, September 7 |
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Monday, March 15 |
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Monday, September 20 |
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APRIL |
Monday, April 5 |
OCTOBER |
Monday, October 4 |
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Monday, April 19 |
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Monday, October 18 |
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MAY |
Monday, May 3 |
NOVEMBER |
Monday, November 1 |
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Monday, May 17 |
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Monday, November 15 |
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JUNE |
Monday, June 7 |
DECEMBER |
Monday, December 6 |
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Monday, June 21 |
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Monday, December 20 |
An open forum
shall precede the first Council Meeting of
each month at 6:30 p.m. allowing the
public to address the Council on any
subject pertaining to the City of
Kankakee.
All regular,
special, rescheduled or reconvened
meetings are open to the public.
Adopted this 1st
day of December, 2008.
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Jobs with the City |
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NOTICE
APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER
CITY OF KANKAKEE
All persons who
are interested in the position of Firefighter for the City of Kankakee
The
following are the basic requirements:
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Valid Illinois driver’s license
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High School diploma or equivalent
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United States citizen
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Good moral character – no felony convictions
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Qualify on written test, oral interview and physical ability test
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Pass a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation
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Must be between 20 and 35 years of age (must be 21 years of age at time of
appointment)
An orientation and tutorial session (mandatory attendance)
will be held at Kankakee Community College on River Road in Kankakee at 6:00
p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Applications must be completed and turned in at
this mandatory meeting
Further
information will be provided in the application packets, which will be available
from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, February 16, 2010 to March 9, 2010,
at Kankakee City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office, 304 S. Indiana Ave., Kankakee,
Illinois.
Board
of Police and Fire Commissioners
City of Kankakee, Illinois
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Training Programs |
| Kankakee Community College |
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KCC offers high quality, cost-effective work
force preparation services. For more information, call 815-802-8100
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| Unmet Needs |
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The Unmet Needs Program, sponsored by Kankakee
Community College, Personnel Concepts, Inc., and Kankakee County Economic
Development Council, offers training in personal and job skills, internships
and degree programs. For more information, call 815-933-0345.
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| Kankakee Area Career Center |
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The Kankakee Area Career Center provides career
education and practical experience for high school students. For more information,
call 815-939-4971.
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| Major Employers |
| Riverside Medical Center |
Hospital |
1475 |
| Shapiro Development Center |
Hospital |
1375 |
| Provena St. Mary's Hospital |
Hospital |
1020 |
| Centeon (Armour) |
Pharmaceuticals |
1040 |
| Sears Logistics Services |
Retail Replenishment Center |
724 |
| Baker & Taylor |
Book Wholesaler |
560 |
| Kankakee School District 111 |
Education |
680 |
| K-Mart Distribution Center |
Retail Replenishment Center |
601 |
| Super K-Mart Store |
Retail |
540 |
| Kankakee Community College |
Education |
513 |
| Armstrong World Industries Inc. |
Flooring |
370 |
| CIGNA (Connecticut General) |
Insurance Claims Processing |
850 |
| City of Kankakee |
City Government |
373 |
| Kankakee County |
Government |
430 |
| M & D Industries,
International, Inc. |
Mylar Balloons |
400 |
Economic
Alliance for Kankakee County
Kankakee County Economic Development
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Area
Job Development Association |
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Area Job Development Association was created
in 1983 to encourage industrial and commercial welfare and growth in Kankakee
County. Their goal has been to promote employment opportunities, and bring
industries to the County along with assisting existing industries in their
expansion through inducements, financing, and other necessary activities.
For more information please call 815-933-2537. |
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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, 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.
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For Building Codes & Permit questions and information,
call 815-936-7327.
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.
To view the list of currently adopted building codes,
click
here.
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