October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us in spreading awareness and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Together, we can make a difference by encouraging early detection, supporting research, and standing strong with survivors and fighters.

Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade and Mistletoe Market! Whether you have a festive float, a jolly band, or a favorite Christmas character, we want YOU to be part of the magic downtown Kankakee.

At the City Council Meeting on October 7, 2024, we proudly recognized Officer Jana Brooks for her remarkable bravery and life-saving actions on September 25, 2024. Officer Brooks applied a tourniquet to a gunshot victim, which played a crucial role in the victim's survival after sustaining an arterial gunshot wound.

Kankakee School District 111 Visits Kankakee Admin Building

Kankakee United at Cities United 11th Annual Convening.

During the City Council Meeting on October 7, 2024, we were honored to have students from the Naturalization Program at Kankakee Community College lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Their commitment to becoming citizens and their pride in our country inspire us all!

Attention Kankakee Restaurant Owners: Submit Your Menus! Kankakee is proud to serve a variety of fabulous food options, and we want to highlight the amazing culinary experiences our city has to offer. If you own a restaurant in Kankakee, we invite you to submit your menu. Restaurants will be pushed on all City Social Media platforms, City website, and City PEG Channel-4.

Kankakee sits along the banks of the Kankakee River, which flows through the City and provides recreational opportunities like fishing and boating. The surrounding area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland and nature preserves nearby.

Short Term Rentals Kankakee IL, On December 4, 2023, the City of Kankakee updated the Zoning Ordinance to allow for Short-Term Rentals (often referred to as Airbnb or VBRO). El 4 de diciembre de 2023, la ciudad de Kankakee actualizó la Ordenanza de Zonas para permitir alquileres a corto plazo (a menudo referidos como Airbnb o VBRO). city of kankakee short term rentals

The City of Kankakee is thrilled to introduce a new communication tool for all residents. KanConnect allows citizens to easily inform city staff of non-emergency issues within the city limits. It also provides on-the-go access to the latest city news and information.

The City of Kankakee has developed an anonymous tip form in the interest of making a

Environmental Services Utility, Department of Public Works

Environmental Services Utility encourages you to learn about our city's water and storm water system. ESU brochures are available at the Kankakee Public Library and ECDA store at the Kankakee Farmers Market.

Have you had problems with your garbage collection recently? Our friends at the Public Works Department share these links to help us understand the trash service outline for the City of Kankakee. It's worth checking out!

Have you ever wondered what functions Code Enforcement performs in the City of Kankakee? Meet its director Tomora Nelson (pictured) who shows you an informational flyer through this link.

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Mayor Chris Curtis

Welcome to the City of Kankakee!

As Mayor of the City of Kankakee, I am pleased to welcome you to our city on the rise. Thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to learn more about our community.

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Fall 2024 Leaf Pick-Up

October 14 - December 6

The City of Kankakee will be picking up leaves on your regular garbage day!

What to Know:
Rake leaves into rows along the back of the curb (no alleys).
Have leaves ready before your scheduled day—crews can’t return once they pass.
For weekly pick-up, use biodegradable paper bags or yard waste cans until December 1st.
No plastic bags, branches, or contaminated leaves will be picked up.

Let’s keep our streets clean this fall!

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Welcome Melissa King

We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa King as the new Director of Planning & Zoning for the City of Kankakee! With over 15 years of experience in private and public sectors, Melissa brings a wealth of design, construction, and planning knowledge to our community.

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Calling All Volunteers!

The Kankakee Christmas Parade is just around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make the Mistletoe Market a success!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Location: Downtown Kankakee

Help spread holiday cheer and support our festive market!

Community Conversations

We hope you'll join us on Thursday, October 10 at 6 pm at the City Life Center. Our final Community Conversation of 2024 will be focused on presenting and discussing the goals and activities the ECDA expects to pursue over the next five-year grant period.

Residents from all corners of Kankakee are encouraged to attend on October 10! This is not a ward-specific conversation.

Submit Your Menus!

Kankakee is proud to serve a variety of fabulous food options, and we want to highlight the amazing culinary experiences our city has to offer. If you own a restaurant in Kankakee, we invite you to submit your menu.

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Inside Kankakee

We're on a mission to spotlight the heartbeat of our community – the groups, resources, and events that make us thrive. Your input matters! Share your recommendations using the link below, and let's celebrate the best of us together.

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Christmas Parade Registration

Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2024 City of Kankakee Christmas Parade! Whether you have a festive float, a jolly band, or a favorite Christmas character, we want YOU to be part of the magic downtown Kankakee.

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October 2024

Oct 17th

Respite Day for Seniors

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Uplifted care grief center 3115 N 1000 west rd bourbonnais, IL 60914

Adult day care mock day for seniors it’s a free event and highlights an example of some of the program services MCA Senior Adult Day Center will be offering to

Oct 19th

Dinner with the Old Bags

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Civic Auditorium (803 S. 8th Ave., Kankakee)

Come join us for a night of fun, food, and laughter with the Old Bags! This event is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Oct 29th

Halloween Glow Pickleball

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

KVPD Rec Center (150 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee)

Join us for a spook-tacular glowing good time during our Halloween Glow Pickleball bash at the KVPD Rec Center!

Oct 29th

Until Justice Just Is Film Screening of Origin

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

310 Main St NW Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Project Sun, in partnership with the YWCA Kankakee and The Grow Center, will host a screening of Origin.