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.

You're invited to the cookout! That's right - we're having a neighborhood cookout in Steve Hunter Park! Save the date for Saturday, July 19 and join us for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and fellowship with activities, music, resources from community agencies, and more exciting details to be announced soon!

Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn for more updates and insight on our business attraction and development initiatives including available sites, incentive updates, and success stories.

If you are looking to have an available site featured on this LinkedIn, reach out to Devyn at dsforquer@citykankakee-il.gov

Join us Friday, July 4, 2025, at Kankakee Community College for an evening full of music, fun, and fireworks!

Bring your family, your lawn chairs, and your patriotic spirit—let’s make this Independence Day unforgettable!

Please join us for the 3rd Annual ECDA Luncheon on July 24 at the historic Majestic Theatre to celebrate another year of progress and achievements in our community!

We have an exciting itinerary for this event with time included for networking, delicious food, keynote presentation, and awards!

You don't want to miss this event! Registration closes July 18.

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.

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.

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.