KANKAKEE, Illinois - City of Kankakee Fire Deputy Chief Adam Heid has announced his intent to step down from his position within the fire department. DC Heid has served as Deputy Chief for over four years since his promotion on June 7, 2021.

Kankakee, IL — Mayor Chris Curtis and the City of Kankakee are proud to announce the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, taking place Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kankakee Municipal Building.

On behalf of the American Power Boat Association, I am thrilled to announce the return of one of our sport’s most celebrated traditions — the APBA Outboard Performance Craft Nationals — to Kankakee, Illinois, this Labor Day weekend.

The City of Kankakee, Kankakee Valley Park District, Kankakee River Valley Boat Club, Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the Kankakee River Valley Regatta during Labor Day Weekend 2025.

Nicor Gas will install a new gas main from Washington Ave to East Ave. As part of this project, a daily temporary lane closure will be necessary for parts of Chestnut Street to allow boring under the railroad tracks.

Kankakee, IL — The City of Kankakee’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, hosted by Mayor Christopher W. Curtis, will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kankakee Municipal Building.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee, in collaboration with the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership, is excited to announce its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This vibrant event will take place on September 14, 2024, beginning at the City of Kankakee Farmers Market and continuing at the Kankakee Train Depot.

Downtown Kankakee is full of Beats, Eats, and Drinks this Summer!

Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 12th, the event is a lunchtime concert series at the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square (199 S. East Ave.). The kickoff event brings bea