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.

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.

Join us for the graduation of the third cohort of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA), where we will recognize 31 leaders from 23 cities across the country.

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.

At approximately 3:08 pm on July 16, 2024 the Kankakee City Fire and Police departments were notified of a possible drowning on the Kankakee River near the Beckman Park boat launch. The initial report was of a 6-year-old male in the river. On the fire and police departments arrival, there were multiple civilians attempting to locate a victim.

KANKAKEE, Illinois - On July 1, 2024, the first reading for the creation of a City Manager position was heard by the Kankakee City Council. A final reading of the ordinance will be voted on at the July 15, 2024 City Council meeting.