Kankakee, IL – Exploring career opportunities, gaining hands on experience and building work history are just a few objectives among the goals of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA took effect in July of 2015 with the mission of preparing job seekers for the workforce.

KANKAKEE, IL - (February 10, 2021) – Are you ready to buy a home? Sign up for the Economic and Community Development Agency’s (ECDA) free Homebuyer’s 101 workshop to learn about the starting phases of the homebuying process.

Kankakee, IL – Applications are open for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual African American Civic Leaders’ Scholarship. Up to five students will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each based on academics, positive leadership, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement.

KANKAKEE, IL (February 4, 2021) – The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) needs residents to take four community needs surveys to help determine the current priorities and concerns within the city from the perspective of our residents.

Kankakee, IL – Today, Commander Jay Etzel started his career with the Kankakee Police Department 30 years ago, a bittersweet moment ahead of his last day on Friday as he prepares for retirement.

Kankakee, IL – City of Kankakee meetings will resume in person with a room capacity limit of no more than 50 people under Phase 4 guidelines in the Restore Illinois plan. Mayor Wells-Armstrong made the announcement at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Kankakee, IL – During the month of Black History in February, the City of Kankakee has begun to accept nominations to highlight local African American community members for their contributions.

Kankakee, IL – Looking ahead in the new year, the Kankakee United Leadership Team is set to present an update on Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s monthly livestream, Kankakee Chats. The livestream will broadcast on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast local channel four, the City of Kankakee’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and website.

Kankakee, IL – Although taxpayers can begin filing now, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this year’s tax season will start in just a few weeks on February 12, 2021 when they will begin accepting and processing returns.