Kankakee, IL – If you have headed down Court Street recently, you may have noticed more construction has begun on the East Side.

October 9, 2020- Kankakee, IL- Multiple law enforcement agencies in Kankakee County collaborated yesterday in a countywide effort to reduce crime, apprehend fugitives of the law and promote safety throughout Kankakee County by reducing violence.

KANKAKEE, IL - (October 9, 2020) – Doug Baum of Baum Investment Group LLC, has created a $1.5 million opportunity fund to invest into the City of Kankakee’s Riverfront Opportunity Zone.

Kankakee, IL – Governor Pritzker has officially proclaimed the month of October as Manufacturing Month in the state of Illinois, the fourth largest manufacturing state in the country. J.R. Short Snack Products is the largest manufacturer of snack pellets in the world and continues to grow, meaning some of your favorite snacks start right here in th

Kankakee, IL – Two new police officers have been sworn in the Kankakee Police Department, Jackie Mendez and Carlee Small.

Kankakee, IL – Officer Jose Martinez made history today by being promoted as the first Hispanic sergeant in the Kankakee Police Department after serving 14 years in the City of Kankakee. The promotion was a long-term goal for him.

KANKAKEE, IL - (September 30, 2020) – The City of Kankakee’s Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) held their first two orientation meetings for new board members in August and September. The CAB is a 22-person volunteer board comprised of citizens residing in Kankakee with a few seats for representatives of Kankakee agencies that address issues of quality

Kankakee, IL – Early voting has begun and will continue to take place now through November 2, 2020 ahead of election day on November 3, 2020. The Kankakee County Clerk’s office announced 469 people casted their vote on the first day of early voting, the highest participation they have ever had on the first day.

Kankakee, IL – A special City Council meeting to further address public safety will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast local channel four, the City of Kankakee’s YouTube channel and website.