Kankakee, IL –  The Kankakee Fire Department is pleased to announce a new ambulance has been added to its fleet. The ambulance replaces a 12-year-old unit with 24,000 hours on it. The department operates two Advance Life Support ambulances available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Kankakee, IL – The Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) shall serve the City of Kankakee, in its role for the Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA), in an advisory capacity pursuant to HUD Regulations 24 CFR § 91.105, which requires the provision of citizen participation in development plans. The functions and responsibilities of the CAB shall

Kankakee, IL – Republic Services announced services will resume for yard waste pick-up in the City of Kankakee beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. While the City of Kankakee offices are currently closed to the public at this time to pick up yard waste stickers, please help the department by leaving containers open to identify yard waste.

Kankakee, IL – Testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will now be available in the City of Kankakee. On April 14, 2020, Governor Pritzker requested Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) to assist the state in its battle against COVID-19 by identifying sites in predominately minority communities or populations disproportionately affected by

Kankakee, IL – City Council approved the new Ricky Rockets Fuel Center redevelopment agreement by a 14-0 vote on East Court Street in Kankakee. The $10 million project in the East Court TIF district located in the vacant lot right off interchange 312 would include the Ricky Rockets Fuel Center, a car wash, convenient store and a fast food restauran

Kankakee, IL – In an effort to follow Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order to create social distance, the City of Kankakee will be broadcasting LIVE for City Council meetings until further notice.  

Kankakee, IL – In an effort to follow Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order to create social distance, the City of Kankakee planning board meeting will be broadcasted LIVE on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee collects license fees from liquor, gaming and business operators annually. The licenses are effective May 1st through April 30th with a $25 late fee for business licenses. 

Kankakee, IL – While the United States Census Bureau is adapting their plan for the 2020 Census due to COVID-19, the best way to respond to ensure an accurate count is by self-reporting. Currently, the national self-response rate is 48.1% with the state of Illinois showing a 52.5% response rate.