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.

Kankakee, IL – Upon learning of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) at Shapiro Developmental Center, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is reaching out to state legislators to further address the needs and concerns of the employees who are working on the front lines to care for their residents at the mental health residential facility.

Kankakee, IL – Below is an update from the Environmental Services Utility.

Social distancing requirements have seriously impacted our staff. We will continue to remove woody waste such as tree branches and limbs, but specifically no leaves. We can field at one time.

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 the City Council meeting until further notice.  

Kankakee, IL – Republic Services announced in an effort to protect the health and safety of their employees and the communities they serve, including the City of Kankakee, they will be operating under the following guidelines due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Kankakee, IL – April 1, 2020 is Census Day, a reminder to complete the Census which will shape the future of many generations to come. The Census is mandated by the Constitution and counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The first national count took place in 1790.

Kankakee, IL – As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, leaders across the globe are working to keep it from progressing.