Kankakee, IL – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Schools and organizations team up nationwide to bring awareness to the significance of bullying, as well as, finding solutions to an issue that impacts children and teens of all ages. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of every five students reported being bull

Kankakee, IL – This week wraps up National Friends of the Library Week, a non-profit group of volunteers who advocate, implements programs, raises funds and supports their local library. The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library are very active in helping put on a variety of events and educational programs open to the community.

Kankakee, IL – Options Center for Independent Living (CIL) is celebrating 30 years in Kankakee County and more than a dozen years in Iroquois Counties. The non-profit organization advocates for equal rights, opportunities and services for people with disabilities. Today, Options held an awards luncheon to recognize dedicated leaders, partners and o

Kankakee, IL – While the Kankakee Fire Department is close to wrapping up their visits to local schools during fire prevention month, there is still time for students to win a pizza party for their classroom.

“We are excited to bring fire safety information to the local schools again this year. This is a big program for us and is a portion of our

Kankakee, IL – Staff from The United States Census Bureau will be on site tomorrow at Kankakee Workforce Services in Bradley to assist those who are interested in applying for jobs. Census takers are needed for the 2020 Census. The Census is a mandated count of the population in the United States that takes place every 10 years. The results affect

Kankakee, IL – Since 2009, the Kankakee Police Department has been a leader in the field of law enforcement by demonstrating that they live up to the stringent standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®).

Kankakee, IL – Members of the community are gearing up to ride downtown Kankakee on two wheels with the City of Kankakee’s new bike lanes. As a growing trend, the use of bike lanes has increased in many cities nationwide. The first part of the City’s Bike Plan was adopted by City Council in April of 2015.

Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Police Department is set to host this year’s Trunk or Treat in partnership with the Kankakee Fire Department and local organizations. The community is encouraged to attend, bring the kids, and show off their best costumes.

Kankakee, IL – On Monday, October 14th and running through Friday, December 6th, the City of Kankakee will begin leaf pick up for City residents. Leaf crews will be in your area on your regular garbage day. Leaves must be out before the crews arrive, as they cannot wait or come back once they have passed.