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. 

Kankakee, IL – Agape Community Outreach Mission (ACOM) offers new and gently-used clothing in their Interfaith Kids’ Closet located in Ashbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee.

Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Police Department offers a safe location for those who are planning to meet after making sales or purchases online. Residents can safely exchange at the Public Safety Building located at 385 East Oak Street in Kankakee. The internet purchase exchange location is under video surveillance.  

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee has sworn in three, new firefighters this week who have started with the Kankakee Fire Department. “We are excited to have new employees because we have not hired for quite some time. Two of these new employees are new hires for recent retiring personnel,” said Fire Chief Damon Schuldt.