Kankakee, IL – Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) is asking Kankakee residents for feedback regarding housing, non-housing and homelessness needs throughout the community. The Kankakee ECDA is required to provide a concise summary of the nature and extent of these needs. A survey, one for each topic, is available for reside

Kankakee, IL – On Friday, September 27, 2019, the city council held a special meeting to consider an ordinance approving the maximum tax allowed by the state of Illinois which is a three-percent sales tax on adult-use cannabis.  The city council unanimously approved the vote by 11-0.

Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong, city engineer Neil Piggush, and members of the Riverfront Implementation team met with Hitchcock Design Group and a lighting consultant to explore what could be the first, major project for the Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee’s Planning Commission held a public meeting Monday night on a zoning ordinance amendment to provide regulations for adult-use cannabis facilities. Effective January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legalized in the state of Illinois. Cities have the option to create their own regulations or opt-out completely.

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee held a press conference today in conjunction with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) to bring awareness on the new, 10-year smoke detector law. The Kankakee Fire Department is one out of 10 chosen in the state of Illinois to receive a donation from the IFSA. 

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee is taking the appropriate measures to address public safety in an old, vacant facility. The old General Foods Building, located at 980 N. Hobbie is known to be an attraction for visitors who wish to experience “The Haunted Factory.”

Kankakee, IL – Economic Development Director Frank Koehler wrapped up his last day with the City of Kankakee today. Koehler is retiring after more than 45 years in local government, serving communities in Kankakee, McLean, Cook, Kane, Lake and Will Counties.

Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong joined First Presbyterian Church of Kankakee who invited the community to attend their ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly restored stain glass window, DaVinci’s “The Last Supper.”

Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong and city council approved the resolution of honorary street designation for the 500 block of South Wildwood Avenue as “Craig Blake Way.” Craig Blake passed away in April of 2019, but his long-lasting impact stretches far in the community.