Residents along Washington Avenue, Water and Wall Streets contacted city officials on Wednesday morning to report a strong odor.  Members of the Environmental Services Utility (ESU) began an investigation of the City’s infrastructure.  The investigation revealed the source of the odor originated from a local industry that is in full compliance with

Kankakee, IL – Effective July, 1, 2019, the hours of operation at the Administration Building will change from weekdays, 9am – 5pm to 8am – 4pm.  The City will continue to observe the designated holidays as approved by the city council.  In response to the needs of the community and to align hours of operation with other city departments, the admin

Kankakee, IL – The administrative leaders of the City of Kankakee recently partnered with the Department of Continuing Education at Kankakee Community College for a customized strategic planning session. The session lasted the entire day and included department heads from the City and Environmental Services Utility (ESU). “Professional development

Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency (KRMA) elected new officers during their board meeting held on May 28, 2019. KRMA is governed by a board of directors including seven members from the four member municipalities.

Kankakee, IL – Last week, Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Barbi Brewer-Watson, Executive Director for the CDA, attended the Kauffman Foundation’s Annual Mayors Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Kankakee, IL - On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the new Tractor Supply retail building to be located at 504 Riverstone Parkway. Participating in the ground breaking were Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong; Todd Blair, Regional Manager for Tractor Supply Inc; Sam Humbard, Superintendent and W.R. Newman, General Contractor

Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong reflected on her second year as mayor by delivering an uplifting state of the City address to a large crowd on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Mayor Wells-Armstrong announced the awarding of the Safe Routes to School grant for the City of Kankakee on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 alongside King Middle School student Ty Alderson, School Superintendent Genevra Walters, Governor JB Pritzker, and Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.  This achievement was initiated by Ty Alderson in 2016 when he wr

KANKAKEE, IL — On April 18, 2019, Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong hosted the African American Civic Leaders Scholarship Ceremony in partnership with the Kankakee Public Library. An audience of approximately 60 community members attended the event.