Top news from around the city and information straight from the Mayor's Desk.
Welcome to the City of Kankakee!
As Mayor of the City of Kankakee, I am pleased to welcome you to our city on the rise. Thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to learn more about our community.
Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 12th, the event is a lunchtime concert series at the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square (199 S. East Ave.). The kickoff event brings beats by Three’s a Crowd and eats from Mia Bella and Mac's BBQ.
Dust off those bucket hats and fishing rods and join us at Kankakee Valley Park Districts quarry to celebrate National Go Fishing Day on June 18 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Bird Park Quarry in Kankakee.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in our community! Volunteer with us for a day filled with service, camaraderie, and positive change. Volunteers of all ages are welcome!
The City of Kankakee, Kankakee Valley Park District, Kankakee River Valley Boat Club, Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the grand return of the Kankakee River Valley Regatta during Labor Day Weekend 2024. This exhilarating event, featuring Powerboat Races on the picturesque Kankakee River, promises to make waves and ignite excitement throughout the region.
As we gear up for this exciting event, we are inviting businesses, organizations and residents to be a part of this celebration by becoming sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $150.00 and extend to the level of having the exclusive naming rights for the event. For more information about the different levels of sponsorship see the attached brochure.
We're thrilled to support the Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership scholarship initiative! To all eligible students, this is your chance to shine and pursue your dreams.
To apply, simply click on the link below and take the first step towards a brighter future!
We're on a mission to spotlight the heartbeat of our community – the groups, resources, and events that make us thrive. Your input matters! Share your recommendations using the link below, and let's celebrate the best of us together.
The City of Kankakee is thrilled to introduce a new communication tool for all residents. KanConnect allows citizens to easily inform city staff of non-emergency issues within the city limits. It also provides on-the-go access to the latest city news and information.
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency invites Kankakee residents to join them in a conversation about their neighborhoods. The highlighted topic
Mason Bees are amazing pollinators and kids love to watch these friendly non stinging bees work. Come learn how thesepollinators make their food and about their
Live music will be here all summer long, and that means Fridays too! Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in
Join us for a grown-ups’ night out on Friday, June 14 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the Don Palzer Bandshell in Kankakee!
Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy
Dust off those bucket hats and fishing rods and join us at Kankakee Valley Park Districts quarry to celebrate National Go Fishing Day on June 18 from 4:00-6:00
Enjoy an evening of live music, art, and food trucks on the lawn of the B. Harley Bradley House.
Join us as we make a big impact in raising awareness about the life-saving benefits of swimming lessons.
Happy Birthday, Kankakee! On June 21, 1853, Kankakee was chosen as the governmental seat of the newly-formed Kankakee County.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in our community! Volunteer with us for a day filled with service, camaraderie, and positive change. Volunteers
The 2024 Housing Expo at the Kankakee Farmers Market
Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy
Spay Illinois Hosts Free Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Petco Love at River Valley Animal Rescue.
Join us as we bicycle through the city of Kankakee as a collective to ride against gun violence.
Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in Downtown Kankakee! Our Friday Night Concert Series features new bands and
Take your yoga practice outside! It’s a powerful way to tap into yourself, and the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you’re looking for a healthy