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Through a partnership with AMITA Health St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee Public Library is now hosting aRegistered Nurse (RN) in the library. Access to the compassionate help you...

Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released a 5-year plan to create an economy in Illinois that works for everyone. To expand prosperity throughout the state, the plan is focused on fostering job creation, improving wages, building greater equity, and attracting and supporting businesses.

Anthony A. St. Louis, 86 of Kankakee, passed away on October 6th, 2019. Visitation is at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel, Thursday, October...

Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly book discussion group, Soul Collections. This group reviews a wide range of book selections that specifically spotlights African-American authors and themes. October’s selection will be The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil by Victoria Christopher Murray. This event will be held on Thursday, October 24that 6:30 p.m. All books reviewed may be checked out at the Circulation desk of the Kankakee Public Library.

Kankakee, IL – State Representative Lindsay Parkhurst (R – Kankakee) invites constituents to take advantage of a free insurance and wellness fair on Saturday, November 9th.

In an effort to reduce potential risks, residents are welcome to use the video recorded location to meet buyers and sellers at any time of day so that if a situation arises, the incident is recorded. Staff will not play a role in the transactions; however, staff will respond as they would during any situation that would require police intervention.