Kankakee

Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Governor’s Office

Crete, IL – A Crete man was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening email to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), 49-year-old...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Native American Flute Performance at Kankakee Community College

Music from the Native American culture will be performed by Bill Miller, award-winning flute player on Monday, Nov. 18 from noon - 1 p.m. in the College Center at Kankakee Community College.

Kankakee County Historical Society Fine Art & Craft Show this Saturday

Original art work will include water color and oil paintings, blown and fused glass creations, pottery, sculpture, woodworking for hand-turned pens, hand-knits, quilts, jewelry, porcelain painting, handmade soaps, recycled memories, and Museum store.

Kankakee Public Libary closing early Oct 25th

The Kankakee Public Library will be closing at noon on Friday, October 25, 2019 for a staff training day. The library will reopen the following Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. For more information about our hours and closings, visit the Kankakee Public Library’s website at www.lions-online.org. Any additional inquiries can be directed to 815-939-4564.

United States Census Bureau is Accepting Applications for the 2020 Census Ahead of This Week’s Job Fair

“The City of Kankakee is committed to a thorough census count to ensure that we have access to the maximum state and federal funding resources available. Additionally, there are implications tied to population thresholds and a municipality’s ability to maintain local control in terms of governance. We want to make sure that we count every resident so that we can meet the needs of our evolving community,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

KC-CASA Hosts “BeYouTiful Fashion Show”

Tickets are $25 each and are available online at kc-casa.org/events, or you may purchase tickets by calling 815-932-7273. Ticket price includes event entry, appetizers, and giveaways. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. – this event is open seating. Can't make the event but still want to support survivors? Donate today! Sponsorship and donating silent auction items is a great way to promote your business or organization while making a difference. Please contact Shlinda at 815-932-7273 ext. 210 or strudeau@kc-casa.org to donate.

Kankakee Police Department to Host Annual Trunk or Treat Event

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....
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