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....
Kankakee Community College Veterans’s Day Event
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Kankakee Community College will commemorate Veterans Day with a reception and recognition ceremony.
Kankakee Plans to Highlight New Bike Lanes During Today’s Slow Roll
“The City of Kankakee is undergoing a renaissance and the administration is taking seriously the need to redefine what it means to be a resident, business owner, and visitor in the City. Furthermore, we have been challenged by our local industry leaders to create amenities that will help recruit and retain employees. Bike lanes also bring awareness to the opportunity to engage in healthy activity, are environmentally friendly and allow people to slow down to see our beautiful city in a way they would not if they were driving a vehicle,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.
Kankakee Public Library Closed for Columbus Day
In observance of Columbus Day, the Kankakee Public Library be closed on Monday, October 14th. The library will reopen on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Kankakee Public Library at 815-939-4564.
Agape Community Outreach Mission Offers Interfaith Kids’ Closet
“We are the best kept secret in the City of Kankakee because although we have been in existence for about five years, we are new to putting the word out. All are welcome,” said Program Coordinator Rick Seemann.
LaKendrick Thompson “Overcoming Hardships” at Kankakee Community College
In 2018, Thompson wrote “The Truth About Candy,” a novel-length work of fiction. His newest book, “You Should Have Listened when I Told You the 1st Time,” is set in Kankakee County. It is scheduled to be released this month.
