City Council Approves Honorary Street Designation for “Craig Blake Way”
Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong and city council approved the resolution of honorary street designation for the 500 block of South Wildwood Avenue as “Craig Blake Way.” Craig Blake passed away in April of 2019, but his long-lasting impact stretches far in the community.
Economic Development Director Frank Koehler Retires
Kankakee, IL – Economic Development Director Frank Koehler wrapped up his last day with the City of Kankakee today. Koehler is retiring after more than 45 years in local government, serving communities in Kankakee, McLean, Cook, Kane, Lake and Will Counties.
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
Kankakee Police Department to Host Citizens Police Academies
Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Police Department has scheduled police academies for residents. The academies provide an opportunity for residents to build relationships with officers, learn the functions of the department and gain an understanding of local police work in their community. The Citizens Police Academies consists of classes that will last 8 weeks, meeting once a week.
DOWNTOWN ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
JOLIET-North Benton Street, between Scott and Ottawa streets, will be closed beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019. The road closure on north Benton Street is expected to last approximately two days.
