City of Kankakee looking to find out what family means to you!
Ravenspring Creative, a Kankakee based video production company, has partnered with the City of Kankakee and is currently looking for families living within city limits to represent the community in future videos and photos.
Internet Purchase Exchange Location Available in Kankakee for Sales and Online Purchases
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.
Economic and Community Development Agency is Seeking Feedback for Housing, Non-Housing and Homelessness Needs in the Community
Kankakee, IL – Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) is asking Kankakee residents for feedback regarding housing, non-housing and homelessness needs throughout the community. The Kankakee ECDA is required to provide a concise summary of the nature and extent of these needs. A survey, one for each topic, is available for residents to complete. This information will be used to help establish priorities in the City of Kankakee for the next five years.
City of Kankakee Discusses Bridge Lighting for the Kankakee Riverfront
Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong, city engineer Neil Piggush, and members of
the Riverfront Implementation team met with Hitchcock Design Group
and a lighting consultant to...
Kankakee Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing on Zoning for Cannabis Facilities
Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee’s Planning Commission held a public meeting Monday night on a zoning ordinance amendment to provide regulations for adult-use cannabis facilities. Effective January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legalized in the state of Illinois. Cities have the option to create their own regulations or opt-out completely. Mayor Wells-Armstrong spoke on what it could bring to the community, noting that there is already a legal cannabis growing facility in the City of Kankakee.
Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Donates Kits to the Kankakee Fire Department in awareness effort
“This is the second year we received a grant from First Alert for the public education campaign regarding the Illinois new 10 Year Smoke Detector Law. This year we have focused more on communities in the northeast portion of the state. Kankakee was chosen based on its population and geographic location. We are thrilled to have the enthusiasm of both the Mayor’s office, as well as, the Kankakee Fire Department behind our efforts,” said Margaret Vaughn, Government Affairs Director for the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.
