Give a Dog Love this Valentine’s Day in Manteno
Throughout the past year, Lex and his beagle, Rocksy, have attended over forty events throughout Illinois raising funds for his dog’s heart condition by selling rocks, and now is your chance to help them out! During the dinner, there will be silent auction items including celebrity items, bingo and much more!
Illinois Unemployment Rate Drops to New Historical Low in December
The state’s unemployment rate is +0.2 percentage points higher than the national unemployment rate reported for December 2019, which was 3.5 percent, unchanged from the previous month. The Illinois unemployment rate was down -0.6 percentage point from a year ago when it was 4.3 percent.
Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) Recovers Approximately $1.5M in Grant Funding
“Having a fully staffed ECDA is already reaping benefits for the City. I have worked very closely with Barbi Brewer-Watson, Executive Director and her team to maximize our grant dollars, recover any funding owed to the City and prioritize our work. As we continue to move Kankakee Forward, we will utilize resources to improve the every day lives of our residents and community. The recovery of funds is a testament to the hard work of the ECDA team and brings great news for the City of Kankakee,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Receives Second Federal Grant
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has
announced that $30.9 million in grants to support 188 humanities projects have
been awarded to...
New Manteno Chamber Logo Encompasses Strength of Community
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce logo was inspired by the Second Street Mural, “Perspective”. The mural itself was created to represent our town from a unique viewpoint. Although the piece is formally abstract, there is a language to the composition that engages participation and investigation. In 2018, community members were invited to take part in the painting as a collaborative effort to promote connection within our community.
City of Kankakee Snow Removal and Parking Notice
Do not clear driveways and sidewalks by throwing snow into the street. This could be a hazard to other drivers. Also, try to yield the right of way and do not pass a snow plow. Always use caution when driving on snow covered streets. The City of Kankakee’s goal is to clear the streets for all residents and do it safely.
