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City nears end of ARPA funds with $500K yet to be spent

The nearly $15.1 million Kankakee received from the federal government in 2021 through COVID-19 funding is nearing its end as the city administration has about $500,000 remaining. Mayor Chris Curtis ....

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Walk Against Violence brings message of peace to Kankakee streets

More than 100 community members participated in the inaugural Walk Against Gun Violence, an event hosted by Kankakee Forgives in collaboration with the city and Kankakee United to kick off ....

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Youth Violence Prevention Week set for April 20-27

Starting April 20 is Youth Violence Prevention Week, and the city of Kankakee along with Kankakee Forgives, Kankakee United and the Illinois Coalition of Community Services are providing outlets to ....

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Kankakee United hosting 2nd Teen Town Hall, offering roller rink field trip

Kankakee United hosted a November Teen Town Hall where attendees suggested more youth activities be available. On Feb. 19, the group will take a field trip to a roller rink ....

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Teen Town Hall gives city youth a voice

Hosted by Kankakee United, the Teen Town Hall gave teens an opportunity share their voice on the topics of violence prevention, public safety, social and emotional health, building relationships with ....

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