The 2015 City of Kankakee Black History Celebration of Education welcomed keynote speaker Roger Powell Jr. Mr. Powell was a standout University of Illinois basketball player and is currently assistant men's basketball coach at Valparaiso University.

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2015 Kankakee Black History Celebration of Education

2015 Kankakee Aldermanic Primary Candidates Forum

State Representative Kate Cloonen discusses issues with Glenn Nixon, her challenger for the 79th Illinois Representative district. This program is sponsored by the Kankakee County chapter of the NAACP.

Illinois State Representative Candidates' Forum 2014

A town hall meeting was held to discuss the proposed changing of Kankakee County to an executive form of government. This program is sponsored by the Kankakee County chapter of the NAACP.

Kankakee County Executive Town Hall Meeting

Cryptozoologist Terry Fisk talks about the many Illinois reports of strange creature sightings, some of non-native animals such as kangaroos and lions, others of supernatural beings such as phantoms and vampires. Fisk will share illustrations, case histories, and eyewitness accounts while speaking about cases that he has personally investigated.

Mysterious Monster of Illinois

Kankakee County Board Chairman Mike Bossert and County Board Member Andy Wheeler hosted this informational town meeting concerning the proposed public safety sales tax increase to be on the November 4, 2014 ballet. Bossert and Wheeler took questions from the audience about the potential impact of passing or not passing the tax increase referendum. Representatives of the probation and sheriff's department also participated. A short information video was shown.

Kankakee County Public Safety Sales Tax Town Hall Meeting

Peterson-Maass explores ten genealogical concepts that are essential to success in many genealogical endeavors. She discusses the importance of knowing and using accredited research and process methods. Valuable tips are given.

Little Known Essentials: 10 Ways to Supercharge your Genealogy

Historian Jim Gibbons takes listeners through the first of two of the most catastrophic wars in history, World War I, which started on July 28, 1914. Gibbons highlights significant events that thrust the United States into this unwanted war.

A World Gone Mad: World War I

Author David J. Hogan celebrates 75 years of The Wizard of Oz by discussing his book "The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Life According to OZ." Explore everything there is to know about the 1939 musical fantasy that has become a classic of American cinema. Hogan talks about the production and meaning of the timeless movie.

The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Life According to OZ

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the City of Kankakee hosted a multipart panel discussion to explore the problems of housing in the city. Part three includes the keynote speech by Carol Naughton of Purpose Built Communities.

Kankakee Housing Summit, pt. 3: Keynote Speaker Carol Naughton

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the City of Kankakee hosted a multipart panel discussion to explore the problems of housing in the city. The theme of part four was "Moving Kankakee Forward". Panel members John Gruhn of Farmers Bank of Danforth, Carl Brown, Kankakee 7th ward alderman, Kankakee Mayor Nina Epstein, Kari Nugent of Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, Scott Snavely of Midland State Bank, Amy LaFine, of Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Sylvia Barajas of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Dr. Genevra Walters, Superintendant of Kankakee School District 111, and Chris Curtis, realtor and Kankakee 6th ward alderman.

Kankakee Housing Summit, pt. 4: Moving Kankakee Forward

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the City of Kankakee hosted a multipart panel discussion to explore the problems of housing in the city. The theme of part two was "Kankakee Today". Panel members were Mark Enns, a Kankakee area contractor, Fred Tedder, Kankakee 7th ward alderman, Matt Olszewski of Peoples Bank of Kankakee County, and Lisa Sanford of Speckman Realty.

Kankakee Housing Summit, pt. 2: Kankakee Today

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the City of Kankakee hosted a multipart panel discussion to explore the problems of housing in the city. The theme of part one was "Looking to Other Communities for Ideas and Inspiration". Panel members were Brian Hollenback of the Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation, Nick Brunick of Brunick, Applegate and Thorne-Thomsen, Dr. Don Daake of Olivet Nazarene University, and Mayor Nina Epstein of the City of Kankakee.

Kankakee Housing Summit, pt. 1: Looking to Other Communities for Ideas and Inspiration

The City of Kankakee sponsored a nuisance ordinance information meeting on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The panel included Cliff Cross, Kankakee City Planner and Code Official; Larry Regnier, Chief of the Kankakee Police Department; and L. Patrick Power, Kankakee Assistant City Attorney. Mike O'Brien of HomeStar Bank hosted the program. Topics included a detailed explanation of the city's nuisance ordinance, when to call the police and issues surrounding the abandoned properties in Kankakee. Documents distributed at the event are available in PDF format at the bottom of this page

Kankakee Chronic Nuisance Abatement Meeting

At the 2014 Black History Celebration of Education, the City of Kankakee celebrated the life and work of former McDonald's CMO Willam Lamar. As a business and marketing strategist and public motivator, Lamar helped introduce Americans to Premium Chicken Sandwiches, McGriddles, Snack Wraps, and the Dollar Menu. He helped increase McDonald's market share in the US and spearheaded the "I'm Lovin' It" advertising campaign.

Retired McDonalds CMO Bill Lamar

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