The City of Kankakee is a ‘City Rising’, strategically located along the I-57 corridor just one hour south of Chicago. Kankakee offers businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs a welcoming environment to invest and thrive with its rich history, diverse workforce, and strong commitment to growth. Our City combines the advantages of a regional hub with the charm and quality of a close-knit community.
Through growth-oriented planning, infrastructure investment, and strong partnerships with local and regional organizations, Kankakee is positioning itself as a destination for innovation, industry, and opportunity. The City’s leadership is focused on creating sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring that businesses have the resources they need to thrive.
The Economic Development team with the ECDA is tasked with business attraction and business retention efforts for the City of Kankakee. Here at the ECDA, we aren't just the first step in the business license process - we keep working for you as a resource for technical support, site selection, permitting questions, and more.
Resources for building, licensing, financing, and developing your project in the City of Kankakee
