September 2026

Kankakee County residents who rely on energy assistance, rental assistance, furnace assistance, and home weatherization services may soon see changes in how they access those programs.

History was made once again in Kankakee as the 600 block of North Schuyler Avenue was
officially designated “Honorary Ira D. Nelson Avenue,” honoring a remarkable man whose life,
work, faith, and commitment to community helped break barriers and create a lasting legacy.