QuikTrip Breaks Ground on $20 Million Kankakee Development Project (Kankakee, IL) – City officials, economic development leaders and community members are set to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new QuikTrip location that represents a $20 million private investment in Kankakee and is expected to bring new jobs and economic activity to the city’s south corridor.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, at 1340 May Road, located at the northeast corner of RiverStone Parkway and U.S. Routes 45/52.
The project marks the culmination of nearly five years of planning and collaboration between QuikTrip, the City of Kankakee, the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee and various state and local partners.
Plans call for a 5,400-square-foot convenience store featuring eight gasoline pumps, four diesel fuel pumps and a future fast-food restaurant component. The development is expected to create between 20 and 25 full- and part-time jobs.
Construction is anticipated to take approximately 40 weeks.
Mayor Christopher W. Curtis said the project reflects both economic momentum and the success of long-term partnerships.
“This groundbreaking represents much more than the start of construction,” Curtis said. “It reflects the strength of public-private partnerships and a shared commitment to Kankakee’s future. QuikTrip’s investment is a strong vote of confidence in our community and another significant step forward in the continued growth and revitalization of the City’s south corridor.”
City officials noted that the project encountered several hurdles during development, including infrastructure improvements and access modifications that required extensive redesign and coordination. Despite those challenges, local leaders and company representatives continued working to advance the project.
Barbara Brewer-Watson, executive director of the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee, said the investment could help spur additional development in the area.
“Bringing a nationally recognized company like QuikTrip to Kankakee demonstrates the strength of our market and the value of long-term economic development planning,” Brewer-Watson said. “This investment will create jobs, generate new economic activity, and serve as a catalyst for continued development along the RiverStone Parkway corridor.”
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, QuikTrip operates more than 1,200 convenience stores across 22 states and is known for its fuel services, retail offerings and customer service.
Local officials are encouraging residents, business leaders and community stakeholders to attend the groundbreaking ceremony and celebrate what they describe as a significant milestone for Kankakee’s economic growth efforts.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Information
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: 1340 May Road, Kankakee, Illinois
Intersection: RiverStone Parkway and U.S. Routes 45/52
QuikTrip Breaks Ground on $20 Million Kankakee Development Project
