Kankakee Firefighter, 2nd Ward Alderman and Youth Program Founder James “Mr. Action” Stokes Passes On

James Stokes was a firefighter in Kankakee, IL. He was one of a few blacks to integrate the department in the early years. He saved many lives.40 year firefighter, Kankakee City 2nd Ward Alder- man, “Kankakee Kids In Action” program founder, James “Mr. Action” Stokes passed away June 29, 2022 in Kankakee.That formal announcement comes […]