Kankakee County, Illinois

Board of Review

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several reappointments to drainage districts and planning commissions. The body will also discuss the establishment of holidays for 2027 and receive monthly reports from county departments.

• Reappointment of members to various drainage districts including Claussen Park, Exline Creek, and Manteno District #9
• Appointment of Carson Turner to the Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission
• Appointment of Susan Mosier to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Discussion on establishing holidays for 2027
• Review of June 2026 monthly claims and Treasurer's reports

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program. It will review the June 2026 building report and discuss the Stormwater/MS4 program. The committee will consider a rezoning application for 4472 E 3500S Rd, changing the land use from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate, and a text amendment to several sections of the county code. Planning items include a bid opening for a new department vehicle, establishing a fee for rural‑based service providers, and a resolution supporting the CDBG program.

• Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Response Program
• ZBA Case#26-06: Rezoning application at 4472 E 3500S Rd, St. Anne, IL from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate (petition by Sunrise Farms Inc./Richard and Karen Hemza)
• ZBA Case#26-07: Text amendment to Kankakee County Code of Ordinances (Ch. 121, Sections 3, 99, 100, 146, 148, 209, 285, 286)
• Bid Opening for a new Planning Department vehicle
• Establishment of fee for Rural Based Service Provider (Sec. 121.99.b.8)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss landmarks and grants. The body will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Riverview Historic District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 667 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee (Riverview Historic District)

Criminal Justice Committee

The committee will receive a Grand Jury Report and a Grand Jury Statistics Report from the State’s Attorney’s Office. It will also hear monthly updates from the Judicial Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner offices. No decisions or votes are indicated; the agenda consists of informational reports and public comment.

• Grand Jury Report – State’s Attorney’s Office
• Grand Jury Statistics Report – State’s Attorney’s Office
• Monthly Update – Chief Judge William Dickenson
• Monthly Reports – June 2026 from Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, Coroner
• Public Comment period

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 11, 2026, consider bidding and lettings, and review pay estimates from the County Engineer. The committee will also receive a report from the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and a building report from Ted Workman, including Facility Dude and financial updates. No specific resolutions or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Biddings & lettings review
• County Engineer's pay estimates
• Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee update
• Building report including Facility Dude, financial, and building status

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to discuss state exemption applications and certificates of error. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will set the annual salaries for the State's Attorney and Public Defender. They will also consider three bridge replacement engineering agreements, a rezoning case, and a special use permit for a church. Other business includes awarding a roof replacement bid to Langlois Roofing Inc. and appointing members to the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Ethics Commission.

• Setting of State’s Attorney’s Annual Salary (item 106)
• Setting of Public Defender’s Annual Salary (item 107)
• Three bridge replacement engineering agreements: County Highway 53 (two bridges), Highway 54, and Highway 44
• ZBA Case #26-04: Rezoning from A1-Agriculture to RE-Rural Estate in St. Anne Township
• Awarding roof replacement bid to Langlois Roofing Inc. for Highway Building, Health Department, and IKAN Building

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two new cases: a rezoning application to change a parcel from agriculture to rural estate, and a text amendment to multiple sections of the county code regarding agricultural and residential districts, fences, and road access.

• Rezoning of 4472 E 3500S Rd, St. Anne (Aroma Township, PI# 12-17-24-300-005) from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate, petitioned by Sunrise Farms Inc. and Richard and Karen Hemza (ZBA Case#26-06)
• Text amendment to Chapter 121 Sections 3, 99, 100, 146, 148, 209, 285, and 286 covering rules, definitions, A1 Agriculture, A2 Agriculture estate, RE Rural estate, R1 Single-family residence, I2 Industrial districts, fences, and access to roads (ZBA Case#26-07)

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 10, 2026, and receive updates on several GIS projects. Items include server upgrades, planimetric data updates, K3-Mapper updates, taxing body boundary updates, and discussion of the next GIS data project. No public hearings or spending decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2026
• Update on GIS server upgrades
• Update on planimetric data (mapping of physical features)
• Update on K3-Mapper (property mapping software) improvements
• Discussion of next GIS data project

County Transportation Committee

The Kankakee County Transportation Committee will discuss the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) program, receive updates from the HSTP coordinator, and hear from transportation providers including SHOW BUS and METRO. The meeting also includes agency comments on disability, aging, and accessibility issues, as well as public comment.

• Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program update
• HSTP Coordinator update
• Accessibility issues discussion – METRO and other Region 6 counties
• Social service provider comments from Thresholds, Cornerstone Services, Options CIL, Good Shepherd Manor
• Program status updates from SHOW BUS (rural) and METRO (urban transportation)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly financial reports from the Auditor and Treasurer, discuss the FY25 Comprehensive Financial Report, and open public bids for roofing projects at the Highway Department, Health Department, and IKAN Regional Office of Education.

• Public bid opening for roofing projects at Kankakee County Highway Department, Health Department, and IKAN Regional Office of Education
• Review of FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Monthly financial reports from Auditor and Treasurer offices
• Monthly Resolutions for June 2026
• Cash flow update

Regional Planning Commission

The Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including a presentation and opportunity for public comment. They will also approve minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 meeting
• Next scheduled meeting set for August 20, 2026

Executive Committee

The committee will hear a discussion on a river funding proposal. It will also consider several relocations of polling places for upcoming elections and confirm appointments and openings on various county boards and commissions. Additional reports from health, schools, veterans, and other departments will be presented.

• River Funding Proposal Discussion
• Relocation of Polling Place for Aroma Park Precinct #2 to Aroma Park Village Hall
• Relocation of Polling Place for Kankakee Precinct #3 to Trinity United Methodist Church
• Appointment of Marci Sadler to the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Appointment of Dr. Walter “Woody” Webb to the Kankakee County Ethics Commission

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will meet June 16 to consider two zoning items. A rezoning application would change 8069 E 6000 S Rd from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate. A special use permit is sought for a church in Ganeer Township. The committee will also review a building report and discuss stormwater management.

• Rezoning Case#26-04: 8069 E 6000 S Rd, St. Anne, from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate (Jerald W Hoekstra Trust and June A Hoekstra Trust)
• Special Use Permit Case#26-05: Church at south of E 1500N Rd, west of N State Route 1-17 in Ganeer Township (Iglesia Cristiana Interdenominacional Ebenezer)
• Building Report for May 2026
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Farmland Assessment Review Committee

The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will present the certified 2027 Property Index (PI) values. It will discuss a PI value ratio graph and a chart showing assessment jurisdiction percentage changes from 2025 to 2026. The meeting also includes approval of June 17, 2025 minutes and a discussion of SB 3019.

• Presentation of certified 2027 PI values
• Discussion of PI value ratio graph
• Discussion of chart on jurisdiction farmland value changes (2025‑2026)
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025
• Discussion of SB 3019

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will consider three resolutions authorizing engineering agreements for bridge replacements on County Highways 53, 54, and 44, using County Bridge Funds and Motor Fuel Tax funds. The agenda also includes updates on waterways debris removal and a river restoration funding proposal, plus building facility reports. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are scheduled.

• Resolution to sign engineering agreement with Gonzalez Companies LLC to design two bridge replacements on County Highway 53 in St. Anne and Pembroke Townships using County Bridge Funds
• Resolution to sign engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick Inc. to design a bridge replacement on County Highway 54 in Ganeer Township using Motor Fuel Tax funds
• Resolution to sign engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick Inc. to design a bridge replacement on County Highway 44 in Bourbonnais Township using Motor Fuel Tax funds
• Update on Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and Volunteer River Debris Removal Initiative
• Building report including Facility Dude Report and Financial Report

The committee authorized the County Board Chairman to sign engineering agreements and appropriate funds for bridge design projects on County Highways 53, 54, and 44. It also approved the County Engineer pay estimates and the meeting minutes, and allowed a Zoom participant. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved Zoom participation for Ms. Amber Turner (voice vote)
• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates (14 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved engineering agreement and bridge funds for County Highway 53 (14 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved engineering agreement and MFT funds for County Highway 54 (14 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved engineering agreement and MFT funds for County Highway 44 (14 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:46 a.m. (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the May 13 meeting and receive updates on the Kankakee County Animal Control shelter. The group plans to discuss a potential ordinance regarding the declawing of cats and explore cooperative initiatives for the county's shelter community.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of ordinance banning cat declawing
• Shelter meeting update with Kari Laird
• Memorial wall progress update
• Animal Welfare Seminar discussion

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly updates from the Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2025, and public comment. No new or old business items are listed, making this a routine procedural meeting.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge William Dickenson
• Grand Jury Report and statistics from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly reports from Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Animal Control
• Monthly reports from Public Defender Ed Pentuic
• Monthly receipts of money from Coroner Bob Gessner

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the May 13, 2026 minutes and the monthly reports from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner offices. Each approval was passed by voice vote. No new business or policy actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Judicial office report on interpreter service change (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk Sandi Cianci’s monthly collection report (voice vote)
• Approved State’s Attorney Jim Rowe’s Grand Jury reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender Ed Pentuic’s monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation Director Tom Latham’s monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff Michael Downey’s monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner Robert Gessner’s monthly report and receipts (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will meet to award contracts for the Kankakee County Courthouse Remodel Project. The board will also consider several appointments and reappointments to county subcommittees and boards.

• Contracts for the Kankakee County Courthouse Remodel Project
• Reappointments to the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee
• Appointment of Alan Ramsey to the Pilot Township Fire Protection District
• Resignations from the Board of Health and Emergency Telephone System Board
• Fillings for 13 openings across various boards and drainage districts

The County Board approved a resolution to award contracts for the Kankakee County Courthouse Remodel Project. The board also passed several items via the consent agenda, including multiple reappointment and appointment actions.

• Approved US 250th Birthday Proclamation (voice vote)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved April 2026 claims (25-0)
• Approved various department reports (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including several reappointments and one appointment (25-0)
• Approved Courthouse Remodel Project contracts (25-0)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will convene to hear public comments, process state exemption applications, and address certificates of error. The meeting will also cover new and old business.

• Public Comment period
• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• New Business
• Old Business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a rezoning request and a special use permit application. The board will also review old and new business items.

• Rezoning Case#26-04: 8069 E 6000 S Rd, St. Anne, IL from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate
• Special Use Permit Case#26-05: Church permit south of E 1500N Rd, Momence, IL
• ZBA Case#26-04: Petition filed by Jerald W Hoekstra Trust and June A Hoekstra Trust
• ZBA Case#26-05: Petition filed by Iglesia Cristiana Interdenominacional Ebenezer ICI-USA
• Meeting location: Kankakee County Administration Building, 189 East Court Street

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The subcommittee will hold elections for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Members will also review a May 16 boat safety inspection event and receive updates on river basin development and police activity.

• Election of Subcommittee Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of May 16, 2026 Boat Safety Inspection Event
• Kankakee & Yellow River Basin Development Commission updates
• Illinois Conservation Police update
• Discussion on channelization and river funding

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review monthly claims and reports from the Auditor and Treasurer's offices. The session includes a bid opening for the Kankakee County Courthouse Project and a review of the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Kankakee County Courthouse Project bid opening
• April 2026 monthly claims
• April 2026 County Treasurer’s and Collector’s reports
• FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - SKDO
• Quarterly grant update

The committee opened 11 bids related to the Kankakee County Courthouse project and approved the selection of the lowest responsible bidder. Additionally, the committee approved April 2026 monthly claims and various treasurer reports.

• Approved April 23, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved opening of courthouse project bids (voice vote)
• Accepted lowest most responsible bidder for courthouse project (10-0)
• Approved April 2026 monthly claims ($8,204,506.65) (11-0)
• Approved Treasurer and Collector reports (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive monthly and quarterly reports from county departments, including Health, Schools, and Information Services. The body will also address several appointments and resignations for county boards and commissions.

• Reappointment of Mark Hodak, Kenneth Munjoy, and Scott O’Brien to the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee
• Appointment of Alan Ramsey to the Pilot Township Fire Protection District
• Resignation of Ashu Bansal, DDS from the Board of Health
• Resignation of David Horn from the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Review of 12 open positions across various county boards and drainage districts

The committee approved the April 22, 2026, meeting minutes and accepted various monthly reports. Several personnel actions were approved, including reappointments to the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and an appointment to the Pilot Township Fire Protection District.

• Approved April 22, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Recorder’s Monthly Report (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department report (voice vote)
• Accepted Schools monthly report (voice vote)
• Accepted Regional Superintendent quarterly report (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Assessor's report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Clerk's report (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review the April 2026 building report, discuss the stormwater/MS4 program inspection report, and receive a legislative update. The committee will also discuss a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for transportation.

• Building Report for April 2026
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion – Inspection Report
• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan discussion

The Committee approved the April 21, 2026, meeting minutes and the April 2026 building report. The building report noted $214,037.67 in revenue from 599 permits issued during April.

• Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved April 2026 Building Report ($214,037.67 revenue) (voice vote)

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The committee will meet to review biddings, lettings, and the County Engineer’s pay estimates. The agenda includes updates from the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and building reports from Ted Workman.

• Biddings and lettings
• County Engineer’s pay estimates
• Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee update
• Facility Dude, Financial, and Building reports

The committee approved Ms. Amber Turner’s participation via Zoom after a motion and voice vote. The minutes from April 16, 2026 were approved by voice vote. The County Engineer pay estimates were combined, waived of reading, and approved by a roll‑call vote of 13 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 after a motion and voice vote.

• Approved Ms. Amber Turner’s Zoom participation (voice vote)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved County Engineer pay estimates, combined and waived reading (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:16 (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee holds its regular monthly meeting to hear reports from the chief judge, circuit clerk, state's attorney, public defender, probation, sheriff, animal control, and coroner. No specific votes, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda; the meeting consists primarily of informational updates and approval of prior minutes.

• Monthly update from Chief Judge William Dickenson (Judicial)
• Monthly reports for April 2026 from Circuit Clerk Sandi Cianci
• Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics Report from State's Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly reports for April 2026 from Public Defender Ed Pentuic, Probation (Tom Latham), Sheriff/EMA (Mike Downey), Animal Control (Kari Laird), and Coroner Bob Gessner
• Monthly Receipts of Money – April 2026 from Coroner’s Office

The committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and then approved the monthly reports from the Coroner’s Office, Circuit Clerk’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Probation Department, Sheriff/EMA Department, and Animal Control. Each approval was passed by voice vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 15 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Coroner’s Office report (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk’s Office report (voice vote)
• Approved State’s Attorney’s Office reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender’s Office report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation Department report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA Department report (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control report (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes, hear updates from Animal Control, and discuss various initiatives. The main new business is a discussion on a proposed ordinance to ban the declawing of cats in Kankakee County. Other topics include a shelter meeting update, memorial wall fundraising, cooperative shelter community efforts, and direction for a potential database.

• Discussion of a proposed ordinance to ban cat declawing (New Business)
• Update on memorial wall fundraising progress
• Shelter meeting update by Jamie and Kari
• Cooperative initiatives for the county's shelter community
• Direction and focus for a potential AWAC database

County Board

The Kankakee County Board meets May 12 to consider several resolutions, including an intergovernmental agreement to add and delete territory in the Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone and a resolution accepting Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program Round 2 for acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of 15 additional landbank properties. The board will also vote on a rezoning case in Bourbonnais Township, a contract amendment for architectural services for the courthouse remodel, and various reappointments to boards and commissions.

• ZBA Case #26-03: Rezoning from A1-Agriculture to Re-Rural Estate with lot-width variance in Bourbonnais Township
• Resolution authorizing amended intergovernmental agreement to add and delete territory of Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone
• Resolution accepting IHDA Strong Communities Program Round 2 for 15 additional landbank properties
• Amended resolution authorizing agreement with architect Cole Jarvis for courthouse remodel
• Resolution designating County Highway 2 (4000 South Road) as 'Honorary Robert and Lucille Hayes Roadway'

The County Board approved the March 2026 claims (25‑aye, 0‑nay) and the consent agenda (25‑aye, 0‑nay). It also approved a public highway improvements bid award, an amendment to the courthouse architectural services agreement, a rezoning in Bourbonnais Township, updates to the Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone, and the use of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program for fifteen landbank properties. All listed actions were carried by voice vote or roll‑call vote with unanimous support.

• Approved March 2026 claims (25 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (25 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Public Highway Improvements Bid Award (25 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to courthouse architectural services agreement (25 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning from A1‑Agriculture to Re‑Rural Estate in Bourbonnais Township (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone (voice vote)
• Approved use of Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program for fifteen landbank properties (25 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved reappointments to various county boards and committees (voice vote)

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review will hold a public meeting to address pending litigation, state exemption applications, and certificates of error. The session will include an executive session regarding litigation involving The Solomon Foundation.

• Executive Session for pending litigation (The Solomon Foundation)
• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• Public Comment period
• New and Old Business

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly claims and reports from the Auditor and Treasurer's offices for March 2026. The meeting includes a cash flow update and a quarterly grant update from the Finance Department.

• March 2026 Monthly Claims
• March 2026 County Treasurer’s Report
• March 2026 County Collector’s Report
• April 2026 Monthly Resolutions
• Quarterly Grant Update

The committee approved the March 2026 audit claims totaling $7,685,580.72 with a roll‑call vote of nine ayes and zero nays. The March 19, 2026 meeting minutes were also approved by voice vote. The Treasurer’s March reports and the Finance Director’s cash‑flow update were combined and approved by voice vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 2026 audit claims of $7,685,580.72 (9‑0 roll call)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Combined and approved Treasurer’s March reports (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 a.m. (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will confirm reappointments to several boards and commissions, including the Board of Examiners and Appeals, the County Board of Health, and historic preservation and forest preserve commissions. It will also appoint a new member to the Momence & Yellowhead Drainage District No 1 and accept a resignation from the Pilot Township Fire Protection District. Additional openings on various advisory and drainage committees will be announced.

• Reappointment of five members to the Board of Examiners and Appeals
• Reappointment of four members to the County Board of Health
• Reappointment of Lori Gadbois to the Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Appointment of Scott Line to the Momence & Yellowhead Drainage District No 1
• Resignation of Paul Kroll from the Pilot Township Fire Protection District

The Executive Committee approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted several departmental reports, all by voice vote. It also combined and approved a list of appointments, reappointments, and one resignation to various county boards and commissions. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:47 a.m.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department report (voice vote)
• Accepted Schools report (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Clerk’s report (voice vote)
• Approved combined appointments, reappointments and resignation (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:47 a.m. (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The committee will consider a rezoning from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate and a variance to reduce lot width from 150' to 20' for a property at 4776 D W State Route 102 in Bourbonnais. They will also discuss a building report for March 2026, a stormwater/MS4 program update, a Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone boundary amendment, and the Strong Communities Program Round 2 Land Bank.

• ZBA Case#26-03: Rezoning (A1 to RE) and variance (lot width reduction to 20') at 4776 D W State Route 102, Bourbonnais
• Building Report for March 2026
• Stormwater/MS4 Program Discussion
• Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment
• Strong Communities Program Round 2 – Land Bank

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved a rezoning from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate with a variance reducing lot width at 4776 D W State Route 102. It also approved an amendment adding roughly 0.73 acres to the Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone in the Herscher area. Additionally, the committee authorized use of up to $487,000 in Strong Communities Program Round 2 funds for land‑bank acquisitions, demolition and rehabilitation, with specific caps per activity. All motions were carried.

• Approved March 2026 building report (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning and variance for 4776 D W State Route 102 (voice vote)
• Approved Kankakee River Valley Enterprise Zone boundary amendment (voice vote)
• Approved spending of SCP2 funds up to $487,000 with caps ($75k renovation, $35k demolition, $5k acquisition per property) (12‑0 roll call)

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will consider bids for two paving projects—County 26-00000-03-GM (HMA Plant Mix) and Pembroke 26-11000-03-GM (HMA Paving). They will also discuss an honorary roadway designation for Robert and Lucille Hayes and an amendment to a prior resolution. Other business includes approval of minutes, waterways subcommittee update, and building reports.

• Biddings & Lettings: County 26-00000-03-GM HMA Plant Mix
• Biddings & Lettings: Pembroke 26-11000-03-GM HMA Paving
• New Business: Honorary Robert and Lucille Hayes Roadway
• New Business: Amending Resolution 2026-01-13-007
• Waterways: Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee update

The committee opened bids for County 26-00000-03-GM HMA Plant Mix and Pembroke 26-11000-03-GM HMA Paving. After review by the county engineer, members voted 13‑0 to accept the lowest responsible bidder for each project. The committee also approved an amendment to Resolution 2026-01-13-007 to allow up to $600,000 for architectural services on the courthouse project (13‑0 vote). Additionally, they named County Highway 2 (4000 South Road) between 13,000 E and 14,000 E as the Honorary Robert and Lucille Hayes Roadway (voice vote).

• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for County 26-00000-03-GM HMA Plant Mix (13-0)
• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for Pembroke 26-11000-03-GM HMA Paving (13-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2026-01-13-007 for up to $600,000 architectural services (13-0)
• Named County Highway 2 (4000 South Road) between 13000 E and 14000 E as Honorary Robert and Lucille Hayes Roadway (voice vote)
• Combined, waived reading, and approved county engineer pay estimates (13-0)
• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (voice vote)

Regional Planning Commission

The Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission will meet to conduct Workshop #3 regarding the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The body will also review minutes from three previous meetings.

• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Workshop #3

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear monthly updates from the Judicial, Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, Animal Control, and Coroner's offices. A specific item includes a Sheriff's update on inmate tablets and items to be declared surplus. The meeting is largely routine with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Sheriff/EMA Department "Inmate Tablet Update"
• Sheriff/EMA Department "Items to be Declared Surplus"
• Monthly reports from Circuit Clerk (Feb & Mar 2026)
• Monthly reports from State's Attorney (Grand Jury report and statistics)
• Coroner's Office monthly receipts of money (Feb & Mar 2026)

The committee approved Zoom attendance for Ms. Amber Turner and Mr. Lewellen and amended the agenda to let the Animal Control and Sheriff’s Departments follow the Chief Judge. It approved monthly reports from Animal Control, the Sheriff’s Department, the Circuit Clerk, the State’s Attorney, the Public Defender, Probation, and the Coroner. The committee declared two 2013 Chevrolet Impalas and a 1990 Pace American trailer surplus. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved Zoom attendance for Ms. Amber Turner and Mr. Lewellen (voice vote)
• Amended agenda to allow Animal Control and Sheriff’s Departments to follow Chief Judge (voice vote)
• Approved Animal Control monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff’s Department monthly report (voice vote)
• Declared two 2013 Chevrolet Impalas and a 1990 Pace trailer surplus (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Clerk monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved State’s Attorney reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender report (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will consider several land‑use and infrastructure items, including a rezoning in Sumner Township and a text amendment to the county code for renewable‑energy facilities. It will also vote on a service agreement with SHOWBUS to run the county’s rural public‑transport system and a road‑use and buyout agreement with Illinois Generation, LLC for a proposed wind project. Additional agenda items cover updates to the zoning map, a financial policy manual, and other routine resolutions.

• Rezoning from A1‑Agriculture to A2‑Agricultural Estate in Section 34 of Sumner Township (ZBA Case #26-01)
• Text amendment to Kankakee County Code of Ordinances on renewable energy facilities (ZBA Case #26-02)
• Purchase of Service Agreement with SHOWBUS to operate the County’s Rural General Public Transportation Service – State FY2027
• Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Road Use and Buyout Agreement with Illinois Generation, LLC for a wind energy facility in Essex, Norton, Pilot & Limestone Townships
• Adoption of an Updated Financial Policy & Procedures Manual

The board approved a road buyout agreement for a wind‑energy project and awarded bids for public highway improvements. It also adopted a new intergovernmental agreement for the Convention & Visitors Bureau and amended the 2024‑2025 budget. Salary levels for several county officials were set, and a code amendment on renewable‑energy facilities was adopted.

• Approved Road Use and Buyout Agreement with Illinois Generation (19 ayes, 2 nays) – Resolution 049
• Approved award of bids for public highway improvements (21 ayes, 0 nays) – Resolution 051
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement to fund the Convention & Visitors Bureau (21 ayes, 0 nays) – Resolution 052
• Approved amendments to the 2024‑2025 Annual Budget & Appropriation Ordinance (21 ayes, 0 nays) – Resolution 053
• Approved salary setting for County Clerk and Treasurer (18 ayes, 3 nays) – Resolutions 054‑55
• Approved salary setting for County Sheriff (21 ayes, 0 nays) – Resolution 056
• Approved text amendment to the County Code on renewable‑energy facilities (17 ayes, 6 nays) – Resolution 042
• Approved claims for February 2026 (23 ayes, 0 nays) – Claims Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a property in Bourbonnais Township. The board will consider a request to change the zoning and reduce a lot width requirement.

• ZBA Case#26-03: Rezoning application from A1 Agriculture to RE Rural Estate at 4776 D W State Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL
• ZBA Case#26-03: Variance application to reduce required lot width from 150’ to 20’

GIS Committee

The Kankakee County GIS Committee will review project updates on GIS server upgrades, planimetric data, and K3-Mapper enhancements. The committee will also discuss natural disaster response under new business. The meeting includes approval of the January 8, 2026 minutes and sets dates for future meetings. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• GIS Server Upgrades
• Planimetric Data Update
• K3-Mapper Enhancements
• Natural Disaster Response discussion

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The Kankakee County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will conduct routine business such as roll call, public comment, and approval of the February 11, 2026 minutes. Updates will be given on animal control, shelter activities, fundraising, a memorial wall, cooperative shelter initiatives, a potential database, and an animal welfare seminar. The primary new business is a discussion of an ordinance to prohibit declawing of cats in Kankakee County. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Approval of minutes – February 11, 2026
• Discussion of shelter meeting update
• Fundraising and memorial wall progress
• Cooperative initiatives for the county’s shelter community
• Discussion of ordinance to ban declawing cats

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss waterway restoration and safety initiatives. The agenda includes updates on the Kankakee & Yellow River Basin Development Commission and the Illinois Conservation Police. Members will also review the status of a river access agreement and a map and signage project.

• National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22, 2026)
• Kankakee & Yellow River Basin Development Commission updates
• Illinois Conservation Police update
• Map and Signage Project update
• River Access Agreement

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Mr. Frogge and a second by Mr. Hodak, with all members present voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Mr. Schopf, seconded by Mr. Frogge, also unanimously approved. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and discussion items.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will hold its regular special meeting, covering standard items such as invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comment. In the New Business section, the board will consider extending the Kankakee County Disaster Emergency proclamation. No other specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Extension of the Kankakee County Disaster Emergency proclamation

The board voted to extend the Kankakee County Disaster Emergency proclamation for an additional 30 days. The motion was made by Mr. Hess, seconded by Mr. Sirois, and passed with 22 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting was then adjourned by a voice vote.

• Approved extension of Kankakee County Disaster Emergency proclamation for 30 days (22‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried by voice vote

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from February 19, 2026. It adopted a three‑year Intergovernmental Agreement with Visit Kankakee County, costing $70,000 annually plus a 3% escalator and $5,000 per hotel. The board also approved the FY25 General Fund contingency amendment and set salaries for the County Clerk, Treasurer, Board members and Sheriff.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Visit Kankakee County – 12 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved February 2026 monthly claims totaling $9,971,868.90 – 12 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Treasurer and Collector reports for February 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved FY25 General Fund Contingency Budget Amendment – 12 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved salary settings for Clerk, Treasurer and Board odd‑district officials – 11 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved sheriff salary at 80% of the Illinois state rate – 11 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted updated Financial Policy and Procedures Manual – 11 ayes, 0 nays

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review departmental reports, consider numerous reappointments and new appointments to fire protection districts, drainage districts, and other boards, and vote on two resolutions: one authorizing a road use and buyout agreement with Illinois Generation, LLC, and another transferring jurisdiction of E12000N Road to Will County.

• Reappointment of multiple members to fire protection districts (e.g., Bourbonnais, Essex Township, Manteno)
• Appointment of James White II to the Otto Township Fire Protection District
• Opening of several board and commission positions, including the Farmland Assessment Review Committee and Historic Preservation Commission
• Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a road use and buyout agreement with Illinois Generation, LLC
• Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a jurisdictional transfer agreement for E12000N Road to Will County

Committee approved the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes and a slate of appointments and reappointments. It opened and accepted the lowest qualified highway construction bids and approved the county engineer’s pay estimates. The board narrowly approved a $13.4 million road use and buyout agreement with Illinois Generation for the Heritage Prairie windfarm, and unanimously approved the sale of 4.27 miles of E12000N Road to Will County for $1.84 million. The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved combined appointments/reappointments/resignations (voice vote)
• Opened Highway Department bids (voice vote)
• Accepted lowest qualified bids for county projects (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved County Engineer’s Pay Estimates (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution for Road Use and Buyout Agreement with Illinois Generation (5 ayes, 3 nays)
• Approved resolution for Jurisdictional Transfer of E12000N Road to Will County for $1.84 M (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:48 a.m. (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will discuss updates to renewable energy facility regulations and a specific rezoning request. The body will also review transportation grant applications and service agreements.

• ZBA Case #26-01: Rezoning 8872 E 7000 N Rd, Grant Park from A1 Agriculture to A2 Agricultural Estate
• ZBA Case #26-02: Text Amendment to Chapter 121 regarding renewable energy facilities per Public Act 104-0458
• FY2027 FTA Section 5311 and Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance Program applications
• Purchase of Service Agreement with SHOWBUS
• Hovercraft purchase

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee approved a hovercraft purchase up to $65,000 with a 9‑aye, 0‑nay roll‑call vote. It also approved a rezoning of 8872 E 7000 N Rd from A1 to A2, a text amendment for renewable‑energy facilities, and the 2026 zoning map, each by voice vote. Building permit reports for January and February were combined and approved, and a set of transportation funding applications and agreements were approved by roll‑call vote. The historic‑preservation 2025 annual report was accepted and filed.

• Approved hovercraft purchase not to exceed $65,000 (9 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of 8872 E 7000 N Rd from A1 to A2 (voice vote)
• Approved text amendment to code for renewable energy facilities (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 zoning map (voice vote)
• Combined and approved January and February building permit reports (voice vote)
• Approved transportation funding applications and agreements (9 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted historic preservation 2025 annual report and placed on file (voice vote)
• Allowed Ms. Amber Turner to attend via Zoom (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will vote on several resolutions that allocate funds for bridge replacement and road engineering projects, including a $440,604 state/local project for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23. Additional resolutions provide matching tax funds for safety shoulder widening on County Highways 8 and 53, and $32,200 for a bridge replacement on County Highway 17. The board will also accept the 2012 Kankakee County Solid Waste Management Plan and consider resignations from various local districts.

• Resolution authorizing $32,200 for bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough
• Resolution authorizing $85,550 in matching tax funds for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 8 from 2000 East Road to Illinois Route 1 in Bourbonnais and Ganeer Townships
• Resolution authorizing $87,440 in matching tax funds for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 53 from 8500 East Road to Indiana State Line in St. Anne and Pembroke Townships
• Resolution authorizing $440,604 in state/local project funds for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23 (Guertin St.) from Illinois Route 1 to 8500 East Road in St. Anne Township
• Resolution to review and accept the 2012 Kankakee County Solid Waste Management Plan

The board approved several infrastructure resolutions, including $32,200 for a bridge replacement on County Highway 17 and $440,604 for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23. It also approved engineering service agreements totaling $173,990 for safety shoulder widening on County Highways 8 and 53. All infrastructure motions passed unanimously (25‑0). Additional items such as the January 2026 claims, the consent agenda, and a Zoom attendance motion were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $32,200 bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough (25‑0)
• Approved $85,550 engineering services for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 8 (25‑0)
• Approved $87,440 engineering services for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 53 (25‑0)
• Approved $440,604 State Local Project Funds for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23 (25‑0)
• Approved claims for January 2026 (25‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including resignations and solid‑waste plan (25‑0)
• Approved motion to allow Mr. Hunter and Mr. Lewellen to attend via Zoom (voice vote)
• Approved motion to combine and approve department reports (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two new cases. One case (ZBA #26-01) is a rezoning application to change the land at 8872 E 7000 N Rd in Grant Park from A1 Agriculture to A2 Agricultural Estate, filed by Nathan and Jill Provost and applicant Leanne Provost. The other case (ZBA #26-02) is a text amendment to Chapter 121 of the Kankakee County Code of Ordinances covering sections 3, 99, 146, 208, 209, 281, 295, and 297 on the siting, permitting, and regulation of renewable energy facilities, filed by Kankakee County in response to State of Illinois Public Act 104-0458.

• Rezoning application (ZBA #26-01) for 8872 E 7000 N Rd, Grant Park – change from A1 to A2 Agricultural Estate.
• Text amendment (ZBA #26-02) to County Code Chapter 121 sections 3,99,146,208,209,281,295,297 on renewable energy facility regulation.

Board of Review

The Kankakee County Board of Review meeting on March 3, 2026 will include public comment, review of state exemption applications, certificates of error, and the election of the board chairman. The agenda also lists new business and old business items, though no specific proposals are detailed. The board will vote to choose its chairman before adjourning.

• Public Comment
• State Exemption Applications
• Certificates of Error
• Election of Board of Review Chairman
• New Business

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the B. Harley Bradley House and Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House under landmarks. The meeting includes a review of the 2023 CLG Grant survey and an intergovernmental agreement for the Village of St. Anne.

• Landmark review: B. Harley Bradley House
• Landmark review: Lorenzo and Hazel Smith House
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Village of St. Anne
• Kankakee County Courthouse discussion
• 2023 CLG Grant survey review

Finance Committee

The committee approved the renewal of a lobbyist contract with Point of Difference Strategies at $10,000 per month for 12 months. It also approved the January 2026 auditor claims and combined the Treasurer’s and Collector’s reports. All motions passed with unanimous votes or voice votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Zoom participation for Mr. Hunter and Mr. Benoit (voice vote)
• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved January 2026 auditor claims (11 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved combined Treasurer and Collector reports (voice vote)
• Approved Point of Difference Strategies contract renewal $10,000/month for 12 months (12 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will receive reports from Information Services, the Health Department, schools, the Veterans Assistance Commission, county administration, and community services. The committee will consider several resignations from fire protection and drainage districts and note openings on multiple boards and commissions. New business includes a review and report on the Solid Waste Plan.

• Resignation of Duane Hull from the Otto Township Fire Protection District
• Resignation of Richard Hansen from the Minnie Creek Drainage District
• Resignation of Christopher Curtis from the Will‑Kankakee Regional Development Authority
• Opening on the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Solid Waste Plan Review & Report

The committee approved the Solid Waste Plan, a five‑year municipal waste management update, with a motion carried by voice vote. The board also approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes, accepted numerous departmental reports, and approved a list of resignations and openings, each by voice vote. No other new business was acted upon.

• Approved Solid Waste Plan (voice vote)
• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved appointments/reappointments/resignations list (voice vote)
• Accepted Legislative Update report (voice vote)
• Accepted Information Services monthly report (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department administrator report (voice vote)
• Accepted Veterans Assistance Commission monthly report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Clerk’s monthly report (voice vote)

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates from Animal Control and discuss support for the Kankakee County Animal Control (KCAC). Members will review fundraising ideas and cooperative initiatives for the shelter community.

• Discussion of a memorial wall for fundraising to meet KCAC needs
• Planning for the focus and direction of the AWAC for 2026
• Discussion of a database for Animal Cruelty Notification
• Cooperative initiatives for the County's Shelter Community

The committee unanimously approved the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes, adding three textual updates. Members agreed to offer memorial wall sponsorships in a single 4‑by‑6‑inch size for $75, using a form and payment method, with up to 300 images displayed.

• Approved Jan 14 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote) – added “ago”, changed Kankakee Armory to Kankakee Majestic, identified Naperville as “Animal Shelter”
• Adopted memorial wall sponsorship format: 4×6 in size, $75 per spot, via form and payment method, up to 300 images

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign agreements and appropriate funds for bridge replacement, safety shoulder widening, and pavement reconstruction projects. It will also review biddings for aggregate and culverts, discuss the County Engineer’s pay estimates, and receive updates from the Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and building reports. The meeting includes public comment and routine agenda items such as approval of minutes.

• Approve $32,200 from County Bridge Funds for bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough
• Approve $85,550 in Matching Tax Funds for design engineering of safety shoulder widening on County Highway 8 from 2000 East Road to Illinois Route 1 (Bourbonnais and Ganeer Townships)
• Approve $87,440 in Matching Tax Funds for design engineering of safety shoulder widening on County Highway 53 from 8500 East Road to Indiana State Line (St. Anne and Pembroke Townships)
• Approve $440,604 in State Local Project Funds for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23 (Guertin St.) from Illinois Route 1 to 8500 East Road (St. Anne Townships)
• Review biddings for FOB Aggregate, FOB Culverts, and Pembroke (County 26‑11000‑00‑GM)

The committee accepted the lowest responsible bidder for three construction contracts and approved the associated pay estimates, each with a 13‑aye, 0‑nay roll‑call vote. It also approved four resolutions authorizing county funds for bridge replacement and highway safety projects, all passing 13‑aye, 0‑nay votes. No other business was discussed.

• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for County 26‑00000‑00‑GM FOB Aggregate (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for County 26‑00000‑00‑GM FOB Culverts (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted lowest responsible bidder for Pembroke 26‑11000‑00‑GM (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved pay estimates for the above bids (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $32,200 bridge replacement on County Highway 17 over Exline Slough (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $85,550 design engineering for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 8 (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $87,440 design engineering for safety shoulder widening on County Highway 53 (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $440,604 state local project funds for full‑width pavement reconstruction on County Highway 23 (13 ayes, 0 nays)

Criminal Justice Committee

The Criminal Justice Committee will hear public comment, approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting, and receive monthly updates from the Judicial Chief Judge, Circuit Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA Department, Animal Control, and Coroner. The committee will also review the Grand Jury Report and Grand Jury Statistics. No specific decisions or actions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2025
• Grand Jury Report presentation by State’s Attorney Jim Rowe
• Monthly update from Chief Judge William Dickenson
• Monthly reports from Sheriff/EMA Department Mike Downey
• Monthly reports from Coroner’s Office Bob Gessner

The Criminal Justice Committee approved the Jan. 14, 2026 minutes and permitted Mr. Hunter to join via audio Zoom. It approved the Harris & Harris report, combined Grand Jury reports, and monthly reports from the Public Defender, Probation, Sheriff/EMA, and Animal Control departments, all by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Allowed Mr. Hunter to attend via audio Zoom (voice vote)
• Approved Jan 14, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Harris & Harris report (voice vote)
• Approved combined Grand Jury reports (voice vote)
• Approved Public Defender monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Probation monthly report (voice vote)
• Approved Sheriff/EMA monthly report (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 am (voice vote)

County Board

The Kankakee County Board will vote on several resolutions, including joining the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System and accepting the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program Round 2 for additional landbank properties. The meeting also includes appointments to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee and the County Housing Authority, and a fee amendment for Environmental Health Services. Additional items are a property‑tax abatement for tax year 2025 and a resolution for highway‑code maintenance.

• Resolution authorizing participation in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System (013)
• Resolution accepting use of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program Round 2 for 14 landbank properties (015)
• Reappointment of Robert Dennis to the K3 County Farmland Assessment Review Committee (011)
• Appointment of Tyler Tall Sr. to the Kankakee County Housing Authority (012)
• Amending the fees for Environmental Health Services (016)

The Kankakee County Board approved a property tax abatement for tax year 2025 that will be payable in 2026. It also amended fees for Environmental Health Services, accepted the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program Round 2 for additional landbank properties, and authorized participation in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System. Additional actions included approving maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code, adopting the consent agenda, and allowing two members to attend via Zoom.

• Approved property tax abatement for tax year 2025 payable in 2026 (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Environmental Health Services fees (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program Round 2 for 14 landbank properties (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized participation in Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items, including appointments and resolutions (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved December 2025 claims (24 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Zoom attendance for Mr. Crutcher and Mr. Hunter (passed by voice vote)

Waterways Advisory Subcommittee

The Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee will discuss several update reports, including education efforts, restoration activities, and safety initiatives. Topics include an update from the Kankakee & Yellow River Basin Development Commission and a briefing from the Illinois Conservation Police. The meeting also reviews the Working Group Strategic Plan and considers any new business items.

• Education update
• Kankakee & Yellow River Basin Development Commission updates
• Illinois Conservation Police update
• Map and Signage Project update
• Working Group Strategic Plan development

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Suprenant and second by Mr. Hodak, with all members present voting in favor. The committee also approved recommendation number six of the Working Group Strategic Plan – “Public and Landowner Education” – pending an outline and speaker review, after a motion by Mr. Hodak, seconded by Mr. Surprenant, and passed by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 am following a motion by Ms. Crosby, seconded by Mr. Hodak, with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation #6 “Public and Landowner Education” pending outline and speaker review (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 am (unanimous)

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review proposed fee changes for Environmental Health and a resolution to join the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System. The meeting also includes monthly reports from county departments and several administrative appointments.

• Proposed fee changes for Environmental Health
• Resolution to participate in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System
• Appointment of Tyler Tall Sr. to the Kankakee Housing Authority
• Reappointment of Robert Dennis to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee
• Five open positions on various drainage districts and the Regional Planning Commission

The Executive Committee adopted new environmental health fees with a 12‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved the resolution to join the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System with an 11‑0 roll‑call vote. Additionally, the board reappointed Robert Dennis to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee and appointed Tyler Tall Sr. to the Kankakee Housing Authority, and it approved the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025.

• Approved environmental health fee changes (12 ayes, 0 nays)
• Signed Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement (11 ayes, 0 nays)
• Reappointed Robert Dennis to Farmland Assessment Review Committee (voice vote)
• Appointed Tyler Tall Sr. to Kankakee Housing Authority (voice vote)
• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Allowed Mr. Carrico to join media via Zoom (voice vote)
• Accepted Health Department report and filed it (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 a.m. (voice vote)

Planning, Zoning & Agriculture

The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will review building reports for November and December 2025 and discuss the stormwater/MS4 program. It will consider the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and announce an IDOT public hearing. The committee will also discuss the Hopkins Park natural gas conversion grant and the Strong Communities Program Round 2 land‑bank project. Additional items include GIS project updates and routine old and new business.

• Building Report: November & December 2025
• Stormwater/MS4 Program discussion
• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Hopkins Park Natural Gas Conversion Grant
• Strong Communities Program Round 2 – Land Bank

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It also approved the combined November and December building reports, again by voice vote. A motion to add the properties presented by the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority to the Strong Communities Program Round 2 grant list passed unanimously (10‑0). The meeting was adjourned by voice vote at 10:12 a.m.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved combined November & December building reports (voice vote)
• Approved adding listed properties to SCP2 grant funds (10 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee

The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee approved the December 11, 2025 minutes, the county engineer pay estimates, and a maintenance resolution under the Illinois Highway Code. The committee also approved the facility and financial reports and then adjourned the meeting. All votes on the pay estimates and the maintenance resolution were 11 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved county engineer pay estimates (11 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (11 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved facility and financial reports (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Criminal Justice Committee

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

County Board

GIS Committee

The GIS Committee will meet to elect officers and review the status of several technical projects. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of previous minutes.

• Election of Officers
• 2025 Orthophotography Project update
• GIS Server Upgrades update
• Planimetric Data Update
• ArcGIS Parcel Fabric Migration update