{
 "city": "Kankakee County",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/kankakeecountyil.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Board of Review",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-2360",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Kankakee County Executive Committee to review board appointments and 2027 holidays",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2357",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning, Zoning & Agriculture",
   "headline": "Consider rezoning 4472 E 3500S Rd from Agriculture to Rural Estate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2359",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews Certificate of Appropriateness for 667 S Chicago Ave",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-2356",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Criminal Justice Committee",
   "headline": "Criminal Justice Committee reviews Grand Jury and agency monthly reports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2353",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee",
   "headline": "Committee meets for routine updates on waterways and buildings",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2355",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Review",
   "headline": "Kankakee County Board of Review to meet July 14",
   "summary": "The Board of Review will meet to discuss state exemption applications and certificates of error. The meeting includes a period for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2352",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "Board to set annual salaries for State's Attorney and Public Defender",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2354",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear rezoning and code text amendment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2351",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "GIS Committee",
   "headline": "GIS Committee to hear project updates and approve minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-2350",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "County Transportation Committee",
   "headline": "Transportation committee to review vehicle procurement and provider updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-2349",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review financial reports and open bids for roofing projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-2348",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-2343",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "River Funding Proposal will be discussed by the Executive Committee",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2347",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning, Zoning & Agriculture",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh rezoning St. Anne property from agriculture to rural estate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2346",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Farmland Assessment Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will present certified 2027 farmland PI values",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2345",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Highways, Waterways, & Buildings Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on bridge design contracts for three county highways",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2344",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-2344",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Animal Welfare Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss ordinance banning cat declawing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2340",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Criminal Justice Committee",
   "headline": "Committee receives monthly reports from criminal justice agencies",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2342",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-2342",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "County Board to award contracts for Kankakee County Courthouse remodel",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2341",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-2341",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Review",
   "headline": "Board of Review meets to review exemptions and errors",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2339",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to consider rezoning and church permit requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2338",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Waterways Advisory Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Waterways Advisory Subcommittee to elect officers",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2337",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to open bids for Kankakee County Courthouse Project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-2336",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-2336",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Kankakee County Executive Committee to review department reports and appointments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2334",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-2334",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning, Zoning & Agriculture",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss stormwater program, safety plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2335",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2335",
   "source": "https://www.kankakeecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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