January, 2016 Stories | Kankakee Times

Bradley board to vote on $400,000 for roads

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Bradley board will vote tonight on a resolution that would appropriate $400,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds to maintain the village's streets and highways.

Kankakee Buildings Committee to discuss courthouse-office relocation plan

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Kankakee County Buildings and Grounds Committee will consider relocating the offices at the county courthouse at its meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Kankakee County Administration Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 189 E. Court St.

Manteno to discuss Second Street, TIF district

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 8, 2016

The Manteno Finance Committee will meet Monday to discuss the progress of its redevelopment initiatives as well as other projects for the year ahead.

Bradley zoning commission considers used car lot

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 8, 2016

The Village of Bradley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday to vote on a special use permit that would authorize the opening of a used car lot.

County to hold public forum for strategic preservation plan

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 8, 2016

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a series of public meetings around the county over the next few months to develop ideas for a countywide preservation plan.

Bradley to discuss highway projects, electric aggregation

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 8, 2016

The Village of Bradley board will gather Monday at the Bradley Municipal Building to discuss transportation and energy initiatives for the year ahead.

Manteno inspects levy at Truth in Taxation meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 8, 2016

Manteno officials held a public hearing Dec. 7 to review the village's proposed tax levy.

Kankakee City Fire Dept. reviews overtime

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Kankakee City Fire Department's Public Safety Committee held a meeting Tuesday to review overtime and pay bills.

Manteno holds hearing on garage expansion

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Manteno Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote Tuesday on a local couple's application for a building permit to expand their garage.

KCC seeks distinguished alumni nominees

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

Kankakee Community College is looking for nominations for its annual John M. Fulton Distinguished Alumnus awards.

Manteno posts snow parking rules

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

With winter setting in, the Village of Manteno reposted its snow parking policy to remind residents what to do with their cars after a snowfall.

Kankakee Community Resource Committee sets New Year's resolutions

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The city of Kankakee Community Resource Committee held a meeting Monday at the Public Safety Building in Kankakee to review its work during 2015 and set goals for the year ahead.

County to borrow $500,000 from highway fund to stay afloat

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Kankakee County Finance Committee voted 8 to 2 at its Oct. 27 meeting to borrow $500,000 from the county highway fund in order to keep overall operations running smoothly through the end of the year.