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11/10/20
Office Visitation Policy/Phase II Restrictions
Visitor's Policy Changes Effective November 12, 2020 - November 30, 2020 (duration of time may change). The County Administration Building will be closed to the general public as of November 12, 2020. Our office will still be staffed and available to meet your needs. Our services will be available by appointment only. The process is outlined as follows: Call 815-937-2940 or email planning.k3county.net to make an appointment. Arrive at the County Administration Building as close to your appointment time as possible to prevent a crowd from forming near the building. When you reach the front door (Court Street) a staff member will let you in for your appoint and your temperature will be taken. You may then conduct your business. Upon completion of your business you will exit the west door on the first floor. We will utilize social distancing and sanitation protocols at all times during your visit and urge you to do the same. Alternatively, business may be conducted through the use of emails and telephone service listed under the contact us page.
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07/21/20
Planning Department's Hours have changed!!
The County Administration Building is now open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and is no longer closed from 12:00 to 1:00. The Planning Department's hours will also be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
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04/29/20
Increase to Contractor Registration Fees
On April 14, 2020 the Kankakee County Board increased the registration fee for contractors to $150 per year. This increase is effective May 1, 2020.
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03/19/20
New Office Visitation Policy
Visitor's Policy Changes Effective March 23, 2020.
The County Administration Building will be closed to the general public as of March 23, 2020. Our office will still be staffed and available to ...
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08/17/17
KATS 2040 Long Range Plan Amendment
On August 30, 2017 starting at 3:00 PM, the Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee will consider an amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan.
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05/11/17
FY2018 Transportation Improvement Program is now available for review
FY2018 Transportation Improvement Program is now available for review.
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05/04/17
Kankakee Area Transportation Study MPO Technical Advisory and Policy Committee Meetings.
The Kankakee Area Transporatation Study will hold meetings for the Technical Advisory Committee and the Policy Committee beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The meetings will be held in the 4th Floor County Board Room, 189 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901.
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04/27/17
Kankakee County Transportation Committee and
Kankakee Area Transportation Study (KATS) Safety Committee Meetings
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:30 AM there will be a County Transportation Committee Meeting in the large conference room at METRO Centre, located at 1137 E. 5000N Rd, Bourbonnais, IL.
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02/16/17
Kankakee Area Transportation Study MPO Technical Advisory and Policy Committee Meetings.
The Kankakee Area Transporatation Study will hold meetings for the Technical Advisory Committee and the Policy Committee beginning at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The meetings will be held in the 4th Floor County Board Room, 189 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901.
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02/15/17
KATS FY 2017 Transportation Improvement Amendment
IDOT is requesting the addition of a new project to the FY 2017 Transportation Improvement Program for milling and resurfacing of US 45/52 in the vicinity of Interstate 57 in Kankakee, from West Industrial Park Drive to 0.1 miles north of Peerbotle Avenue.
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01/13/17
KATS Transportation Improvement Program Amdendments
IDOT is requesting a change of funds for the IL-115 Bridge over Gar Creek. The amendment includes the use of Surface Transportation Program-Rural funds.
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01/12/17
Land Use & Transportation Subcommittee Meeting
The Land Use & Transportation Subcommittee meeting will be on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 10:30 AM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the County Admin Building located at 189 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901.
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11/22/16
Kankakee County Transportation Committee Meeting
On November 29, 2016 at 9:30 AM there will be a County Transportation Committee Meeting in the large conference room at METRO Centre, located at 1137 E. 5000N Rd, Bourbonnais, IL.
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11/21/16
KATS Technical Advisory and Policy Meetings for 2017.
Here are the tentative meeting dates for the Kankakee Area Transportation Study's Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee for 2017.
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10/18/16
KATS Transportation Improvement Program Amdendments
Two amendments are proposed for the KATS MPO FY 2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
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02/05/16
SAVE THE DATE - AROMA PARK
KANKAKEE COUNTY PRESERVATION PLAN
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02/05/16
SAVE THE DATE - HERSCHER
Kankakee County Preservation Plan
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02/05/16
SAVE THE DATE - BOURB0NNAIS
Kankakee County Preservation Plan
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02/05/16
SAVE THE DATE - KANKAKEE
Kankakee County Preservation Plan
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02/05/16
KANKAKEE COUNTY PRESERVATION PLAN WORKSHOP - VILLAGE OF HERSCHER
Telling the Story of Your Community
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01/28/16
Kankakee County Preservation Plan Workshop
Telling the Story of Your Community
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12/22/15
SAVE THE DATE
Kankakee County Preservation Plan
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02/11/15
KATS 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
Potential Transportation Improvements Survey
Thank you for your interest in the Kankakee Area Transportation Study (KATS) 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)! Please click on the survey link below when you are ready to begin. Before doi ...
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04/09/14
Kankakee County Transportation Survey
The Planning Department is developing the 2040 Long Range Transportation plan. Part of the process is to obtain information and opinions from the public. Your participation in this online survey will help the project team and local officials better understand current travel patterns and characteristics within the region. If you live, work, or travel through Kankakee County we ask that you take a few minutes to complete the following survey. This survey includes questions that relate to your household and questions that you are asked to answer based on your own experience or perception of the Kankakee Area transportation system. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and all responses are confidential. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KATS2040MTP or by going to the Kankakee County Planning Department website at planning.k3county.net and clicking on the link.
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06/05/13
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - Public Services
Planning staff is also gathering information from municipalities and other government agencies. A survey has been developed to gather this information. The information is needed before the June 21st meeting and preferrable before June 17th. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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05/29/13
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The County of Kankakee has begun the process of updating its Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. This update will present a strategy for reducing the County's vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazard events such as floods and tornadoes. The County's previous plan was adopted in 2006.
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07/23/12
Grant Park Community Survey
The Planning Department is assisting the Village of Grant with the development of a new comprehensive plan. Part of the process is to obtain information and opinions from Village residents. This survey will be utilized to gather this information. Persons interested in participating should complete the survey by August 31, 2012 by following the link below.
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09/01/11
NEW FY 2012 TIP
The Transportation Division has posted the newly adopted FY 2012 Transportation Improvement Program. Please see the FY 2012 TIP in the Transportation menu, Documents section.
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04/15/11
Web Mapping of Census Data
Maps of 2010 Census data is now available.
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09/28/10
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
September 13, 2010
Kankakee County Regional Planning Commission Announces $358,588 in Energy Efficiency Grants
As part of a State and Federal effort to help local governments in Cent ...
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06/23/10
*NEW* FY 2011 TIP
The Transportation Division has posted the newly adopted FY 2011 Transportation Improvement Plan.
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