City of Kankakee - Planning Board Livestream

The City of Kankakee Planning Board meeting was held October 20, 2026. The board received an update on the comprehensive plan, including stakeholder meetings, public pop-up events, and continued efforts to encourage residents to complete an online survey. Members also heard that refuse-related text amendments remain on hold and that City Council approved a shelter facility for Gift of God, with a portion of its approval subject to revocation, and approved a rezoning at 1338 East Chestnut Street from R1 to R2.

The board voted unanimously to recommend conditional-use permits for commercial short-term rentals at 665 North Kennedy Drive and 838 North Rosewood Avenue; these are recommendations for City Council, not final approvals. Conditions include compliance with city licensing, zoning, fire-safety, and short-term-rental rules. For the Rosewood property, the applicant must install at least one off-street parking space by June 30, 2027, and the rental will be subject to the city hotel tax under Ordinance 2024-49. That case was scheduled for the November 2 City Council agenda. No procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified.