Kendall County approves application for LPR camera grant despite privacy questions

Apr 28, 2026

The court voted 4–1 to approve applying for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant (up to $200,000 with a 20% match) to expand license‑plate reader cameras; commissioners and a Flock Safety representative debated data access, retention and transparency.

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Kendall County commissioners on April 28 approved seeking a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority catalytic‑converter/LPR grant — seeking up to $200,000 with a 20% match (up to $40,000) — to expand license‑plate‑reader coverage in the county. The motion passed 4–1, with Commissioner Carpenter recorded as the sole dissenting vote.

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