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Community development committee reports six rehab completions, demolition bids and CDBG uncertainty
Summary
The city’s community development committee reported six residential rehabs completed, 34 in progress, demolition rebids for properties on the 400 block of Fifth Avenue, and uncertainty about Community Development Block Grant allocations for fiscal 2025–26.
KANKAKEE, Ill. — At its March meetings, Kankakee’s community development committee reported progress on residential rehab projects, plans to rebid demolitions and ongoing conversations with HUD about technical assistance and continuum‑of‑care arrangements.
Autumn Baron summarized the committee’s February activities during the council meeting. Committee documents and the ECDA (Economic and Community Development Authority) report, presented by Barbie Brewer Watson, showed six residential rehabilitation projects were completed in February and 34 were in process. ECDA is preparing to rebid demolition work…
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