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Committee hears update on public-drinking enforcement; officials say patrols and cameras eased downtown problems
Summary
Committee members reported recent increases in downtown patrols and cameras that committee members said reduced public-drinking incidents in the short term; members discussed possibly expanding the area where single-serve alcohol is prohibited and said the issue will remain on future agendas.
Committee members told the Kankakee ordinance committee that public-drinking problems downtown have worsened over the summer but that recent stepped-up patrols and camera placements have helped reduce incidents.
What was reported: A committee member said the problem had “progressively ... gotten worse” since the last meeting but that after consultation with the police chief and at least…
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