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High school students tell city they want jobs, entertainment and fewer blighted properties
Summary
ECDA staff shared results from community-conversation sessions conducted in high school government classes: students rated employment, blight and housing among top concerns, said they want more places to spend time, and most said they do not plan to remain in Kankakee after graduation.
Marlena and ECDA staff presented results from community-conversation sessions held in High School government classes during the May 5 committee meeting.
The data matter because youth priorities feed into the five-year plan connected to the city's CDBG funding and help the city shape workforce and placemaking work aimed at retaining young residents.
Marlena said students were asked to identify top priorities and…
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