Kankakee officials say cameras, lighting have reduced gatherings at gazebo; depot incidents isolated

Kankakee City leaders reported the gazebo and depot area downtown have seen fewer large gatherings since the city added cameras and improved lighting, though occasional, isolated incidents continue to occur.

"The gazebo has generally gotten better," said Dee O'Brien, an alderman, during the committee's meeting. Committee members said depot surveillance now includes four cameras: one facing south, two facing north and one directed at the fountain. Officials credited the video for helping identify and arrest at least one person who damaged light bollards.

The committee discussed an…