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Kankakee council adopts zoning change requiring conditional-use permits for shelter-care facilities; local church outlines plan to open overnight shelter
Summary
Kankakee City Council on Oct. 20 approved PB2025-8-7, a zoning amendment requiring conditional-use permits for shelter-care facilities in industrial districts, and heard public comment from a local church planning to open an overnight shelter.
Kankakee City Council on Oct. 20 approved PB2025-8-7, an amendment to Appendix A of the city zoning code that requires shelter-care facilities in industrial districts to secure conditional-use permits. The council voted 10-0 to suspend rules and pass the ordinance after staff said it previously passed the Planning Commission unanimously on Aug. 19.
Pastor Smith of Gift of God Street Church and Shelter addressed the council during public comment outlining plans to open an overnight shelter, currently scheduled to begin Nov. 3, with the potential to open earlier depending on volunteer availability. Smith said the program currently provides daytime services (food, clothing,…
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