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City wins $990,000 state grant to advance West Riverwalk work
Kankakee City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Mayor announced Kankakee received a $990,000 OSLED grant to continue West Riverwalk planning and engineering; funding will support schematic and engineering work alongside ongoing East Riverwalk construction and Legion Park schematics.
Mayor Curtis told the council the city was awarded a $990,000 grant from the state (OSLED) to support the West Riverwalk. The award is part of a larger statewide allocation and was described as aiding multiple riverfront segments, supporting schematic work for Legion…
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