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Kankakee SD 111 agrees to convey 4.25 acres to IDOT for planned interchange project
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Summary
Board approved a resolution conveying about 4.25 acres of junior high property to the Illinois Department of Transportation for a planned I‑57/I‑17 interchange reconstruction; the board was told the parcel is not used by the school and the project is anticipated around 2030.
The Kankakee SD 111 board approved a resolution on Jan. 28 to convey approximately 4.25 acres of junior high property to the Illinois Department of Transportation for a reconstruction of the I‑57/I‑17 interchange, a project staff said is expected around 2030.
Finance staff described the parcel (about 4.5 acres in staff remarks) as land the district cannot practically use because it borders the interstate; staff said it will not affect junior high operations. The presentation included a map showing the parcel and an adjacent easement that IDOT already holds; staff said IDOT will also use roughly a half‑acre temporarily for materials staging.
When asked about price, staff said the purchase price is included in the documents; during the spoken record a figure was quoted as "about $38.05," but the meeting transcript was unclear about units or context for that number and the district said the exact price is in the sale documents.
The resolution passed on roll call (motion by Gavin; seconded by Williams) with 6 ayes and 0 nays. Trustees said the sale allows IDOT to proceed with planning while the district retains operational control of the remainder of the junior high site.
Next steps: the district will execute conveyance documents and coordinate with IDOT as the transportation project advances.
