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Kankakee County board recognizes local relief efforts, adopts U.S. 250th proclamation and approves routine business
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the Kankakee County Board recognized three local organizations for disaster response, presented a service certificate, adopted a proclamation honoring the United States' 250th birthday, and approved routine financial and consent items.
The Kankakee County Board opened its June 9, 2026 meeting with an invocation by Amber Turner and then recognized local organizations that assisted after a March 10 disaster. An unnamed presenter invited Mariah Vale and described the work of Grace Christian Academy, Redeeming Life Church and Funhub, praising their roles as donation hubs, food distribution sites and community gathering places.
"No one can do everything but everyone can do something," the presenter said, thanking the groups for stepping up and noting their roles in providing meals, shelter and emotional support to impacted neighbors. Pastor Carr and volunteers at Redeeming Life Church were cited for hosting donation distribution and serving as a temporary shelter, and the board invited photo recognition and applause.
The board also presented a certificate of appreciation to Nicole Olsen for 15 years with the state's attorney's office and the circuit clerk's office. Jim Ron introduced Olsen and highlighted her role assisting juvenile prosecution and diversion programs.
Dan read a proclamation honoring the United States' 250th birthday and declaring July 1, 2026, 'Red, White, and Blue Day' in Kankakee County. After a motion by Crutcher and a second by Lowi the board adopted the proclamation by voice vote.
On routine business the board approved the minutes from May 12, accepted the April claims committee report, and combined and approved department reports and the consent agenda. Dan read multiple departmental figures including bank balances and fee reports; several figures in the transcript were difficult to parse and should be verified against the official packet. The consent agenda included several reappointments, one appointment to a fire protection district and two resignations from county boards.
In new business Jim encouraged participation in the annual run for autism on June 21, hosted by the Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism. Roger Hess moved to adjourn and the meeting concluded after the motion and a second.
What happens next: Board materials and the detailed packet were referenced during the meeting and are available on the county website, according to Dan. Routine items approved at the meeting proceed under standard administrative processes.
