Resident defends county officials, urges caution after Harris trial
During public comment, Steve Hunter criticized outside critics of the Harris trial and urged the board to recognize the service of Judge Bradshaw Elliott, Sheriff Downey and State's Attorney Jim Roe, saying the county "owes law enforcement a debt of gratitude."
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Steve Hunter addressed the Kankakee County Board during the meeting’s public comment period to push back against criticism of local officials connected to the Harris trial. "I was very disturbed when I heard the the comments about what was transpiring, and and it concerned me," Hunter said, describing media presence and out-of-area visitors at protests.
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