Kankakee, IL – A special City Council meeting to further address public safety will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast local channel four, the City of Kankakee’s YouTube channel and website.

Public comments can be emailed up until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 by emailing publiccomment@citykankakee-il.gov.

Joining City Council will be City of Kankakee police and the Kankakee United Leadership Team to further discuss strategies, propose solutions, as well as, brainstorm ideas to address gun violence in the community.

“I was glad to see residents, elected officials, community leaders, partners and City team members attend the community meeting held last week. I heard many concerns from residents and have been addressing them with our police department. I look forward to further strategy sessions and identifying resources for our community. I encourage our community members to share their ideas and get involved as we continue to implement this much needed change. No one person can resolve this complex issue. This will take the effort of our village,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

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The City of Kankakee is dedicated to protecting, building and nurturing the community while enhancing lives. We are a historic, vibrant, and active riverfront community. We continue to transform into an extraordinary place to dream, grow, and thrive. Embracing our diversity, we strive to be progressive, inclusive, and innovative. For more information on the City of Kankakee, please visit the website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.