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Open House Public Meeting — April 8, 2026
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) invites the public to attend an Open House Public Meeting for the IL 50 Kankakee Study.
The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the Phase I project corridor, present existing conditions, and share preliminary improvement alternatives along IL 50 from south of Brookmont Boulevard to Jeffery Street in Kankakee. Community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback to the project team.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
(Open House — stop by anytime)
Kankakee Community College
Workforce Development Building D
100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901 ​
What to Expect
This meeting will be held in an open house format. There will be no formal presentation. At the meeting, attendees can: ​ Review project exhibits and maps Learn about existing corridor conditions View preliminary alternatives Watch a continuous audio-visual presentation Speak one-on-one with representatives from IDOT and the project team Provide written comments Exhibits will be available throughout the meeting, and project team members will be on hand to answer questions.
How to Provide Comments
Written comments may be submitted in person at the meeting or here.
Accessibility
This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone needing specific assistance should contact: Lisa Mentzer, Images Inc. Phone: (630)-510-3944, ext. 104 Requests for sign language interpretation or other accommodations should be made at least five days prior to the meeting by calling: ​ TTY/TTD: (800) 526-0844 or 711 TTY (Español): (800) 501-0864 or 711 Telebraille: (877) 526-6670