Kankakee, IL – With colder weather settling in across the region, city officials in Kankakee are reminding residents to review local snow removal rules before the first major snowfall of the season.
According to the City of Kankakee, primary snow routes are the top priority once snow begins to accumulate. Parking is prohibited on these routes during snowfall and until plowing is complete. Violators risk being towed under the city’s snow ordinance, which can be viewed at citykankakee-il.gov/snow.php.
The city’s snow removal process follows a four-phase plan:
Phase 1 focuses on clearing main routes continuously during heavy snow.
Phase 2 expands to side streets once mains are under control. Crews note this phase can take longer if residents fail to follow parking rules.
Phase 3 prioritizes alleys to ensure waste trucks can access garbage routes.
Phase 4 involves “curbing out,” removing snow from curb to curb in preparation for future storms.
Officials stress that resident cooperation is key to efficient snow removal. Limited crews work 12-hour shifts to cover the entire city, operating around the clock until all routes are cleared.
Residents are asked to observe posted “Snow Route – No Parking” signs and avoid parking on designated streets during and immediately after snow events to prevent plows from being blocked and to minimize vehicles being plowed in.
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