Public Conduct in Kankakee County, IL (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Kankakee County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Loitering Rules
Kankakee County's liquor code makes it illegal for a licensee to let anyone under 21 or anyone intoxicated loiter on a licensed bar or store's premises in unincorporated Kankakee County. Section 6-25 targets the floor of the licensed establishment itself, not public sidewalks, and the county Liquor Control Commissioner can suspend or revoke the license over repeat violations.
Kankakee County Bans Loitering on Liquor Premises
Light RestrictionsKankakee County Code § 6-25
No licensee shall knowingly allow or permit any person who is under the age of 21 years or any person who is intoxicated or otherwise under the influence to loiter in or upon the premises licensed hereunder.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Kankakee County bans smoking and e-cigarette use inside all county buildings and vehicles, and within 15 feet of every entrance, exit, operable window and ventilation intake, under Ordinance No. 2019-07-09-114. The ban implements the state Smoke-Free Illinois Act on county property, and the county requires posted "No Smoking" signs at every building entrance covered by the ban.
Smoking Ban Near Kankakee County Buildings
Some RestrictionsKankakee County Code § 22-3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Authority of Kankakee County Board after review, discussion and consideration it is hereby resolved that smoking and use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited in all Kankakee County Buildings, County vehicles and within 15 feet of entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes of Kankakee County Buildings by the authority of State la...
Public Marijuana Use
Kankakee County imposes its own $200.00 minimum fine for possessing ten grams or less of cannabis anywhere in the unincorporated county, layered on top of state cannabis law. The ordinance applies to anyone 17 or older and covers areas the sheriff's office polices under intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities.
Cannabis Possession Fine in Kankakee County
Significant RestrictionsKankakee County Code § 42-9
(a)Definitions. All terms and phrases used herein shall have the same meaning as ascribed to them in the Cannabis Control Act (720 ILCS 550/1 et seq.); except the term "person" is limited to natural persons who have attained the age of 17 years or more.(b)Offense of possession of cannabis. A person commits the offense of possession of cannabis within Kankakee County and the unincorporated areas...
Public Alcohol Use
Kankakee County bars anyone from drinking alcoholic liquor on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public property in unincorporated Kankakee County, and from carrying liquor there with the container's seal already broken. Section 6-32 also stops restaurants and stores that lack an on-premises consumption license from letting customers drink there at all.
Kankakee County Bans Public Alcohol Drinking
Some RestrictionsKankakee County Code § 6-32
No owner or proprietor, or agent or employee thereof, of any restaurant, store or other commercial establishment inviting or permitting public patronage shall permit the consumption of alcoholic liquors on the premises except those specifically licensed for consumption on the premises. No person shall consume any alcoholic liquor on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public property, or shall...
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