Permits in the City of Kankakee
If you're organizing a parade, run, walk, rally, demonstration, tag day, sidewalk sale or an event that involves amplified noise within city limits, start with the City Clerk's office. The clerk provides a Special Events Request form, also available on the city's website. Note that the city does not issue special event permits for private or personal events, so a backyard party at your home is handled on your own.
Other things to keep in mind:
- Businesses operating inside Kankakee city limits need a city business license, which matters if you're running vendors at an event.
- Events in surrounding villages, county parks or forest preserve areas follow those agencies' rules, not the city's.
- Put portable toilet placement on any site plan you submit so reviewers can see access and spacing.
River, farm and festival season
Kankakee's outdoor season peaks from late spring through early fall. Riverfront parks host summer concerts, fishing events and community gatherings, and county fair season draws crowds across the region. Rural properties around Bourbonnais, Manteno and Momence are popular for weddings and family reunions, where there may be no indoor plumbing at all.
Northern Illinois summers are hot and humid, and long fair-style days fill tanks quickly. For events stretching beyond six hours, schedule a mid-day service or add units.
Farms and agriculture
Agricultural rentals are a quiet but steady part of the market. Planting and harvest crews, seasonal workers and farm stands often need a unit or two plus a handwashing station placed near field edges or barns. Let providers know about gravel lanes, soft fields after rain and gate widths.
Construction and industry
Warehouse, manufacturing and road projects along the I-57 corridor keep job-site rentals busy. OSHA's construction standard requires one toilet for up to 20 workers, and one seat plus one urinal per 40 workers above that. Most sites get weekly service; ask about additional visits for large crews.
Winters here are cold and windy, with snow and occasional bitter stretches. If your units stay out through winter, ask about antifreeze treatment and keep a clear path for service trucks.
Sizing your rental
For a four-hour event, a handy guideline is one standard unit per 50 guests. Increase for alcohol, heat, long hours or lots of children. The 2010 ADA Standards call for at least 5 percent of units in each cluster to be accessible, with no fewer than one. On grass or gravel, choose a firm, level spot for the accessible unit.
What to budget
Rates in the Kankakee area are generally moderate, though delivery distance from the provider's yard plays a role. Rough ranges:
- Standard event unit: about $100 to $200
- ADA unit: roughly $150 to $300
- Monthly job-site unit with weekly service: typically $120 to $250
- Restroom trailer: commonly $800 to $3,000 or more per event
Get quotes
Post your Kankakee job on Rental Site Services with your address, date, headcount and site conditions. Providers serving Kankakee County can respond with free quotes.