Kankakee is considering expanding the county jail as well as the airport through a contract with ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) in order to detain and deport an even greater number of people. If successful these efforts would make Kankakee the largest ICE detention center in the state.

If you wish to join or carpool, e-mail marg.feitclarke@gmail.com. Bring: your curiosity, concern, emotions, and a pair of shoes (or two) to donate. Shoes will be displayed to symbolize those we have lost through deportations. (After the event, shoes will be gifted to the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants and the Salvation Army). See ConnectKankakee.com for more details.