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Kankakee Today
By the People, for the People
Kankakee Schools Closed After Severe Storms
District 111 cites power outages and damage in decision to cancel classes
Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:25am
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Kankakee School District 111 in Illinois announced that all schools will be closed on Wednesday due to widespread power outages and damage from severe storms that hit the area on Tuesday. The district's in-person board meeting and all athletic practices and games were also canceled.
Why it matters
Severe weather can have significant impacts on local communities, disrupting schools, transportation, and other critical infrastructure. The decision to close schools helps ensure the safety of students and staff while the district assesses and recovers from the storm damage.
The details
The district posted on social media that the closures were necessary due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage." No injuries were reported, but the storms left downed trees and power lines as well as damage to homes and businesses across the county.
- Severe storms hit Kankakee County on Tuesday.
- The district announced the school closures on Wednesday.
The players
Kankakee School District 111
The public school district serving the city of Kankakee, Illinois.
Kankakee Community College
A public community college with multiple campuses in the Kankakee area, which also announced closures due to the storm impacts.
What’s next
The district will continue to assess the damage and work to restore power and reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of school districts having emergency preparedness plans in place to quickly respond to severe weather events and ensure the safety of students and staff.
