Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 5:12pm
Update - On Aug. 3, Mayor Ben Dietz told members of the city council that the proposal for the kayak launch had been scrapped, based on the advice of legal counsel.
One of Wilmington’s most notable landmarks for locals, travelers, and watersports enthusiasts is the Kankakee River and the city-owned North and South Island Parks.
Now, discussions have begun to help make it easier for those who like to kayak along the river.
On July 20, Mayor Ben Dietz told members of the City Council that he had been working with other entities on a proposal for a new kayak launch.