Kankakee/Iroquois Probation & Court Services 21st Judicial Circuit

🎉 Promotion Announcement 🎉

Kelsey Zajc has been promoted to a Supervisor.

Kelsey brings years of experience from our Adult Division, where she has served in both the Pretrial and Domestic Violence Units. Prior to joining our department, Kelsey worked as a Youth Development Specialist at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center, where she was responsible for the direct supervision of juvenile residents, prior to that she worked for Camelot Education as a classroom counselor. In total Kelsey brings with her over thirteen years of progressive experience in corrections and community supervision.

Her knowledge, professionalism, and leadership will be a valuable addition as she supports staff and oversees day-to-day operations in both the Juvenile and Adult Divisions.

Please join us in congratulating Kelsey on this well-deserved promotion and wishing her continued success in her new role!

This week, we honor the men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities with perseverance, courage, and dedication every single day. We appreciate the long hours, missed holidays with family, and the countless sacrifices officers make daily. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our communities.

During National Police week, we pause to remember and honor those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage, service, and dedication to protecting others will never be forgotten. Please join us in showing our support by attending the Kankakee County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 14th at 11:00AM.

The Kankakee County Board is proud to stand with our dedicated law enforcement professionals here at home and across the nation. Their service, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping our communities safe deserve our deepest gratitude.

We invite everyone to join us for the annual Police Memorial Ceremony on the north lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Let’s come together to honor the heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty and to show our heartfelt appreciation for those who continue to protect and serve.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the important of mental wellbeing and to remind people that help, hope, and healing are possible!

Kankakee County Probation is very proud to also recognize our Mental Health Court team. The Mental Health Court program helps individuals facing mental health challenges receive proper treatment, support, accountability, and the tools needed to build lifelong success. This would not be possible without the dedication and collaboration from our team members and treatment providers. And of course, we can't leave out the cutest and most popular member of our team, Riley, our Mental Health Court dog.

A huge shoutout to all of our dedicated correctional officers as we celebrate you this week! Your long hours, sacrifices, and unwavering resilience and commitment do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you!

We are very grateful for our three dedicated, organized, and hard working Administrative Professionals! You are the glue that keeps our department running smoothly each day! 🩵🩵🩵

As this week comes to an end we would like to wish our friends at KanComm a happy Telecommunications week!

Your calm voices, quick thinking, and dedication behind the scenes make a difference in ways most people will never fully understand. You are the first line of help in someone’s toughest moment, and your professionalism and compassion do not go unnoticed.

We appreciate you this week and always!

After 35 years of service, Joe Ewers is officially retiring!

Joe has been the driving force behind so much here, especially developing our Drug Court and helping shape it into what it is today. As an officer and Supervisor Joe was always friendly, approachable, and ready to lend a helping hand. He wanted to see everyone succeed!

Joe, thank you for 35 years of dedication, impact, and friendship. You’ve left a mark that won’t be forgotten!

Wishing you a retirement full of relaxation and adventure!

Due to the timing of the anticipated storm, the Kankakee County courthouse and Probation will close at 3:30 p.m. today, March 26, to ensure the safety of employees and court visitors. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, March 27.

⏱️Community Service Opportunity⏱️

The Kankakee County Probation Department is encouraging individuals currently completing public service work hours to assist us with local storm clean-up efforts in Aroma Park next week. 💙

Recent severe weather has impacted members of our community, and volunteers are needed to help with cleanup and support those affected.

✔️If you are interested in helping, you must contact Denise at 815-937-2955 on Monday (3/16/26) between 8:30-4:30. Once a volunteer list is established further details will be provided. 
This is a great opportunity to support your community while working toward completing your public service work requirements.

Together, we can help our community recover.🤝💙

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