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We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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Createur Conference and Pitch Competition, hosted
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KVTA’s Seussical
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The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.
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The Kankakee Depot

The Kankakee Depot
197 S. East Ave. | Kankakee, IL 60901
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The 1898 Illinois Central Railroad depot was restored in 1998 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Currently it houses the Amtrak station, offices and the Kankakee Railroad Museum. It serves as host for numerous festivals, music concerts, and community events.

 

Events at The Kankakee Depot :

Merchant Street MusicFest
07/26/24 - 07/27/24
Friday: 5pm - 11pm, Saturday: 2pm - 11pm
Harold & Jean Minor Festival Square

 


 

Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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