In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Jake LaMore covers the latest headlines for Friday, October 4th, 2024. From the shocking arrest of two suspects in a homicide investigation to community highlights like the first-ever Ink’d Expression Arts Ta

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with local historians Jack Klasey and Jorie Walters to explore the fascinating history of the Kankakee Public Library. This episode dives into the library’s humble beginnings in 1895, spe

On this week's episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore covers the latest headlines, including the guilty verdict for Darius Sullivan in the murder of a Bradley police officer, early voting updates for Kankakee County, and the tragic loss of a Kankak

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore invites listeners to a special edition of "Bill Yonka's Yarn Factory," featuring five captivating storytellers who share their personal journeys and poignant experiences live from Flanagan's Irish

This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor fills in for Jake LaMore, covering emotional updates from the Darius Sullivan murder trial, Bradley Elementarys $5.1M budget deficit, and Mantenos new ordinance on public camping. Plus, exciting news about

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Jake LaMore and Brian Prairie dive into an engaging panel discussion with the cast and crew of "Secrete," an independent film directed by Bradley native Justin Lamarr. Joined by Tim Koziol, Madeline Connway, Bryn B

This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore brings you the latest headlines, including Xandria Harris's contempt of court ruling, a Kankakee School District official placed on leave, and Kankakee County’s potential takeover of the Show Bus transit pro

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Cody Marcukaitis and Andrew McBurnie from the Kankakee Valley Theater Association (KVTA) to dive into their upcoming production of Mel Brooks' classic musical "The Producers." Cody a

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with the multifaceted musician and entrepreneur, Marius Bey. Marius delves into his latest venture, "After Notes, After Hours Writing Lab and Open Mic," a monthly creative gathering that

In this week's episode of Kankakee Podcast News, we dive into the growing concerns over a potential immigrant housing project in Bourbonnais, the return of powerboat racing to the Kankakee River, and updates on Kankakee’s East Riverwalk project. We also c