In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore welcomes local fashion designer Emily Sifrit for an in-depth conversation about her journey from sewing in her great grandmother's back room to becoming a known name in the fashion industry. Emily

Get caught up on the latest local headlines in this episode of Kankakee Podcast News! We dive into Bradley's lawsuit against Kankakee over a wastewater dispute, the closure of Bourbonnais' Red Lobster, updates on the Herscher Labor Day Celebration, and mu

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the historic theaters of Kankakee with local historians Jack Klasey and Jorie Walters. Together, they reveal the fascinating stories behind some of do

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore brings you the top stories of the week, including the Herscher School Board reversing its expansion plans, a major tax boost from the Gotion battery plant in Manteno, and updates on Kankakee’s Eastside

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore gathers with an eclectic mix of guests, including Bill Yohnka, Roland Johnson, Megan Brooks, Lori Krecioch, Pete Worth, Kenneth Anderson, Andrea, and Kim Scott, for the fifth installment of "Yarn F

This week, we're covering the major stories making headlines in Kankakee County. From a devastating apartment fire in Bourbonnais to the Herscher School Board's controversial decision, we've got the latest updates. Plus, get the scoop on Bradley's 315 Fes

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, guest host Brian Prairie sits down with filmmaker Justin LaMarr to delve into the trials and triumphs of independent filmmaking. Justin shares his journey from an early fascination with movies like "Cop and a Half"

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, we cover a controversial water rate hike, the sudden closure of a local adventure park, and a dramatic mini-bike chase that led to an arrest. Plus, find out which longtime business owner has sold their shop after

In this episode, Jake LaMore sits down with Jesse Erickson, the COO of Pathfinder, for a candid conversation about his personal journey and the challenges he faced during his formative years. Jesse opens up about the significant life changes he experience

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Jake LaMore brings you the top stories from Kankakee and the surrounding areas for Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Highlights include updates on the recent shooting at Pioneer Park, the discovery of missing Wilming