Kankakee Podcast

Kankakee Podcast


Latest Episodes

Kankakee Podcast News: March 8th, 2024 Edition
March 08, 2024

In this week's episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore delivers the latest updates from Kankakee County. Tragically, the county saw three fatal vehicle accidents. Investigations into these incidents are ongoing. Additionally, two house fires st

#140: Building Resilience: Empowerment and Healing with JaHana; Guest Host Derek Grant
March 04, 2024

Join host Jake LaMore on this episode as we welcome the remarkable JaHana Holloway and guest host Derek Grant. In a heartfelt conversation, JoHanna delves into her personal journey, revealing the resilience behind her mission to empower the youth and the

Local Headlines: Kankakee Podcast News - March 1, 2024
March 01, 2024

Join host Jake LaMore as he delivers the latest headlines from Kankakee and its surrounding areas on this debut episode of Kankakee Podcast News. From a devastating fire at a Bradley tobacco shop to a tragic fatal collision in Grant Park, Jake covers the

Kankakee Podcast Expands to Include Local News Coverage
February 27, 2024

When I started Kankakee Podcast, my goal was to create a platform for the people and places right here at home in Kankakee County.I am excited to share that the podcast will soon be expanding into news coverage. Every Friday starting March 1st, we will b

#139: The Beginning of Pembroke Township with the Kankakee County Museum
February 26, 2024

In this captivating episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore, alongside guests Jory Walters and Jack Klasey, journey through the fascinating history of Pembroke Township, unveiling the stories of its earliest African American settlers and their e

#138: Unveiling Alkebulan: Dr. Leonard Porter's Quest Through Black History
February 19, 2024

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore is honored to feature Dr. Leonard Porter, an illuminating figure in the community, who shares his deeply personal and historical insights into the Black experience. From opening recovery homes to p

A Majestic Unveiling: The Majestically Yours Wedding Expo
February 14, 2024

In this heartwarming episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Marci Sadler, one of the owners of the historic Majestic theater in Downtown Kankakee. The duo discusses the upcoming Majestic Wedding Expo, an event that offers a one-s

#137: Kankakee's Crown Jewel: A Billion Can Story - ON SITE!
February 12, 2024

In this industrious installment of the Kankakee Podcast, our very own Jake LaMore dives into the mechanics of Crown Holdings impressive operation with esteemed guests Juan Guzman and Ray Garcia. As we peel back the aluminum curtain of the Bradley plant,

#136: Shirtless Shenanigans, Mitch's Unlikely Journey of a Super Bowl Meme
February 05, 2024

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore chats with local plumber Kevin "Mitch" Mitchell about his viral meme from five years ago, which humorously mimicked Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine's "California" tattoo b

BONUS EP: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Presented by the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
February 01, 2024

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association presents...THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD ~ Based on Charles Dickens final unfinished novel, this hilarious whodunit invites the audience to solve its mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer. The tale is presented