Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 314 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
#209: Celebrating Tattoos, Pride, Inclusion, Safe Spaces in Kankakee with Bri Haug
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Katherine Henson invites us inside the vibrant and inclusive Electric Lady Lounge to celebrate Pride Month with artist, activist, and community lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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56:47
Friendship Fest Turns 50, Heat Buckles Roads, Stabbing in Bradley And More
This week on Kankakee Podcast News: The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration with five days of rides, music, and fireworks. IDOT warns drivers about dangerous road buckling from extreme heat. A Kan...
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8:25
#208: King Music: Four Decades of Impacting Kankakee’s Music Community
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Randy King and Ben King of King Music, a multi-generational, family-owned music store that has become a pillar of the Kankak...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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1:19:00
Merchant Street Fest, Pride2K, and Relay For Life Headline
In this week’s Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers a packed week of local stories: Merchant Street MusicFest announces a star-studded lineup with Warren G and more; Pride2K fills The Majestic with Y2K vibes and community spirit; ...
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8:18
#207: Stories From June's Yarn Factory Listeners
In this heartfelt episode of the Kankakee Podcast, we're back for a night of powerful storytelling recorded live at The Venue Lounge in Downtown Kankakee. It's the June 2025 edition of Yarn Factory Listeners, where community members gather to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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