Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 316 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
#210: Jake LaMore Says Farewell: Reflecting on Four Years of Kankakee Podcast
In this heartfelt and reflective episode of the Kankakee Podcast, longtime host Jake LaMore sits in the guest seat for the very first time as he bids farewell to the show he founded and helped nurture into a community staple. Joined by co-hosts...
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Episode 210
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1:38:49
Godspell at The Grove, JoJo Awinongya Wins Again, Pritzker's New Running Mate and More...
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, we begin with a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of Godspell at "The Grove", directed by Matt and Andrew McBurnie—a unique father-son collaboration bringing heart and hope to th...
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11:00
#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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#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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Episode 208
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