Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 360 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
Yarn Factory Listeners: December Stories to Warm the Season
In this December edition of Yarn Factory Listeners on the Kankakee Podcast, host Bill Yohnka brings together another memorable night of community storytelling filled with heart, humor, and reflection. The stories span generations and experience...
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Manteno Contractor Warning, Riverside Healthcare Imaging Upgrade, Oswego Chick-fil-A Case Update, Shots Fired Arrest, and Looking Ahead to 2026
This week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News covers several important updates from across Kankakee County as of Friday, January 9. Manteno police are reminding residents that door-to-door contractors must be registered with the village...
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Bourbonnais Lowers Tax Rate, Kankakee Keeps Recycling, Salvation Army Red Kettle Update, Manteno Bans Delta-8 & More
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, local leaders approved several key decisions affecting residents across the county. Bourbonnais Village Trustees approved a lower property tax rate for 2025, continuing a decade-long trend despite a ...
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Yarn Factory Listeners: Small Town Stories, Big Heart
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, This episode brings the Yarn Factory stage into your ears with a warm, wide-ranging set of stories from the community. Listeners share what it’s like to start over in a new hometown, the surprises and te...
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First Community Insurance Move, Kankakee Leaf Pickup Extension, School Report Card Ratings, Snow-Route Towing
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the key stories from around the county. First Community Insurance & Annuity Center has officially moved its headquarters to a new location on Armour Road in Bourbo...
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