Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL. Hosted by, Jake LaMore.
Podcasting since 2021 • 219 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
Homicide Arrests, Tattoo Festival, and Limited-Edition Bailey Bourbon - Kankakee Podcast News - Friday, October 4th, 2024
In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Jake LaMore covers the latest headlines for Friday, October 4th, 2024. From the shocking arrest of two suspects in a homicide investigation to community highlights like the first-ever Ink’d Express...
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#170: Kankakee County Museum: Kankakee Public Library
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with local historians Jack Klasey and Jorie Walters to explore the fascinating history of the Kankakee Public Library. This episode dives into the library’s humble beginnings i...
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Episode 170
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Guilty Verdict in Bradley Officer Murder - Kankakee Podcast News - Friday, September 27th, 2024
On this week's episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore covers the latest headlines, including the guilty verdict for Darius Sullivan in the murder of a Bradley police officer, early voting updates for Kankakee County, and the tra...
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#169: Stories from September's “Yarn Factory Listeners”
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore invites listeners to a special edition of "Bill Yonka's Yarn Factory," featuring five captivating storytellers who share their personal journeys and poignant experiences live from Flanag...
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Episode 169
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Sullivan Trial Updates, Riverwalk Construction, and More - Kankakee Podcast News - Friday, September 20th, 2024
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor fills in for Jake LaMore, covering emotional updates from the Darius Sullivan murder trial, Bradley Elementary’s $5.1M budget deficit, and Manteno’s new ordinance on public camping. Plus,...
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