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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Jake LaMore and Brian Prairie dive into an engaging panel discussion with the cast and crew of "Secrete," an independent film directed by Bradley native Justin LaMarr. Joined by Tim Koziol, Madeline Conn...

This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore brings you the latest headlines, including Xandria Harris's contempt of court ruling, a Kankakee School District official placed on leave, and Kankakee County’s potential takeover of the Show Bus ...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Cody Marcukaitis and Andrew McBurnie from the Kankakee Valley Theater Association (KVTA) to dive into their upcoming production of Mel ...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with the multifaceted musician and entrepreneur, Marius Bey. Marius delves into his latest venture, "After Notes, After Hours Writing Lab and Open Mic," a monthly creative gath...

In this week's episode of Kankakee Podcast News, we dive into the growing concerns over a potential immigrant housing project in Bourbonnais, the return of powerboat racing to the Kankakee River, and updates on Kankakee’s East Riverwalk project...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore welcomes local fashion designer Emily Sifrit for an in-depth conversation about her journey from sewing in her great gra...

Get caught up on the latest local headlines in this episode of Kankakee Podcast News! We dive into Bradley's lawsuit against Kankakee over a wastewater dispute, the closure of Bourbonnais' Red Lobster, updates on the Herscher Labor Day Celebrat...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the historic theaters of Kankakee with local historians Jack Klasey and Jorie Walters. Together, they reveal the fascinating stories behind...

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Jake LaMore brings you the top stories of the week, including the Herscher School Board reversing its expansion plans, a major tax boost from the Gotion battery plant in Manteno, and updates on Kankakee...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore gathers with an eclectic mix of guests, including Bill Yohnka, Roland Johnson, Megan Brooks, Lori Krecioch, Pete Worth, Kenneth Anderson, Andrea, and Kim Scott, for the fifth installment...

This week, we're covering the major stories making headlines in Kankakee County. From a devastating apartment fire in Bourbonnais to the Herscher School Board's controversial decision, we've got the latest updates. Plus, get the scoop on Bradle...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, guest host Brian Prairie sits down with filmmaker Justin LaMarr to delve into the trials and triumphs of independent filmmaking. Justin shares his journey from an early fascination with movies like "Cop ...

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, we cover a controversial water rate hike, the sudden closure of a local adventure park, and a dramatic mini-bike chase that led to an arrest. Plus, find out which longtime business owner has sold their ...

In this episode, Jake LaMore sits down with Jesse Erickson, the COO of Pathfinder, for a candid conversation about his personal journey and the challenges he faced during his formative years. Jesse o...

In this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Jake LaMore brings you the top stories from Kankakee and the surrounding areas for Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Highlights include updates on the recent shooting at Pioneer Park, the discovery of miss...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Jack Klasey and Jory Walters from the Kankakee County Museum to unravel the fascinating history of the once-iconic Hote...

Join Jake LaMore in this episode of Kankakee Podcast News, brought to you by the Alkebulan History Center, Meineke Car Care, and King Music. Discover the latest updates, including the new ownership of Ascension Saint Mary's Hospital, Kankakee C...

In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Jake sits down with music enthusiasts Brian Prairie and Drew Raisor for a lively preview of the Merchant Street Music Fest in Downtown Kankakee...

In this week's episode, we cover the tragic drowning of a young boy in the Kankakee River and the community's response, including a petition for a local river patrol. We also report on the recent Derecho storm that caused significant damage in ...

In this bonus episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Jake LaMore sits down with Sharla Ranchetto to discuss the Kankakee Valley Theater Association's upcoming musical, "The Hello Girls." Set against ...