Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 345 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
Halloween Events, Fire Investigation, KRMA Settlement, and More
This week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News highlights some of the biggest stories around the county as of Friday, October 24, 2025. With Halloween right around the corner, Kankakee County is offering a range of festive activit...
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Yarn Factory Listeners Live: Finding Home at the Bradley House
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Bill Yohnka welcomes a heartfelt lineup of storytellers for a special evening at the historic B. Harley Bradley House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie-style home. With “home” as the...
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Grain Bin Collapse, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Weapons Arrest, BBCHS Threat, ICE Activity
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor recaps the top local stories from around Kankakee County. A grain bin collapse in Martinton spilled tons of corn and caused power outages for more than 160 Ameren customers, ...
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Cleaning Up and Leveling Up: How Jen Norton Built “All You Need Cleaning Services”
In this episode of Kankakee Podcast, Drew Raisor sits down with Jen Norton, owner of All You Need Cleaning Services, to talk about her inspiring journey from 22 years as a 911 dispatcher to running her own thriving cleaning business in...
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Baker & Taylor Closure, Nicor Gas Rate Debate, Kankakee Police Promotion, Sunrise Center Event, Riverfront Park Plans
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the top local stories from around Kankakee County. Baker & Taylor has closed its Momence distribution center, leaving hundreds unemployed as officials work to assi...
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