Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 318 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
#211: Stories From April’s Yarn Factory Listeners
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Bill Yonka welcomes a vibrant lineup of local storytellers as they share personal tales that connect, inspire, and resonate with the Kankakee community. Recorded in front of a live audience, July's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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2:04:08
Johnsonville Plant Closes, SNAP Work Rules Tighten, Hawkins Park Reopens, House Fire Displaces Four, and More
On this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor breaks down the top local stories making headlines across the region. Johnsonville shocks the community with the sudden closure of its Momence plant, displacing 274 work...
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#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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Season 1
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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
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