Quality of Life in Kankakee, IL

Located just 60 miles from Chicago, the Kankakee River Valley is separated from urban life by more than 30 miles of open prairie and is home to Kankakee River State Park. From its agricultural roots to its strong manufacturing base, Kankakee County embraces sustainability and offers economic incentives such as international trade assistance, technology support and workforce development programs. Olivet Nazarene University and Kankakee Community College draw students to the main cities of Bourbonnais and Kankakee, while historical allures include a variety of museums and the only two side-by-side Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the world.

Folks all over the country have been hearing about Kankakee County lately, thanks to Rhapsody Cove at Rock Creek, a housing development under construction near Bourbonnais. The one-of-a-kind FULL ARTICLE
The 142-year-old City Tavern in Kankakee is the most beautiful bar south of Chicago. Not only does the building retain its original woodwork and tin ceiling, but it also has a colorful history‚ FULL ARTICLE
There are plenty of busts of President Abraham Lincoln, but the ones created by master artist George Grey Barnard are considered among the best. You can see them in the Kankakee County Historical FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

Though it involves one of the world's most celebrated spies these plans are not for your eyes only. The Kankakee River Valley in Illinois will soon FULL ARTICLE
While most of the country has experienced a decline in residential home sales, Kankakee County's sales have remained steady – and some real FULL ARTICLE
1. Have a water filled day splashing and water sliding at Splash Valley Aquatic Park. 2. Explore Kankakee County Museum for its many featured FULL ARTICLE
Surgeons at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee perform 300 open-heart surgeries a year – an average of nearly one every day. It's no wonder FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2009-10 edition of Images Kankakee River Valley, IL magazine sponsored by the Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Kankakee River Valley, IL magazine on your computer screen.

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The Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Kankakee River Valley area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce here.