Frank Lloyd Wright House in Kankakee Will Open to Public
Kankakee Has the Cool Factor When it Comes to Fun and Adventure
K4 Wind Farm Breaks Ground in Kankakee River Valley
Workforce Board Helps Job Seekers, Trains Employees
Arts and cultural offerings in Kankakee County keep residents entertained
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Frank Lloyd Wright House in Kankakee Will Open to Public

For years the pair of Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Kankakee have been off limits to tourist. Not anymore. One of the homes, the Harley Bradley House, will become a museum. Both houses are on South Harrison Avenue in Kankakee. They are the only pair of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes sitting side-by-side in any city, anywhere.

Kankakee Has the Cool Factor When it Comes to Fun and Adventure

If finding adventure in the great outdoors is your idea of a good time, you’ve come to the right place. Kankakee County is jam-packed with recreation opportunities, from scuba diving and powerboat racing to kayaking, golf and flying lessons.

K4 Wind Farm Breaks Ground in Kankakee River Valley

A 507-turbine K4 Wind Farm is about to be constructed in four counties, including Kankakee

Workforce Board Helps Job Seekers, Trains Employees

The Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board helps individual job seekers, as well as companies looking to train their workers to move up the career ladder.

Arts and cultural offerings in Kankakee County keep residents entertained

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Exploration Station Children's Museum

Enjoy a tour of the Exploration Station Children's Museum in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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Quality of Life in Kankakee, IL

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

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.
Food
Southern Cooking Restaurants Satisfy Tastes of Kankakee Diners
 Kankakee County is home to some delicious Southern cooking, even though Kankakee is in the northern half of the United States. Three popular Southern-style restaurants in the county are FULL ARTICLE
Real Estate
Kankakee County's Real Estate Market Remains Solid
While most of the country has experienced a decline in residential home sales, Kankakee County's sales have remained steady – and some real estate agents actually enjoyed profitable times. Such FULL ARTICLE
Education
Kankakee River Valley Abounds With Educational Opportunities
With several excellent local colleges and community colleges, the Kankakee area is committed to adult education and workforce development. Kankakee Community College Kankakee Community College works FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce Offers Strong Networking Programs
David Hinderliter was a volunteer Ambassador in 1992 when he first became a member of the Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Now, he’s the FULL ARTICLE
Arts and cultural offerings in Kankakee County keep residents entertained
Even though Kankakee County is less than an hour's drive from the bright lights of its big-city neighbor, local residents are quick to point out the FULL ARTICLE
Kankakee County Home to Fine Golf Courses
Other golf communities might be green with envy after seeing how many top courses are in Kankakee County. And several cities (and villages) are FULL ARTICLE
Workforce Board Helps Job Seekers, Trains Employees
Manufacturing still plays a key economic role in Kankakee County, with 16 percent of the local workforce employed in that sector. Meanwhile, retail FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2010-11 edition of Images Kankakee County, IL magazine sponsored by the Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Kankakee River Valley, IL magazine on your computer screen.
May the Workforce Be With Us
This Should Be a Breeze
Minding Their Manors
It's Good To Have Connections
Salute to Southern Cooking
Of Varying Degrees

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The Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Manteno Chamber of Commerce serve as the voices 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 and visit the Manteno Chamber of Commerce here.