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Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Side-by-Side in Kankakee
Neighboring homes, the Harley Bradley House and the Warren Hickox House on South Harrison Avenue in Kankakee, are the only pair of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes sitting side-by-side in any city anywhere.
Kankakee County Bed-and-Breakfast Venues Are Beautiful
Need a rest? Consider a bed-and-breakfast in Kankakee County.
River Valley Metro Transit Draws Public Ridership, National Awards
Commuters everywhere agree that public transportation offers many advantages. This is nothing new to Kankakee, where people know what a great deal the River Valley Metro Transit System is.
Abe Is Art in the Kankakee County Historical Museum
There are plenty of busts of President Abraham Lincoln, but the ones created by master artist George Grey Barnard are considered among the best. See them at the Kankakee County Historical Museum.
Momence Artist Looks at the Big Picture
Bette Dionne says she is most happy just after completing a painting that she considers a work of art.
Kankakee Barn Tour Honors Agricultural Heritage
When the Kankakee Quiltmakers hosted its biennial guild show in September 2008, the quilting enthusiasts who gathered for the event were greeted by some unconventional exhibits of their art - and those exhibits were scattered all over the county.
Metro Centre Helps Connect Families With Soldiers in Iraq
The River Valley Metro Centre in Bourbonnais is putting its facilities to work in support of U.S. troops in Iraq and their families stateside.
Sugar Creek Series Brings World-Class Opera to Watseka Stage
When John Whitman and Helen Todd decided to bring opera to their hometown of Watseka a few years back, more than a few people scratched their heads.
French and Indian War Is Revisited during ‘The Gathering’
The 20th annual Gathering on Theatiki will occur in July 2009 in Bourbonnais.
History Comes Alive at Klash on the Kankakee
The British are coming – just as they have every year in May.
Paramount Theatre Is an Art Deco Palace
An old landmark in Kankakee has a fresh look and new energy.
The Gathering Brings French-Indian War History to Life
Theatiki? What does it mean?
Downtown Kankakee Is Wired
WiFi hot spots are now all over downtown Kankakee.
Kankakee County Museum Explores History
The Kankakee County Museum turned 100 in 2006.
Moore’s Novel Conveys Family Story and Inspires Screenplay
Bourbonnais author Gary Moore took a personal, family rev elation and truly hit it out of the park with a new novel that shares the story of his father, Gene Moore.
Couples Exchange Nostalgic Nuptials at Historic Bennet-Curtis House
When wedding bells are ringing, the Bennett-Curtis House in Grant Park offers everything from carriage rides and tuxedos to ice sculptures and butterfly releases, and an elegant, historic ceremony and reception site to boot.
Business Owner Edwards Doubles as a Ghost Tracker
Dave Edwards’ interest in ghosts began with a dream.
Kankakee Provides Natural Retreat Close to Chicago
Looking for a good reason to settle down in Kankakee County? The people who live here can give you a hundred.
Kankakee County Museum Celebrates 100 Years
With a history that rivals the artifacts it now houses‚ the Kankakee County Museum celebrates 100 years of educating‚ entertaining and informing residents of the region’s illustrious past.
Kankakee Native Has Coordinated Elections Around the World
No recounts are necessary for Bruce Clark‚ who’s now serving his fifth term as Kankakee County Clerk.
Drummer Helps Renovate Paramount Theatre in Kankakee, Fulfills Dream
What began as a dream to someday play the stage of the Paramount Theatre in Kankakee finally became a reality for 59-year old Gary Reynolds.
Kankakee Glass sculpture Turns Fluid Matter into Solid Art
Swirling colors and flowing shapes fuse to form the evocative art of Rich Ryan‚ owner of Vitreous Matter glass studio in Bourbonnais.
Two Neighboring Kankakee Houses Built by Frank Lloyd Wright
Where is the only city in the world you will find two Frank Lloyd Wright houses located next door to each other?
Performance Series Brings World-Class Musicians to Kankakee
The sound of Italian opera resonates through the cornfields of rural Illinois thanks to Sugar Creek Symphony-Song‚ a new performance series that brings big-city arts to small towns.
Kankakee is Proud Home of Air Forces Most Highly Decorated Veteran
As a veteran of three wars – World War II‚ Korea and Vietnam – Col. James Kasler is the epitome of the word “hero.”
Kankakee County Museum Keeps it Interesting with Changing Exhibits
The Kankakee County Museum is a bit like life itself – ever changing.
Kankakee Has Rural Charm, Proximity to Big-City Entertainment
Deborah Hutson’s own enthusiasm for the area spills over into her conversations with people seeking information from the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
