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A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
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Aroma Park Shots-Fired Arrest, D111 Virtual Teachers Plan, Indiana Stadium Bill for Bears, Onarga Bomb Sentencing, Property Scam Warning
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the top headlines from across the region. A 69-year-old Aroma Park man was arrested after deputies responded to a shots-fired call…
Yarn Factory Listeners: Stories of Resilience and Reflection
In this edition of Yarn Factory Listeners on the Kankakee Podcast, another unforgettable evening of community storytelling unfolds — filled with honesty, humor, and the kinds of moments that quietly…
East Kankakee Grocery Push, Bradley Industrial Park Funding, Sewer Discharge Source Identified, Fatal Route 17 Crash, Armed Robbery Arrest & More
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, city leaders in Kankakee take steps toward bringing a full-service grocery store to the east side, approving a feasibility study aimed at addressing the…
#230: Talking Life, Theater, and “Why Not?” with Hannah Hudgins
Host Drew Raisor sits down with a very special guest — his fiancée, Hannah Hudgins — for an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation. The two talk through wedding planning, big life…
Yarn Factory Listeners: Snowstorms, Pranks, and True Stories We Swear Happened
This episode of Yarn Factory Listeners captures a full night of live storytelling from the Yarn Factory stage. From a family’s legendary “millionth customer” moment at a local pizza place, to…
Yarn Factory Listeners: December Stories to Warm the Season
In this December edition of Yarn Factory Listeners on the Kankakee Podcast, host Bill Yohnka brings together another memorable night of community storytelling filled with heart, humor, and…
Manteno Contractor Warning, Riverside Healthcare Imaging Upgrade, Oswego Chick-fil-A Case Update, Shots Fired Arrest, and Looking Ahead to 2026
This week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News covers several important updates from across Kankakee County as of Friday, January 9. Manteno police are reminding residents that door-to-door contractors…
Bourbonnais Lowers Tax Rate, Kankakee Keeps Recycling, Salvation Army Red Kettle Update, Manteno Bans Delta-8 & More
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, local leaders approved several key decisions affecting residents across the county. Bourbonnais Village Trustees approved a lower property tax rate for 2025,…
Yarn Factory Listeners: Small Town Stories, Big Heart
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, This episode brings the Yarn Factory stage into your ears with a warm, wide-ranging set of stories from the community. Listeners share what it’s like to start…
First Community Insurance Move, Kankakee Leaf Pickup Extension, School Report Card Ratings, Snow-Route Towing
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the key stories from around the county. First Community Insurance & Annuity Center has officially moved its headquarters to a…
#229: Sailing Into Christmas: KVTA Presents The Christmas Schooner
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Andrew McBurney sits down with Sharla Ronchetto of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association to talk about their upcoming holiday production, The Christmas…
#228: Singing for a Cause: The Story Behind Ordinary Dads
On this episode of Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raisor sits down once again with Jeff Cross to talk about Ordinary Dads, a local group of about 15 fathers who come together each holiday season to sing…
Kankakee Snow-Route Enforcement, Turkey Prices Drop, Manteno Short-Term Rental Rules, Relay for Life Fundraiser, ICC Cuts Nicor Rate Hike
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor delivers the top headlines from around the county. Kankakee officials announced stricter enforcement of snow-route parking regulations…
#227 Kankakee Valley Theatre Presents: My Son Pinocchio Jr.
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Andrew McBurnie welcomes members of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association to talk about their upcoming production of My Son Pinocchio Jr., a…
Veterans Day Honors, St. Mary’s CEO Resigns, 315 Sports Park Expansion, Rep. Haas Cancer Announcement, Kankakee Township Fire
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the top headlines from across Kankakee County. Hundreds gathered at the Kankakee County Museum for the annual Veterans Day…
From Recovery to Results: Inside the Mind of Trainer Ebenezer Gideon
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raisor sits down with Ebenezer “EB” Gideon of Fitness Premier talk about the balance between training hard and recovering smart. EB shares how his…
NYC Deli Expands Downtown, KCC Explore Day, Bourbonnais Land Purchase, Manteno Rental Tax, Primary Ballot Takes Shape
In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor recaps the top local headlines from around Kankakee County. The popular New York City Deli is expanding to a second location in downtown…
#225: Rooted in Care: The Science and Soul of Healthy Hair with Polaris Salon
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raisor sits down with Erica Billingsley, owner of Polaris Salon in Bourbonnais and a certified trichologist—a specialist in scalp health and hair…
Trick-or-Treat Times, Watseka Police Investigation, Chick-fil-A Homicide, Frank Cianci Retirement, Manteno Arrest & More
It’s Halloween night in Kankakee County, and the Kankakee Podcast News team is wishing everyone a safe and spooky evening filled with costumes, candy, and community fun. This week’s episode covers…
#224: Turning Sweat Into Success: The Keegan Mraz Story
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raisor sits down with Keegan Mraz, co-owner of four Fitness Premier locations, to talk about the mindset, discipline, and hard work behind building…
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