Kankakee County, Illinois VISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ILLINOIS
We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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Upcoming Events
15
Apr
Createur Conference and Pitch Competition, hosted
20
Apr
KVTA’s Seussical
20
Apr
The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.
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Strickler Planetarium

Strickler Planetarium
One University Ave. | Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-933-5308 | 815-939-5395 | Visit Website
This digital planetarium is dedicated to learning about the natural world. Fly a rocket, see the stars up close, and learn about our solar system.


 

Events at Strickler Planetarium:

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
4:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium
Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun
04/27/24 - 04/27/24
6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Strickler Planetarium

 


 

Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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