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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Making the Move to Kankakee County
Kankakee County offers the perfect blend of opportunity, momentum and fun.

Arts & History

The river and railroad brought business and trade to Kankakee County. The Paramount Theatre and the iconic homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright are a testament to a rich Midwestern history.



Acting Out Theatre Co.
Acting Out Theatre Co.
 This non-profit organization brings high quality outdoor theatrical summer stock productions that cr
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Arts Center
Arts Center
 Learn, create and share. Plan your next group activity at Kankakee County Community Arts Council's A
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B. Harley Bradley House
B. Harley Bradley House
 The B. Harley Bradley House is one of Wright's earliest Prairie Style homes and featured on the Illi
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B. Harley Bradley House
B. Harley Bradley House
 The B. Harley Bradley House is one of Wright's earliest Prairie Style homes. View the beautiful land
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Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel
Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel
 Located on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University, this chapel seats more than 3,000 and features
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Brandenburg Gallery/Larsen Fine Arts Center
Brandenburg Gallery/Larsen Fine Arts Center
 This gallery displays a variety of art from the students of Olivet Nazarene University with addition
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D & E Art Gallery
D & E Art Gallery
 Offers oil painting instruction and gallery viewing by appointment.
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Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum
Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum
 Enjoy this collection of more than one hundred years of farm life.  The museum's exhibits, displays
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Easy Street Theater
Easy Street Theater
 This unique organization provides social and artistic opportunities for all persons with cognitive a
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Finding Frank Mural Tour
Finding Frank Mural Tour
 Explore this series of larger than life murals highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright's art glass designs.
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Four Walking Tours of Historic Bourbonnais, Illinois
Four Walking Tours of Historic Bourbonnais, Illinois
 Before the Village of Bourbonnais was incorporated in 1875, the settlement was known as Bourbonnais
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French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
 Explore the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley - the first explorers and
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Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery at Provena Heritage Village
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery at Provena Heritage Village
 This senior living facility lends their home to local artists' displays. The Galllery provides a bea
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Historic Churches of Kankakee County
Historic Churches of Kankakee County
 Tour our nine historic churches that represent the spirit of commitment our early settlers had in es
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Kankakee Community College
Kankakee Community College
 This self-guided outdoor sculpture tour showcases works that are a reflection of artistic innovation
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Kankakee County Museum & Historical Society
Kankakee County Museum & Historical Society
 Discover an extensive collection of county history.  The museum grounds include the 1855 Dr. A. L. S
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Kankakee Municipal Band
Kankakee Municipal Band
 Every summer the band performs FREE concerts that include crowd marches, Broadway show tunes, overtu
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Kankakee Railroad Museum
Kankakee Railroad Museum
 See model railroad displays, a real trolley car, Union Pacific caboose and a restored Pullman coach
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Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
 The orchestra provides entertainment for special events in addition to their regular season from Oct
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Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
 The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association ( KVTA)  promotes the arts through live stage productions. S
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Limelight Theatre Works
Limelight Theatre Works
 Limelight Theatre Works is a theatre company dedicated to producing small theatre pieces and educati
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Meadowview Center Theatre
Meadowview Center Theatre
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Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism
Merchant Street Art Gallery of Artists with Autism
 An exhibition space for notable artists and musicians that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
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Olivet Nazarene University
Olivet Nazarene University
 Student and faculty art shows are professionally lighted and exhibited in Brandenburg Art Gallery on
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Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre
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River Valley Wind Ensemble
River Valley Wind Ensemble
 Comprised of 50 wind and percussion players, the ensemble performs a diverse blend of musical stlyes
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Strickler Planetarium
Strickler Planetarium
 Journey through an accurate model of our stellar neighborhood with the aid of the Digistar state-of-
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The Bennett-Curtis Mansion
The Bennett-Curtis Mansion
 The Bennett-Curtis House mystery dinner theater features a five-course dinner and show all in one! S
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The Majestic
The Majestic
Originally built in 1912, by Ms. Juila Remington, the newly renovated theatre is one of the oldest v
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The Metro Centre Art Gallery
The Metro Centre Art Gallery
 This gallery displays works from local painters, photographers and artists. Most are for sale and ca
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Victorian House Art Gallery
Victorian House Art Gallery
 Visiting artists display their work in Victorian House Art Gallery.
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Yellow Elephant Gallery
Yellow Elephant Gallery
 Yellow Elephant Gallery brings art, design, fine gifts, and intimate event space together in one loc
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