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
07
Jun
Sandwiches with a side of JAM
09
Jun
B-25 Bomber Aircraft Rides at Greater Kankakee Air
10
Jun
Momence Heritage Day
Go with the Flow
Enjoy Kankakee River State Park & the meandering Kankakee River.

Our Team

Our team works to ensure that every guest has a fantastic experience when they visit Kankakee County. Our marketing efforts are on behalf of every partner and with every interaction, we hope to encourage a visit, or repeat visit, back to see us.

Nicole Gavin
Nicole Gavin
Executive Director
Meegan Massey
Meegan Massey
Marketing Coordinator
Mileen Joines
Mileen Joines
Finance Manager
Angelina Gear
Angelina Gear
Sales & Office Assistant

Our Board of Directors

Laurie Cyr
Laurie Cyr
President, Village of Bourbonnais
Alderman Dave Baron
Alderman Dave Baron
Vice President, City of Kankakee
Jim Johanek
Jim Johanek
Secretary, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Tim Nugent
Mayor Tim Nugent
Treasurer, Village of Manteno
Dr. Edward Piatt
Dr. Edward Piatt
Voting Director, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Jamie Boyd
Jamie Boyd
Voting Director, Village of Bradley
Recorder Lori Gadbois
Recorder Lori Gadbois
Voting Director, Kankakee County Board
Scott Billadeau
Scott Billadeau
Voting Director, Kankakee County Lodging Association
 
Commissioner Dave Skelly
Voting Director, Kankakee Valley Park District
 
Dayna Heitz
Dayna Heitz
Voting Director, Public Member


Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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