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170 years later: 'Kankakee Day' celebrates founding of county seat in 1853

June 21, 2023

On June 21, 1853, the town known as Kankakee Depot was voted the official county seat for the newly founded Kankakee County. Shortly thereafter, city landmarks such as the courthouse

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Best Bets: Week of June 20-26

June 20, 2023

Our Life section feature "Best Bets" highlights local calendar events happening this week, including the annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, the Kankakee Kultivators garden tour and more.

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170 years later: 'Kankakee Day' celebrates founding of county seat in 1853

Best Bets: Week of June 20-26

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