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Kankakee River

Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL 60901

Boating

The Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.

The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest.

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Kankakee Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market •  Oct 07 @ 8AM

Step into the vibrant heart of Kankakee at our Saturday morning Farmers' Market. It's a bustling hub with farm-to-table produce, meat, cheese, fresh flowers, delicious baked…

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