🌱 See which Kankakee County homes topped this week’s price list
Kankakee, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Kankakee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Kankakee County homes topped this week’s price list
- Why Kankakee is ranked a top cheap Illinois vacation spot
- How a $376 million rail plan will change a Kankakee crossing
Also on today's calendar: Mother's Day Brunch and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 55, low: 42.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Kankakee County, reported April 20-26? (shawlocal.com) — If you’re watching the local housing market, Kankakee County just logged 21 home sales in a week, led by a $447,000 sale on Stonefence Drive in Kankakee. The list highlights the 10 priciest recent deals across Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Manteno, Momence, and Saint Anne, with prices mostly in the low-to-mid $200,000s. 
• These 10 Illinois Cities Offer The Most Amazing Vacations For Pennies On The Dollar (familydestinationsguide.com) — Kankakee gets a spotlight here as a budget-friendly getaway built around the Kankakee River, with downtown revitalization, riverfront parks, and nearby Kankakee River State Park all offering low-cost ways to spend the day. The piece highlights local restaurants, historic sites, and shops as affordable options for both residents and visitors. It also compares Kankakee with nine other Illinois cities that promise inexpensive vacations.
• Railroad crossings across northern Illinois to see upgrades as part of $376 million 5-year program (shawlocal.com) — Kankakee drivers should know that North Hobbie Avenue’s rail crossing is slated for new flashing signals and reconstructed gates under Illinois’ $376 million, five-year rail safety program. The statewide plan targets nearly 400 crossings, aiming to cut collisions with upgrades like bridges, gates, and LED warning systems. Residents can track project details and timelines through the Illinois Commerce Commission’s online plan.
📸 Around Kankakee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cruisn the Square →
Kankakee Farmers' Market, 250 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Novenario oración por el eterno descanso de - Camargo Santoya
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
6:30 pm -
Los Servidores Guadalupanos
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish, 956 S 10th Ave, Kankakee
6:30 pm -
Bautismos-Escamilla, Molina
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
11:00 am -
Memorial Mass- David Santana Bedolla
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
12:00 pm -
Holy Family Hall- Escamilla
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish, 956 S 10th Ave, Kankakee
4:00 pm -
Mother's Day Brunch →
The Lush Vine, 150 N Schuyler Ave Ste 101, Kankakee
11:00 am -
Kankakee County Board Meeting →
Kankakee County, IL Calendar, 189 E. Court St 4th Floor, Kankakee
9:00 am
Tuesday May 5
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Sunday May 10
Tuesday May 12
📣 Kankakee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Novenario oración por el eterno descanso de - Camargo Santoya
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
6:30 pm -
KHS Spring Orchestra Concert
KHS Auditorium
7:00 pm -
Los Servidores Guadalupanos
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish, 956 S 10th Ave, Kankakee
6:30 pm -
Bautismos-Escamilla, Molina
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
11:00 am
Tuesday May 5
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Junior High English Language Arts Teacher in Kankakee. Apply here.
- Aqua America posted a job opening for Water Treatment Technician in Kankakee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kankakee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bradley
- Bradley Softball Splits Rivalry Doubleheader with ISU (bradleybraves.com)
Bourbonnais
- Listen: Kankakee County's 5 most-read stories this week, April 26-May 2 (shawlocal.com)
Ok Kankakee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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