Kankakee County, Administrative county in Illinois, United States
Description
Kankakee County is an administrative county in central Illinois that encompasses several smaller and larger communities. The area combines urban settlements, farmland, and river landscapes within its borders.
History
The area was originally home to the Potawatomi people until it came under American control in the 1830s. This transition marked the shift from traditional lands to settlement areas for European immigrants.
Culture
The county maintains seventeen distinct townships, each contributing to local governance through regular committee meetings and community development programs.
Practical
To visit the various communities, travelers can use Interstate 57 as well as Highways 45 and 52. Public transportation is provided by the River Valley Metro Mass Transit District, which connects the towns.
Did you know?
The county has a notable political history and produced several Illinois governors. It is also known for electing candidates from smaller political parties to local office positions.
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B. Harley Bradley House
3.1 km
Kankakee River State Park
15.9 km
Warren Hickox House
3.1 km
Kankakee County Courthouse
2.3 km
Peotone Mill
22 km
Hunter–Hattenburg House
3.5 km
Kankakee Downtown Historic District
2.2 km
Lemuel Milk Carriage House
2.1 km
Durham–Perry Farmstead
1.7 km
Charles E. Swannell House
3.3 km
Edward Chipman Public Library
16.9 km
Downtown Momence Historic District
16.6 km
Point School
21.3 km
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
5.7 kmCobb Park
3.7 kmBig Shadow Lake
32.8 kmRiverview Historic District
3.1 kmWillowed Plains Observatory
12.9 kmKankakee Country Club
4.3 kmKankakee Elks Country Club
8.8 kmOak Springs Golf Club
13.3 kmManteno Golf Club
10.6 kmAspen Ridge Golf Course
4.8 kmSilver Oaks Golf Club
31.8 kmElvis
32.4 kmWillowhaven Interpretive Center
5.8 kmBraidwood Zoo Animal Sculptures
32.4 kmShamrock Golf Club
9.9 km
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