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Peoples Bank Sponsors "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" Build Event On September 7th, Peoples Bank of Kankakee County sponsored a Sleep in Heavenly Peace build event at their Downtown Kankakee location. 30 beds were built during the...

To Do This Fall In Downtown Kankakee

Summer may be coming to a close, but never fear, there is no shortage of things to do this Fall in Downtown Kankakee! 

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love, peace, and good vibes Did you attend MSMF24?!  The event is spearheaded by the Kankakee Public Library, and director Allison Beasley reported a total attendance of 8,033 people between the two-day festival. The...

Summer is in full swing in Downtown Kankakee! Here's your guide to the Downtown Kankakee fun!

Celebrate Art & Culture: Mural Unveiling Event in Downtown Kankakee

Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: City Parking Lot by Martinez Tacos [ 348 E Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901 ]

Kankakee, IL — Downtown Kankakee is thrilled to invite the community to a vibrant celebration of art and culture with the unveiling of the latest mural by esteemed artist Katie Bretzlaff. This event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the city parking lot by Martinez Tacos. Join us for an evening filled with artistic wonder and community spirit as we reveal this stunning new addition to our downtown landscape.

love, peace, and good vibes Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music festival held in downtown Kankakee, IL at the Harold + Jean Miner Square. And it's back July 26th + 27th! Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day...

Live music will be here all summer long, and that means Fridays too! Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in Downtown Kankakee! Our Friday Night Concert Series features new bands and...

Downtown Kankakee is full of Beats, Eats, and Drinks this Summer! Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 12th...

Kick off the summer with our annual Sunset Stroll in Downtown Kankakee! Our first Sunset Stroll of the Summer takes place on May 31st on the North Schuyler Streetscape in front of the historic Majestic Theatre. The night...