Search for Homes:
Search

Historical Kankakee, IL

The county seat of Kankakee is also a major Center for commerce, education, culture, and healthcare for Kankakee County residents. Blending rural and suburban influences, the city features the natural beauty of the Kankakee River as it meanders through the community to form a scenic backdrop for daily life and recreation. The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, Kankakee Valley Theatre, the Kankakee County Historical and Art Museum, the Riverview Historic District, Kankakee Community College, and impressive regional healthcare centers are a few of the unique amenities that give the city its unique vitality. Concerts in the park and Lunch on the Square add a hometown flavor, bringing friends and neighbors together frequently. The city is well-known for its grand architecture and historic preservation, crowned by the 1912 courthouse with a dome mural depicting scenes of local history and the Downtown Historic Church Walking Tour. Kankakee is also proud to be the historic home of the original "Dairy Queen" that was founded by Sherb Noble.
Contributed by:
McColly Real Estate
17 offices | 549 associates
company profile
areas served
website provides: IDX, Mortgage Pre-Approval, Photos/Virtual Tours

More Local Area Information

"Proud of our past...focused on the future" is the chosen slogan of the progressive village of Bradley. Located approximately 60 miles south o... Read more
Famous as the "summer home of the Chicago Bears" major league football team, the village of Bourbonnais is a growing community with a proud pas... Read more
The village of Manteno provides a small town atmosphere with a progressive attitude, inviting commuters to return from the bustle of urba... Read more
The city of Momence nestles against the banks of the Kankakee River, encouraging recreational activities like fishing, boating, and water sports... Read more
Residents of Grant Park find it amusing when visitors confuse their small village with Chicago's Grant Park. This serene, friendly, and growin... Read more
The peaceful village of Peotone has received national attention as one of the proposed sites for a third major Chicagoland airport. With prim... Read more
Established in 1870, the village of Beecher is 37 miles south of Chicago. The modest population ensures all the tranquility and slower pace of ... Read more
Surrounded by the township of the same name, the village of Manhattan is located in northeastern Illinois approximately 40 miles south of Chicag... Read more
Boasting a rich and fascinating history, Monee also claims a bright future based on careful planning and a commitment to quality. Harmonizing ... Read more
The tiny town of Schneider is home to only a few hundred residents who enjoy a rural location near the LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area and Kankake... Read more
Distinguished as the largest municipality in the southern suburbs, University Park lies primarily in Will County but also sprawls into Cook County... Read more
The growing village of Crete claims a rich history that dates back to 1800s, only two decades after Illinois became a state. Over the many decade... Read more
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Chicago Southland region, Frankfort doubled its residential capacity and increased it... Read more
Located just 37 miles from downtown Chicago, Frankfort has a rich history and an exciting future. Home buyers will appreciate the many vintage homes... Read more
The welcoming, small community of Lowell stretches over a 4.5-square-mile area to balance residential neighborhoods with retail activity an... Read more
Characterized as a growing community with award-winning schools and a thriving business sector, Richton Park also features a pleasing selection o... Read more
Since 1949 when Park Forest was hailed as one of the nation's first totally planned model communities, the village has demonstrated remarkabl... Read more
More than a century old, Steger draws new residents to a serene, primarily residential village that has managed to preserve much of its origina... Read more
As a well-planned, progressive community, Matteson boasts the largest office market in the south and southwestern suburbs. Southland's corporat... Read more
Matteson, just 30 miles south of Chicago, is a unique suburban gem, surrounded by forests and rich in history. While home buyers can find a wid... Read more