Sunday, February 5, 2012
The Kankakee River Valley is known for the beautiful and historic Kankakee River, which winds through many communities in Kankakee County. Fifty-seven miles of the river run through the county, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking
Len Small Lennington “Len” Small (1862-1936) was the first of Kankakee’s three Illinois governors. He was the only one of the three born in Kankakee and the only one of the three to win re-election. At 21, he w