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Kankakee River State Park

5314 W. State Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Bird & Eagle Watching

Kankakee River State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres primarily in Kankakee.

Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park's recreational opportunities unsurpassed.

The naturally channeled Kankakee River, listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register, is the focus of the park's popularity.

Enveloping both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles, in an area 6 miles northwest of Kankakee, the park consists of approximately 4,000 acres. Illinois Rt. 102 on the north and Illinois Rt. 113 on the south, frame the park, with I-55 and I-57 both providing convenient access.

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Olivet University presents Sounds of the Season at Centennial Chapel

Centennial Chapel, Olivet Nazarene University •  Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 7PM

The Olivet Nazarene University School of Music is proud to present Sounds of the Season 2024!

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Acting Out Theatre Presents It's a Wonderful Life: a radio play

The Grow Center •  Dec 13 – Dec 15 @ 7:30PM

Join us December 13, 14 & 15 for It’s a Wonderful Life: a radio play Live from the Grow Center in Bourbonnais.

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