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Spreading along the banks of the Kankakee River,Kankakee County boasts an enviable central locationwithin northeastern Illinois. Whether residing, visiting oroperating a business, the area offers an unrivaled qualityof life and an abundance of fun and interesting sites with

activities for people of all ages.

There is something foreveryone here. The county ishome to a number of charmingparks and modern recreationalfacilities. Spend a day hikingthrough the scenic landscape ofKankakee River State Park, orhave a relaxing picnic withfamily and friends on PerryFarm’s 170 acres of rolling openspace. The area also hostsseveral museums, a regionalmall, three challenging golfcourses, theatre troupes,professional sports teams andmuch more.

Kankakee County continues to draw new residents and businessessearching for high-quality living in an environment that offers asmall-town, rural feel with up-to-date conveniences. The area hostsseveral noteworthy public and private schools at the primary,secondary and post-secondary levels, as well as two nationallyranked hospitals, Olivet Nazarene University, KankakeeCommunity College, and all kinds of retail and restaurant outletsand affordable public transportation alternatives. KankakeeCounty is a world-class city with everything one needs to live a

quiet, yet well-equipped, lifestyle just outside of the Chicagolandarea.

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce is proud torepresent the communities of Kankakee County. The Chamber is anot-for-profit organization that strives to be of service for all localbusinesses. It focuses on providing leadership, and maintaining andstrengthening the business climate, as well as promoting theeconomic growth and workforce development. The KankakeeCounty Chamber integrates and partners together small and largecompanies toward the common goal of promoting the communityand individual businesses in an honest, open and friendlyatmosphere.

For more information on the Kankakee County community,contact the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce: 1690 Newtowne Dr., Bourbonnais | 815-932-2222www.kankakeecountychamber.com.

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Community Introduction

Location & Transportation

Homes

Education

Recreation

Arts & Entertainment

Tourism

Shopping & Dining

Business & Industry

Healthcare

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Conveniently located one hour south of downtownChicago, the communities of Kankakee County areafforded a small-town sense of living, all withcomplete access to the amenities of a large city.

Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno and Aroma Park are allstrategically positioned off I-57, which runs north to south,offering an easy connection to Chicago, and several points in

southern Illinois and eastern Missouri. The area is also served byU.S. Route 45/52, and State Routes 17, 102, 113 and 115.

In addition to the Kankakee County’s advantageous highwaysystem are several other means of transportation. The River ValleyMetro furnishes the community with affordable and convenientfixed-route bus service to destinations throughout the county,while Greyhound offersregular service fromKankakee’s Economy Inn,2125 S. Schuyler, to sitesoutside of the area, includingChicago, Champaign,Springfield, St. Louis, MO,and Memphis, TN.

Commuter and regional railservice is also available here.The Kankakee Amtrakstation links riders to morethan 28 downstate cities andthe city of New Orleans viatwo routes. Metra commuterrail service is provided innearby University Park. RiverValley Metro affords a route between Bradley and the UniversityPark Metra station, where riders reach downtown Chicago’sMillennium Station in just one hour.

As for air service, the Greater Kankakee Airport has two runwayscapable of handling business jets and personal aircraft. Commercialflights are available through two Chicago-based airports, includingMidway International Airport, situated approximately one hourfrom the area, and O’Hare International Airport, which is 1.5hours away.

With excellent road, rail and air travel readily available, KankakeeCounty remains a well-connected area appealing to both residentsand businesses.

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Progressive, affordable, friendly and welcoming are only afew words describing the wonderful communities ofKankakee County. Not too far from the city of Chicagoand surrounded by other expanding areas, thecommunities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley and

Aroma Park are convenientlyplaced. Single-family residentialhomes, multi-family units,condominiums and townhousesare all available in a variety ofprice ranges here, catering tohomeowners at every stage oflife. Dollar for dollar, you willfind that you will get muchmore house for your moneythan areas in the north andnorthwestern suburbs.

Both beautifully restored homesand new homes are available in Kankakee County. This real estatecollection continues to draw all kinds of residents, from growingfamilies and young professionals to empty nesters. Seniors lookingfor low- to no-maintenance living are delighted in the area’spleasant retirement communities, as well.

Newcomers to the area are attracted by reasonable home values,property taxes, the cost of living and overall high quality of life.Wherever you live in Kankakee County, there is convenient accessto all the local amenities – diverse shopping areas, delectabledining, superior hospitals and excellent school districts.

Kankakee County is filled with knowledgeable realtors ready toassist in the home search and buying process.

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Education is of the utmost importance to those living inKankakee County. The region is spotted with a collectionof daycare centers/preschools, public school districts,private institutions and higher learning facilities. All ofthese resources come together to create a strong learning

community complete with educational opportunities at every level.

EARLY CHILDHOOD, PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Kankakee County supplies a number of options when it comes toeducating our youth. An assortment of daycare and earlychildhood education centers are available for busy parents lookingto start their children off on the right foot. In Kindergarten,students enroll in one of four public school districts in the area,including Bradley Elementary School District No. 61,Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, St. GeorgeSchool District No. 228 and Kankakee School District 111, or oneof several private and parochial institutions.

Secondary education is mainly provided through KSD 111 and theBradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District No. 307.BBCHS is equipped with a highly qualified staff and features acollection of diverse curricular and co-curricular offerings. Amongthe many notable opportunities supplied to students at BBCHS

are a college prep program with 25 dual-credit and AdvancedPlacement courses, a comprehensive fine arts program andvocational and work-study programs through a collaboration withthe Kankakee Area Career Center. At BBCHS, the faculty, staffand community all come together for one common focus. AtBBCHS the students come first.

HIGHER LEARNINGKankakee Community College, atwo-year junior college, is a topchoice for graduating high schoolseniors, adult learners andemployers, as it offers a catalog fullof credit and noncredit courses invarying areas. In addition togranting associate degrees andcertificates for both transfer and workforce entry, KCC providesopportunities for continuing education, workforce developmentand pre-college remedial development.

Located in Bourbonnais is Olivet Nazarene University (ONU), afour-year, private, Christian, liberal arts university dedicated tostrong values and excellent education. With enrollment reachingclose to 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students, ONU strivesto provide an exceptional learning experience by offeringassociate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees.Approximately 100 fields of study within four schools and onecollege are available to students attending the university. ONU alsooffers continuing studies on all degree levels. One of the topNazarene universities in the country, ONU draws students fromacross the country and other parts of the world.

Further options for higher education lie within surrounding areas,including Governors State University – a public universitypositioned approximately 25 miles north of the Kankakee area inUniversity Park. GSU offers a total of 50 degree programs at bothundergraduate and graduate levels, as well as 23 certificateprograms and plenty of noncredit options. GSU works closely withKCC by supplying the Dual Degree Program. This valuableprogram enables students to complete an associate’s degree at KCC,then transfer seamlessly to GSU to complete a bachelor’s degrees.

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Kankakee County offers countless recreational activitiesfor the whole family. Through well-maintained parks,trails, golf courses and modern facilities, staying active iseasy for residents of all ages and abilities.

The Kankakee Valley Park District manages more than 30 parksand facilities in Kankakee, including the new Washington SkatePark, Bird Park Family Fun Station, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena,Splash Valley Aquatic Park and the expanding River Road Park.The latter is an award-winning park featuring the PNC Bank RiverRoad Softball Complex and, new in spring 2012, RV and tentcampgrounds and an off-leash dog park.

The Bourbonnais Township Park District oversees several parksand facilities in the area, including the new Diamond Point Park

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Sports Complex,Willowhaven InterpretiveCenter, Recreation Stationand, notably, Perry FarmPark. Perry Farm is one ofthe area’s most popularplaces for recreation. Thefarm offers four miles ofpaved multi-use paths, OakMeadows, an Indian cavegeological area, a fruitorchard, rose gardens,picnic areas, playgrounds, aliving history farm and theExploration Stationchildren’s museum.

The Kankakee Area YMCA operates a well-equipped facility thatrecently underwent a renovation and expansion project. The Y,along with numerous other fitness centers in the area, includingRiverside Health & Fitness, Fitness Premier in Bourbonnais andManteno, Studio Fitness, Impact Fitness and Body Works forWomen, provide modern amenities and excellent programming toaccommodate every fitness need.

All of these resources come together to offer hundreds ofoutstanding recreational and enrichment programs for youths,teens and adults. From aquatics instruction and sports leagues tosenior activities, day camp and arts classes, there’s something foreveryone through the Kankakee Valley Park District, BourbonnaisTownship Park District and Kankakee Area YMCA. In addition,

the River Valley Special Recreation Association joins forces wit thearea’s park districts to provide year-round, community-basedtherapeutic recreation to residents with disabilities or special needs.

Opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation are availablethrough several other sites throughout the county, as well. The4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park, positioned just six milesnorthwest of Kankakee, is full of history and outlets for enjoyinghunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, picnicking, horseback ridingand hiking. The Forest Preserves of the Kankakee River Valleyoperates six sites in the area, including the Shannon BayouEnvironmental Education Center, Aroma Land & Water Preserve,the Gar Creek Trail & Prairie Restoration Site, the WaldronArboretum, Strasma Grove and the Limestone Reforestation Site.Additionally, Kankakee County hosts three fine golf courses –Kankakee Country Club, Oak Springs Golf Course, KankakeeElks Golf Club, Aspen Ridge Golf Course, Manteno Golf Courseand South Shore Golf Course.

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The Kankakee County area is bursting with culture,featuring a fantastic mix of entertainment venues, eventsand performing and visual arts organizations.

Catch a movie at Cinemark Movies 10 Theatre at theNorthfield Square Mall in Bradley, the Meadowview ShoppingCenter Theatre or the historic Paramount Theatre – a fullyrefurbished 20th century theatre. Or, for those partial to livetheatre, make sure to check out the Kankakee Valley TheatreAssociation (comprised of the Kankakee Valley Theatre and YoungPeoples Theatre) and the Acting Out Theatre Company, a troupethat presents summertime outdoor theatre at Perry Farm.

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra also has a strongpresence in the area, performing at various sites, including OlivetNazarene University’s Centennial Chapel. The university’s LarsenFine Arts Center, along with the multipurpose Majestic Theatreprovide further sites for enjoying live entertainment in KankakeeCounty.

The Community Arts Council ofKankakee County strives to promote,develop, coordinate and stimulateparticipation in the arts throughoutthe area. The CAC manages theMetro Centre Art Gallery inBourbonnais and offers an assortmentof programs and events, including theFall Arts Stroll (cosponsored with theKankakee Event Partnership) and theStrawberry Jazz Festival.

Additional local events andcelebrations happen throughout the year in Kankakee County.Some of these events include the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival;the Klash on the Kankakee, consisting of 18th century camp lifecomplete with food, games, demonstrations and a reenactment of abattle between British forces and the American Colonists; the OldeTime Farm Show; Sleepy Hollow; the Annual Les Artisans Arts &Crafts Show and the lighted Evening Christmas Parade. For acalendar of events, visit the Kankakee County Chamber ofCommerce’s informational website atwww.visitkankakeecounty.com.

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There are plenty of interesting things to see and dothroughout the area. From places of history toprofessional sports, it is enjoyable spending a day out andabout in Kankakee County.

Explore the history of the area through the Bourbonnais GroveHistorical Society’s Letourneau Home Museum (the original homeof the community’s first mayor George R. Letourneau) and theKankakee County Historical Society Museum. Both museumshouse distinct local artifacts and archives. The KCHS also recentlyopened the Kankakee County French Heritage Museum in spring2012. The museum features a great collection of French historyfrom both Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Additional historical sites not to be missed include the KankakeeRailroad Museum, the Bronte History of Printing Museum, FrankLloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House and the county’s BarnQuilt Tour. This unique self-guided tour – the first countywidebarn quilt tour in the state – is comprised of more than 40 barnslocated across Kankakee County, all adorned with an 8’x8’ woodenblock designed with a colorful, hand-painted quilt pattern.

Visitors also take pleasure in local agri-tourism, as well as familyfun at the Hidden Cove Sportsplex – a year-round destination witheverything from basketball courts, an indoor soccer arena andbumper cars to miniature golf, batting cages, a go-kart track and apaintball field. The Exploration Station A Children’s Museum,based at Perry Farm, offers children the chance to learn throughdiverse hands-on experiences. Exhibits include a new multi-levelmedieval castle, an emergency room and ambulance, a sciencelaboratory and much more.

Sports enthusiasts don’thave travel to Chicagoto experience excitingprofessional athletics.The Chicago Bears haveheld their training campat Olivet NazareneUniversity for morethan 10 years. Eachsummer, thousands of fans visit the area to catch a glimpse of theupcoming season. Fans are able to watch the Bears play for free, getautographs and pictures with their favorite players, and take part invarious family oriented events. The area also hosts the KankakeePlowmen semi-pro football team and the Kankakee CountySoldiers professional basketball team.

Enjoying all the Kankakee County area has to offer surely takesmore than one day. Visitors in town overnight are afforded anumber of high-quality hotels, motels and bed and breakfast innsoffering pleasant accommodations with all the comforts of home.For further information on these lodging options, as well as all theattractions not to be missed in Kankakee County, visit theKankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau website atwww.visitkankakeecounty.com.

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One can find a wide array of shopping and diningchannels throughout Kankakee County. Areacommunities are furnished with an array ofcommercial developments featuring a mix ofretailers and restaurants. From freestanding sites to

large-scale complexes, shoppers and diners don’t have to travel farto find what they need.

Northfield Square Mall in Bradley is lined with more than 75department and specialty stores, a 10-screen movie theater and anabundance of places to eat. Across from Northfield Square Mallsits Water Tower Plaza, which affords an array of stores. Furtherretail sites in the area include Bourbonnais Towne Centre, BradleyCommons, Meadowview Shopping Center, Riverstone Plaza,Majestic Town Mall and Village Square Shopping Center.

Downtown Kankakee is another popular place for uniqueshopping and dining. This central district hosts the KankakeeFarmers’ Market, a seasonal, open-air market held April through

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When it comes to satisfying your appetite, Kankakee Countyrestaurants are ready to serve. The area offers residents and visitorsalike a variety of dining options, including casual eateries, pizzaparlors, fine dining establishments, fast-food diners, bakeries andmore; this area truly has it all.

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With a major interstate (I-57) connecting the 60miles between Kankakee County and Chicago,the region maintains a strong economy withindustries in and aroundthe Chicagoland area. This

location, complete with a moderntransportation infrastructure, is one of manyreasons that contribute to the region’s excellentbusiness environment. Not only does I-57provide a connection with the surroundinglarger cities, but I-80, located approximately30 minutes north of the county, is important for businessesbetween other cities and Kankakee County, as well. Along withthese important interstate highways and many other U.S. andIllinois routes are the Canadian National/IL Central Railroad,Norfolk Southern Railroad, Union Pacific and Kankakee Railroad,and Beaverville & Southern Railroad, all traveling through thecounty. There is also accessibility to two major airports and a localgeneral aviation airport.

In addition to the area’s strategic location, employers and shoppersenjoy Kankakee County’s low 6.25 percent tax rate, access tonatural resources, highly skilled workforce (products of the

county’s elite schools and colleges), unmatchedfinancial incentives and availability of variouspro-business resources, such as the KankakeeCounty Chamber of Commerce, EconomicAlliance of Kankakee County, Small BusinessDevelopment Center at Kankakee CommunityCollege and the Kankakee Area Career Center.

A variety of businesses support the growing area’s economy, fromlocal industries to several booming international businesses. Topindustries in Kankakee County include educational, healthcare andsocial assistance; retail trade; transportation and warehousing;manufacturing and tourism. With this attractive mix of businessesand industries, a great number of people are able to support theirfamilies and the economic life of the region, as well.

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MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN KANKAKEE COUNTYEmployer ........................................................................Industry.........................................................................# of EmployeesRiverside Medical Center..................................................Healthcare/Hospital........................................................................2,130Shapiro Developmental Center .........................................Healthcare/Specialty Hospital .........................................................1,300Northfield Square Mall .....................................................Retail Trade .......................................................................................976Provena St. Mary’s Hospital ..............................................Healthcare/Hospital...........................................................................974Cigna Healthcare ..............................................................Insurance Agency/Brokerage..............................................................840Baker & Taylor .................................................................Book & Periodical Merchant Wholesaler ...........................................725CSL Behring LLC.............................................................Biological Product Manufacturing .....................................................725Kankakee Community College .........................................Education/Junior College ..................................................................460Olivet Nazarene University ...............................................Education/University.........................................................................450Sears Logistics Services, Inc...............................................Advertising Material Distribution......................................................388Source: Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Kankakee County Top Employers, July 2010

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High-quality and convenient healthcare outlets arereadily available throughout the communities ofKankakee County. Primary care physicians, physicaltherapy clinics, supportive living facilities and medicalpractices offering everything from dentistry and

chiropractic care to orthopedics are among the many providers thatwork to ensure the health and well-being of residents in this area.In addition, the Kankakee County community is served by twotop-notch hospitals supplying a wide range of exceptional inpatientand outpatient services.

Provena St. Mary’s Hospital, a 210-bed facility based in Kankakee,is well equipped with a number of modern amenities and services,including the Level II Emergency/Trauma Center, Regional CancerCenter, Sleep Disorder Center and Total Wellness Center. ProvenaSt. Mary’s has received many awards over the years, most recentlygarnering the Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safetyfrom HealthGrades® for the third consecutive time in 2010 –placing it among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation.

Part of the Riverside HealthCare network, the 325-bed RiversideMedical Center in Kankakee is an award-winning health resourcefor patients in the region. The 500,000-sqsuare-foot medicalcenter is well known for its unmatched care in the areas of cardiac,cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, gastrointestinal and criticalcare. The campus – ranked among Thomson Reuters’ 100 TopHospitals® five years in a row – features the highly ranked RushRiverside Heart Center and the system’s senior living communities.

Riverside HealthCare also operates several community healthcenters and clinics throughout Kankakee County, as well as amedical campus in Bourbonnais. The state-of-the-art complex inBourbonnais is home to Riverside Medical Plaza, which features animaging center, the Riverside Women’s Diagnostic Center, anoutpatient surgery center and physician offices; the RiversideHealth Fitness Center, the only medically-based wellness center inthe immediate area; the Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute and theRiverside Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center.

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All-American Smiles Dental Care ................................... 3

Belson Steel Center .................................................... 14

Belson Steel Center Scrap, Inc...................................... 15

Blanchette Upscale Apartments ...................................... 5

Bourbonnais Elementary................................................ 6

The Bourbonnais Township Park District .......................... 8

Bunge .......................................................................... 3

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic School Network................. 7

Door Masters................................................................ 5

Economic Alliance of Kankakee County ........................ 15

Fade to Black Sealcoating Inc ...................................... 15

Fitness Premier/Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution ................ 8

Girard Electric, Inc........................................................ 5

Governors State University ............................................ 7

Heatwave Heating & Cooling Inc. .................................. 1

JR's Chicken ............................................................... 13

Kankakee Community College ....................................... 6

Kankakee Valley Park District......................................... 9

Kankakee/A&J Disposal ............................................. 15

Kelly Services ..............................................................14

Kent's Custom Sewing ................................................. 12

King Music ................................................................. 10

Little Caesars .............................................................. 13

Project Place................................................................. 5

Quality Inn & Suites.............................. Inside Front Cover

River Valley Supportive Living Residence....................... 16

Tholens’ Landscape & Garden Center........................... 13

The UPS Store............................................................. 15

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