Kankakee Podcast
A podcast about the people and places of Kankakee County, IL.
Podcasting since 2021 • 336 episodes
Kankakee Podcast
Latest Episodes
#220: Hair, Hustle, and Heart: Adelynn McBurnie’s Journey Behind the Chair
In this episode of Kankakee Podcast, Drew sits down with Adelynn McBurnie — one of Kankakee County’s most sought-after hairstylists. From her early start in cosmetology school at just 16, to building a loyal clientele and finding her h...
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Scarecrow Festival Returns, Faith Baptist Radio Tower Approved, Bourbonnais Shots Fired, Let’s Ketchup Family Fest, and BBCHS Board Appointment
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor takes you through the latest headlines from around the county. The 12th annual Scarecrow Festival kicks off at Perry Farm Park with more than 120 scarecrows, vendors, and a new Fall ...
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#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”
This episode of the Kankakee Podcast takes you inside September’s Yarn Factory Listeners, hosted by Bill Yohnka. Hear heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from local voices:David Butz recalls a wild ski...
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#218: Faith, Family, and Overcoming Childhood Cancer - Joy & Brady Gott
In this heartfelt episode of Kankakee Podcast, Drew sits down with Brady and Joy, a couple who moved their family of nine to Kankakee just two years ago. What began as a season of new beginnings quickly turned into a life-altering jour...
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Herscher DUI Crash, Regatta Returns, Kankakee Fitness Court, Harris Trial Date, Schneider Runs for County Board
This week on Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor covers the top headlines from around the area. In Herscher, a man faces multiple charges after crashing his pickup truck into a home while driving under the influence with a blood-al...
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