Situated on the Kankakee River in the state of Illinois, the City of Kankakee is the county seat for Kankakee County. The City is located 60 miles south of Chicago.

Kankakee is at the center of one of the most rapidly growing regions for business development. With a strategic location - a skilled labor force of 740,000 workers within a 40-mile radius, and adjacent to the world's largest manufacturing region in Chicago, many businesses are locating or relocating to Kankakee County.

There is plenty of recreational activites here with 28 public parks spanning 600 acres. Neary by Kankakee River provides excellent boating and fishing. And if you just want to lose yourself in nature's splendor, Kankakee County Forest Preserve and Kankakee River State Park is just round the corner.

For cultural and entertainment options, the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, Kankakee Valley Theatre, Kankakee County Historical and Art Museum, Riverview Historic District, concerts in the park and Lunch on the Square, are just some of the things that give our city its unique energy and style.

There is a lot to love about Kankakee with its blend of rural and urban influences. As one of the fastest growing cities in the state, Kankakee is home to a vibrant and active community, great business and work opportunities, and plenty of affordable housing.