Kankakee County - Walter Sanford

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Kankakee County - Walter Sanford
Kankakee
County
Official
Visitor’suide
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Discover
Kankakee County
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iscover Kankakee County...
and Experience A Peaceful Destination
Kankakee
Country Club
Golf Course
Kankakee River
Memorial Park,
Bourbonnais
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Welcome....................................................4
History ......................................................5
Kankakee County Facts .......................7
Visitor Information .............................9
Table of contents
Things to See
Agri-Tourism..........................................11
Historical Places ..................................12
Architecture..........................................15
Things to Do
Adventure Activities/Nature .................17
Arts & Entertainment ............................21
Cinemas ..................................................21
Golf Courses .........................................22
Parks......................................................23
Spectator Sports and
Other Activities.....................................28
Major Events & Festivals ......................30
Kankakee County Map ........................32
Kankakee’s Gallery of Photos .......34
Places to Stay
Bed & Breakfast ....................................37
Hotels ....................................................37
Campgrounds .........................................38
Kankakee River
State Park
Meeting & Banquet Facilities
Hotels ....................................................40
Banquet & Catering Facilities...............44
Places to Dine
Restaurants...........................................46
Places to Shop
Shopping Districts ................................55
Antique Shops ........................................55
Book Stores...........................................56
Children Stores ....................................56
Outdoor Outfitter.................................57
Products and Outlets............................57
Transportation Needs.......................58
Convention Services ..........................59
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WELCOME
he Kankakee River Valley describes itself as easy
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to find, but hard to leave. Kankakee county offers
ample opportunities for those interested in history and
art, for antique buffs, and families with youngsters,
for anglers and winter-sports enthusiasts—
all at affordable prices.
Kankakee County is located just 45 miles south of Chicago
off of Interstate 57, Routes 45/52, 50, and 17 also run
through the beautiful Kankakee county area. O’Hare
International Airport is only 75 miles and Midway
Airport 50 miles north of the Kankakee area. The Greater
Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft
landing space.
Please refer to our website for updates and additional
information. www.visitkankakeecounty.com
Kankakee County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
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HISTORY
Kankakee County History
Looking Back Into Time
The Kankakee River Valley is known for both the
splendor and tranquil beauty of the Historic Kankakee
River. Winding its way through Kankakee County, it
passes through many of our small and large communities.
This section provides both historical and current information about the Kankakee River and also provides historical
and current information about many of the towns, cities
and key people who have played a part in the historical
past of Kankakee County.
History and Heritage...The Kankakee River
The Kankakee River runs 57 miles through Kankakee County and
is one of our most precious resources. Water Sports, excellent fishing
and a beautiful State Park are available for all to enjoy. But, there is
a special history about why the Kankakee River played such an
important part of our heritage and what Kankakee County is today.
The Potawatomi Indians lived in the area once thought to be the
upper Illinois River. They referred to the area as “Theatiki”.
Through variations in the pronunciation of Theatiki, Kankakee
evolved. Some of the meanings of Theatiki are Wolf, Swampy Place,
and Wonderful Land. The Kankakee River Valley’s beautiful land
and rich natural resources are a result of debris and minerals left
by three massive glaciers that came down from Canada thousands
of years ago. Thus, accounting for the beautiful area that tourists,
re-locators, and community members now enjoy.
Theatiki 2003
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HISTORY
African American Heritage
“An African American Rodeo,” a neglected area of African
American history and culture, remains a mystery to many American
Children and adults—African Americans in the American West. In
the building of the American West, many roles were played by
African American men and women.
Thyrl Latting Rodeo Spectacular performs each Memorial Day
weekend in Pembroke, IL, a historical African American Community
located in Kankakee County. The Marcus Garvey Festival takes
place the second weekend of August, and the township celebrates
Pembroke Days during the final weekend in August with parades,
entertainment and Gospel, Jazz and Blues Concerts.
The settlement named Pembroke is not shown in the 1883
Kankakee Atlas, although people were living in the area before
the Civil War. African Americans, the Tetter and Morgan families,
from Maryland and Virginia settled near Pembroke in the 1850s
Today, the area once incorporated as the village of “Pembroke”
is within the new village of Hopkins Park.
Sun River Terrace
Sun River Terrace, located on the Kankakee River, is a relatively new
community. It is north of Route 17, six miles north of St. Anne, and
six miles West of Momence. Sun River Terrace was incorporated in
1980 through the efforts of Casey Wade, Jr. and Henry Nicholes, Sr.
Each year Sun River Terrace hosts the Village Festival and a community Fall Banquet.
In 1948, after a boxing match with Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Lewis
and the National Boxing Association established his training camps
at the Sunset Hills Golf Club in Sun River Terrace. The place where
Joe Lewis resided during his camp days still stands as a valuable
landmark.
Photo courtesy of Kathleen L. Sims
African
American
Rodeo
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Facts
A Few Facts About
Kankakee County
❖ Kankakee County was considered the
perfect place to live by the Pottawatomi
Indians long before the ever-increasing
westward migration of the white settlers.
For here was a rolling landscape with a
beautiful river thickly bordered with
groves of oak, hickory, maple, cedar and
black walnut. With the land in places
sloping gently to the water’s edge and in
others rising in sheer limestone bluffs
many feet above the river, and the abundant wildlife that inhabited the area, no
more beautiful or varied scenery could
be found in the Middle West than in
Kankakee County.
❖ Settlers came to Kankakee County in 1834, after the federal government signed the Treaty of Camp Tippecanoe in 1832. As word spread
about the government acquiring the land, many immigrants from New
York and Vermont moved their way west, mostly locating in
Momence, IL. An act of the Illinois Legislature created Kankakee
County out of the north part of Iroquois County and the south part
of Will County on February 11, 1853. The six original townships
were Yellowhead, Rockville, Bourbonnais, Momence, Aroma and
Limestone. The population of the new county was about 8,000. It
wasn’t until 1855 that the two western townships of Norton and Essex
were taken from Vermilion County and added to Kankakee County.
❖ In the mid 1800s, David Bradley
started the Bradley Plow Works,
later called the Bradley Factory. He
manufactured farm implements and
is known for the Bradley Plan. During the
early 1900s, Bradley built a home designed
by the famous architect Frank Lloyd
Wright. In 1891, North Kankakee
was incorporated and named Bradley.
❖ The City of Kankakee grew in the shadow of Bourbonnais, a
French settlement nearby. Kankakee became the eventual seat of
government for Kankakee County and in 1855 became the site of
a depot on the Illinois Central Railroad. By 1900 its population
had grown to about 13,500. Kankakee County’s population is
currently 105,290 and growing.
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Facts
❖ Three Illinois governors
(Len Small, Samuel Shapiro
and George Ryan) are from
Kankakee.
❖ The Kankakee River runs 57 miles through Kankakee County
and is a clean river, great for landing small mouth bass, channel
catfish, walleye and northern pike. Twelve boat launches, eight
campgrounds, and 18 riverfront parks are only a small part of the
fun on the Kankakee River.
The Creation of Dairy Queen
“Sherb’s” was the name of a small ice cream store that opened
on South West Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois, August 4, 1938. A sign
appeared in the window that read “All you can eat for 10¢!” This
was an extraordinary offer during this country’s Great Depression.
The proprietor of the store, thirty-year-old Sherwood Dick
“Sherb” Noble, a native of Clemens, Iowa, had been associated with
dairy products from his teenage years. What his customers were
offered that day in Kankakee for 10¢ was a new semi-frozen, “softserve” dairy product formulated by a recent acquaintance and new
business partner, J. F. McCullough.
At the end of the day, little did any of Sherb’s customers
know they had made history. Their enthusiastic acceptance of
McCullough’s soft-serve dairy “dessert” (1,600 were purchased)
would launch a multi-million dollar business. Sherb soon opened
the first store named Dairy Queen (a name suggested by
McCullough) in Joliet, Illinois.
In time Dairy Queen became internationally known and more
than 5,000 restaurants would open in the United States, Canada
and 14 other countries. The Dairy Queen companies and franchises
recognized Sherb Noble as the “original Dairy Queen operator.”
Sherb remained active in the
Kankakee community until his
death in March 1991, at 82. He had
been one of the earliest sponsors of
Little League Baseball and received an
award in 1973 from the Kankakee
Veterans of Foreign Wars for his community service and support of youth
activities. The Kankakee Chamber of
Commerce honored Sherb Noble as
Businessman of the Year in 1990.
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Visitor information
Kankakee County Visitor Information
The Kankakee County Visitor Information Center provides information about things to see, things to do, places to eat, places to stay
and places to shop. Open 9am - 5pm M-F September through April
and open May through August and the first weekend of September
9am - 5pm seven days a week.
1270 Larry Power Road
Bourbonnais IL 60901
(800) 747-4837 or (815) 935-7390
Internet Access:
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
Important Telephone Numbers
Kankakee County area code (815)
Illinois Poison Center ...................................................800-222-1222
Crime Stoppers....................................................................932-7463
Kankakee County Sheriff ....................................................933-3324
State Police ..........................................................................698-2332
Senior Help Line ..........................................................800-252-8966
AAA Emergency Services .............................................800-222-4357
24-Hour Services
RESTAURANTS
PHARMACY
Denny’s
State Rt. 50 North
Bradley, IL
815-937-9304
Walgreen Drug Store
1050 N. Kennedy Dr.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-9615
White Castle
1583 State Rt. 50 North
Bradley, IL
815-928-8460
Steak & Shake
Rt. 50 North
Bradley, IL
815-932-5600
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Things to See
The following are great places and things to see
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while in Kankakee County. Please visit our website
for upcoming events and packages that can make your
trip to Kankakee county a memorable one.
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Agri-Toursim
Visit Kankakee County and experience
great fun and adventure on the farm.
What is Agri-Tourism?
Agri-tourism is a subset of a larger
industry called rural tourism that
includes resorts, off-site farmers’
markets, non-profit agricultural tours
and other leisure and hospitality
businesses that attract visitors to the
countryside.
Farm tourism refers to activities
conducted on private agricultural lands,
which might include fee-hunting and
fishing, overnight stays, educational
activities, etc. This category of tourism
is a subset of a larger industry known
as agri-tourism. Agri-tourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm,
ranch or agricultural plant conducted
for the enjoyment of visitors.
Kankakee County is excited
about this new trend in tourism
and offers great opportunities
for you to experience life on the
farm as well as participate in a
splendor of activities offered by
our local farmers.
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Things to See
Historical Places
Manteno
Manteno Historical
Society Museum
Manteno Historical Museum
192 W. 3rd Street
(815) 468-6629
The hours are by appointment & open during special events.
A one-room schoolhouse and horse-drawn doctor’s buggy were recently
restored and added to the museum.
Bourbonnais
Letourneau Home/Museum
Bourbonnais Historical Society
(815) 933-6452
Open to the public on the first and third Sundays
of each month and by appointment. The museum
contains many artifacts relating to Bourbonnais
history.
Bourbonnais, IL,
home of the
Chicago Bears’
Summer Training
Camp
Kankakee
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum
197 South East Avenue
(815) 933-1889
Displays of running model trains & memorabilia. Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m.
See large running model train displays and railroad memorabilia within
Kankakee’s restored train depot. Features a scale model of Kankakee and its
trains as they looked in the 1950s. A life-size, 1947 Pullman coach has been
restored as a dining and meeting place and may be used for small events. It is
also displayed outside of the depot.
Kankakee Historical Society Museum
801 S. Eighth Ave.
(815) 932-5279
Welcome to the Kankakee County Historical Museum. The Complex is located
in Governor Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee Illinois.
The Museum complex offers a variety of exhibits and activities for all ages. We
hope that you enjoy our website and will soon visit the museum in person.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday and
Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. For group tours, research visits and special event
information please call (815) 932-5279.
The Museum Complex is divided into three main exhibit areas: the Museum,
the Taylor oneroom schoolhouse and the Dr. A.L. Small home (the boyhood
home of Governor Len Small). The museum contains a main gallery, a permanent Native American exhibit, a 19th century exhibit and a sculpture gallery
that houses nearly 30 original works by George Gray Barnard who lived in
Kankakee during his formative years.
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Watchekee’s Revenge
A Permanent Indian Exhibit of local Kankakee County Tribal artifacts,
historic lore narrative, Native American Library and Old Northwest
Woodland Indian Art and memorabilia presented at Riverdecks, 494 West
River, on the Kankakee River in Kankakee.
Essex Historical Society Museum
218 Parls St., P O Box 237, Essex
815-365-4048
Features a one-room school house and historical Essex artifacts contained in
an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the
early 1900s. Hours by appointment & during special events.
Wikstrom Manor
Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Momence
Momence
Momence Historical House
117 N. Dixie
Contact Glen Dobson at 815- 472-2670
Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
Recreates the period of history from 1870-1900. Open
in June on Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 or by appointment.
An 1870s home containing period furnishings and artifact displays.
Momence Conrad Park Pioneer Cabin
Open June 1 through August
Sun. 2-4 p.m. or by appointment
Located on Mill Street Island Park
Contact Skip Dionne at 815-472-6081
Visit an authentic cabin built during Momence’s 150th anniversary to
honor the area’s first settlers.
Momence Little Red School House (circa 1853)
Open by appointment only
5th Street, West of Dixie Highway at Range School
Contact Marcia Tedford 815-472-2924
Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
Originally called the Mount Airy School, the building
was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850s school house has
been restored and contains period memorabilia and artifacts.
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Things to See
Momence
Momence Railroad
Depot Museum
(circa 1890)
Open May through
September
Saturday from 9 a.m.12 p.m. or by appointment.
691 N Dixie Highway
Contact Bill & Phyllis Munyon at 815-472-2255
Kankakee Train Museum
Admission is free.
This privately owned, 1890s depot was restored in 2001 and contains photos
and artifacts relating to Momence’s railroading history.
Other great things to see in Kankakee County
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
Provena Heritage Village, 901 N Entrance Avenue, Kankakee, IL
815-939-4506
Different juried art shows every quarter. Free Admission.
The Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery is committed to developing and promoting
an awareness of the arts in the Kankakee River Valley. The Gretchen Charlton
Art Gallery acts as an advocate for local and visiting artists from a variety of
genres.
Olivet Nazarene
University
Larsen Fine Arts Center
Olivet Nazarene University, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL
Seats 540
Strickler Planetarium
Olivet Nazarene University, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-5361
Starry audio-visual presentation in the round. Small museum, $1 admission,
ages three and under are free.
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Kankakee County
Courthouse
Architecture
History, Architecture and beauty are found around the Kankakee
County Courthouse Square.
The Kankakee County Courthouse
This 1912 courthouse features a dome mural depicting scenes of local
history. An ancient Native American village once stood on the courthouse
ridge overlooking the Kankakee River flood plains. This beautiful architecture
is a focal point that is positioned in the center of six historical churches that
were built in the early and late 1800s. While visiting Kankakee County, we
hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy our Downtown Historic Church
Walking Tour.
Walking Tour Churches
First Presbyterian Church
371 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL
First Presbyterian
Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
348 E. Merchant St.
Kankakee, IL
Asbury United
Methodist Church
196 S. Harrison Ave.
Kankakee, IL
St. Patricks Catholic Church
428 S. Indiana Ave.
Kankakee, IL
First Baptist Church
425 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
298 S. Harrison Ave.
Kankakee, IL
St. Paul Lutheran
Church
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Things to do
ankakee County has an array of things to do. The
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county has many outdoor and indoor activities that
will excite and entertain all our visitors. Our parks and
nature trials are available for camping, canoeing, scuba
diving and many other outdoor sports and adventure
activities. We are also home to major music, cultural
activities, festivals, and symphony orchestras.
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee State Park
Riding Stables
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Kankakee River
Outdoor/Adventure
Hidden Cove Family Fun Park
70 Ken Hayes Drive
815-933-9150
Families live together and work together, but
how often do they play together? Hidden
Cove exists to fulfill the recreational needs of
today’s families. In short, Hidden Cove is a
playground for families. We provide a safe,
family-friendly environment that offers recreational activities for all ages. So come and
play! Have fun! Make some memories!
Kankakee River State Park
Deselm Road, North on Rt. 102
815-939-0309 or 815-933-9150
The 4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park surrounds both sides of the
Kankakee River for 11 miles. It is located eight miles northwest of
Kankakee. The Kankakee River is a clean river in an unspoiled setting,
with surrounding bluffs and woods. The trail surface is crushed stone. It
begins at the Davis Creek area on the north side of the river and travels to the
Chippewa Campground. At one point it crosses a suspension bridge. Portions
of the trail may be impassable, and some roads might even be closed during
periods of heavy rain. Call ahead when this is a concern. In addition to biking,
there are 12 miles of cross-country ski trails, a three-mile hiking trail with
views of limestone canyons and a frothy waterfall and a 12-mile equestrian
trail. Visit this 4,000 acre State Park with trails for hiking and biking,
canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing,
snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches and more!
The park teems with wildlife, from badgers, beaver, turtles, red fox, coyotes,
white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Commonly seen birds include red-winged
blackbirds, herons and bluebirds. The Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Nations
dominated the area around 1800, but most left following the Black Hawk
War of 1812.
The Perry Farm
456 N. Kennedy Drive
(815) 933-9905
See a real farm complete with farmhouse,
barn and various animals. Pack a lunch for
a picnic in the Pavilion and spend a relaxing
day hiking the trails in one of our most popular recreational areas. A rich tapestry of
woods and prairies run along the Kankakee
River. The paved trails are perfect for biking,
walking, rollerblading, investigating the
Indian Caves and cross-country skiing. Enjoy
the many farm animals including oxen,
ponies, rabbits and goats.
Perry Farm
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Things to do
Perry Farm
Concert Series
Concerts will be
performed Tuesday
nights from July
through August at
Perry Farm Gazebo.
Free admission.
Time, 7-8:30 p.m.
Exploration Station Children’s Museum
Kankakee
Farmers Market
Downtown Kankakee corner of Merchant & Dearborn May
through October, Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., weather permitting. The
Kankakee Farmers Market consists of various farmers and products
from vendors throughout the Kankakee County area. Visit our
Farmers Market and find a variety of produce, plants, foods and
homemade specialty products.
Kankakee Municipal Band
Summer Concerts at Bird Park
Every Thursday from the first week of June through the first week
of August.
Time, 7:30 p.m. These are free concerts. The band provides a
relaxing evening by the river. There is free parking. Everyone bring
a chair and enjoy.
Kankakee
Farmer’s Market
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
3886 S. Route 45/52
815-932-6714
Weekly shows and events. Kankakee County’s 37th Annual Fair is usually the
first week in August. With grandstand entertainment and unlimited carnival
rides. For updates on current events please log on to www.kankakeefair.org
Kankakee Motor Speedway
3886 S Route 45/52
815-929-9105 or 815-932-6714
Featuring side-by-side stock car racing action every Friday night from AprilSeptember. If you are a stock car racing fan and you want to experience the
action, then come out and see the races.
Haigh’s Scuba Diving Quarry
2738 E. 2000 North Road
(815) 932-7797
Visit the spring fed quarry
of 12 acres in a park like
setting. Open Mon.-Sat.
7 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun.
8 a.m.- 11 p.m.
www.haighquarry.com
Haigh’s Scuba
Diving Quarry
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Island Park,
Momence
Kankakee River
800-74-RIVER
57 miles of river runs through Kankakee County and is
home of the state record for northern pike, walleye,
and small and large mouth bass. The Kankakee River
is one hour south of Chicago on I-57.
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
Kankakee Area YMCA
1075 N Kennedy Dr.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-1741
Fun and adventure for the family. Our area
YMCA offers activities for all ages. From
adult fitness programs to kids enjoying our
skateboard facilities. Come and join the fun
at Kankakee’s Area YMCA. For general
information call 815-933-1741.
Forest Preserve
District of Kankakee River Valley
Shannon Bayou
3301 Waldron Road, Aroma Park
Location of the office and Nature Center
815-935-5630
YMCA
Offers a variety of educational programs, including a Children’s Nature Club,
nature walks and environmental programs.
Millennium Skydiving
3729 S 0500E Rd
815-929-9000
The decade’s fastest growing sport is now
at the Greater Kankakee Airport. Two
ways to experience the thrill; tandem skydive or accelerated freefall. Millennium
Skydiving is focused on professionalism,
quality instruction and safe skydiving. We
bring together the expertise, experience
and know-how that are required to produce total performance. Our goal is to
provide customers and staff the highest
level of satisfaction at all times.
Our staff maintains high standards of
conduct while imparting professional and
practical expertise to afford a fun, safe
learning environment.
Millennium Skydiving and our staff are
totally customer-service orientated. We
make every effort to provide enjoyment
and satisfaction at all times.
Kankakee County Airport
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Things to do
Reed’s Canoe Trips
907 N. Indiana
815-WE CANOE
Over 4,000 canoe and kayak trips annually from two locations. Call for reservations and bring your coolers and sunscreen for a wonderful time! Reed’s
Canoe Trips provide people of all ages with “an adventure close to home.”
The three trips we offer range in length from approximately two hours to a
full six hours on the water, and are suitable for either new or experienced
canoeists. Since the Kankakee River is located only an hour south of
Chicagoland, even our longest trip will fit into a one-day outing!
Grant Park
Bennett-Curtis House
302 W. Taylor
815-465-2288
Eat lunch or dinner in this turn of the century mansion.
Mystery dinner shows throughout the season. Visit our
website at www.benettcurtis.com.
George M. Bennett built the Bennett-Curtis House 18
room mansion in 1900, purchased by Illinois Senator
Edward C. Curtis in 1919. The House is set on spacious
ground shaded by 100-year-old maples flanked by
bubbling fountains, sweeping lawns, lush cool ferns
and colorful flowers.
The interior is beautifully decorated featuring crown molding, oak trims, in-lay wood floors, moray cloth covered
walls, stain glass, velvet drapery and more. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding
ceremony and reception, the Bennett-Curtis House is it.
Senator Curtis and his wife held their wedding reception in
the house over 75 years ago.
The Bennett-Curtis
House, Grant Park
Manteno
Manteno Farmers Market
Thursdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., weather permitting, Mid April -October. Corner of
Main & Division, downtown Manteno.
Manteno’s Farmers Market consists of various farmers and products from vendors throughout the Kankakee County area. Visit our Farmers Market and
find a variety of produce, plants, foods and homemade specialty products.
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Arts & Entertainment
Paramount Theatre
213 N Schuyler Ave., Kankakee, IL
815-936-6843
A historic 19th- century full wide-screen theatre open daily for movies.
Historic Paramount
Theatre, Kankakee
Movie Theatres
Meadowview Center Theatre
2 Meadowview Center, Kankakee, IL 815-936-6843
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Northfield Square Mall, Rt. 50 N Bradley
815-933-5449
Located at the intersection of I-57 (Ext 315) and state route 50 in Bradley
Illinois
Bennett-Curtis House Mystery Dinner
302 W Taylor, Grant Park, IL
The Bennett Curtis House provides mystery/dinner shows throughout the season. Special show/dinner packages are available. See spectacular beautiful gardens flanked by fountains, coach house and grape arbor. Call for reservations.
815-465-2288
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra season is October through May
and provides entertainment for the 4th of July celebration preceding the fireworks display held at Kankakee Community College. Details on all individual
concerts are available at www.K-V-S-O.com.
Kankakee Valley Theatre
Kankakee Valley Theatre promotes the arts through live stage productions.
Seasoned actors and directors provide annual performances held in February,
April and November for the viewing public. Season tickets are available.
Call for advance tickets. 815-935-8510
Young People’s Theatre
Annual performances for the viewing public are held in April and November.
Season tickets are available. Call for advance tickets. 815-935-8510
Bradley/Bourbonnais High School Theatre
Seats 620
700 W North Street, Bradley, IL
Call for event dates and times. 815-937-3715
Community Arts Council
P O Box 652, Kankakee, IL 815-933-ARTS
Kankakee High School Theatre
Seats 700
1200 W Jeffrey Street, Kankakee, IL 815-933-0730
Lincoln Cultural Center
Seats 1200
240 Warren Avenue, Kankakee, IL 815-933-0709
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Things to do
The Best Golf Courses South of Chicago
Golf Courses & Facilities
Aspen Ridge Golf Course
HOLES
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Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-1742
Bon Vivant Country Club
Career Center Road, Bourbonnais, IL
815-935-0400
Elks Country Club
Van DerKarr Road, St. Anne, IL
815-937-9547
Hidden Cove
Driving Range Only
70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-9150
Manteno Golf Club
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6,400
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6,455
72
18
6,354
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3,357
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6,345
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7202 N 4000 E Road, Manteno, IL
815-468-8827
Minne Monesse Golf Course
15944 E 6 Mile Grove Road, Grant Park, IL
815-465-6653
Oak Springs Golf Course
6740 E 3500 S, St. Anne, IL
815-937-1648
Shamrock Golf Club,
Executive Course
6575 B-17E, St. Anne, IL
815-937-9355
South Shore Golf Course
1727 N River South Road, Momence, IL
815-472-4407
South Shore
Golf Course,
Momence, IL
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Great Parks
Parks
NAME
State Park
LOCATION
THINGS TO DO
Kankakee River State Park
Rte 102
Bike Trails, Boating, Camping, Concession
Stands, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding,
Hunting, Nature Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Cross Ctry
Skiing, Sledding, Fitness Trail, Tennis
Courts, River Access
Potawatomi Park
Front St.
Basketball Courts, Boating, Fishing, Hiking,
Nature Area, Picnic Area with Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms
Goselin Park
S Bridge Rd.
Fishing, Nature Area, Picnic Area with
Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms
Belmont Park
Belmont St.
Playgrounds
Bon Aire Park
Belle Air Ave.
Playgrounds
Cavalier De LaSalle Park
Bristol Dr.
Bike Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Area,
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
River Access
Gettysburg Park
Gettysburg
Cul-de-sac
Playgrounds
Robert M.Goselin Park
Municipal
Center Rd.
Baseball Fields, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms, Handicapped
Accessible
Jordan Park
Jordan &
Gettysburg
Basketball Courts and Playgrounds
Keno Park
Wm Latham
& Canterbury
Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Picnic
Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms
Latham Park
North West
Ave. &
Kristina
Basketball Courts, Picnic Area with Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms
Marcotte Park
Rte 102
Baseball Fields, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms
Meadows Road Park
S. Meadows
Rd. & Yale
Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Picnic
Shelter, Picnic Table, Playgrounds, Tennis
Court
Northfield Park
Roberts Dr. &
Washington
Basketball Court, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms
Aroma Park
Bourbonnais
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Things to do
Northwest Park
North West
& Bonds
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
River Front Park
Canterbury
Lane
Bike Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Area,
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Slater Park
Bethel Drive
& Gettysburg
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables
Stonewall Park
Stonewall
Drive
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Perry Farm Park & Trail
459 N.
Kennedy Drive
Bike Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Area,
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms,
Cross Ctry Skiing, Historic Bldg., Indian
Caves
Turnberry Park
TurnBerry
Drive
Fishing
R.O. Martin Sports
Complex
Industrial
Drive
Baseball Fields
Lil’s Park
1373 E.
North Street
Baseball Fields, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms, Fitness Trail
Rudy’s Park
200 S.
Washington
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Lion Park
Broadway &
Kennedy Dr.
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Helgeson Park
Beckman &
Inglesh Ave.
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Perry Trail
Access
Bourbonnais Township
Bradley
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Bradley Parks
All Parks Have Picnic Shelters.
Blatt Park
Blatt Park Ave.
Playground,
Basketball
Court, Tennis
Court
Johns Park
Liberty Street
Playground
Jeanette Park
Van Buren
Playground
Ponikvar Park
Hemlock &
Ivy Lane
Playground,
Tennis Courts
Quail Park
Quail Dr.
Playground, Tennis Courts,
Basketball Court
Franklin Park
Euclid &
Franklin
Playgound
Glenn’s Park
East Broadway
Playground
Northfield Park
Larry Power
Road & Ken
Hayes Dr.
Playground
209 W. Dixie
Highway
Basketball Courts, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms, Cross Ctry.
Skiing, Tennis Courts
Beckman Park
Cobb
Boulevard
Baseball Fields, Boating, Fishing, Nature
Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms, Roller Rink &
Harbor
Bird Park
801 W
Station Street
Bike Trails, Boating, Fishing, Hiking,
Nature Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playground, Restrooms, Quarry
Cobb Park
Cobb
Boulevard
Fishing, Hiking, Nature Area, Picnic
Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Tennis Courts
Governor’s Park
8th &
W. Charles
Hiking, Nature Area, Fitness Trail
Museum & Trail
La Vasseur Park
Gregg Street
Baseball Fields, Bike Trails, Fishing,
Hiking, Nature Area, Restrooms
Old Fair Park
Eastview Drive
Nature Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Shelter,
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms
Grant Park
Grant Park Community
Park
Kankakee Valley
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Things to do
Pioneer Park
Hobbie Avenue Basketball Courts, Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables, Playgrounds, Tennis Courts
River Road Park
River Road
Baseball Fields, Bike Trails, Boating,
Camping, Concession Stand, Fishing,
Hiking, Nature Area Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables, Playground, Restrooms
River Access, Softball, Football
Washington Park
Washington
& Chestnut
Basketball Courts, Hiking, Playgrounds
Hockey
Limestone Park
Ball Road
Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Bike
Trails, Concession Stand, Hiking, Nature
Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, Restrooms Cross Ctry.
Skiing, Sledding, Tennis Courts
Hawkins Center
Tower Road
Bike Trails, Hiking, Nature Area, Picnic
Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Westside Park
Sandburg Dr.
& Lindeau
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms
Reed Park
Parseghian &
Hesburgh
Basketball Courts, Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables Playgrounds, Restrooms
Thies Park
Rockne Drive
& Poplar
Hendrickson Park
Third &
Birch
Basketball Courts, Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Tennis
Courts
Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Picnic
Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Tennis Courts, Skate Park
Ruder Park
McGuire
Drive
Baseball Fields, Fishing, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Soccer/Football Field
Wright Park
S. Walnut
& Jefferys
Basketball Courts, Playgrounds,
Restrooms
Heritage Park
Cook Street
& S. Creek Dr.
Baseball Fields, Concession Stand, Picnic
Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Soccer/Football Field
Jacob’s Park
South Creek
Drive
Baseball Fields, Picnic Shelter, Picnic
Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms,
Handicap Accessible
Limestone Township
Manteno
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Bourdreau Park
Section Line
Road
Fishing, Playgrounds
St. Joseph’s Park
Main &
Adams Street
Basketball Courts, Picnic Tables,
Restrooms
Legion Park
Third & Main
Picnic Tables
Momence Island Park
79 E. Mill
Street
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Cross Ctry. Skiing, Sledding,
Tennis Courts
Walnut Street Park
200 Walnut
Street
Basketball Courts, Fishing, Picnic Shelter,
Picnic Tables, Playgrounds
Conrad Park
Dixie Highway
& 114 St.
Cabin
McDonald Park
Dixie Highway
Gazebo
Island View Park
Wilbur &
Chatfield
Basketball Courts, Fishing, Picnic Tables,
Playgrounds, River Access
4th Street Park
E. 4th Street
Boat Launch
Downtown
& Grant
Baseball Fields, Concession Stand, Fishing
Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds,
Restrooms, Teeball Field
Momence
St. Anne
Village Park
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Things to do
Pioneer
Park
Sporting Venues
Here is a partial listing of fine sporting facilities in Kankakee County:
BB Youth Baseball Complex,
Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee Junior High School,
Kankakee, IL
Hynek Softball Complex, Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee River State Park
Bishop McNamara High School,
Kankakee, IL
Kankakee Valley Park District
Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bradley-Bourbonnais High School
Lumber Yard Sports Complex
Community Resource Center,
Kankakee, IL
County West Soccer Complex,
Kankakee, IL
Kennedy Soccer Complex, Kankakee, IL
Limestone Park Complex, Kankakee, IL
Manteno High School
Manteno Park District
Manteno Soccer Complex
Millennium Skydiving, Kankakee, IL
Momence High School
Diversatech Center, Manteno, IL
Momence Park District
Dynamo Soccer Complex,
Bourbonnais, IL
Pioneer Park
Golden’s Gymnastics
Grace Baptist Academy, Kankakee, IL
Grant Park High School
Haigh Quarry, Kankakee, IL
Herscher High School
Herscher Park District
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee Fairgrounds
Kankakee High School, Kankakee, IL
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Olivet Nazarene University,
Bourbonnais, IL
River Road Park Softball Complex,
Kankakee, IL
Riverside Health and Fitness Center,
Bourbonnais, IL
Riverside Sports Park, Kankakee, IL
St. Anne High School
YMCA, Kankakee, IL
Other Activities
Bowling
B & J Dixie Lanes Inc.
Marycrest Lanes
Bowling-Billards-Pro Shop
Dixie Hwy.
St. Anne, IL 60964
815-427-6748
1931 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
815-932-3845
Brunswick
Gala Lanes
Red Cedar Lanes
200 Brookmont Blvd.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-3136
119 S. Gladiolus Ave.
Momence, IL 60954
Dynasty-Manteno Bowl
Glow-In-The-Dark-Bowling
1801 W. Station
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-2695
Victory Lanes
Rt. 50, Manteno, IL 60950
815-468-8435
Horseback Riding
Kankakee State Park Riding Stables
Open all year long
Call for days and times; subject to change
6500 N. 5000 W. Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL 60915
Route 102
815-939-0309
** Reservations Please**
Four Seasons Stables
& Boarding Fac
6255 West State Route 17,
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-3758
Jim & Beckys Horse
& Carriage Service
Kankakee, IL 60468
708-534-7600
[email protected]
Koerner Farm Stable
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-932-3065
Kankakee State Park Riding Stables
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Things to Do
Major Events & Festivals
January
Annual Arts and Crafts (Northfield Mall)—Bradley, IL
Visit our Website for new and upcoming events!!
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
February
Visit our Website for new and upcoming events!!
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
March
Spring Home Show—Bradley, IL
Visit our Website for new and upcoming events!!
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
April
Earth Day Celebration (Northfield Mall)—Bradley, IL
Kite Festival (Perry Farm)—Bradley, IL
Les Artisan & Crafts Fair—Bradley, IL
Annual Kankakee Flower Show—Kankakee, IL
May
Railroad Days—Kankakee, IL
Pause for Patriotism—Kankakee, IL
Rhubarb Festival—Kankakee, IL
Pembroke Rodeo—Pembroke Township, IL
June
Annual Arts and Crafts Fair (Kankakee County Courthouse Lawn)—
Kankakee, IL
Meadowfair (Perry Farm)—Bradley, IL
Strawberry Festival—Kankakee, IL
Dixie Days—Momence, IL
Kankakee River Fishing Derby—Kankakee, IL
Friendship Festival—Bourbonnais, IL
July
Annual Crafts Extravaganza and Fireworks at Kankakee
Community College—Kankakee, IL
Corn Bowl—Herscher, IL
Thee Olde Time Farm Show—Bradley, IL
Bonfield 4th of July Celebration—Bonfield, IL
Gathering on the Theatiki—Kankakee River State Park, IL
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August
Mustang and Ford Car Show—Bradley, IL
Essex Festival—Essex, IL
Kankakee County Fair—Kankakee, IL
Gladiolus Festival—Momence, IL
Kankakee Regatta—Kankakee, IL
Herscher Labor Day—Herscher, IL
Garvey Festival—Pembroke Township, IL
Pembroke Days—Pembroke Township, IL
September
Astrofest: Annual Chicago Astronomical Fair—
Kankakee River State Park, IL
Fall Festival (Good Shepard Manor)—Momence, IL
Two Rivers Festival—Aroma Park, IL
call for exact dates 800-747-4837
Manteno Oktoberfest—Manteno, IL
call for exact dates 800-747-4837
St Anne Pumpkin Festival—St Anne, IL
October
Fall Arts Festival—Kankakee, IL
Sleep Hollow Haunted Woods—Perry Farm
Oktoberfest—Grant Park, IL
November
Annual Physically Challenged Archery Hunt—
Kankakee River State Park, IL
For more information on Kankakee County Museum’s
changing galleries and other exhibits contact the museum
at 815-932-5279 or email: [email protected].
For more information on Exploration Station exhibits contact
the Bourbonnais Park District at 815-933-9905.
December
Holidays in Historic Riverview Neighbor—Kankakee, IL
Herscher Lighted Christmas Parade
Bradley Christmas Parade
Christmas Gathering—Momence, IL
Gallery of Trees—Kankakee, IL
Please visit our website: www.visitkankakeecounty.com
or call 800-747-4837 for exact dates!!
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Kankakee County Map
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Exit 322
Deselm Rd.
Exit 315
Olivet
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Brookmont Blvd.
Schuyler
Indiana
Harrison
N. Main
6250 W
North St.
Perry Farm
Butterfield
6000 W
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William Latham Dr.
Kinzie Ave.
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Court St.
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6000 W
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River Rd.
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Herscher
Kankakee
County
Fairgrounds
Airport Rd. 4000
Irwin
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Chebanse
100 E
2500 E
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Exit 302
8000 S
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7750 S
9000 N
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Grant Park
Illinois
Diversatech
Campus
13000 E
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Manteno
Veterans
Home
9A-4000 E
Bernard Rd.
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16000 E
3000 E
Sycamore
7500 N
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Larry Power Rd.
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Hopkins Park
8500 E
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Wichert
3750 E
5000 S
6000 S
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Aroma
Park
1000 S
George Sweir Ave.
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K
ankakee’s
Mystery Dinner at the
Bennett-Curtis House
Kankakee Historic Train Station
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Fishing on the Kankakee River
Gallery of Photos
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
Gathering on
the Theatiki
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K
ankakee’s Gallery of Photos
Historic Riverview Kankakee, IL
Great Golf Courses
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Places to stay
Bed and Breakfast
RIVER DECKS
WIKSTROM MANOR
494 W River
Kankakee, IL
815-933-9000
304 West 2nd St.
Momence, IL
815-472-3156
Hotels
Contact for more information
800-74-RIVER
Avis Motel
Fairview Motel
1225 E. Court
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-1717
2745 A South Rt. 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-7708
Comfort Inn
Georgian Motel
157 Cypress (Exit 22, off of I-57)
Manteno, IL 60950
815-468-8657
800-228-5150
Fax: 468-2532
South Rt. One
St. Anne, IL 60964
815-937-9740
Hampton Inn
(Exit 22, off of I-57)
380 South Cypress
Manteno, IL
815-468-2600
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
60 Ken Hayes Dr.
Bradley, IL 60915
815-932-8369
800-HAMPTON
Fax: 932-8371
Fairfield Inn
Holiday Inn Express
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
1550 State Rt. 50 N.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-1334
800-228-2800
Fax: 935-1334
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
62 Ken Hayes Dr.
Bradley, IL 60915
815-932-4411
800-HOLIDAY
Fax: 932-4439
Country Inn and Suites
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Places to stay
Economy Inn
Super 8
(Exit 308, off of I-57)
1786 S. Route 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-4551
800-843-5641
Fax: 939-4556
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
1390 N. Locke Drive
Bradley, IL 60915
815-939-7888
Fax: 939-7888
Lees Inn & Suites
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
1500 N. IL 50
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-932-8080
800-733-5337
Fax: 935-5858
Model Motel
1245 S. Washington
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-932-5013
Motel 6
(Exit 315, off of I-57)
1311 State Rt. 50 N.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-933-2300
800-466-8356
Fax: 933-7485
Northgate Motel
(Exit 315, off of I-57
290 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL 60915
815-933-8261
Quality Inn and Suites
(Exit 315, off of I-57
800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL 60915
815-939-3501
888-997-3501
Fax: 939-1108
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Campgrounds
Kankakee River State Park
Deselm Road, North on Rt. 102
815-939-0309 or 815-933-9150
Kankakee South KOA
425 East 6000 Road
Chebanse, IL
815-939-4603
Lake Alexander Campground
12799 East Route 114
Momence, IL
815-472-4171
Retreats
Bible Witness Camp
16089 East 2500 South Road
St Anne, IL
815-944-5711
Two Rivers Retreat and
Conference Center
PO Box 25
St Anne, IL
815-937-1181
Places to meet
ankakee County has 1,035 guest rooms including
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limited service hotels, a full service hotel,
bed and breakfast inns and alternative meeting facilities.
Kankakee hosts small meetings and outings each year
with space large enough to handle 85-90 percent of the
nation’s small meetings market.
Kankakee Railroad Museum
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Places to meet
Meeting Space Information
Aroma Park Legion Post #1019
Bradley-Bourbonnais High School
739 S. Sandbar Road, Aroma Park, IL
815-939-9438
• Meeting facilities available for 80-90 people
• In house catering available
700 W. North Street, Bradley, IL
815-937-3715
• Auditorium will accommodate 620 people
Caps on Campus
Bennett Curtis House
Located off of I-57 at Exit 322
302 West Taylor Street, Grant Park, IL
815-465-8822
Fax: 815-465-6988
Total Meeting Space: 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Largest Meeting Room: 700 Sq. Ft.
Total Exhibit Space: 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Total # of concurrent meeting rooms: 4
Approximate # of people in the various
room setups:
• U-Shaped: 15-35
• Classroom: 40
• Theatre: 100
What is provided with the rental:
• Podium
• VCR
• TV
Extra service provided:
• Catering
• Outdoor facilities available
Bradley American Legion
Located off of I-57 at Exit 315
835 W. Broadway, Bradley, IL
815-939-9113
Total Meeting Space: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
Largest Meeting Room: 35 x 60 Sq. Ft.
Total Exhibit Space: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
Total # if concurrent meeting rooms: 1
Meeting facilities available for
approximately: 190
What is provided with room rental:
• Podium
• Microphone
• Reception facilities
• Stage for entertainment
• Dance floor
• Centrally air conditioned
• Bar available
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Located off of I-57 at Exit 322
275 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL
815-468-7142
• Number of meeting rooms: 4
• Largest meeting room: 13,000 Sq. Ft.
Meeting
Square
Theatre Rectangle
Rooms
Feet
style
Convention
1,000Center
12,000
1,500
Banquet
Room
2,500
225-240
Lounge/Party
Room
2,000
45-50
Conference
Room
400
40
Outdoor
Canopy Tent
500-600
Outside Deck
100
• Audio visual equipment available for rent
• Rents everything that is needed for
any occasion
• In house catering available
Comfort Inn
Davidson’s West
Located along I-57 at Exit 322
157 Cypress, Manteno, IL
815-468-8657
Fax: 815-468-2532
www.comfortinn.com
• 57 spacious king and double queen
accommodations
• Non-smoking rooms and suites
• 4 whirlpool rooms
• 3 handicapped accessible rooms
• 5 extraordinary large suites
• Free local phone call, 800 calls and
credit card charges
• Security key access
• Indoor swimming pool and hot tub
• Public laundry facilities
• Discount offers
• Pets welcome
• Cable / Free HBO
• Truck parking
• Conference facilities for 50 people
• Audio visual equipment available
• Continental breakfast
• MasterCard, Visa, Discover and
American Express accepted
Rt. 17 West, Kankakee, IL
815-939-1084
• Meeting and Banquet facilities available
for 175 people
• Room can be divided to accommodate
40/80 people
Country Inn & Suites
380 S. Cypress Street, Manteno, IL
815-468-2600
1-800-456-4000
Fax: 815-468-2267
• 74 rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Indoor pool
• Pets welcome
• Continental breakfast
• Fitness Center
• Jacuzzi Suites
• Whirlpool Rooms
• Cable
• Internet access
• Discounts Offers
• Guest Laundry
• Truck parking
• Board room available for 12 people
• Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted
Economy Inn
Located off of I-57 at Exit 308
2125 South Rt 45-52, Kankakee, IL
815-939-4551
1-866-287-5881
Fax: 815-939-4556
• 58 rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Lounge
• Pets allowed
• Truck parking
• Discounts offered
• Cable TV
• Meeting Room seats 150
Elk’s Country Club & Lodge
Take I-57 south to exit 312 (IL 17). Go east
on IL 17 five miles. Crossover the Kankakee
River take your first right turn (Heiland
Road). Travel 3.5 miles south and see the Elks
entrance on the right hand side.
2283 Bittersweet Drive, St. Anne, IL
815-937-9547
Fax: 815-937-1671
[email protected]
• Meeting and Banquet rooms available
• Large room will accommodate 400 people
• The 2 smaller rooms will accommodate
50-100 people
• Audio visual equipment available
• In house catering available
• In house catering available
• Audio visual equipment available
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Places to meet
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
1550 State Rt. 50 North, Bradley, IL
815-935-1334
1-800-228-2800
Fax: 815-935-1334
• 57 rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Accessible
• Indoor pool
• Discounts offered
• Continental breakfast
• Cable/Movies
• Cleaning Service
• MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American
Express, Diners Club accepted
Located off of I-57 at Exit 315
60 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-8369
1-800-HAMPTON
Fax: 815-933-5840
• 59 rooms
• Indoor Pool
• Non-smoking rooms
• Continental Breakfast
• Jacuzzi Suites
• Discounts offered
• Cable/Movies
• Free local calls
• Payper View TV
• Cleaning Service
• Guest Laundry
• Meeting facilities for up to 30 people
• MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club,
American Express cards accepted
Fairview Motel
2745 South Rt. 45/52, Kankakee, IL
815-933-7708
• 34 rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pets
• Cable/Movies
• MasterCard, Visa, Discover accepted
Family House Restaurant
Located off of I-57 at Exit 315
312 S. Kennedy Drive, Bradley, IL
815-936-1160
• Conference Facilities available for
30-100 people
• Podium and P.A. system available
• In-house catering available
Georgian Motel
South Rt. 1, St. Anne, IL
815-937-9740
• 6 rooms
• No 800 #
• Truck Parking
Green Briar Restaurant
557 Williams Latham Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
815-936-9277
wwwGreenBriarRestaurant.com
• Meeting facilities
• Private Banquet room available for 20-60
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Holiday Inn Express
62 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-4411
1-800-HOLIDAY
Fax: 815-932-4439
www.holidayinn.com
• 104 rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Accessible
• Indoor pool and whirlpool
• Discounts offered
• Continental Breakfast
• Fitness center
• Guest laundry
• Cleaning service
• Truck parking
• Hot breakfast buffet
• Cable/Movies
• Conference Room for 8-10 people
• Meeting facilities available for 35-45 people
• Audio visual equipment available
• In house catering available
• MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club,
American Express cards accepted
Homestead
Kankakee High School
Located off of I-57 at Exit 308
1230 S. East Avenue, Kankakee, IL
815-933-6214
• Meeting and banquet facility available
for 10-100 people
• Visual equipment available (Screen)
• In house catering available
1200 W. Jeffrey, Kankakee, IL
815-933-0740
• Auditorium will accommodate 700 people
Kankakee Jr. High School
2250 E. Crestwood, Kankakee, IL
815-933-0730
• Auditorium will accommodate 700 people
Huffman’s Creative Catering
1085 Mulligan Drive, Bradley, IL
815-937-5332
• Meeting space to accommodate 65-75
people or up to 1000
• In house catering available
Italian Kitchen (Monicals)
10 Village Sq. Shopping Ctr., Bradley, IL
815-939-3245
www.monicals.com
• Private & Semi-Private rooms
• Menu Variety
Kankakee Community College
Located off of I-57 at Exit 308
River Road, Kankakee, IL
815-933-0210
Fax: 815-933-0217
Meeting
Theatre
Rooms
Style
Classroom
Prairie Room
30-25
Cavalier Room
50
Auditorium
240
• Audio visual equipment available
• Catering service available
• Only rents to groups that deal with
Education and Preservation
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
Located 45/52 South of I-57 at Exit 308
Kankakee, IL
815-932-6714
• Meeting facilities available for 500-600
people
• Stage and sound system available upon
request
Kankakee Railroad Museum (Railroad
Coach)
Located at 197 S. East Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
• Meeting Facilities available for 40
• 18 Theatre style and 22 banquet style
• In house catering
Kankakee VFW Post #2857
Located off of I-57 at Exit 308
756 Jeffery St., Kankakee, IL
815-939-2431
• Meeting facilities available for 300 people
• Podium and microphone available
• In house catering available
Kankakee Valley Park District
Park Activity Center
Located off of I-57 at Exit 308
175 South Wall Street, Kankakee, IL
815-939-1311
Fax: 815-933-7338 (Kelly)
Meeting Square
Seating
Rooms
Ft.
WxL
Cap
East Wing
Rm. #1
366
24x15.25
24
East Wing
Rm. #2
203
18x11.25
14
East Wing
Rm. #3
203
18x11.25
14
East Wing
Rm. #4
340
17x20
23
Hall
Rm. #1
40x24
54
805
43
Places to meet
Kankakee Valley Park District
Park Activity Center (cont.)
La Villetta Restaurant
Main Level
Community
Hall
2904
66x44
Lower Level
North Side Room #1
Main
Room
2574
66x39
Park Buildings Area Codes: 815
194
172
Larson Fine Arts Center
Aroma
Park
939-9204
44x25
60
Beckman
Park
939-9205
63X25
64
Pioneer
Park
939-9542
75x25
75
Bird
Park
77x21
72
939-9274
Civic Auditorium
939-9431
96x47
400
• All buildings have a stove, refrigerator and
kitchen sink available
Knights of Columbus
Located off of I-57 at Exit 312
187 S. Indiana, Kankakee, IL
815-932-2031
Fax: 815-932-5265
• 2 Smaller Meeting/Conference rooms can
accommodate 50-100 people
• Meeting facility available for 400 people
• Audio visual equipment available
• In house catering available
Kohl’s Center
435 E. Oak, Kankakee, IL
815-935-1136
Fax: 815-935-1299
• 1st.floor will accommodate 500 people
• 2nd floor will accommodate 200 people
• 3rd floor will accommodate 200 people
• P.A. system
• Round tables or banquet tables
• Food can be catered in or they will work
out a package with you
44
801 W. Broadway, Bradley, IL
815-939-4960
• Meeting facility rooms available
• 1st room will accommodate 16 people
• 2nd room will accommodate 16 people
• 3rd room will accommodate 40-50 people
One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-5306
• Auditorium will accommodate 540 people
Lees Inn
Located off of I-57 at Exit 315
1500 N. State Rt. 50 North, Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-8080
Fax: 815-935-5858
1-800-733-5337
www.leesinn.com
• 119 rooms
• Executive Floor
• Hot Silver Service Breakfast
• Jacuzzi suites
• Pool & Spa
• Fitness Center
• Guest Shoppe
• Guest Laundry
• Data port Phone
• Electronic room doors
• Pets welcome
• Audio visual equipment available
• In house catering available
• Meeting facilities for 60 people
• Banquet facilities for 60 people
MEETING ROOMS
Sq.
Theatre
Room
Ft.
W&L
Style Classroom
322/324 800 24x33
60
30
326
310 24x13
20
15
227
310 24x13
Sq.
URoom
Ft.
W&L Shaped
Rec.
322/324 800 24x33
24
27
326
310 24x13
15
20
327
310 24x13
10
Bed & Breakfast
River Decks & Breakfast
Five Rooms/Suites Each room has own
private decks
494 W River St, Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-9000
Wikstrom Manor
1992 Swedish home, three rooms. Cash only.
Complementary Breakfast available
304 W Second St
Momence IL 60954
815-472-3156
Banquet & Meeting Venues
Old Country Buffet
1690 North Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-9257
Fax: 815-932-9258
www.worldcountrybuffet.com
• Meeting and Banquet facility available
for 58 people
Olivet Nazarene University
240 East Marsille, Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-5011
Theatre
Rooms
Style
Classroom
Chalfant
2000
Kresge
540
Reed
225
Conference Rm.
30-50
• Audio visual available
• In house catering available
Piccolos
1560 N. State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-8001
• Banquet facilities available for 55 people
Provena St. Mary’s Hospital
500 W. Court Street, Kankakee, IL
815-937-2272
• Conference Center includes 3 rooms
• 2 smaller rooms
• 1 larger room
• In house catering available
• Audio Visual equipment available
• Space available for 5-200 people
Riverside Health Fitness Center
Located off of I-57 Exit 315
100 Fitness Drive, Bourbonnais, IL
815-935-8067- Sales Coordinator
Fax: 815-929-1300
Meeting Room
Sq. Ft.
Classroom
Full Conference Rm.
1450
60
Half Conference Rm
725
30
• Audio Visual equipment available
• Catering available
Stone Barn
165 N. Indiana Ave., Kankakee, IL
815-937-0877
• Must have sponsorship of a Junior
League Member
• Must purchase a one day event insurance
bond if serving alcohol
• Must make own arrangements for catering
• Room capacity for 150 people
• For information on rental please call Erin
Reum at 815/933-0857 (Home #)
Sully’s
555 S.W. Avenue, Kankakee, IL
815-939-1210 or 815-937-1258
• 3 Banquet Rooms, seating for 50-500
people
• Audio equipment available
• In house catering available
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Places to dine
AREA CODE 815
Fine Dining
America’s Bistro
50 Meadowview Shopping
Center
Kankakee, IL
932-6795
Fax: 932-6195
Armenise’s Eighteen 75
The Clubhouse at
the Elks
2283 Bittersweet Dr.
St. Anne, IL
937-1228
Fax: 937-1671
Casual Dining
America’s Country
Family Restaurant
1875 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
929-1875
Fax: 929-1108
201 E. Washington
Momence, IL
472-4131
Fax: 472-4131
Bennett-Curtis House
Anthony’s Family
Restaurant & Pizzeria
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
465-2288
Fax: 465-6988
Davidson’s West
2864 W. Rt. 17
Kankakee, IL
939-1084
Fax: 939-0154
Dionne’s French Country
Restaurant
606 N. Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-6081
Piccolos
1560 N. State Rt 50
Bourbonnais, IL
933-8001
Fax: 933-8540
46
63 N. Main
Manteno, IL
468-3484
Blue’s Café
1190 West Station
Kankakee, IL
933-5315
Fax: 933-2942
Carlo’s Restaurant
2060 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
932-2924
Chatter Box Café
140 S. Schuyler Ave
Bradley, IL
937-4402
Coyote Canyon
1359 Locke Drive
Bradley, IL
936-0120
Fax: 936-0177
The Country Table
Applebee’s Neighborhood
Bar & Grill
1040 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
936-0571
Fax: 936-0633
Baker’s Square
Restaurant & Bake Shop
1315 Armour Road
Bourbonnais, IL
933-2042
Fax: 939-2099
Bill’s Diner
597 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
935-2064
Fax: 935-2989
33 S. Oak
Herscher, IL
426-6400
Fax: 933-6686
Cracker Barrel
50 Ken Hayes Drive
Bradley, IL
936-6022
Fax: 936-6025
Denny’s Restaurant
1305 N. State Rt. 50
Bourbonnais, IL
937-9304
Fax: 937-9119
Driftwood Inn
Greenbriar Restaurant
2122 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
939-3727
557 William Latham Drive
Bourbonnais, IL
936-9277
Fax: 936-9581
Family House Restaurant
312 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
936-1160
Fax: 936-1162
Finally Mary’s
100 S. Chicago Ave.
St. Anne, IL
427-6007
The Final Round Sports
Bar & Grille
Homestead
1230 S. East Ave.
Kankakee, IL
933-6214
Fax: 933-6399
It’s Never 2 Late
22 N. Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-4340
Joey’s
5626 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
937-9757
661 W. Station
St Anne, IL
427-8300
Fisherman’s Wharf
La Brissa
5710 E. Rt. 17
937-6900
604 N. 5th Ave.
Kankakee, IL
929-9077
Flowing Spirits
The Landing Bar & Grill
171 S. Main
Herscher, IL
426-2992
575 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
935-5454
Fax: 937-4624
Kankakee, IL
4 Way Deli Inc.
13029 E. Central
Hopkins Park, IL
944-5855
Fax: 944-9255
Fran’s on 17
7096 W. Rt. 17
Kankakee, IL
932-6986
Good Vibrations
1666 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
933-4335
La Villetta
801 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
939-4960
Fax: 939-0031
Leveque’s Corner Inn
197 N. Dixie Hwy.
St. Anne, IL
427-8385
Lori’s Diner
364 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-3790
Fax: 939-7821
Manteno Golf Club &
Windy Plains Restaurant
& Lounge
7202 N. 4000 E Rd.
Manteno, IL
468-8827
Momence Family
Restaurant
125 W. Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-4390
Old Country Buffet
1690 N. State Rt. 50
Bradley, IL
932-9257
Fax: 932-9258
Oliver’s
Quality Inn & Suites
800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-3501
O’Malleys Pub Irwin
4460 Main
Irwin, IL
936-9980
Fax: 697-2917
Poor Boy Inc.
1514 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-1880
Fax: 929-1180
Poppy’s
907 S. Washington
Kankakee, IL
933-6441
Ruby Tuesday
1602 State Rt. 50
Northfield Square Mall
Bradley, IL
937-9400
Fax: 937-9444
47
Places to dine
Ryan’s Pier
USA Family Restaurant
Better’s Chicken
112 E. 1st
Aroma Park, IL
937-0246
102 E. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
465-2196
555 S. Main St.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
932-8585
Ryan’s
Village Diner
Big Dogz
910 N. Kinzie Ave
Bradley, IL 60915
802-0981
Fax: 802-0947
135 S. Schuyler Ave.
Bradley, IL
933-4004
178 E. North St.
Bradley, IL
928-8478
Vips Restaurant
Boston Market
Hangovers
670 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
935-5555
505 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
935-1501
Fax: 935-1220
1250 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
936-1300
Fax: 936-0557
Simpson’s Restaurant
Yanni’s Café
Boz Hot Dogs
102 E. Washington
Momence, IL
472-3232
145 N Main
Manteno, IL
468-6331
Tiger’s Den
Specialty Foods,
Sandwiches, Misc.
220 N Convent
Bourbonnais, IL
932-7345
1420 N. Hobbie Ave.
Kankakee, IL
932-1910
596 S. Schuyler Ave.—
mailing address
Kankakee, IL
933-2629
1375 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-4174
160 S. Main
Herscher, IL
426-6652
Fax: 426-2586
Attention Tigers Den
TGI Fridays
Annie’s Eggrolls
501 N. Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-3056
1503 N. State Rd. 50
Bourbonnais, IL
929-1760
Fax: 929-1761
Andrade Tacos
Traxx Sports Bar & Grill
Arby’s Roast Beef
102 Dixie Hwy.
820 E. North
Bradley, IL
932-4003
Grant Park
465-2000
Uncle Johnnis Restaurant
& Pancake House
1940 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
933-1022
Fax: 933-1263
Union Station
Center Street
Union Hill, IL
426-2524
48
430 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
936-0504
B & B Carry Out
15678 E. 4500 S. Rd.
St. Anne, IL
944-5029
B & J Dog’s & More
13367 E. Rt. 17
Grant Park, IL
465-6707
Burger King
355 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley
939-3538
2 Gladiolus
Momence, IL
472-6000
1711 Rt. 50 N.
Bourbonnais, IL
937-3787
439 S. Schuyler
Kankakee, IL
933-2861
1060 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais, IL
933-3363
China Chef
331 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
932-4461 or 932-4472
C & L Ribs
406 N. Schuyler
Kankakee, IL
937-4443
Court Street Deli
370 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
928-8816
Donut King
588 William Latham Drive
Bourbonnais, IL
939-3275
375 W Court
Kankakee, IL
939-3361
El Burrito Loco
600 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
933-6070
Hardee’s Family
Restaurants
932-7265
1515 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
933-8340
129 Cypress Drive
Manteno, IL
468-3491
Heavenly Ham
507 N. Convent
Bourbonnais, IL
935-9700
Fax: 935-9700
House of Yung
645 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
935-5500
J & J Fish
1308 N. Schuyler Ave
Kankakee, IL
933-3922
JJ Fish & Chicken
Great Wall Chinese
Restaurant
1171 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
937-5750
1545 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
936-1888-936-9880
JJ Ruffles
Fax: 936-1876
2707-A S. Rt. 45/52
Kankakee, IL
939-1409
Great Steak & Potato
Company
J R’s Chicken
1600 State Rt. 50 N.
Northfield Square Mall
Bradley, IL
932-5177
135 E. Bourbonnais
Kankakee, IL
933-3347
Fax: 933-3347
Jaenicke’s Drive-In
605 Armour Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL
932-2884
Jaenickes on Wall
1004 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
928-8573
Jimmy Johns
225 S. Main St.
Bourbonnais, IL
929-9620
Fax: 929-6917
J MAK Inc.
586 William Latham
Bourbonnais, IL
937-9122
Kentucky Fried Chicken
118 Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
936-0343
King Wok
1600 State Rt. 50 N
Bradley, IL
936-9988
La Cocina Macias
355 W. Court Street
Kankakee, IL
935-1807
La Siesta Restaurant
180 S. Kennedy
Bradley, IL
939-0074
Fax: 929-1994
Las Margaritas
Restaurant
155 W. Station St.
St. Anne, IL
422-0265
Lee’s Lounge
147 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-9410
49
Places to dine
Lil Roberts Ribbs
& Fish Plus
559 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-0720
Lindos Ojos
390 N. Locust St.
Manteno, IL
468-0100
Lone Star Steak House &
Saloon
1605 N. Rt. 50
Bradley, IL
939-1355
Fax: 939-4208
Long John Silvers
265 N. Kinzie Ave
Bradley, IL
937-0543
Corporate # 859-5430-6000
Mickey’s Gyros III
Red Lobster
409 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
933-1300
1604 State Rt. 50
Bradley, IL
932-0090
Fax: 932-7719
Mongolian Buffet
1198 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-0339
My Sister’s Bake Shop &
Coffee Bar
119 N. Main St.
Manteno, IL
468-1968
Marie’s Kitchen
200 N. Locust
Manteno, IL
468-3208
Niro’s Gyro’s
Martinez Taco
545 S. Washington
Kankakee, IL
935-1790
348 E. Station
Kankakee, IL
939-1033
Oversky Chinese
Restaurant
McDonald’s
1780 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
932-8988
Fax: 937-7994
1030 N. Fifth
Kankakee, IL
939-0004
1180 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
937-1180
575 N. W Main
Bourbonnais, IL
932-6575
103 S. Creek Dr.
Manteno, IL
468-9927
50
20 S. Locust (Rt. 50)
Manteno, IL
468-1168
Papa’s Pub
77 N. Main
Manteno, IL
468-6666
Pauley’s Pub & Eatery
500 S. Washington
Kankakee, IL
932-2211
Quizno’s Subs
586 Wm Latham Dr Ste 2
Bourbonnais, IL
937-9122
Fax 937-9144
Ryan’s Family Steak
House
900 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
802-0947
Sbarro Restaurant
1600 State Rt. 50 N
Northfield Square Mall
Bradley, IL
928-9428
Fax: 928-9428
Shooters
270 S. Schuyler Ave.
Bradley, IL
937-9248
Soul Da Soul
559 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL
932-3663
Fax: 932-0793
Subway
646 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
939-1300
Fax: 939-1350
1296 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-3331
1588 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
933-1600
809 N. Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-2901
113 Cypress
Manteno, IL
468-7800
Steak-N-Shake
1305 Locke Drive
Bradley, IL
932-5600
Fax: 932-5700
Tacos del Norte
7 Village Square Shopping
Center
Bradley, IL
933-7759
Fax: 933-3140
Taco Bell
582 N. W. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
935-1758
Fax: 935-1758
1010 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-3625
195 South Creek Dr.
Manteno, IL
468-6430
Taco Johns
484 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley
939-3064
Fax: 939-1350
562 William Latham Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL
929-1333
1602 State Rt. 50 N
Northfield Square Mall
Bradley, IL
935-1333
Terry’s Italian Beef
Restaurant
104 Dixie Hwy.
Momence, IL
472-2025
Ting Garden
235 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
802-0202
Fax: 932-7070
Wendy’s Hamburger
Restaurants
495 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
932-9102
Fax: 468-0389
599 William Latham Drive
Bourbonnais, IL
932-6681
White Castle
1583 N. State Rt. 50
Bradley, IL
928-8460
Wong’s Garden
352 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
939-0902
Pizza
Aurelio’s Pizzeria
12 Heritage Plaza
Bourbonnais, IL
935-1212
Fax: 935-2405
Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza
290 E. Rt. 115
Herscher, IL
426-6264
110 S Dixie Hwy.
St. Anne, IL
422-0125
1075 W Jeffrey
Kankakee, IL
939-4670
12545 E. Rt. 1-17
Grant Park, IL
465-2295
Cheezers Pizza
Rt. 45 & Armour Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL
939-2229
Chicago Dough
Company (Delivers)
545 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
935-0300
Dale’s Pizza (Delivers)
330 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
932-3232
181 E. Bethal Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL
933-3253
Domino’s Pizza (Delivers)
60 Meadowview Center
Kankakee, IL
939-4000
100 E. John Casey Road
Bourbonnais, IL
939-6400
Finally Mary’s
100 S. Chicago Ave.
St. Anne, IL
427-6007
Helen’s Pizza
(Momence Delivery Only)
119 W. Washington
Momence, IL
472-2931
Johnny’s Pizza
265 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
939-2333
Checkered Flag Pizza
Johnny’s Pizza
118 E. River Street
Momence, IL
472-3338
92 N. Main
Manteno, IL
468-8887
51
Places to dine
Lighthouse Pizza
Company
(Hidden Cove)
70 Ken Hayes Drive
Bradley, IL
933-9162
Little Dogz Pizza &
More
401 W. 3rd
Aroma Park, IL
928-8631
Luconi’s Pizza
496 S. Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
935-5235
Mancino’s Pizza &
Grinders
1240 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
936-9393
Fax: 936-1680
200 N. Kennedy
Bradley, IL
935-7200
Milan’s Pizza & Grill
533 East River
Kankakee, IL
929-0575
Fax: 929-1670
Monical’s Pizza (Delivers)
10 Village Square Shopping
Center
Bradley, IL
939-3245
Fax: 937-9828
1155 W. Court
Kankakee, IL
928-8043
12 Locust
Manteno, IL
468-7409
505 Dixie Highway
Momence, IL
472-3342
52
Monical’s Pizza
(cont.)
597 William Latham Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL
932-9100
Tony’s Pizza of Manteno
(Delivers Manteno Only)
324 N. Locust
Manteno, IL
468-3344
Nancy’s Pizzeria
(Delivers)
Two-Friends Pizza
513 N. Convent
Bourbonnais, IL
933-0900
417 S. Locust
Manteno, IL
468-6466
Papa John’s (Delivers)
Vito’s Pizzeria
195 N. Kennedy Drive
Bradley, IL
932-4800
406 N. Kennedy Dr.
Bradley, IL
802-0574
Pizza Hut (Delivers)
Banquet Facilities
1630 State Rt. 50 N
Bradley, IL
932-2900
Fax: 928-9000
Sammy’s Pizza
690 N 5Th
Kankakee, IL
933-2613
Scotto Pizza
1602 State Rt. 50 N
Bradley, IL
935-1222
Skinney’s Tap
135 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
932-1166
Tom’s Pizza
(Brad/Bour Deliveries Only)
559 Main St. Rt. 102 NW
Bourbonnais, IL
939-0220
Tommie’s Pizza
520 S. Bridge
Aroma Park, IL
929-0990
America’s Bistro (130)
Meadowview Shopping
Center
Brookmont & Kennedy
Kankakee, IL
932-6795
Bennett-Curtis House
(170-300)
302 W Taylor
Grant Park, IL
465-2288
Caps On Campus (250)
Catering Banquet
275 Diversatech Drive
Manteno, IL
468-7142
Clubhouse at the Elks
2283 Bittersweet Dr.
St. Anne, IL
937-1228
Fax: 937-1671
Coyote Canyon
1359 N. Locke Dr.
Bradley, IL
936-0120
Davidson’s West (20-175)
2864 Rt. 17 W.
Kankakee, IL
939-1084
East Restaurant &
Banquet Room
13161 E. Central
Hopkins Park, IL
944-5555
Family House &
Restaurant (200)
312 S. Kennedy Dr.
Bradley, IL
936-1160
Fax: 936-1162
Knights of Columbus
(400)
187 S. Indiana Ave.
Kankakee, IL
932-2031
Fax: 932-5265
Kohl Center
435 East Oak St.
Kankakee, IL
935-1136
Fax: 935-1299
Legion Community
Center & Banquets
(350)
Fisherman’s Wharf
102 S. Oak
Herscher, IL
426-9867
6070 E. Route 17
Kankakee, IL
937-6900
Martinez Convention
Center
Green Briar Restaurant
557 William Latham Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL
936-9277
Fax: 936-9581
Homestead
1230 S. East Ave.
Kankakee, IL
933-6214
Fax: 933-6399
Huffman’s Creative
Catering
1085 Mulligan Dr.
Bradley, IL
937-5332
Kankakee County
Fairgrounds (600)
South Rt. 45/52 at I-57
Kankakee, IL
932-6714
150 E. Brookmont Bl.
Kankakee, IL
932-3849
Minne Monesse Golf
Club
15944 E. Six Mile Grove
Grant Park, IL
465-6653
Old Country Buffet (35)
1690 State Rt. 50
Bradley, IL
932-9257
O’Malleys Pub Irwin (55)
4460 Main
Irwin, IL
936-9980
Quality Inn & Suites
800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-3501
Fax: 939-1108
Ting Garden (100)
235 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
939-0556
Sully’s Banquets
555 S. West Ave.
Kankakee, IL
939-1210
Fax: 937-1414
VFW Post 2857 (250)
756 W. Jeffrey
Kankakee, IL
939-2431
X-line Sportsman’s Club
4800 E. Exline Club Rd.
Kankakee, IL
933-8989
Catering
America’s Bistro
50 Meadowview Shopping
Center
Kankakee, IL
932-6795
Armenise’s Eighteen 75
1875 West Station Street
Kankakee, IL
815-929-1875
Bennett-Curtis House
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
465-2288
Boston Market
1250 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
936-1300
C & L Ribs
406 N. Schuyler
Kankakee, IL
937-4443
53
Places to dine
Caps on Campus/Party
Masters
La Brisa Restaurant
Manteno
604 N. 5th Ave.
Kankakee, IL
929-9077
(Shell Food Mart)
468-8914
The Country Table
La Villetta Italian
Restaurant
187 S. Indiana
Kankakee, IL
933-2440
801 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
939-4960
41 W. Second St.
Manteno, IL
468-1931
Davidson’s West
P J’s Catering
2864 W. Rt. 17
Kankakee, IL
939-1084
107 N. Locust
Momence, IL
472-6459
The Greater Kankakee
Temple
Simpsons
106 E. Washington St.
102 E. Washington
Momence, IL
472-3232
472-9885
275 Diversatech Drive
Manteno, IL
468-7142
2222 E. Maple
Kankakee, IL
929-1430
Huffman’s Creative
Catering
1085 Mulligan Drive
Bradley, IL
937-5332
J D Catering
411 W. Division
Manteno, IL
468-1466
J and R Catering
Chebanse, IL
697-2206
J R’s Chicken
(Bulk Orders)
135 E. Bourbonnais
Kankakee, IL
933-3347
Jimmy John’s
225 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
929-9620
54
Ice Cream & Frozen
Desserts
Baskin Robbins
4 Meadowview Dr
Kankakee, IL
933-3808
Dairy Queen
121 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
932-6441
1700 E. Maple
Kankakee, IL
933-4211
1045 W. Station
Kankakee, IL
932-4441
2 Gladiolus
Momence, IL
472-4445
29 S. Locust
P J’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Rich & Creamy
Ice Cream Shop
399 South Creek Drive
Manteno, IL
485-6420
Sweet as Sugar Shoppe
Momence, IL
Shopping
Districts
Antique Shops &
Collectibles
Antiquery Collectables &
More
430 E Broadway
Bradley, IL
Tue. - Fri. 10-6
Sat. - Sun. 11-4
815-936-1930
Bellflower Antiques
397 S. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL
Tue. - Sat. 10-6
815-935-8242
Blue Dog Antiques
400 N. Fifth Ave.
Kankakee, IL
Tue. -Sat. 10-5
815-936-1701
Places to shop
Cal-Jean Shop
127 E .Washington
Momence, IL
Mon. - Tue. closed
Wed.-Thur.-Fri.-Sat. 9-5
Sun. 12-5
815-472-2667
Indian Oaks Antique
Mall
1300 Larry Power Road
Bourbonnais, IL
Sat. - Wed. 10-5:30
Thur. - Fri. 10-8
815-933-9998
Castle Antique Mall
Kankakee Antique Mall
1789 N. Route 50
Bourbonnais, IL
Seven days 10-5
815-936-1505
147 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
Mon. - Sat. 10-6
Sun. 12-5
815-937-4957
Darter’s Antique Interiors
126 S. Locust
Manteno, IL
Sat. - Sun. 12-5
815-468-3675
Days of Yesteryear
2076 N. Rt 1-17
Momence, IL
Wed. - Sun. 11-5
815-472-4725
Manteno Antique Mall
35 E Third Avenue
Manteno, IL
Seven days 10-5
815-468-0114
Market Place
145 S. Chicago Ave.
St. Anne, IL
Mon. - Sat. 9-5 Sun. by appt.
815-427-6900
Sentimental Journey
111 S. Main
Grant Park, IL
Fri. - Sat. - Sun. 10-4 or by
appt.
815-465-6100
Olde Barn Antiques
Rt. 102
Bourbonnais, IL
Sat. - Sun. 10-4
815-939-4352
55
Places to shop
Little House Antiques
R R 4 & Hwy 17 W.
Kankakee, IL
815-937-0989
Washington Street
Antiques
110 Washington
Momence, IL
815-472-6951
Village Square Shopping
Center
Art Galleries/
Fine Crafts
North St. & Route 50 N.
Bradley, IL
Includes K’s Merchandise
and other specialty shops
and eateries.
Gretchen Charlton
Art Gallery
Provena Heritage Village
901 N. Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL
Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
seven days a week
Different juried art shows
every quarter. Free admission.
Shopping Districts
& Malls
Meadowview Shopping
Center
2 Meadowview Center
Kankakee, IL
Located at the intersection of
Kennedy Drive (US 45/52)
and Brookmont Blvd.
Meadowview features shops
and restaurants.
Northfield Square Mall
1600 S Route 50 North
Bradley, IL
Located at the intersection of
I-57 (Exit 315) and State
Route 50 in Bradley.
Northfield Square has over
65 fine specialty shops which
includes J.C. Penney, Carson
Pirie Scott, Sears, and Movies
10, a 10-screen Cineplex.
815-937-4111
56
Water Tower Plaza
I-57 & Route 50 North,
Bradley, IL
Located across from
Northfield Square Mall,
Water Tower Plaza includes
stores such as Target,
Barnes & Noble, Michaels,
Marshalls, Staples, MC
Sports and Factory Card
Outlet.
Waldenbooks
Northfield Square Mall
Bradley, IL
815-937-1818
Christian
Bookstores
Benston’s Bookshoppe
795 Kennedy Dr.
Kankakee, IL
815-933-8229
Lemstone Now
Cornerstone
1600 N. Rt. 50
Bourbonnais, IL
815-935-8900
Love Christian Center
Authentic Country
Stores
249 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-933-2822
The Trading Post
5045 N. 4370 W. Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-9652
Children Stores
Donna’s
Bookstores
450 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-933-2600
Barnes & Noble
Booksellers
Toy’s R Us
1577 State Rt. 50 N.
Bradley, IL
815-935-2209
Paperback Reader
660 N. 5th Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-1147
1584 State Rt. 50 N.
Bourbonnais, IL
815-935-8697
Flea Market/Thrift/
Discount Stores
J & W Flea Market &
Craft Mall
111 N. Locust
Manteno, IL
815-468-3499
Granny’s Attic
652 N. 5th Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-936-0206
St Vincent Depaul
Thrift Shop
105 N. Kennedy Dr.
Bradley, IL
815-932-2203
Dollar General Store
K’s Merchandise
131 N. Main, Manteno, IL
815-468-7853
145 N. Kennedy Dr.
Bradley, IL
815-936-9270
147 E. Bethel Dr.,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-929-1151
545 S. Washington Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-939-1953
N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-932-0693
Memorabilia
Plochman Inc.
Kankakee Model
Railroad Club &
Museum
41 Meadow Center
Kankakee, IL
815-933-4432
197 South East Ave.,
Kankakee, IL
Open Sat. & Sun.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
815-929-9320
Shepherd’s Attic
Outdoor Outfitters
2NDS TO GO
547 Main St NW
Bourbonnais, IL
815-936-0643
Sears Roebuck and Co
1600 N State Rd. Rt. 50
Bourbonnais, IL
815-937-8322
Products and
Outlets
1333 Boudreau Rd.
Manteno, IL
815-468-3434
Two Fat Guys Mustard
383 S. West Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-932-4506
NutraSweet
1551 Boudreau
Manteno, IL
815-929-2700
Farm & Fleet Co
1811 Route 50 N.
Bourbonnais, IL
Phone: 815-933-3244
57
Transporation needs
Airports
Car Rentals
D & M Limo Service
Greater Kankakee Valley
Airport
Cancel Rent-A-Car
Manteno, IL
815-468-1431
Kankakee, IL
815-939-1422
Koerner Aviation, Inc.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-4222
Located at Taylor Chrysler
Plymouth Dodge
2400 E. Court
Kankakee, IL
815-935-6500
First Class Chauffeuring
of Kankakee
Kankakee, IL
815-932-5466
Brown & Brown Budget
Car & Truck Rental
Lincoln Land Limo
Service Inc.
Chicago, IL
773-838-0600
1400 N. Lock
Bradley, IL
815-933-2251
Bradley, IL
815-652-5466
O’Hare International
Airport
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Bourbonnais/Kankakee
Kankakee, IL
815-935-5856
600 Main
Bourbonnais, IL
815-936-0404
Taxicabs
Midway Airport
Chicago, IL
800-832-6352
Buses
Bluebird Charter Coach
800-400-5500
Greyhound Bus Depot
Reliable Rental Cars
189 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-932-9082
Reliable Limo
Bourbonnais Cab &
Limo
Kankakee, IL
815-932-6233
Bradley Cab
Kankakee
815-939-2211
Limousine Service
Kankakee, IL
815-933-4525
River Valley Metro
A Better Livery
Limousine Service
Kankakee Cab Kop Inc
Kankakee, IL
815-937-4287
Show Bus Public
Transportation
Serving Rural Kankakee
County
815-929-0790
Bourbonnais, IL
815-936-9989
By Popular Demand
Trains
Manteno, IL
815-468-3539
Amtrak Train Depot
Carl’s Custom Transport
Kankakee, IL
800-872-7245
Bradley, IL
815-939-1970
58
Kankakee, IL
815-936-0068
Kankakee County
Convention Services
Guide
Convention services
Eldon Plante
Photography
Reflections Photography
Kankakee, IL
815-933-4141
495 N. Prairie Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-937-0284
Grzelak Paul R
Photography Inc
Scoggan Steven
Photography
933 N. Convent St.
Bourbonnais, IL
815-937-4448
115 Elliott Dr.
Chebanse, IL
815-697-2942
143 N. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-4117
Helstern Lawtence J
Sears Portrait Studio
Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-4451
Byrne Photography
Northfield Sq Mall,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-937-8421
Holmes Tom
Photography’
A One Stop Shopping
Guide for Meeting and
Event Planners
Photographers
Broadway Studios
1362 W. Station St.,
Kankakee, IL
815-932-9813
Carter’s Photo’s
Bradley, IL
815-937-9124
Christie Photography
279 S. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-7661
Colonial Studio
2293 W. 3100 N. Rd.
815-933-3716
Creative Photography
Bradley, IL
815-933-0868
Dennis Studio II / Videos
Contact John Kambic
Kankakee, IL
815-936-1818
4333 W. 4970 N. Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL
815-937-0266
Michael’s Photography
310 Elm St., PO Box 52
Buckingham, IL
815-932-8671
Picture People The
Special Memories
Photography
Kankakee, IL
815-932-0875
Caterers
Affordable By Vana’s
Kankakee, IL
815-939-2000
Northfield Sq. Mall
Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-8411
American Bistro
Portrait Photography
Armenise’s Eighteen 75
Contact Peter Sevin, C.P.P.
Kankakee, IL
815-929-1875
Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-2384
Precision Video &
Photography
211 S. Wabash Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-933-5323
Kankakee, IL
815-932-6795
B & B Fish Market &
Carry-Out
St Anne, IL
815-944-5029
Bennett-Curtis House
Grant Park, IL
815-465-2288
59
Convention services
Boston Market
Bradley, IL
815-936-1300
C & L Ribs
Kankakee, IL
815-937-4443
Cap’s On Campus
Party Supply
La Villetta Italian
Restaurant
Bradley, IL
815-939-4960
119 N Main
Manteno, IL
815-468-1968
P J’s Catering Inc
Sugar-N-Spice
Momence, IL
815-472-6459
970 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
815-937-5112
Simpson’s
Manteno, IL
815-468-7142
Momence, IL
815-472-3232
Country Table The
The Greater Kankakee
Temple
Kankakee, IL
815-933-2440
Davidson’s West
Kankakee, IL
815-939-1084
GFS Market Place
(Supplier for caterers)
Contact: Dale Robinson
1350 Locke Drive
Bourbonnais, IL
815-936-1915
Huffman’s Creative
Catering
Kankakee, IL
815-937-5332
J D Catering Inc
Manteno, IL
815-468-1466
Kankakee, IL
815-929-1430
Wedding
Consultants
Just Imagine
670 E. Court St.
Kankakee, IL
815-939-9310
Memorable Occasions
Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-4477
Contact Barbara Hartness
A Piece A Cake
JR’s Chicken
Kankakee, IL
815-933-3347
Cake N Lace
Jimmy John’s
3754 S. Wayne Ave.
St Anne, IL
815-937-0629
La Brisa Restaurant
Kankakee, IL
815-929-9077
60
Bridal Shops
Brides Dream Come
True Bridal Shop
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
815-465-9885
The Wedding Center
647 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
815-933-1211
Weddings Complete
660 E. North St.
Bradley, IL
815-932-7733
Disc Jockeys
G & B Entertainment
Bakers
205 S Quincy Ave.
Bradley, IL
815-935-8725
Bourbonnais, IL
815-929-9620
My Sister’s Bake Shop
Coy’s Bakery Inc
411 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
815-932-3324
Contact: Gayle & Bridget
Bouck
815-932-8452
Music for the Masses
Contact: Jason Tanner
815-932-6272
Night Life Sound
Machine
Bradley, IL
815-932-8418
Soundsation 2000
Bradley, IL
815-933-4054
Decorating
Contractors
The Flower Patch
Limousine Service
Black Tie Classic Limo
The Balloon Connection
100 W Dixie Hwy.
St Anne, IL
815-422-0022
34 S. Poplar, Manteno, IL
815-468-8290
Victorian House Florals
Balloons & Memories
577 S. Main
Bourbonnais, IL
815-933-6006
Contact: Michelle Meadows
Kankakee, IL
815-933-2000
Centerpieces To Rent
Contact: Jennifer Kleinert
815-427-9813
Florists
Busse & Rieck Flowers
Gifts & Antiques
2100 E. Maple St.
Kankakee, IL
515 S. Main St.
Bourbonnais, IL
Country Florals & Gifts
Formal Wear /
Tuxedos
Seno Formal Wear
1600 State Rt 50,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-935-0720
The Wedding Center
647 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
815-933-1211
A Bride Dream Come
True Tuxedo &
Bridal Shop
Contact: Peggy Lafond
1695 S. Schulyer Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-933-7848
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
815-465-9886
Faber Floral Company
Ice Sculptors
869 W Jeffery, Kankakee, IL
815-933-7515 or
815-932-5811
Dreams In Ice
Kankakee, IL
815-954-4727
By Popular Demand
Limousine Service
Manteno, IL
815-468-3539
D & M Limo Service
350 N. Locust, Manteno, IL
815-468-1431
Lincoln Land Limo
Service Inc
1645 Enterprise Way
Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-0066
Reliable Limo
Bradley, IL
815-935-5856
Orchestras And
Bands
King Music Inc
670 W. Broadway
Bradley, IL
815-935-1115
Bridal Shops
Panozzo, Anthony, Florist
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
815-465-9885
2450 W. Rt. 17
Kankakee, IL
815-933-6631
Invitations And
Announcements
Northfield Square Mall,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-929-9790
Central Illini Printing
& Supply
Bridals By Bernice
Panozzo John, Florist
Rt 50 N.., Kankakee, IL
815-933-2614
Tholen’s Home &
Garden Showplace
1401 N. Convent,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-6445
4 Duncan Drive,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-939-2427
A Brides Dream Come
True Bridal Shop
309 S. Rivard St.,
Bourbonnais, IL
815-932-6257
Malone Travel Center
3 Meadowview Center,
Kankakee, IL
815-937-5000
61
Convention services
Kent’s Custom
Sewing/Decorating
Huffman’s Creative
Catering
Reed’s Rent All &
Sales Inc
Contact Dotsie Kent for
appointment
Bradley, IL
815-933-3913
1085 Mulligan Dr.
Bradley, IL
815-937-5332
907 N. Indiana Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-3117
Knights Of Columbus
Shaw’s Tent & Awning
Wedding Center The
187 Indiana Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-932-2031
815-942-8500
Kohl Center
Polk Imports of
Kankakee
647 W. Broadway St.
Bradley, IL
815-933-1211
Weddings Compleat
660 E. North St.
Bradley, IL
815-932-7733
Wedding Facilities/
Banquet Halls/
Wedding Reception
Places
435 E. Oak
Kankakee, IL
815-935-1136
1875 On The Green
100 N. Bernard Rd.
Manteno, IL
815-468-8130
Quality Inn & Suites
America’s Country
Family Restaurant
800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Kankakee, IL
815-939-3501
201 E. Washington
Momence, IL
815-472-4131
Sully’s Banquets
Bennett-Curtis House
302 W. Taylor
Grant Park, IL
815-465-2288
Clubhouse at the Elks
2283 Bittersweet Dr.
St Anne, IL
815-937-1228
Davidson’s West
Rt 17 West
Kankakee, IL
815-939-1084
Family House
Restaurant Inc
312 S. Kennedy Dr.
Bradley, IL
815-936-1160
62
555 S. West Av.e
Kankakee, IL
815-939-1210
Trinity Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 391
1501 East Merchant
Kankakee, IL
815-933-3271
Rental Supply &
Tents Companies
Kankakee Tent &
Awning Co
Tents for any occasion
815-932-8000
800-373-8368
Fax: 815-932-8020
Wardrobe Stylist
353 N. Chicago Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-932-1633
Sound/Staging/
Lighting/AV
Equipment
Professional
Communications
7918 E. 0500 N Rd.
St Anne, IL
815-937- 4870
Technotrix
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