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Cities, Towns and Villages in Kankakee County, Illinois

Here is a list of all the cities towns and villages in Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County, Illinois, is where the Kankakee River winds through a tapestry of rural landscapes and vibrant communities. Nestled in the northeastern part of the state

Here is a list of all the cities, towns, and villages in Kankakee County, Illinois:

Cities

  1. Kankakee
  2. Momence

Townships

Kankakee County is divided into seventeen townships:

  1. Aroma
  2. Bourbonnais
  3. Essex
  4. Ganeer
  5. Kankakee
  6. Limestone
  7. Manteno
  8. Momence
  9. Norton
  10. Otto
  11. Pembroke
  12. Pilot
  13. Rockville
  14. St. Anne
  15. Salina
  16. Sumner
  17. Yellowhead

Villages

  1. Aroma Park
  2. Bonfield
  3. Bourbonnais
  4. Bradley
  5. Buckingham
  6. Chebanse
  7. Essex
  8. Grant Park
  9. Herscher
  10. Hopkins Park
  11. Irwin
  12. Limestone
  13. Manteno
  14. St. Anne
  15. Reddick
  16. Sammons Point
  17. Sun River Terrace
  18. Union Hill

Unincorporated Communities

  1. Ahern
  2. Altorf
  3. Deselm
  4. Dickeys
  5. Exline
  6. Garden of Eden
  7. Goodrich
  8. Greenwich
  9. Illiana Heights
  10. Illinoi (partial)
  11. Indian Oaks
  12. Leesville
  13. Lehigh
  14. Log Cabin Camp
  15. Saint George
  16. Sherburnville
  17. Sollitt
  18. Sugar Island
  19. Whitaker
  20. Wichert
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Quick Facts about Kankakee County, Illinois

Here are some quick facts about Kankakee county, Illinois

  • Official Website: https://www.k3county.net/
  • County Seat: Kankakee
  • Founded: 1853
  • Area: Approximately 681 square miles
  • Population: Around 110,000
  • Geography: Located in the northeastern part of Illinois, south of Chicago.
  • Economy: Diverse economy with contributions from agriculture, industry, and commerce.
  • Notable City: Kankakee is the largest city and the county seat.
  • Education: Home to local school districts and educational institutions.
  • Recreation: Offers parks, outdoor activities, and cultural events.
  • Notable Landmarks: Kankakee River State Park, Riverview Historic District, and Kankakee County Museum contribute to the county’s character.

Is Kankakee a city or town?

  • Kankakee is a city
  • The Kankakee County governing body is the County Board. Its primary function is to establish the various budgets of the county funds and to levy taxes for county purposes. Also, the County Board adopts ordinances and rules pertaining to the management and business of the county departments.

Does Kankakee have a mall?

  • The mall serves Kankakee County, which includes Bourbonnais, Bradley, and Kankakee. The mall’s anchor store is Cinemark Theatres.

What does Kankakee mean in English?

  • History. The city’s name is probably derived from a corrupted version of the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: “Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view”, in reference to the area’s prior status as a marsh. Kankakee was founded in 1854.
Kankakee County, Illinois map
Kankakee County, Illinois map

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