The Kankakee River Valley is conveniently located just 45 miles south of Chicago off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the lovely Kankakee region. According to the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau, "The Kankakee River Valley is easy to find and hard to leave."

The region offers a wide variety of professional opportunities and spectacular community environment, Kankakee county offers fantastic possibilities for all ages. With strong investments in legislative issues, the Kankakee River Valley is a leading voice in today's legislative arena.

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