In the 45th year of the tradition, the 2023 theme was celebrating favorite themes from past years. According to a news release from the museum, more than 4,000 people visited
Hundreds of humans — and one reindeer — peppered the campus of the Kankakee County Museum and Kankakee Civic Auditorium as the Miracle on 8th event brought Christmas to the
Tentatively named Bradley 315 Festival, in reference to Interstate 57 s 315 interchange along Illinois Route 50, the festival is slated for June 6-9 at the Northfield Square mall property.
In addition to waving his way through the Kankakee Christmas Parade on Saturday, Santa has a few local stops on his list in both Kankakee and Iroquois counties.
Our Life section feature "Best Bets" highlights local calendar events happening this week, as well as a list of local events for the week. To submit a calendar event, email