Interesting Facts about Kankakee County,IL

Here are some interesting facts that you may not have known.

Two new towns were incorporated in 2006 in Kankakee county- Limestone and Sammons Point

Kankakee is the only city that can claim two Frank Lloyd Wright homes built next to one another. The homes are named the B. Harley Bradley House and the Warren Hickox House, both were designed in 1900.

More than 80% of Kankakee County's real estate is farmland.

Dairy Queen originated from a small Kankakee ice cream store owned by businessman Sherwood "Sherb" Noble.

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Kankakee county is a growing, it has a great location close to Chicago but far enough away to enjoy a laid back lifestyle.