Kankakee Daily Journal
Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesEnglishThe Kankakee Daily Journal is a daily newspaper serving Kankakee County, Illinois. Founded in 1853, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and community events. Now part of the Shaw Local News network, the publication continues to focus on issues affecting the Kankakee area.
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