Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee is a city in Illinois, United States. It is also the county seat of Kankakee County. U.S. House of Representatives member Adam Kinzinger was born in Kankakee. History The Potawatami lived in the area beginning sometime in the 18th century. In 1833 the Potawatami signed a treaty with the United States government. They agreed to leave the region and move west. Kankakee was founded in 1854. References