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Kankakee at a glance
| Population | 24,384 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 |
| Median household income | $45,119 |
| Median home value | $105,500 |
| Median rent | $986 |
| Homeownership | 49% |
| College-educated | 12.5% |
| Average commute | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
About Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee is a city of 24,384 in Illinois with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $45,119. About 12.5% of residents hold a college degree. 4.2% of workers work from home. The MailerDot Kankakee newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Kankakee today.
What's in the Kankakee daily digest
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Kankakee forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
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Each edition has four short sections: Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events and markets), and Spotlight & Story (a local feature). It's about a 5-minute read.
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