This One Time in Kankakee
By WVLI Podcast Network
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Subscribers: 1
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Episodes: 30
Paul Laue
Dec 6, 2025
Outstanding local podcast! Great stories, and fantastic production. Always just the right length at around 15 minutes.
Description
This One Time in Kankakee is a storytelling podcast from the new WVLI Podcast Network, hosted by Jake LaMore. Each episode shines a light on the weird, wild, and unforgettable moments that make Kankakee County, IL what it is. These are short, punchy episodes where everyday people share true stories from their lives—funny childhood memories, creepy encounters, embarrassing slip-ups, or heartwarming experiences that stick with you forever.
Think of it as a collection of the kinds of stories you’d hear at a family gathering, on a front porch, or sitting around a campfire—but rooted right here in the Kankakee, Illinois area. Each episode is quick to listen to, but long to remember.
Whether you grew up here, just moved to town, or are simply curious about life in this corner of Illinois, This One Time in Kankakee is a way to connect through laughter, chills, and nostalgia. Real locals. Real stories. Always memorable.
Have an unbelievable local story to share? Email jake@milnermediapartners.com to submit your story for consideration.
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"Flying saucers were spotted. Or were they?" - Kankakee County Museum
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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"I survived a tornado, but my house did not." - Emily LaVoie
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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"I was run over with a tractor." - Franklin Weber (Revisited)
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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"My stalker bought me a PS4... that I gladly accepted." - Will Rasmussen
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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"The County Sheriff Was Arrested." - Kankakee County Museum
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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"I lost my leg while farming." - Willy VanWassenhove
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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"I literally ran myself over with a van." - Jake Lee
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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BONUS: "Bodybuilding brought me back to life." - Kaelin Patterson
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May 21, 2026 |
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"We raised over half a million dollars for an inclusive playground in less than a year." - Jesse & Hollie Erickson
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May 18, 2026 |
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"The courthouse burned to the ground." - Kankakee County Museum
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May 04, 2026 |
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BONUS: "I knew a Fitness Godfather." - Kaelin Patterson
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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"I was held up at gunpoint by the Pizza Bandit." - Tom Klonowski
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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"I locked myself out of the radio station." - Jake LaMore
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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BONUS: "I helped with the search and rescue in one of the most famous train wrecks in county history." - Kaelin Patterson
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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"I raised over $100,000 for my Eagle Scout project." - Alexis McCullough
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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"I Went to Jail for Hunting." - Lou Perakis
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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"I was on national news to discuss the autopsy findings of Mr. George Floyd." - Dr. Kalisha Hill
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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"A city police officer staged one of the largest armed robberies in the history of the county." - Kankakee County Museum
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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"My band turned an Aaron Carter concert into a TMZ headline." - Tommy Solis
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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"We counted down the 3 most listened to episodes of 2025." - Jake LaMore
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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"I planned a flash mob on the courthouse lawn." - Jeff Cross
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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"I covered my car completely in duct tape." - Nick Stalnos
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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"My son, Mads Pomranky, was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia." - Jennifer Pomranky
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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"The Village of Bonfield Banned Rhummy." - Kankakee County Museum
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Preview: "The Village of Bonfield Banned Rhummy." Episode Out Nov. 3rd
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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"Jennifer Hudson came to see our musical." - Andrew McBurnie, Acting Out Theatre Company
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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"I was run over with a tractor." - Franklin Weber
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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"A bank robber called me." - Rob West
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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"I kidnapped a plaster cow from Perry Farm Park." - Shane Whitlock
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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This One Time in Kankakee: Stories That Shaped Our Community
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Oct 01, 2025 |