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<p>In this image from the 1950s, Knights of Columbus lead the procession of pilgrims past St. Anne Church on the Feast Day of St. Anne. (Kankakee County Museum Photo Archive) By Jack KlaseyMarch 29, 2025 On Monday afternoon, July 26, 1909, the Catholic Church of St. Anne was packed with worshippers celebrating the annual feast &hellip; <a href="https://kankakeecountymuseum.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/a-miracle-at-st-anne/" class="more-link">Conti...

<p>A parade of horse-drawn decorated wagons on Chestnut Street, about 1900. The reason for the parade is unknown, but might have been Independence Day. The view is to the north, toward the tall Carrington &amp; Hannah grain elevator. (Kankakee County Museum Photo Archive) By Jack KlaseyMarch 22, 2025 “A Lively Grain and Stock Center, Full &hellip; <a href="https://kankakeecountymuseum.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/a-look-at-manteno-in-1900/" class=...

<p>A jumbled pile of derailed locomotives and train cars marks the site of the fatal March 15, 1999, “City of New Orleans” train wreck. Eleven people were killed and more than 100 injured in the crash at the McKnight Road grade crossing. (Kankakee County Museum Photo Archive) By Jack KlaseyMarch 15, 2025 At approximately 9:45 &hellip; <a href="https://kankakeecountymuseum.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/a-tragedy-at-bourbonnais/" class="more-link">Co...

<p>This Old Gold cigarette ad, promoting “Two fine and healthful treats” appeared in the Kankakee Daily Republican on December 12, 1928. (Kankakee County Museum Photo Archive) By Jack KlaseyMarch 8, 2025 A large advertisement on Page 12 of the Kankakee Republican-News’ issue of October 5, 1943, appeared to contain a cryptic message. The ad featured &hellip; <a href="https://kankakeecountymuseum.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/up-in-smoke/" class="mor...