This One Time in Kankakee

WVLI Podcast Network

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 Ka...

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This One Time in Kankakee

Episodes (15)

Feb 23rd "I Went to Jail for Hunting."
Feb 9th "I was on national news to discuss the autopsy findings of Mr. George Floyd."
Jan 26th "A city police officer staged one of the largest armed robberies in the history of the county."

This One Time in Kankakee

Feb 23, 2026
11 minutes
7 MB

“This one time in Kankakee... I went to jail for hunting.” In 1959, Lou Perakis was a seventeen-year-old Greek immigrant living on the South Side of Chicago. When his older brother, John, decided to head south for the opening day of pheasant hunting season, Lou tagged along for what he thought would be a simple Saturday morning in the country. Instead, a series of events near Aroma Park led to a wrestling match with a game warden, a $150 fine, and one of the most unique legal proceedings in Ka...

This One Time in Kankakee

"I Went to Jail for Hunting."

WVLI Podcast Network

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