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The Kankakee County Courthouse recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and the Hon. Adrienne W. Albrecht shared her thoughts on the historic building in the October Bench & Bar newsletter. Here are some excerpts from her story:
The weekend of October 3 saw the official celebration of the Kankakee County Courthouse marking a century of service. Its classical architecture and dominant position in the middle of a downtown Kankakee block have stood up well as an indelible landmark. However, its relationship to the people it serves and the stories it has generated will undoubtedly be its most enduring legacy.
It was in this building that Eva Minor, who earned her law license in 1927 after studying in a lawyer's office, used to represent the railroads...
The courthouse lawn has always been a gathering spot. Protests, press conferences, craft fairs, memorial and celebrations have all happened there. ...
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