Lee Provost is a journalist at The Kankakee Daily Journal. He focuses on construction and real estate, covering topics such as urban design, urban development, and the housing market, while also delving into regional interest and world news. Lee's work has been featured in the Daily Journal and Acolin.
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Lee Provost's coverage focuses on local news, city government, development projects, public safety, and community events in the Kankakee area of Illinois. He frequently covers press releases and government announcements related to house & home, personal finance, agriculture & farming.
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Consider pitching relevant local sources who can provide insights into how various plans and decisions are impacting the community or experts who can speak directly to topics such as urban development trends affecting housing market dynamics at the local level.
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Racers accelerate at the start of the F200 heat race Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, during the Kankakee River Valley Regatta.
Workers construct the 7 Brew Coffee in Bradley near the Texas Roadhouse, 1290 N. Bradley Boulevard, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Lee Provost)
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By: Lee Provost
Kankakee County Animal Control Director Kari Laird sits with one of the 18 dogs taken in from an alleged dog-fighting site and now residing at Kankakee County Animal Control on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
After years of planning, discussion and a pandemic, the Jeffers apartment project in downtown Kankakee is set to begin.
The village of Bradley's new Bradley Community Center is located at 428 W. Broadway St., about one block west of village hall.
There has been some recent changes regarding the members on the Kankakee Planning Board. (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette)
The sidewalk ends along Bradley Boulevard near Armour Road in Bradley. A $3.51 million streetscape upgrade is set for the approximate 1-mile stretch
Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette) The leader of the Kankakee Fire Department will soon be retiring.
L'Erable business owner and father Nick Bohn has high hopes for the days following Father's Day.
Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis said the time is long past for Kankakee to update its comprehensive plan. (Daily Journal/Nicholas Holstein)
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