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Kankakee River re-opened for recreational boaters

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Sunday, July 5, 2015
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KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Kankakee River is now open for recreational boaters.

The Department of Natural Resources closed the river back on June 13 after flooding hid dangerous obstacles under the high water.

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