large scale tornado struck grant park April 7, killing 3, and injuring 8. Extensive damage to homes and livestock was done. this tornado is considered the worst tornado in the history of Kankakee County. 1954 Tornado On April 7, 1954, a third tornado caused one fatality, and two minor injuries. Several millions of dollars in damage was done. 2020 Tornado On August 10, 2020, a relatively small tornado touched down in Grant Park. It caused major damage to trees and roofs along its path, which ended just nearing Lake Matonga. This tornado formed from the bigger August 2020 Midwest derecho. Education Grant Park contains a preschool, elementary school, middle school, and a high school. The mascot for the elementary school, middle school, and high school is the Dragons and the colors are green and gold. The high school followed a block schedule in which students attend four 87-minute class periods a day, but is now going back to 8 hours a day and tray lunches. As of 2014, the district's superintendent is Dr. John Palan, Matthew Maxwell is the high school and middle school principal, and Tracy Planeta is principal of the elementary school. As of early 2017, Matt Maxwell of BBCHS will be the principal after Sanidas' retirement. Notable people Richard L. Alexander, World War II fighter ace, was born here See also List of municipalities in Illinois References External links Grant Park Schools Chamber of Commerce Grant Park Library Villages in Kankakee County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Populated places established in 1883