deep through a limestone ledge running just east of Momence, which had for millennia partially blocked and restricted the flow of the Kankakee River, making up to that point the Grand Kankakee Marsh, then the nation’s largest inland wetland, possible. The increased river flow, while doing little for the citizens of Illinois, drained thousands of acres of Indiana wetlands, permitting them to be profitably farmed, while destroying most of the Marsh. Notable people Jeremy Michael Boorda, U.S. Navy Admiral and first American sailor to have risen through the enlisted ranks to become the Chief of Naval Operations. He was raised in Momence. Don Bacon, Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing Nebraska's 2nd congressional district. He was raised in Momence. Eddie Condon, jazz musician. He was raised in Momence until moving to Chicago Heights, Illinois. William Crook (1925-1997), preacher turned politician, national director of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and US Ambassador to Australia Orbert Davis, jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He was raised in Momence. Janet Hubert, actress. She appeared in the original Broadway cast of Cats and played Vivian Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air during the first three seasons. Ted Petersen, offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1977–1983; 1987), Cleveland Browns (1984) and Indianapolis Colts (1984). Malcolm Ross, United States Naval Reserve captain, atmospheric scientist, and balloonist. He was born in Momence, but raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. John D. Zeglis, president of AT&T and the Chairman and C.E.O. of AT&T Wireless. Pop culture Downtown Momence served as a setting for scenes in the 2002 movie, Road to Perdition. Momence’s downtown and neighborhood also served as the setting for the fourth season of “Fargo”, starring Chris Rock. References External links City of Momence Cities in Illinois Cities in Kankakee County, Illinois Populated places established in 1846 1846 establishments in Illinois