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Donations being accepted for Special Olympics Illinois athletes

Bourbonnais, IL — Bourbonnais Police kick off their 2024 Special Olympics Illinois fundraising efforts with the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. Saturday, March 2, officers will take an icy dip in Lake Manteno at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club located at 851 N. Main St. starting at 2:00 p.m.

Travel center grand opening in Bourbonnais February 12

Bourbonnais, IL – Monday, February 12, 2024, Village of Bourbonnais officials will welcome Road Ranger Travel Center to their new location off Interstate 57 at exit 318 Bourbonnais Parkway. Road Ranger will be celebrating the grand opening of their 50th store and 24th located in Illinois.

Proclaims February 4 - February 10 as 'Scout Week'

Bourbonnais, IL – At the Village of Bourbonnais Board Meeting held on Monday, February 5, 2024, village officials proclaimed February 4 through February 10 as ‘Scout Week’. As a part of ‘Scout Week’, the Village of Bourbonnais hosted ‘Scout Day’ – an event welcoming Scouts to experience a day in the life of local government.

Riverfront Park online survey now available

Bourbonnais, IL – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Village of Bourbonnais officials kicked off the New Year hosting a public workshop for residents to provide input on Riverfront Park. The 10.7-acre park is nestled along the Kankakee River at 1200 Canterbury Lane and is one of the village’s largest premier parks. Remaining untouched for the past 20 years, the park is the latest in the Imagine Bourbonnais initiative inviting the community to participate in its future via a Master Planning process.

Final days until annual winter experience 

Bourbonnais, IL – The seventh annual Chocolate Tour returns Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Bishop McNamara Bourbonnais 324 E. Marsile St. The community event is cohosted by the Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District, in conjunction with title sponsor Sweet Street. 350 tickets went on sale to the public Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and sold out online in approximately an hour and a half.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High. Get a DUI.

Bourbonnais, IL — The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the Bourbonnais Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign. Through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to keep our roads safe and help ensure a happy holiday season.

Fourth annual event draws colorful turnout

Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the winners for the fourth annual “Very Merry Coloring Contest” sponsored by Aqua Illinois and Koehler Sports & Spinal Rehab. The contest was open to village residents of all ages and free to participate. The custom Bourbonnais coloring page could be downloaded and printed directly at home or copies were available at village hall. A total of 83 entries were received by the contest deadline December 18.

Half-off Bourbonnais skate tickets

Bourbonnais, IL – Following a successful December opening, the Village of Bourbonnais announces half-price skate tickets during the month of January for the rink at 155 S. Rivard St. Residents can purchase $5 tickets online for an hour on the synthetic ice and the fee includes skate rental. Outside skates are welcomed; however, figure skates are prohibited. 

Winners announced for fourth annual lighting contest

Bourbonnais, IL – The “Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest,” sponsored by ComEd and Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew, continues to illuminate the Village of Bourbonnais through December 25. The fourth annual event began December 1 and encouraged residential festive lighting and decorations. Participants could enter for a chance to win in both Traditional and People’s Choice categories. An online map of 30 holiday homes is currently available for viewing here.

Ice rink brings new winter recreation

Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais announces its mobile ice rink is ready for public use at 155 S. Rivard St. Saturday, December 9, is set as the official opening day for the synthetic 73 foot by 50-foot outdoor rink. Residents can purchase tickets online for an hour and a half on the ice and the fee includes skate rental. Outside skates are welcomed; however, figure skates are prohibited.