Police Remind Residents to Celebrate Safely
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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.
Very Merry Coloring Contest Winners Announced
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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.
New Year, New Rink Rate
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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.
Bourbonnais Shines This Holiday Season
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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.
Skate This Way, Bourbonnais!
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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.
Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Tree Lighting
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3rd annual event features Bourbonnais students
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais kicks off the holiday season with the third annual “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting.” Hear holiday carols from Bourbonnais students Thursday, November 30, at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the festive outdoor event held at 131 S. Main St.
Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Coloring Contest
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Fourth annual event welcomes all ages
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fourth annual “Very Merry Coloring Contest” sponsored by Aqua Illinois and Koehler Sports & Spinal Rehab. This free activity is open to village residents and provides a festive experience for all ages. The custom Bourbonnais coloring page can be downloaded and printed from villageofbourbonnais.com. Copies are also available at the Administration Office during business hours at 600 Main Street NW.
Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Lighting Contest
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Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Lighting Contest
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fourth annual “Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest.” The community event encourages outdoor festive lighting and decorations during the holiday season. An online map of all entry addresses will be available for public viewing December 1 through the 25. Returning this year is the option to choose participation solely as a “Holiday Home” on the tour or additionally be included in the “Holly Jolly Lighting Contest.”
Bourbonnais Seeks Interpreters for Log Schoolhouse
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Pilot program to commence
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society are seeking volunteers to portray educators for the 1837 Bourbonnais Grove Log Schoolhouse. Recently recognized as the second historic landmark located in Bourbonnais (the first being the George R. Letourneau Home and Museum), the reconstructed structure operated as a one-room school at 493 S.Main St., from 1837 to 1848, before becoming home to various French-Canadian families until2010. The Log Schoolhouse Advisory Committee would like to bring visitors back in time with anauthentic experience of what a school day may have looked like during this era.
Republic Services Garbage Rate Adjustment
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Republic Services to implement annual increase
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais announces Republic Services, the village’s waste hauler, will be implementing their annual increase effective Oct. 1, 2023. The current rate for a single-family household in the village is $26.74 per month for residential trash, recycling and yard waste services. The price adjustment includes $1.07 increase per month totaling $27.81 per month. This amount will be reflected in residents’ next quarterly billing statement issued in September 2023. Since September 2020, the monthly rate has increased a total of $1.71. As a courtesy, Republic Services will be providing a notification letter to each household.
