Now Hiring - Public Works Seasonal Workers
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The Village of Bourbonnais is accepting resumes for the position of Seasonal Worker.
Bourbonnais, IL - The individual will report to the Director of Public Works. Duties include seasonal grounds maintenance and is primarily outdoors. Applicant must be able to operate small equipment, such as but not limited to lawn mowers, weed wackers, trimmers, etc. Must be able to pass drug test, have a valid Illinois driver’s license, able to lift 50 pounds and have achieved the age of 18 years.
Participants Sought for Study
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Virginia Tech and IDOT partner on interstate lighting safety
Bourbonnais, IL – On behalf of Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), the Village of Bourbonnais is assisting in outreach efforts for transportation study participants. The study, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), will be conducted by VTTI the week of March 27, in Bourbonnais. Participants will observe roadway lighting at several interchanges along Interstate 57. This project provides compensation of $60 for full participation.
Brrrbonnais Police Top Plungers for Special Olympics Illinois
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March 4 event raises over $150,000
Bourbonnais, IL —The Brrrbonnais Police Department kicked off their fundraising efforts supporting Special Olympics Illinois with the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. Saturday, March 4, officers took an icy dip among dozens of teams at Manteno Lake.
The annual event, hosted at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, is one of 25 organized events in the state and collectively raised over $150,000.
Senior St. Patrick's Day Celebration Returns
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Tickets on sale through March 1
Bourbonnais, IL – The St. Patrick’s Day senior dinner returns Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The annual event held at Quality Inn & Suites located at 800 North Kinzie Avenue in Bradley hasn’t occurred since 2020, due to COVID-19. Sponsored in part by the Villages of Bradley and Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Township and Bourbonnais Township Park District, the celebration brings together Bourbonnais Township senior citizen residents ages 55 and older for an old-fashioned Irish dinner, entertainment and a night of fun.
Former Bourbonnais Scout Day Returns
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Annual event welcomes troops to local government
Bourbonnais, IL – Wednesday, February 22, the Village of Bourbonnais hosted Scout Day, an annual invitation for Bourbonnais Scouts to experience a day in the life of local government. The event returned following temporary cancelation due to COVID-19. Scout Day is in correlation with the village proclaiming February 5-11 as Scout Week in Bourbonnais. Nationally, Boy Scout Anniversary Week takes place the first week of February every year. The holiday helps to raise awareness for the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) organization and also to show appreciation for their efforts.
‘Brrrbonnais’ Police Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
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Icy event returns March 4
Bourbonnais, IL — The Bourbonnais Police Department kicks off their fundraising efforts supporting Special Olympics Illinois with the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge Saturday, March 4. Officers will take an icy dip in Manteno Lake at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club located at 851 N. Main St. starting at 2 p.m.
Online donations can be made to the ‘Brrrbonnais Police’ team by visiting: https://soill.donordrive.com/team/13867
Village Hosts Two Open Houses on Referendum
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Informational events for proposed property tax relief
Bourbonnais, IL – In order to help Bourbonnais residents become more informed on the upcoming election’s referendum, the Village of Bourbonnais is hosting two open house events before April 4.
Wednesday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 29, both sessions will be held 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center 700 Main St. NW. All are welcome to meet with elected officials, discuss the proposed Non-Home Rule Sales Tax referendum for property tax relief and have questions directly answered in a casual environment.
Chocolate Tour Announces 2nd Chance Raffle
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Final days until the annual sold-out experience
Bourbonnais, IL – The sixth annual Chocolate Tour returns Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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 15, 2022, and sold out in a matter of minutes.
With days remaining until the winter experience, the Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District announce a new second-chance raffle for those who were unable to purchase tickets.
Drive Merry, Bright and Sober This Holiday Season
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Bourbonnais Police increase enforcement
Bourbonnais, IL — With the holidays in full swing, Bourbonnais Police is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. Through January 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaign.
Very Merry Coloring Contest Winners Announced
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Third annual event draws colorful turnout
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the winners for the third annual “Very Merry Coloring Contest” sponsored by Aqua Illinois and Milner Media. 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 printed copies were available at village hall. A total of 119 entries were received by the contest deadline December 12.
