Easter Bunny Will Hop Down the Perry Farm Trails
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Joint egg hunt returns to Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District will spring ahead with the return of a joint egg hunt at 10 a.m. Both organizations will partner to host an Easter Eggstravaganza along the trails of Perry Farm Park at 459 North Kennedy Drive in Bourbonnais. The free event for the public is open to ages ten and under. Participants are reminded to bring a basket or bag for the egg hunt. Five starting points will be included for trail access with entrances at Coyne Street, Bisaillon Avenue, Cavalier de LaSalle Park and the Exploration Station in Bourbonnais as well as Valley Avenue in Bradley.
Community Invited to View Campus Design
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Images on display in the Bourbonnais Municipal Center
Bourbonnais, IL – Hundreds gathered for the recent unveiling of the Village of Bourbonnais Community Campus final design, a result of thousands of participants who helped “Imagine Bourbonnais” during a year-long engagement process led by The Lakota Group, an urban planning and landscape architecture consulting firm the village commissioned to lead the project. For those who were unable to attend the Business After Hours event on Thursday, February 24th, the village invites the community to view the designs in-person throughout the month of March during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Bourbonnais Police Department lobby at 700 Main Street NW. Additionally, all images are available for online viewing at villageofbourbonnais.com.
Chocolate Tour Makes Event History
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Five-year run breaks record
Bourbonnais, IL – After a year hiatus, the Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District, in conjunction with title sponsor, Sweet Street, welcomed the sold-out Chocolate Tour on Saturday, February 5, 2022. 350 participants explored Village of Bourbonnais businesses while indulging in sweet treats at each location. Those who completed 36 business stops were eligible to enter a grand prize and runner-up grand prize drawing. Congratulations to Barb Staniszeski, Kankakee, who won the grand prize – a 14k rose gold white and chocolate diamond ring - courtesy of Andaul Jewelers. Congratulations to Jerry Forbes, Manteno, who won the runner-up grand prize - a 43” 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - provided by the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival.
Community Invited to Campus Unveiling
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Bourbonnais partners with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to present the Community Campus final design debut and future of Bourbonnais Thursday, February 24, 2022. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the public is invited and encouraged to attend the unveiling at the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours, hosted by the Village of Bourbonnais, at the BrickStone Brewery Production Facility, 572 Brewery Lane, in Bourbonnais. No registration is required. All ages are welcome.
Seasonal Ice Rink Returns
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Free outdoor amenity ready for use
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District are pleased to announce the Event and Skate Plaza located at 600 Main Street NW, behind the Village of Bourbonnais Administration Office, is now available to the public for ice skating (weather-permitting). The outdoor frozen rink is a free recreational activity provided to the community during the winter months. Skating may take place during the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or dusk (whichever comes first).
Very Merry Coloring Contest Winners Announced
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Second annual event draws colorful turnout
Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the winners for the second 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. A total of 56 entries were received by the contest deadline November 29th.
New this year, first place winners were invited to help Mayor Paul Schore light a special holiday tree on Thursday, December 2nd, at the village's first “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting” event.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Bourbonnais Shines This Season
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Winners announced for second annual lighting contest
Bourbonnais, IL – The “Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest,” sponsored by Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew and SERVPRO of Kankakee County, continues to illuminate the Village of Bourbonnais through December 25th. The second annual event began December 3rd and encouraged outdoor festive lighting and decorations among village residents. Participants entered for a chance to win in Traditional and People’s Choice categories. An online map of 31 holiday homes is currently available for viewing here.
Chocolate Tour Makes a Sweet Return
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Save the date for the community event
Bourbonnais, IL – Following the cancellation of the 2021 event, Chocolate Tour will return on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The winter event is co-hosted by the Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Township Park District, in conjunction with title sponsor Sweet Street. $30 tickets will go on sale Wednesday, December 15, at 9:00 a.m. online at www.btpd.org and in person at the Bourbonnais Township Park District Perry Farm Farmhouse, 459 N. Kennedy Dr. and the Village of Bourbonnais Administration Building, 600 Main St. NW.
Shop with a Cop Collections
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Police & village now accepting donations for 2021 event
Bourbonnais, IL — The 30th annual Kankakee County Shop with a Cop event returns Sunday, December 12, 2021. The program, hosted by the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Bourbonnais Police Department and local law enforcement agencies, benefits underprivileged children in Kankakee County. The Bourbonnais Police Department at 700 Main St. NW and Village of Bourbonnais at 600 Main St. NW are accepting financial donations through Monday, December 6th. Cash, coins and checks, made payable to Bourbonnais FOP Lodge #64, are accepted.
Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Tree Lighting
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Winter event features sounds of Bourbonnais students
The Village of Bourbonnais presents the first annual “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting” featuring sounds of the season by Bourbonnais students. Thursday, December 2nd at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend the festive outdoor event held at 131 S. Main St. (the corner of Main St. NW/Route 102 and S. Main St./Route 45/52). Warm up with local vendors, Connect Roasters and LoveALatte, serving seasonal favorites available for purchase: hot chocolate, coffee and cider. Attendees can additionally enjoy a special sweet treat from Dairy Queen with $1 small cones at the 121 S. Main St. location from 5 to 10 p.m.
