Bourbonnais

Unplug & Play is designed to encourage residents of all ages to enjoy an electronics-free afternoon outdoors at The Grove.

Riverside Healthcare has expanded imaging technology at its Bourbonnais campus which also allows for faster results and shorter wait times.

Bourbonnais is like many other communities in Illinois who are dealing with the state phasing out the annual grocery tax funds on Jan. 1, 2026.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Behind Lydia Hammond's second shutout of the postseason, Bradley-Bourbonnais defeated Minooka 4-0 in the Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinals Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Two proposed ordinances regarding a proposed gaming cafe each had the first of two readings Monday during the Bourbonnais board meeting.

Bourbonnais Interim Police Chief Jason Sztuba explained a change in the route for this year’s Friendship Festival Grand Parade.

Lunchtime Bites and Beats returns for its second year at The Grove at Robert Goselin Memorial Park in Bourbonnais.

While the Patriot Hyundai has established its temporary home in Bourbonnais, construction of its new home in Bradley should begin later this year.

Bourbonnais officials will hear the first reads for two ordinances that deal with a grocery tax and sales tax at Monday’s board meeting.

The architects behind the planning of a $70 million facility overhaul at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School are taking extra time to work out the building’s schematic design.

A proposed gaming cafe in Bourbonnais moved a step closer to approval Wednesday.

From the Sunset Stroll to the Strawberry Jazz Fest, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Five years after his death, the ashes of John Kirnbauer, a man of which little is known, are set to be placed in the Kankakee Memorial Gardens' Field of Honor during a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery.

It took just over seven minutes to read the 137 names of veterans that have died during the past year with ties to Kankakee County.

Midland Wealth Management, a division of Midland States Bank, recently announced that Peter Riskind has joined as Senior Wealth Advisor, based in Midland’s Chicago office and serving clients throughout Chicagoland and across the country.

A recent complaint by residents about people operating off-terrain vehicles and motorcycles off road near their homes led Bourbonnais trustees to amend its disorderly conduct and noise ordinance at the May 19 meeting.

This year’s Memorial Day Weekend won’t feel much like the unofficial start of summer.

Charging that Prime Healthcare breached its promise when it presented its case to acquire Ascension hospitals in Illinois, including St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is asking for a state investigation.

For Foster Care Awareness month, the office staff and families of ABC Pediatrics spent hours last Saturday sorting and organizing donations for Georgie’s Closet to help the Kankakee-based not-for-profit prepare for its move into a new space in Bradley.

Bourbonnais village trustees approved naming Bourbonnais Police Commander Jason Sztuba the interim police chief at Monday’s board meeting.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Craig Toepfer was sworn in as a trustee of the village of Bourbonnais board during Monday night’s meeting.

A new store specializing in vintage clothing and music, Glue Man Vintage & Records, had its grand opening Friday at 616 S. Main St.

The lone Illinois recipient of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation, Riverside Healthcare is ready for what the community may need in the days of regional medical transition.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honors the 21 fallen Kankakee County officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Community Widow/Widower Support Group will meet on Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at Grace Community United Methodist Church, located at 735 Main Street NW in Bourbonnais. 

The Community Widow/Widower Support Group will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Grace Community United Methodist Church.

A Bishop McNamara Catholic School student was struck by a projectile from what Bourbonnais police said was an orbeez gun Thursday.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers was held on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Three incumbents took oaths of office to continue serving on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board, which approved a resolution allowing the district to reimburse its operations and maintenance fund using bond sale proceeds at Monday's meeting.

Local police departments in Bourbonnais, Kankakee and Manteno will be taking to the rooftops of area Dunkin' locations to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics bright and early this Friday.

Interim Bourbonnais Police Chief Dave Anderson announced Wednesday he is retiring from the force after serving in the position since the end of 2024.

Through two weekends of youth baseball, the 315 Sports Park is attracting large crowds even as only half of complex is ready for game action.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

McColly Rosenboom announces top producers for April.

After June 6, Laurie Cyr will take her go-getter attitude as Bourbonnais assistant administrator to Loudon, Tenn., where she will become the city planner.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers is set for 11 a.m. Thursday on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Bourbonnais trustees approved amending the village’s ordinance regarding sales of alcoholic beverages at its meeting Monday (May 5).

Bishop McNamara softball's longstanding Purple Day cancer fundraiser has evolved into Strikeout Cancer Night with Bradley-Bourbonnais, the first of which was held when the All-City rivals met last week.

A local roundup of college news from area students.

The free-to-the-public celebration will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW.

Jeff Keast was sworn in as mayor of Bourbonnais Monday night, becoming the village's first new mayor in 17 years.

Two people were arrested Tuesday by Kankakee police in connection with an April 30 shooting on South Rosewood Avenue.

From enjoying flowers and raising mental health awareness to celebrating Mother's Day, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

From a National Day of Prayer to the Kankakee County Speedway and the Kankakee Farmers' Market season openers, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Over 150 people attended the dedication ceremony for the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Bourbonnais, completed by 17-year-old Alexis McCullough for her Eagle Scout project, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Marcotte Park.