Bourbonnais

UPDATE: Classes were canceled today for Bourbonnais Elementary District students following the theft of the catalytic converters from the buses.

It was proclaimed Mayor Paul Schore Day in the village of Bourbonnais Monday.

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Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse as part of a 50501 Movement “day of action” to protest the policies and actions of the second Donald Trump administration.

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse in protest of the policies and actions of the second President Donald Trump administration.

The Kankakee Area YMCA has hired a new executive director. David Parker, a lifelong Portland-area resident and University of Oregon graduate, will be departing the Pacific Northwest region and will soon call the nation’s Midwest home.

Municipal Bank promotes Weir to COO.

Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore takes a look back on serving the people of Bourbonnais for 28 years.

Hundreds of participants took to the trails of Perry Farm Park to collect 12,000 prize-filled eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. A few more chances to fill a basket remain.

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Bird Park on Kankakee’s west side is getting its first update in years. he $1.2 million project will bring Kankakee Valley Park District’s flagship park more into the 21st Century.

The BBCHS Ironclad Robotics team is preparing to face off against 600 of the best teams in the world at the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston.

The 2024 crime rate for each Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Bradley police departments showed each trending down.

Betty Hutton is celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house for family and friends.

McColly Bennett recognizes its top sales producers for the month of February.

“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone’s support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind the wheel,” Commander Jason Sztuba said in a release.

BBCHS' Ironclad Robotics team has qualified for the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas on April 16-19, and a GoFundMe fundraiser is underway to help get them there.

Jeff Keast, currently a trustee and member of the Bourbonnais Citizens Party, defeated People’s Choice Party candidate David Zinanni in the mayoral contest.

Ballots cast across Kankakee County decided numerous local contests on Tuesday.

Jeff Keast will be changing titles as a member of the Bourbonnais village government.

The 150th anniversary celebration kicks off with the Soirée de Bourbonnais — an outdoor formal gala — Saturday, May 17, at The Grove at Robert Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW.

Fredda Rodewald on if students should be able to use AI in their schoolwork: There is a time and place for the use of AI. The appropriate time would be determined by the administration and teachers

Bourbonnais village trustees approved a four-year contract with its Public Works employees at Monday’s board meeting.

April is the perfect month to refresh your creative spaces, both figuratively and literally.

Anita Kronst, of Bourbonnais, is celebrating her 90th birthday with a family dinner.

Rick Fischer on a top priority for Bourbonnais: Public safety is one of my top priorities. I will continue supporting our police and public works services while investing in community outreach programs, especially school resources, to keep Bourbonnais secure and welcoming

Municipal Bank recently announced the appointment of Marsha Lloyd and David Stejkowski to the Board of Directors.

According to Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department release, 40-year-old Alexander M. Zaragoza was the driver of a vehicle sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop at approximately 3 a.m. Monday.

Angie Serafini: I will support our police, fire, and emergency services while investing in mental health and community outreach programs to keep Bourbonnais a secure and welcoming place to live

Erika Young on top priorities for the district: I believe are the top 3 issues our district is facing are growing classroom sizes, teacher recruitment and bus transportation.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence spoke to ONU students at chapel service on Thursday, inspiring future leaders to call on their faith.

The BBCHS school board OK'd its latest lease agreement with the farm property it owns along Larry Power Road in Bourbonnais Township.

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservies Speckman Realty names top producers for the month of February.

More than a year ago, then interim executive director John Wilson said Bourbonnais Township Park District residents had something special in Perry Farm Park.

Smith, Koelling, Dykstra & Ohm recently announced that Karen Benson has been named as a Shareholder of the accounting firm, effective Jan. 1.

Stephan Moulton on a top issue for the district: Spacing, we are growing at a rapid pace and finding space within our aging buildings is difficulty.

Kevin Haberzetle on a top issue for the district: There is overcrowding in our lower grades preventing children from getting adequate lunch and recess times. Our Children need to be allowed to exert more energy through out the day.

Betsy Keller: Teacher shortages are costly to students and the district. Conversely, by retaining and recruiting teachers the district can have several benefits

Jamie Freedlund: My role as a board member is to support the smart and insightful decisions that our successful administrators and educators are making while bringing in community input to those conversations

Jim Patterson on if students should be able to use AI in schoolwork: Yes, with the right training and education. AI is here and will be used more and more in teaching and learning

David Zinanni: The most glaring weakness of the Village of Bourbonnais governmental entity is administrative apathy and their persistent catering to special interest groups and friends of the administration and board

Jeff Keast: My top concerns are repairing the relationship between the Mayor’s office and law enforcement, addressing any gaps in resources for officers and preventing crime from escalating

Dondi Maricle: Greatest weakness of the Village is being open and transparent to the voters who live in Bourbonnais. When things are being done behind closed doors it matters. Another weakness is no revenue growth.

Several Kankakee County government officials spoke at Tuesday's 2025 State of the County Address at Olivet Nazarene University.

Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Sandra Cianci was recently named “Illinois Circuit Clerk of the Quarter.”

The annual scarecrow contest sponsored by the Bourbonnais Township Park District will have a bit of a different look come October.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School administrators have been monitoring students' cell phone use in school, but Superintendent Matt Vosberg said he does not see a full-on ban happening any time soon.

Bourbonnais Elementary School District's transportation director Scott Austin gave an update Tuesday on how the district is working to streamline bus stops and communicate changes to families.

Trustee Jeff Keast defeated four-term incumbent mayor Paul Schore in Tuesday’s Bourbonnais Citizen’s Party primary race.

McColly Bennett announced its top producers for the month of January.