Bourbonnais trustees approved a zoning variance for Faith Baptist Church to erect an 80-foot monopole on its property during Monday’s meeting.

The sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village is prohibited in the village of Bourbonnais.

Bourbonnais trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance, if passed, would prohibit the sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village.

Brent Barrie was patrol commander when he retired from the department following 24 years of service in June 2024.

With multiple businesses proposing video gaming cafes in Bourbonnais, trustees heard the first reading of an amendment of the ordinance dealing with liquor licenses during Monday’s meeting.

Two proposed live video gaming cafes received approval for special use permits during Monday’s Bourbonnais board meeting.

An 11-year veteran of the Bourbonnais Police department, Jason Sztuba, was named deputy police chief at Monday’s village board meeting.

The 5th annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolled through The Grove on Saturday as the village celebrated its 150th birthday with a day full of live music, food and family fun.

The 5th annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolled through The Grove on Saturday as the village celebrated its 150th birthday with a day full of live music, food and family fun.

For the first time in approximately 18 years, a subdivision will be built in Bourbonnais.

Six weeks after approving the first live gaming cafe in the village of Bourbonnais, trustees discussed putting limits on how many will be allowed.

Bourbonnais’ new police chief is no stranger to the department. David Morefield, who retired from the department in 2016, was approved 6-0 by trustees during Monday’s board meeting despite some concerns about the mayor's interview process.

Bourbonnais village officials find themselves in a pickle with a current park project. The pickleball court project at Ed Hayes Park has hit pause

Bourbonnais village clerk Brian Simeur stepped down after serving in that capacity for 30 years.

The village’s first gaming cafe received final approval of the Bourbonnais board of trustees during their meeting Monday.

During Monday’s meeting, Bourbonnais trustees approved a 1% grocery tax.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Early voting continues for the Feb. 25 consolidated primary election. The only race is for the Bourbonnais Citizens Party’s mayoral candidate.

Bourbonnais trustees approved a resolution merging the village’s three business districts into one at last week’s board meeting

Deputy Police Chief Dave Anderson was approved as interim police chief by Bourbonnais trustees

Two candidates attempting to run as independents in the village of Bourbonnais’ April 1, 2025, general municipal election had their names stricken from the ballot.

The village of Bourbonnais is experiencing growing pains when it comes to traffic flow on Career Center Road