Bourbonnais Village Board

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