Mayor's Corner
The people of Bourbonnais join me in welcoming you to the Village of Bourbonnais' official website. Bourbonnais is a vibrant, friendly community known as "The Village of Friendship" to more than 18,631 residents of many cultures and faiths. You will discover the Village of Bourbonnais is a great place to work, play and raise a family. I hope that the Village's website will provide you with valuable information about Bourbonnais and our surrounding area.
Friday Night Lights Fest: A Family Friendly Football Festival
The Village of Bourbonnais, in partnership with the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, bring you a brand-new kickoff to Chicago Bears Training Camp! Mark your calendars for this outdoor tailgate-themed event Friday, July 20th from 4-8pm at BrickStone Brewery Production Facility and its surrounding Village grounds. All ages welcome!!!
General admission is $2.00 (children three and under are free!)
VIP experience tickets available for $50.00 & includes autograph opportunities with three Chicago Bears Alumni players, buffet and beverages hosted by BrickStone Brewery, the Village of Bourbonnais, the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.
VIP Tickets are LIMITED in quantity so don't delay!
To Purchase Your Tickets, visit https://business.kankakeecountychamber.com/events/details/friday-night-lights-a-family-friendly-football-fest-2504
2018 Chicago Bears Training Camp
All fans must sign up in advance to get a FREE ticket for entry.
Join us at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL for the 2018 7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the team practice for FREE and enjoy daily entertainment, games, activities, giveaways (while supplies last) and more! Click the links below for more information and be sure to check back for updates.
To register for free tickets, please visit: https://www.chicagobears.com/fan-zone/training-camp
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7UP Chicago Bears Training Camp Schedule
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Police Participate in Special Olympics Benefit Lunch
Friday, July 27th, Bourbonnais Police along with Bradley Police will be serving you lunch!
Visit Texas Roadhouse in Bradley at 1290 N. Kinzie Ave. between 11am - 2pm and receive a FREE lunch with every donation to Special Olympics, Illinois!
Learn more below or by visiting: https://www.soill.org/event/texas-roadhouse/
Bourbonnais Interceptor Project
*UPDATE - July 9th*
Beginning Tuesday, July 10th, 2018, Burns Road from U.S. Route 45 west to Mid Court Drive will be closed to all traffic for street paving due to the ongoing sewer project. The closure is anticipated to last for approximately 7 to 8 hours.
Effective Wednesday, July 11th, 2018, West Avenue from Dennison Drive to Duncan Drive will be closed for approximately one to two weeks.
Residents affected by this closure are being asked to place your garbage out on Monday evenings for early Tuesday morning pickups during this phase of the construction.
Updates will be made as they become available. We thank-you for you patience and apologize for any inconvenience during this time.
Bourbonnais will begin the $10 Million sewer project. The Village of Bourbonnais will begin construction of the most expensive project in village history, as it prepares for the new Interstate 57 interchange and a 1,200-acre business and industrial park at Bourbonnais Parkway.
The board unanimously accepted a $10.1 million contract with Kankakee Valley Construction Company Inc. to complete the first phase of a six-mile sewer system. Kankakee Valley Construction will complete the first 4 miles, which will run from the Perry Farm area through town to St. George Road.
Construction begins this summer (June) with the project expected to be completed by next year. The second phase of the project, which village officials believe will cost about $1.5 million, will connect to the interceptor at St. George Road and run to Bourbonnais Parkway.
"We are looking at the new interchange being complete by summer of 2018," Mayor Paul Schore said. "We want to things in place and utilities ready to go for future businesses and industries to come in."
Oak Run Water Main Project Update
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018, the Village of Bourbonnais along with Aqua Illinois would like to inform area residents affected by the delayed water main project, progress will ensue as construction materials are to be delivered this week and staged for the new water main installation next week.
Following completion of the water main project, residents can be reassured that all roads will be repaved.
"I cannot thank the residents who live in and around Oak Run subdivision enough," expressed Mayor Schore. "They have been extremely patient and understanding during this extensive project in their neighborhood. We experienced some unanticipated delays; however, the end is in sight."
Updates will be made as they become available. We thank-you for your continued patience and apologize for all inconveniences caused throughout this construction project.
Cop on a Rooftop
On Friday, May 18th, 2018, the Bourbonnais Police Department stood on the rooftop at Dunkin' Donuts in Bourbonnais for the annual Cop on a Rooftop event to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois.
Donations made between 5am - 2pm totaled over $9,000! Way to go! Thank-you to all who came out and donated!
To learn more about Special Olympics Illinois, visit: https://www.soill.org/
Shabbona Family Reading Night
On Tuesday, May 15th, the Village of Bourbonnais and the Bourbonnais Township Park District co-sponsored Reading is in Bloom - a family reading night event. The program promoted child literacy and invited Shabbona Elementary School students and their families to participate. Each student received a free book by international author and Orland Park resident, Nancy Gee, who read the latest in her Secret Series books: The Secret Room.
“This was a great opportunity for the Village to support our local school district and collaborate with the Bourbonnais Township Park District,” Mayor Schore confirmed. “It’s important to encourage children to develop good reading habits at a young age.”
“The Bourbonnais Township Park District is thrilled to be a part of promoting children’s literacy as reading is one of the most important ingredients to becoming all that you can be,” Executive Director Hollice Clark added.
To learn more about the event, visit www.besd53.org
Online Bill Pay
Did you know the Village of Bourbonnais has an online bill pay feature? Follow this link to easily and efficiently stay current on your sewer/garbage bill.
Business Directory
Bourbonnais business owners: Get the word out about what your business has to offer by adding it to the Village website's Business Directory! Use this form to submit your business to the directory, and join the dozens of business owners already taking advantage of this free feature.
Local Restaurants
Hungry? Click the picture to take a look at some of the varied and delicious dining options found in the Village of Bourbonnais.
River Valley Metro
Sustainability Efforts
Click on the image to read about past sustainablility efforts of the Village of Bourbonnais, and ones going on right now!
Bourbonnais Parkway Interchange
Click the picture to read about Bourbonnais' newest and most substantial project.
Pay Online
Village of Bourbonnais is now accepting online payments. Click on PAY BILL link below to pay your sewer bill.
Recreation
Our parks offer a myriad of activities from passive to active, including basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, bike trails and river access.
The Village of Bourbonnais operates under the Council/Administrator form of government. The Village Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Village. The Administrator is appointed by the President and Board of Trustees and serves as business manager, attends all Board meetings and makes recommendations to the Board. The Village Administrator is responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the Village President and Board of Trustees.
