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.
Event and Skate Plaza Temporary Closure
Due to the upcoming Friendship Festival, the Event and Skate Park Plaza will be closed beginning on Monday, June 11th. The multi-purpose space will be used for festival needs and will reopen the week of Monday, June 25th.
We apologize for any inconvenience during this time and will confirm when the plaza is again reopened. Thank-you for your patience!
Friendship Festival
It's everyone's favorite time of year! The unofficial kick-off to summer starts with the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival! Don't miss all the new and exciting events plus returning favorites Wednesday, June 20th - Sunday, June 24th!
Pre-sale tickets are now on sale at the following locations:
Bank of Bourbonnais
Midland States Bank – Bourbonnais
Midland States Bank – Bradley
First American Bank
First Trust Bank
First Trust @ Shell Gas Station
Homestar Bank
Peoples Bank
Illiana Financial Credit Union
Municipal Bank
Fifth Avenue Car Wash
There's still time to sign-up for contests and activities! For more information and a full schedule of events, visit: www.bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com
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 Summer 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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Bourbonnais Interceptor Project
*UPDATE - June 15th*
Effective Monday, June 18th, 2018, West Avenue from Jordan Drive to Dennison Drive will be closed to all through traffic for approximately two to three 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."
Armour Road Overpass Repairs Begin April 2nd
*UPDATE JUNE 14TH*
ARMOUR ROAD IS NOW REOPENED!!!
The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin repairing the railroad overpass at Armour Road in Bourbonnais beginning Monday, April 2nd, 2018. Construction is slated for 25 working days but can stretch anywhere from six weeks to two months in entirety.
The structure improvements will consist of expansion joint replacement, structural steel repair and structural steel replacement. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open to traffic at all times during the project; however, motorists are advised to expect delays.
“Safety is our priority,” stated Mayor Schore. “We want everyone to be conscious of the construction within this high-traffic roadway and use caution.”
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
Effective Saturday, June 9th through Friday, June 15th, the Bourbonnais Metro Centre parking lot will be closed for repairs. A limited amount of parking space will be available along the west side of the Metro Centre for commuter drop-off and for visitors. Customers who are using our Midway Airport or University Park commuter services are encouraged to use our Park 'N Ride facility in Manteno during this closure. Bus service will not be affected. Thank-you!
For times and specific routes, click here.
For University Park shuttle routes, click here.
For Midway Airport shuttle routes, click here.
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.
