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.
Bourbonnais Police Department Testing
Village of Bourbonnais Police Department
Bourbonnais, Illinois
The Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois is accepting applications on the behalf of the Fire & Police Commission for the position of police officer with the Bourbonnais Police Department.
Starting Salary: $53,476 - $96,512
Population: 19,000
Sworn Police Officers: 25
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Bourbonnais Fire & Police Commission:
- U.S. citizenship;
- No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude as specified in Illinois Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);
- Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license;
- Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age of 35 at the time of application (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6);
- Must reside within 30 miles of the village limits within the one (1) year probationary period;
- Must sign a Training Reimbursement agreement as a condition of employment;
- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/10 2.1-6);
- Valid POWER card issued within one (1) year of application deadline (waived for Certified Law Officers);
- $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
- Application Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST).
Required documents (to be submitted at time of application):
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Birth certificate
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- College or University Transcripts/Diploma showing Associate’s Degree (unless otherwise exempt)
- Valid POWER card issued on or after February 18, 2018 (unless waived)
- If applicant has military service, a copy of his or her Military Service Record Form DD-214
- Incomplete or defective applications will not be accepted and will disqualify the applicant
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Submit Application: Applicants must complete and submit all application materials by Monday, February 18, 2019 @ 4:00 PM (CST).
- Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination: Saturday, March 2, 2019 (8:00 AM) At Olivet Nazarene University, Olivet Weber Center Room 104 (1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914)
For more information or to apply, please visit:
The Village of Bourbonnais is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Polar Plunge 2019
Take the plunge with the 'Brrrbonais Police' team for the Polar Plunge 2019 benefitting Special Olympics Illinois on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Manteno Lake!
Here are a few ways you can help support their fundraising:
- To register & take the plunge with ‘Brrrbonnais Police’ – Click the link here: https://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=683
- To simply support & donate, no plunge necessary – Click the link here/Enter team name ‘Brrrbonnais Police’: https://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.donate
- To support via 2019 Polar Plunge swag, no plunge necessary (proceeds are donated to the ‘Brrrbonnais Police’ Polar Plunge team) – Click the link here: http://embroiderybyace.com/BRRR2019/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1XwGlDk2XO7qTsTfGGEnUgBKI33l7vMBaTEjtBpyXTpFBTIGcWR3SFtEg
30th Annual Senior St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Enjoy an old fashioned Irish dinner, classic entertainment and a night of fun with your friends on Tuesday, March 12th.
The Village of Bradley, Village of Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Township and the Bourbonnais Township Park District are pleased to invite Bourbonnais Township Senior Citizens to this 30th annual event. Stop by any BTPD location to register or register online at www.btpd.org. $5.00 per person.
Register early…this event will fill up fast! Registration deadline March 1st. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment to follow.
Note: This program is for Bourbonnais Township senior residents only.
Memorial Service for the 20th Anniversary of the Amtrak Derailment
Please join the Village of Bourbonnais for a memorial service recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Amtrak train derailment. All are welcomed to attend on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
See event details below. For inquiries, please contact: Lindy Casey at caseyl@villageofbourbonnais.com or 815-802-5325.
Village Snow Ordinance Reminder
Easter Egg Hunt
Ages: Preschool Through Third Grade
When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Noon
Where: Children's Safety Center @ 747 Stratford Drive East, Bourbonnais
Bring your baskets and have your picture taken with the Easter bunny!
***If it rains, the egg hunt will move inside the Community Room (next to Police Dept.) located at 700 Main St NW
Bourbonnais Interceptor Project
*UPDATE - January 2nd*
Effective Monday, January 7th, Mid Court Drive from Anita Drive to High Point Circle South will be closed to all through traffic from the north for a period of approximately 3-4 weeks.
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."
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
Sustainability Efforts
River Valley Metro
Bourbonnais Parkway Interchange
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.