Outdoor Recreation Ranks High
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Community responds to online engagement
Bourbonnais, IL - 2020 has proven to be a year unlike any other. In an era where event calendars have been plagued with cancellations and postponement, the Village of Bourbonnais has promoted community engagement through another platform: online surveys. The recent Local Parks & Recreation Planning survey welcomed input from residents, businesses and visitors via an online survey in September 2020. 300 people participated in the three-minute survey and provided feedback as a part of efforts to create a master plan for upgrades and improvements to existing and future parks.
Last Call for Community Campus
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Villages invites naming in online survey #3
Bourbonnais, IL - In the fall of 2019, the Village of Bourbonnais announced its plans to create a dynamic and attractive central core for community gatherings around the Municipal Center and surrounding areas. The vision to create a high-quality, destination-focused center for residents and visitors to utilize for various seasonal functions and events year-round welcomed several public outreach opportunities in 2020. To-date, over 1,200 participants have engaged in ‘Imagine Bourbonnais’ through two online surveys and an open house event. The village invites the community to prioritize preferred concepts and have the opportunity to name the project before the deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2020.
Trick-or-Treating Hours Confirmed
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Social distancing suggestions from CDC provided
Bourbonnais, IL – Following weeks of review and awaiting public health guidance, Mayor Paul Schore and Village of Bourbonnais officials announce trick-or-treating will take place in Bourbonnais but may look a little different this year. Confirmed hours are 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in the village. Unlike pre-pandemic Halloweens, village officials are providing social distancing suggestions and best practices from the Halloween and Costume Association in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Welcome to a Green Power Community!
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Village renews green electric aggregation program
Bourbonnais, IL - Following the passage of a voter Referendum, the Village of Bourbonnais contracted to procure electric supply in bulk for residents and small business owners. The average participating Bourbonnais resident enjoyed savings on their ComEd bills for several years. The Village received bids to renew the program, but no savings were available versus the ComEd rate. However, the Village was able to secure new benefits at zero rate risk for ratepayers.
Bears Banners SOLD OUT!
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Proceeds benefit original Bourbonnais schoolhouse
*UPDATED: WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!*
Bourbonnais, IL – Monday, August 17, 2020, the Village of Bourbonnais will begin selling their Chicago Bears banners as a memento of the annual summer training camp in “Bearbonnais”. From 2001 to 2019, the banners lined the main streets of Bourbonnais welcoming the Chicago Bears and thousands of fans. All proceeds will benefit the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society and the 1837 Log Schoolhouse Restoration Project.
Proposed New Sewer and Garbage Rate
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Increase to reflect rising service costs
Bourbonnais, IL – Due to the continuation of increased sewer operating costs and refuse service costs, the village will propose a rate increase at the board meeting scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020, to cover the growing expenses. The recommended increase will total $2.00 per month for a single, residential property within the Village of Bourbonnais. Current residential, single-family homes pay a monthly flat rate fee of $66.00, inclusive of sewer and refuse services. If approved, the rate increase will become effective beginning September 1, 2020 to allow residents and businesses adequate time in preparing for the adjustment. The last rate increase went into effect August 2019.
Historical Society Announces 2020 Fund Drive
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2020 Dinnerless Celebration for the Restoration of the First Log Schoolhouse
Bourbonnais, IL - (Shared From the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society)
For Immediate Release
Dear Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society Members and Friends,
2020 Annual Fund Drive for Restoration of First Log Schoolhouse
Continues with Dinnerless Celebration!
Street and Curb Construction Coming
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2020 maintenance program begins June 25th
Bourbonnais, IL - In an ongoing effort to improve and update necessary infrastructure throughout the village, the annual MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) street maintenance and curb replacement program will begin Thursday, June 25th with the following areas included:
Bourbonnais Offers Tables for Outdoor Seating
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Village helps restaurants prepare for reopening
*UPDATE 5.29.20 - TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE FULL AT THIS TIME.*
Bourbonnais, IL – On Sunday, May 24th, Governor Pritzker released new industry-specific guidelines to allow for a safe reopening of businesses as the state progresses into the next phase of the Restore Illinois plan. The governor stated all four regions in Illinois, including Kankakee County, were on track to move into Phase 3 on May 29. A major addition to the allowed activities under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois reopening plan will now include outdoor dining at restaurants. Village of Bourbonnais officials are providing support to village restaurants by lending picnic tables for outdoor seating.
Route 45/52 Closure Announced
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Village improves stormwater drainage issues
Bourbonnais, IL - The village announces the upcoming closure of US Route 45/52 between St. George Road and Burns Road beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. The closure comes as a result of addressing stormwater drainage issues in the area. The drainage improvements coincide with Riverside Healthcare's expansion project at their Bourbonnais Campus. The property and the surrounding roadways are impacted by flooding caused by excessive stormwater accumulation.
