Bourbonnais Police & Village of Bourbonnais accepting donations
The 34th annual Kankakee County Shop with a Cop event returns Sunday, December 14, 2025. The program, hosted by the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Bourbonnais Police Department and local law enforcement agencies, benefits underprivileged children in Kankakee County.
The Bourbonnais Police Department at 700 Main St. NW and Village of Bourbonnais at 600 Main St. NW are accepting financial donations through Friday, December 12. Cash, coins and checks made payable to Bourbonnais FOP Lodge #64 are all accepted. Online donations via Paypal can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bourbonnaisfop
“The Bourbonnais Police Department looks forward to participating in Shop with a Cop every year,” explained Deputy Chief of Police, Jason Sztuba. “We appreciate the community’s support in making a difference this holiday season for area youth in need. Thank you to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department for hosting the annual event.”
Shop with a Cop includes officers picking up children at their home, having breakfast together and shopping for gifts for themselves and their families. Each goes home with a basket of food for a nice holiday meal with their families.
The Village of Bourbonnais’ “Change for Children” campaign receives donations from village employees, residents, businesses and organizations in support of the county-wide program. Participants for Shop with a Cop are selected based upon recommendations from each school district.
