Bourbonnais

Bourbonnais village trustees approved naming Bourbonnais Police Commander Jason Sztuba the interim police chief at Monday’s board meeting.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Craig Toepfer was sworn in as a trustee of the village of Bourbonnais board during Monday night’s meeting.

A new store specializing in vintage clothing and music, Glue Man Vintage & Records, had its grand opening Friday at 616 S. Main St.

The lone Illinois recipient of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation, Riverside Healthcare is ready for what the community may need in the days of regional medical transition.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honors the 21 fallen Kankakee County officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Community Widow/Widower Support Group will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Grace Community United Methodist Church.

The Community Widow/Widower Support Group will meet on Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at Grace Community United Methodist Church, located at 735 Main Street NW in Bourbonnais. 

A Bishop McNamara Catholic School student was struck by a projectile from what Bourbonnais police said was an orbeez gun Thursday.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers was held on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Three incumbents took oaths of office to continue serving on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board, which approved a resolution allowing the district to reimburse its operations and maintenance fund using bond sale proceeds at Monday's meeting.

Local police departments in Bourbonnais, Kankakee and Manteno will be taking to the rooftops of area Dunkin' locations to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics bright and early this Friday.

Interim Bourbonnais Police Chief Dave Anderson announced Wednesday he is retiring from the force after serving in the position since the end of 2024.

Through two weekends of youth baseball, the 315 Sports Park is attracting large crowds even as only half of complex is ready for game action.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

McColly Rosenboom announces top producers for April.

After June 6, Laurie Cyr will take her go-getter attitude as Bourbonnais assistant administrator to Loudon, Tenn., where she will become the city planner.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers is set for 11 a.m. Thursday on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Bourbonnais trustees approved amending the village’s ordinance regarding sales of alcoholic beverages at its meeting Monday (May 5).

Bishop McNamara softball's longstanding Purple Day cancer fundraiser has evolved into Strikeout Cancer Night with Bradley-Bourbonnais, the first of which was held when the All-City rivals met last week.

A local roundup of college news from area students.

The free-to-the-public celebration will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW.

Jeff Keast was sworn in as mayor of Bourbonnais Monday night, becoming the village's first new mayor in 17 years.

Two people were arrested Tuesday by Kankakee police in connection with an April 30 shooting on South Rosewood Avenue.

From enjoying flowers and raising mental health awareness to celebrating Mother's Day, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

Schools in Will and Kankakee counties react to series of bus vandalism incidents with increased security measures for their vehicle fleets, while law enforcement continues investigations.

From a National Day of Prayer to the Kankakee County Speedway and the Kankakee Farmers' Market season openers, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Over 150 people attended the dedication ceremony for the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Bourbonnais, completed by 17-year-old Alexis McCullough for her Eagle Scout project, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Marcotte Park.

Compeer Financial awarded scholarships to 41 students in Illinois, including Benjamin Harpster, of St. Anne, and Cole Saathoff, of Manteno.

Bourbonnais Elementary students are back in class today after an incident involving the theft of catalytic converters from its buses caused school cancellation Thursday.

UPDATE: Classes were canceled today for Bourbonnais Elementary District students following the theft of the catalytic converters from the buses.

It was proclaimed Mayor Paul Schore Day in the village of Bourbonnais Monday.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse as part of a 50501 Movement “day of action” to protest the policies and actions of the second Donald Trump administration.

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse in protest of the policies and actions of the second President Donald Trump administration.

The Kankakee Area YMCA has hired a new executive director. David Parker, a lifelong Portland-area resident and University of Oregon graduate, will be departing the Pacific Northwest region and will soon call the nation’s Midwest home.

Municipal Bank promotes Weir to COO.

Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore takes a look back on serving the people of Bourbonnais for 28 years.

Hundreds of participants took to the trails of Perry Farm Park to collect 12,000 prize-filled eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. A few more chances to fill a basket remain.

Check out these 5 things to do in and near Kankakee County this weekend.

Bird Park on Kankakee’s west side is getting its first update in years. he $1.2 million project will bring Kankakee Valley Park District’s flagship park more into the 21st Century.

The BBCHS Ironclad Robotics team is preparing to face off against 600 of the best teams in the world at the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston.

The 2024 crime rate for each Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Bradley police departments showed each trending down.

Betty Hutton is celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house for family and friends.

McColly Bennett recognizes its top sales producers for the month of February.

“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone’s support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind the wheel,” Commander Jason Sztuba said in a release.

BBCHS' Ironclad Robotics team has qualified for the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas on April 16-19, and a GoFundMe fundraiser is underway to help get them there.

Jeff Keast, currently a trustee and member of the Bourbonnais Citizens Party, defeated People’s Choice Party candidate David Zinanni in the mayoral contest.