Bourbonnais Public Library Hosts Craft Supply Swap
Why a Craft Supply Swap? April is the perfect month to refresh your creative spaces, both figuratively and literally! Attending a Craft Supply Swap in your community provides a fantastic opportunity to clear out unused materials, give them a new home, and maybe even discover inspiration for your next creative project. Whether you knit, sew,…
March Chamber Elite Spotlight: Olivet Nazarene University
March Chamber Elite Spotlight: Olivet Nazarene University
March Ambassador Spotlight: Brittaney Beck
With just about 18 months under her belt at the YMCA, Brittaney Beck has a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of members. Leading her teams to deliver high-value customer service to families has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her role. The Y’s commitment to strengthening the community aligns…
March Board of Directors Spotlight: Matthew Schore
Born and raised in Bourbonnais, Matthew Schore has deep roots in Kankakee County. His commitment to leadership and service was evident early on when he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in high school. He is a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and Kankakee Community College before earning his bachelor’s degree in Business from…
$10K grants: Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters, severe weather events, or major infrastructure failures…” Open nationwide to “a restaurant, gastropub or bakery with a brick & mortar location that has experienced a loss in revenue as a…
ECDA TO HOST A CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Media Contact: Barbi Brewer-Watson Executive Director Economic & Community Development Agency 815.933.0506 yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov FOR PUBLIC NOTICE ECDA TO HOST A CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT INFORMATIONAL SESSION KANKAKEE, IL (March 12, 2025) – The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) utilizes funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to…
The Meanderings of Beatrix, Mixed Media artwork by Brooklyn Gioja, a student at Watseka Community High School.
The Meanderings of Beatrix, Mixed Media artwork by Brooklyn Gioja, a student at Watseka Community High School Date: March 12, 2025 Students from nine local schools have original artwork on display for the 35th annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs March 10 to March 19 on the first…
NEWS RELEASE – MOBILE PANTRY POPS UP THURSDAY
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 10, 2025 Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns March 13 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile drive-through pantry in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in…
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy The 2025 STEM Academies are free, week-long programs for current 10th and 11th grade students interested in STEM that live in Northern Illinois (ComEd service territory). Students will learn from ComEd/Exelon professionals and other leaders in STEM; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers. Academies Dates…