Better Business Seminar
Better Your Business: Improving Operations Kankakee, IL – Adaptability and continuous improvement are the keys to unlocking new opportunities and ensuring long-term prosperity in the manufacturing industry. During this roundtable discussion, we will explore how continuous improvement can propel your company forward. We will also have tours available of the MITC operation and programs they…
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais
Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns August 29 Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential…
Bourbonnais Police Provide Hiring Incentive
Bourbonnais Police Provide Hiring Incentive Position available for a lateral entry officer Bourbonnais, IL – Effective immediately, the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for the Village of Bourbonnais is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Officer for the Bourbonnais Police Department. The 29-member department is led by Chief Jim Phelps, Deputy Chief,…
First Mid Bank & Trust Receives Lender of the Year Award
First Mid Bank & Trust Receives Lender of the Year Award St. Louis, MO (August 28, 2023)Â First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is proud to announce it has been selected as the Small Business Administration (SBA) Central/Southern Illinois Community Lender of the Year. This award is presented to the community bank with the best…
Exelon Foundation Green Lab Grants Program Application Closes on September 22nd
As part of its ongoing commitment to investing in the future workforce, the Exelon Foundation, in partnership with the Museum of Science and Industry, launched the Green Lab Grants program in 2021. The grant provides up to $50,000 in funding to schools and nonprofit organizations that operate out of school programs – serving Title I-eligible…
Saving Tips to Manage Energy Use During Upcoming Heat Wave
 CHICAGO (Aug. 21, 2023) – With weather forecasts predicting multiple days of temperatures exceeding 90°F, ComEd is prepared to deliver safe and reliable electric service and offers tips to help families manage energy use for the remainder of the warm-weather season. “At ComEd, keeping energy bills affordable is just as important as delivering reliable electricity,”…
ConvergeU… developing leaders, and fostering service.
Are you ready to invest in your professional growth and join a tribe of growing leaders? Then ConvergeU is the perfect fit! ConvergeUÂ is designed to identify, nurture and promote leaders in the Kankakee County area. The program will develop informed and committed leaders by providing participants with an understanding of the critical issues affecting Kankakee…
Food Truck Fest Rolls into Bourbonnais
FOOD TRUCK FESTRolls into Bourbonnais Free community event welcomes all ages! Bourbonnais, IL – The third annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolls into town, Saturday, August 19, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Due to current Community Campus construction underway on the Bourbonnais Municipal Center grounds, this year’s event will be held on location at…
Board Spotlight – Brandi Kaner
Ambassador Spotlight Brandi Kaner Ascension Saint Mary – Kankakee Community Benefit Manager Brandi Kaner was born and raised in Kankakee County and resides in Bourbonnais with her husband Mark, their two sons Preston (12) and Bryce (10) and daughter Gianna (3). Brandi earned her Associate of Arts degree from Kankakee Community College and her Bachelor…
Ambassador Spotlight – Lindy Casey
Ambassador Spotlight Lindy Casey In February of 2018, Lindy was welcomed as the first Marketing & Public Engagement Manager for the Village of Bourbonnais. In her multifaceted role, she develops communications aimed at informing and engaging residents, promotional support for local businesses, and aiding in efforts to increase the quality of life in Bourbonnais and…