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The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fourth annual “Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting” featuring sounds of the season by Bourbonnais students! Thursday, December 5th at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend the festive outdoor event held at The Grove at Goselin Park – 700 Main St. NW. “Rockin’ Around the Tree” will initiate…

Please find the attached release and supporting materials available for immediate distribution announcing the opening of the Village of Bourbonnais’ The Rink this Friday, November 29, for a free Open Skate during The Grove hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bring your own skates and no ticket is required! Don’t have skates? Don’t worry! Visit The Rink Saturdays…

Media Contact: Barbi Brewer-Watson Executive Director Economic & Community Development Agency 815.933.0506 yourvoice@citykankakee-il.gov   NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM APPLICATION SESSIONS BEING HOSTED IN DECEMBER BY CITY OF KANKAKEE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY   KANKAKEE, IL (November 19, 2024) – Notice is hereby given that the City of Kankakee Economic & Community…

KANKAKEE, IL (November 19, 2024) – Notice is hereby given that the City of Kankakee Economic & Community Development Agency (ECDA) will accept the proposals for FY 2025-2026 Public Service Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Public Service Program provides financial…

Kankakee, Ill. – Rosecrance is pleased to announce support for the Kankakee community by hosting Toys for Tots gift collection boxes to spread holiday cheer. The broader community is invited to join the gift-giving by bringing unwrapped presents for children 11 or younger to the Rosecrance Kankakee location until Dec. 6: Rosecrance Kankakee at S. Schuyler Ave. Suite 105, Kankakee, Il,…

The Bourbonnais Public Library is planning some fun, festive programs this season. I’d like to share with you some information about our upcoming program in December, Professor Moptop’s Holiday Soundtrack for promotional consideration. Attached is a press release and flyer you are welcome to use. The event information and registration can be found on our website here: bourbonnaislibrary.org/bpl-events/professor-moptops-holiday-soundtrack/ Please feel…

As we approach the holiday season, please see available sponsorship opportunities for you and your business/organization at The Grove @ Goselin Park – 700 Main St. NW!   Warm up this winter in Bourbonnais and explore the value of cool community engagement.   Sponsorship questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out.   Thank you in advance…

Clove Alliance is celebrating 25 years of compassionate service and impact in Iroquois County, where it has provided support to survivors of sexual violence since 1999. The office began with a single advocate when it opened as Iroquois Sexual Assault Services (ISAS), a satellite location of the Kankakee County Center Against Sexual Assault (KC-CASA). They…

Date: Nov. 7, 2024 A recent Kankakee Community College graduate has earned a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Nota Bene literary competition. Kelsey Gioja, a 2024 KCC graduate from Watseka, earned the Reynolds Scholarship, and a $500 award, for her short story, “Invisible.” “I was really surprised when I learned that I had…