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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…

The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive is collecting new coats, gloves, and hats. Drop off locations include Village of Bourbonnais (Building Inspector Office) and The Salvation Army of Kankakee. Coat collections begin Friday, October 25 th . ” Our hope this year is to provide winter outerwear for over 100 children and adults.” says…

The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive is collecting new toys for children ages 0 – 15 years for Christmas. Drop off locations include The Salvation Army of Kankakee, Kia of Bradley, Bill Kay Honda, Bourbonnais and Kankakee Walmart, all Midland Bank locations, and CSL Plasma. Collections begin Tuesday, November 12 th . “This year…

Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Police Department announces its first canine unit will be officially sworn in at the Village of Bourbonnais Board Meeting next Monday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Center at 700 Main St. NW. Canine handler, Sergeant Tim Banks, has been a member of the Bourbonnais Police Department since…

The Salvation Army of Kankakee will be serving a Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday November 20 th from 12 pm to 2 pm at 148 N. Harrison Dr. Kankakee. The meal and entry are free. “The Salvation Army is proud to offer Thanksgiving meals to our community each year.” says Lieutenant LaToya Surratt, head of the…