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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 St. Louis, MO (August 28, 2023) 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…

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…

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! ConvergeU 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…

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…

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…

Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais Secret Food Pantry returns August 17 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 3, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential…

Partner SpotlightBorschnack Pelletier & Co. Brian L. Creek, CPA – Partner Brian began his accounting education at Kankakee Community College where he obtained an Associate’s Degree. He then completed his education at Illinois State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Brian joined Nykiel, Carlin, & Co., Ltd. in July 1995. In 2006, Nykiel,…