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WIN Spotlight: Heather Ellis Heather Ellis is the proud owner of Clean in Pink, where she is dedicated to providing residential and commercial cleaning needs. Before diving into the cleaning business world, Heather earned a business management degree from KCC and Moraine Valley. Following her father’s lead, she spent 7 years in the auto collision…

KCC Early College program student receives second Coca-Cola scholarship Date: April 11, 2024 For the second time, Allie Kohl of Herscher has been selected to receive a Coca-Cola academic scholarship. In 2023, Kohl received a $1,000 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship. This year, she has earned $1,500 as a Gold Scholar on Coca-Cola’s 2024 Academic…

BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING INTERVIEW AND BOOK Join us on Monday, April 29 at 6 pm as Library Director and long-time Bourbonnais resident Kelly McCully interviews local author Amy Kemp about her new book, I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More — Without More Work. Bring your…

Mobile Pantry Pops up Thursday in Bourbonnais 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, April 11, on Briarwood Lane. Anyone in need can come for food. There are no residential or financial restrictions. The pantry instructs…

YPN Spotlight: Jennifer Coners After Covid, Jennifer Coners realized that the Corporate World needed some help. More like some unfiltered love, and voila, Jen Coners Consulting, LLC was born in 2021.   With over 20 years of experience in professional recruitment and consulting services, Jennifer Coners is passionate about helping clients achieve their career and…

Bourbonnais Police Increase Traffic Enforcement April recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Bourbonnais, IL — Bourbonnais Police announce it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.…

Be a Superhero for families with sick kids. A Superhero 5K and 2-mile walk is happening on Saturday, May 4 at 8 a.m. at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for kids under 12 years old. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information can be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by…

Nicor Gas’ Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program Nicor Gas is committed to ensuring that our customers have access to skilled trade allies who can meet the demands of the rapidly expanding energy efficiency industry. Our Trade Ally Development (TAD) program is designed to provide growth opportunities for diverse contractors who are in traditionally underserved areas.…

KCC’s Medical Laboratory Technician program receives national accreditation Date: April 2, 2024 The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences has awarded the Kankakee Community College Medical Laboratory Technician associate degree program continued accreditation until 2029. Seeking accreditation is voluntary, but KCC’s MLT program has been accredited by NAACLS since 1981. There are 240 accredited…

CLOVE ALLIANCE SAAM CALENDAR OF EVENTS April is dedicated to raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It’s important to acknowledge that a significant number of individuals have been impacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, our agency aims to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse. Clove Alliance…