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…

Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fifth annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest. The community event encourages residential outdoor festive lighting and decorations during the holiday season. An online map of all entry addresses will be available for public viewing December 6 through the 25. Returning this year is the…