Bourbonnais PD Enforces Fourth of July Crackdown
The Bourbonnais Police Department announces plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run through July 8 to encompass the weekend following Independence Day.
City of Kankakee Adopts the Riverfront TIF
During last night’s city council meeting, the city council voted 10-2-1 to adopt the Riverfront Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district that has been under development for the past six months.
Bourbonnais Public Library Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Bourbonnais Library will hold their annual Book Sale at the Bourbonnais Public Library, 250 W. John Casey Rd. The cost will be $1 for hardcover books and $.50 for paperback books.
Administration Hours Changing July 1, 2019
Effective tomorrow, July, 1, 2019, the hours of operation at the Administration Building will change from weekdays, 9am – 5pm to 8am – 4pm.
City of Kankakee Partners with Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra to Bring Laser Show to Fourth of July Festivities
Kankakee’s annual July 4th celebration will have a new look this year as the day’s festivities will be capped off by an exciting laser show to replace the usual fireworks display. The laser show will follow the traditional Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra (KVSO) concert on the campus of Kankakee Community College (KCC). The event will again take place on the campus of Kankakee Community College.
The Ultimate: Madelyn Storm
This week’s Ultimate is Madelyn Storm, a senior at Gardner South Wilmington High School. Madelyn is a three-sport athlete that plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. Madelyn made the all-conference team for volleyball and basketball in 2019. When described by her basketball coach, Amber Eisha, she said, “Madelyn is one of the most dedicated players I’ve had since taking over [coaching the team] in 2014.”
