Swirling snowflakes, wooly warm mittens, and mugs of hot chocolate…all things that mean winter is near and so are the holidays! The Friends of the Bourbonnais Library will once again present their annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop by Pat Caise on Tuesday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free program will be held in the White Oak Room at the Bourbonnais Public Library, 250 W. John Casey Rd.

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“As a part of my Kankakee Forward agenda, it is a priority to create a business-friendly environment. I applaud the work of the Kankakee Development Corporation and the efforts to work collaboratively with the City. We need to tell our story to highlight all of the wonderful activity and growth happening in our City; particularly as developers and investors are pursuing projects in the City of Kankakee,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

(November12, 2019) –The New Lenox Fire Protection District isnow collectingitems for Toys for Tots. Area residents will be able to drop off new, unwrapped toys at...

“No-till farming is a cornerstone soil health conservation practice, which also promotes water quality while saving farmers time and money,” said Illinois NRCS State Conservationist Ivan Dozier. “The most basic principle of soil health is ‘do not disturb.’ This campaign is a fun way to remind farmers about the important relationship between tillage and soil health.”

A limited 350 tickets provide participants an opportunity to embark upon a decadent journey to Bourbonnais businesses for an afternoon of indulgence in sensational treats. With an event passport in hand, chocolate-goers receive a stamp at each area business for a chance to win the Chocolate Tour Grand Prize.