AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bourbonnais Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/bourbonnais-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bourbonnais-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:43:57 -0500 "Unplug, Connect, Play: Game On 2022" The primary purpose of the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, Inc. is to conduct the annual Bourbonnais https://www.americantowns.com/news/bourbonnais-friendship-festival-2022-31370126-bourbonnais-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bourbonnais-friendship-festival-2022-31370126-bourbonnais-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The primary purpose of the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, Inc. is to conduct the annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival in Bourbonnais, Illinois for https://www.americantowns.com/news/bourbonnais-friendship-festival-2023-31568253-bourbonnais-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bourbonnais-friendship-festival-2023-31568253-bourbonnais-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group a 2024 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Duane Dean https://www.americantowns.com/news/duane-dean-behavioral-health-center-awarded-5000-from-george-ryan-jr-insurance-group-31646522-bourbonnais-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duane-dean-behavioral-health-center-awarded-5000-from-george-ryan-jr-insurance-group-31646522-bourbonnais-il.html Business and Professional Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Thanks to the communities’ support, George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to https://www.americantowns.com/news/duane-dean-behavioral-health-center-receives-10000-donation-31654728-bourbonnais-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duane-dean-behavioral-health-center-receives-10000-donation-31654728-bourbonnais-il.html Clubs and Organizations Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Measures Would Remove Barriers for Teachers by Lowering Fees, Streamlining Licensing Process SPRINGFIELD – Continuing efforts to recruit new https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 12, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Day of remembrance to be held April 28th SPRINGFIELD – Millions of workers across the nation put their lives on the line every day, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Historic investments help bolster equity in higher education and expand recruitment and retention efforts Springfield, IL - Higher education https://www.americantowns.com/news/fiscal-year-2023-state-budget-includes-largest-investments-in-higher-education-in-decades-31355076-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fiscal-year-2023-state-budget-includes-largest-investments-in-higher-education-in-decades-31355076-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Over $8.5 Million in Principal Forgiveness Granted to Loan Recipients SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-182-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-third-quarter-of-fy22-31356130-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-182-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-third-quarter-of-fy22-31356130-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 pandemic encouraged to apply for assistance on April 29th, CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on April 29th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-309-million-assistance-program-forillinois-homeowners-31356214-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-309-million-assistance-program-forillinois-homeowners-31356214-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Deferred maintenance projects, including a façade repair at University of Illinois Chicago, made possible by Rebuild Illinois capital plan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-434-million-investment-in-higher-education-institutions-31356244-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-434-million-investment-in-higher-education-institutions-31356244-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Operation Lifesaver Celebrates 50 Years of Rail Safety Education Chicago, IL –– In Illinois last year, approximately 103 people were https://www.americantowns.com/news/rail-safety-education-still-a-necessity-throughout-illinois-31353162-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rail-safety-education-still-a-necessity-throughout-illinois-31353162-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on May 2nd, announced up to $3.7 million in grants are available for communities outside https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-announces-37-million-in-federally-funded-grant-opportunities-for-covid19-health-equity-strategies-31359980-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-announces-37-million-in-federally-funded-grant-opportunities-for-covid19-health-equity-strategies-31359980-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois EPA presented Environmental Excellence Awards to four Illinois students at the State Science Exposition. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/four-science-students-receive-environmental-excellence-awards-from-illinois-epa-31354126-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/four-science-students-receive-environmental-excellence-awards-from-illinois-epa-31354126-springfield-il.html Schools and Libraries Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100 Days Out: Illinois State Fair Announces 2022 Theme "Grow with Us" Springfield, IL – We are 100 days away from the start of the Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/willie-nelson-and-family-to-headline-the-grandstand-on-agriculture-day-at-the-illinois-state-fair-31360035-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/willie-nelson-and-family-to-headline-the-grandstand-on-agriculture-day-at-the-illinois-state-fair-31360035-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500