The Chicago Bears Training Camp for 2009 is getting ready to start up again on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. This year, the Bears will be in Bourbonnais from July 31st- August 21st.
Click here for a complete training camp schedule.
Here are some of the special events taking place during training camp.
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • June 25 2009 12:53AM
Come out to the 34rd Annual Friendship Festival in Bourbonnais this weekend! As always the Friendship Festival is located at the Municpal Center in Bourbonnais. Fun for all ages, including the carnival rides, bean bag tournament, children's parade and live music and performances.
Note: No Fireworks this year due to cost increases to put on the show.
For complete information visit www.bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • June 23 2009 10:51PMThe Village of Manteno's Fireworks will take place on Friday, July 3rd at 9pm, as they have for many years the fireworks show will take place at the Manteno Sportsmen's Club. which is located at 851 N. Main St. on the north end of town.
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • June 23 2009 10:30PM
The 4th of July is here and the City of Kankakee will sponsor the Fireworks over the Kankakee River this year on July 4th. The festivities begin with the gates opening at 3pm. The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform at 5:30 and 7pm and the spectacular fireworks display will follow at dusk that evening. Admission is $15 per carload. Hope to see you there!
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • June 23 2009 05:20PMThe Kankakee Farmer's Market takes place each Saturday this spring from 8am-Noon, weather permitting.
The Spring Farmer's Market will open April 25th and runs until May 16th 2009 , It is a great place to take the whole family, be sure to take some time to come out and support our local vendors. There is something for everyone including produce, plants, foods and specialty homemade items.
**Be sure to mark your calendar as the Farmer's Market continues into the summer starting May 23 and goes through October 17. The Summer market hours are 7am to Noon.**
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • March 22 2009 04:39PM
A new Independent Baptist Church is coming to the Kankakee area, Pastor Ben Siden, his wife Jessica and their 3 children have moved from Missouri to become the Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Kankakee, IL. Services will officially begin on April 5th, 2009 with a celebration service @ 9:30am and lunch to follow.
Sunday morning service 9:30 am
Sunday Evening Service 6:00pm
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00pm
For more information visit http://riversidebc.info/
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • February 27 2009 01:45AMLooking for a relaxing place to go with something for the whole family?
Perry Farm is a 170 acre park and recreation area located in the heart of the Village of Bourbonnais. With 4 miles of walking and bike paths that are pet friendly wind through the park and head towards the Kankakee River. A living history farm with live animals, playgrounds and picnic areas make it a great place to spend the day.
For more information visit the Park District website.
The Exploration Station is a children's museum at the entrance of Perry Farm and offers many activites for children 3-10 years old.
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • February 25 2009 12:56AMBurklow Construction, Inc. serves the Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno and Kankakee Area for all your roofing needs. They specialize in residential roofing including new construction homes, tearoff and reroof of existing homes, emergency repairs and maintainence programs.
Visit www.burklowconstruction.com for more info.
Contact Burklow Construction @ (815) 935-6854 for a free inspection or estimate of your next roofing project.
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • January 24 2009 01:57AMResidential sales of homes in Kankakee County totaled 811 homes in 2008.
The following numbers were compiled from our local MLS in Kankakee County.
- Bourbonnais- 216 homes sold averaging $210,577
- Manteno- 43 homes sold averaging$181,835
- Kankakee- 342 homes sold averaging $87,216
- Bradley- 102 homes sold averaging $110,490
For More Detailed Housing Stats visit, K3CountyHomeSales.com
Homes that are priced correctly are still moving quickly in this buyers market, if you need help selling or pricing your home correctly. As a local real estate agent, I use my knowledge and expertise of our local market and we also utilize the latest in technology to reach the maximum number of potential home buyers with each one of my clients to achieve a successful home sale.
0 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • January 06 2009 03:24PMA great place to find the perfect tree during the holidays with the family that is not too far away is Tammen Treeberry Farm near Essex, IL. With 160 Acres of Christmas trees, Tammen's is open 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm starting November 22nd. They will be closed Thanksgiving day.
Check out the Tammen Treeberry Farm Website for more info or contact (800) 892-5989 or (815) 458-6264.
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