Bourbonnais, Illinois

About Bourbonnais

Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Bourbonnais is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 18,083.

Bourbonnais holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 9.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,942 residents per square mile.

📰 Bourbonnais News Today

• Dr. Manuel M. Sanchez Sr. - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes · Jun 13
• Bourbonnais Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Schedule - Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers (Bradley, IL) Flag Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Arlene Moore Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Bourbonnais, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• **EXPIRED** Tornado Warning including Kankakee IL, Bourbonnais IL and Bradley IL until 7:00 PM CDT facebook.com · Mar 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bourbonnais Unique

• The only place in America named Bourbonnais — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,083.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bourbonnais

• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Monical's Pizza — pizza
• Nancy's Pizza
• Olive Garden — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bourbonnais Grove Historical · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bourbonnais

• Cavalier de Lasalle Park reviews ★
• Ed Hayes Park reviews ★
• Gettysburg Park reviews ★
• Keno Park reviews ★
• Latham Park reviews ★
• Marcotte Park reviews ★
• Meadows Road Park reviews ★
• Northwest Park reviews ★
• Patriot Park reviews ★
• Riverfront Park reviews ★
• Slater Park reviews ★
• Sunridge Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bourbonnais

• Alan B Shepard Elem School
• Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
• Kankakee Area Career Center
• Liberty Intermediate School
• Noel Levasseur Elem School
• Shabbona Elem School
• St George Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bourbonnais

🏘️ Nearby Communities