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In today's newsletter:

  • How much will Bourbonnais’ new lower tax rate really save you?
  • Why are Bourbonnais police probing threats against Olivet student leaders?
  • How Red Lobster’s troubles have already hit Bourbonnais diners

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold, temps: high: 27, low: 6. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Frigid with 1-3" of snow, with a high of 8 and low of -8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bourbonnais tax rate set to decrease (shawlocal.com) — Bourbonnais homeowners can expect a slightly lower village tax rate on their 2025 bills, with the rate dropping from .4264 to an estimated .406. Thanks to rising property values, the village will collect more overall while keeping its portion of your tax bill roughly flat, and that share remains only about 5% of your total property taxes.
   

• Death threat towards TPUSA chapter at Illinois college sparks investigation, forces leaders to leave campus (foxnews.com) — Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais is working with the Bourbonnais Police Department after anonymous social media death threats targeted leaders of a Turning Point USA student group, prompting them to leave campus. Officials say there’s no broader threat to the campus community, but law enforcement and campus security are actively investigating to identify whoever sent the messages and maintain safety.
   

• Another Illinois Red Lobster Location Closes (patch.com) — Bourbonnais residents may remember that their Red Lobster was among several Illinois locations the chain closed in 2024, and now Bolingbrook’s restaurant has also shut its doors. Village officials there have already reduced liquor licenses accordingly, as the company continues restructuring after bankruptcy and earlier closures in Bourbonnais, Geneva, and Peoria.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Would anyone like their Christmas lights put up?
    This year I haven’t seen as many lights up. #holidays (Nextdoor Bel Aire)
  • Anyone interested in 2 large bags of baby boy clothes?
    Alot of Brand new clothes with tags. Carhart. Disney, Jordan, Carters, ect. SMOKE FREE. Some 0-3month but mostly 6-9month and 12 month old clothes. … (Nextdoor Tri-Star)
  • Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Bourbonnais. Apply here.
  • Olivet Nazarene University, IL posted a job opening for Faculty, Professor of Pastoral Ministry in Bourbonnais. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bourbonnais here.

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