Bears Street Signs

From 2001-2019, the Village of Bourbonnais welcomed thousands of football and Chicago Bears fans for the annual summer training camp held on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Following the Bears recent return to their headquarters at Halas Hall and ending their summer home in "Bearbonnais", the village received an overwhelming response from the public requesting training camp keepsakes. As a result, the village offered an opportunity to purchase Chicago Bears welcome banners in August 2020 and quickly sold out in only 22 minutes. The following items are the remaining memorabilia and final inventory available from the Village of Bourbonnais.

All proceeds will benefit the 1837 Log Schoolhouse Restoration project - Kankakee River Valley's first log schoolhouse in Bourbonnais. Approximately, $72,000 of the needed $120,000 fundraising goal has been reached to professionally reconstruct the schoolhouse.

Help us reach our goal! Own an official piece of Chicago Bears Summer Training Camp history while contributing to Bourbonnais history!

The Village of Bourbonnais is a vibrant, friendly community with 19,500 residents of many cultures and faiths. Formerly known as the "Summer Home of the Chicago Bears" (2001-2019) and home to nationally-recognized educational institutions such as Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais offers an abundance of amenities to live, work and play.

Currently ranked the 38th Safest City in Illinois, Bourbonnais is located directly off of Interstate 57 in the scenic Kankakee River Valley. It sits 60 miles south of the Chicago Loop and 80 miles north of Champaign. US Route 45/52 is also a major artery through the village. Due to its convenient location, Bourbonnais features a variety of restaurants featuring award-winning cuisine and beverages in addition to one-of-a-kind retail shopping.

Housing is available in all price ranges and is appealing to all ages to meet the diverse, residential demand. Bourbonnais boasts 7th in the state of Illinois for the ‘Healthiest Housing Market’ and #34 out of 222 ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’ in Illinois. It is rated one of the lower municipal tax rates within Kankakee County, Illinois.

Bourbonnais is business friendly. Small business the backbone of the community. Commercial and industrial development is welcomed as the Village of Bourbonnais continues to experience steady growth.

Residents and visitors to the area can enjoy vast recreational opportunities at any of the local parks, community activities, festivals and much more. Come for a visit. Stay in a community that cares. Explore the beauty of the Village of Bourbonnais.