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Bourbonnais tree lighting returns to the Grove Dec. 3
Kendra Brooks
Kendra Brooks
Reporter · Naperville, IL
Kendra Brooks holds a Master’s in Environmental Science from Northern Illinois University and has dedicated her 4 years in journalism to covering environmental issues in the suburbs. She previously reported for Eco-Illini and is passionate about sustainability initiatives in the Naperville area.
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Bourbonnais plans to light the village Christmas tree at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Grove, during its sixth annual Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting Ceremony.Mayor Jeff Keast and a special guest will flip the switch. A visitor from the North Pole is also expected.Kids can climb into vehicles at a touch-a-truck event, and Bourbonnais Elementary students will perform holiday music.The event is free and open to the public. The Grove is at 700 Main St. NW.
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