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Will County Board Approves Controversial Solar Farms Following Court Mandate

April 23, 2026

Manhattan Park District Explores Potential Acquisition of Brookstone HOA Park

April 18, 2026

Indiana Man Faces Federal Indictment, Potential Death Penalty for Momence Bar Owner’s Murder

April 16, 2026

Manhattan Park Board Reviews 2025 Annual Reports, Highlighting Growth in Camp Enrollment and Special Events

April 16, 2026

Manhattan Board Greenlights ‘Pig in the Parking Lot’ 5K and Barbecue Event

April 14, 2026

Manhattan 114 Sets Committee of the Whole Schedule, Approves Key Administrative and Teaching Hires

April 14, 2026

Manhattan Renews Will County LPR Camera Agreement as Police Chief Highlights Crime-Solving Successes

April 12, 2026

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Manhattan PD Celebrates Officer Podkul’s 20th Anniversary

January 17, 2026

Manhattan Man Arrested on Six Felony Counts of Child Pornography

November 12, 2025

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August 22, 2025

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August 4, 2025

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July 18, 2025

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June 27, 2025

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Local News More →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for May 21, 2026

June 2, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 for May 13, 2026

May 31, 2026

District 210 Transportation Update Details Fuel Swings, New Bus Safety Technology

May 30, 2026

Manhattan Board Approves Federal Grant Plan and Teacher Evaluation Agreement

May 29, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Reports Lowest High School Tax Rate in the Area

May 28, 2026

Manhattan Board Weighs Expanding Attorney Access in Transparency Push

May 27, 2026

Village Board More →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan for April 21, 2026

May 3, 2026

Manhattan Renews Cash Rent Farmland Leases on Village-Owned Properties

May 2, 2026

Manhattan Launches $100,000 Safety Study for Route 52 Corridor

April 30, 2026

Manhattan Inks New Four-Year Contracts with Police Patrol Officers and Sergeants

April 28, 2026

Manhattan Village Board Unanimously Adopts $32.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

April 26, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for April 7, 2026

April 15, 2026

Schools All school news →

School District 114

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 for May 13, 2026
May 31, 2026
Manhattan Board Approves Federal Grant Plan and Teacher Evaluation Agreement
May 29, 2026
Manhattan Board Weighs Expanding Attorney Access in Transparency Push
May 27, 2026
Manhattan Board Approves Director of Operations Hire After Closed Session
May 25, 2026

Lincoln-Way West

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for May 21, 2026
June 2, 2026
District 210 Transportation Update Details Fuel Swings, New Bus Safety Technology
May 30, 2026
Lincoln-Way 210 Reports Lowest High School Tax Rate in the Area
May 28, 2026
Lincoln-Way North to Host TV Pilot Filming Under $210,000 Rental Deal
May 26, 2026

Joliet Junior College

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Lincoln-Way West Rallies to Edge Lincoln-Way Central in 10-8 Victory

May 16, 2026

Sandburg Edges Lincoln-Way West in Tight Conference Duel

May 16, 2026

Lincoln-Way West Offense Roars in 12-0 Shutout Over Lincoln-Way Central

May 14, 2026

Lincoln-Way West Edges Bradley-Bourbonnais in 5-4 Conference Thriller

May 13, 2026

Lincoln-Way West Dominates Lockport in 4-0 Shutout Victory

May 12, 2026

Lemont Pulls Away from Lincoln-Way West in 10-3 Non-Conference Defeat

May 10, 2026

Township News

Manhattan Township

Manhattan Township Residents, Officials Mobilize Against Proposed EarthRise Solar Farm
March 20, 2026
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Township for January 13, 2026
February 24, 2026
Manhattan Township Weighs Hall Rental Fee Increase to Cover Professional Cleaning Costs
February 22, 2026
Manhattan Township Assessor Initiates $13,500 Software Upgrade Amid Office Transition
February 20, 2026

Jackson Township

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Jackson Township Board for March 11, 2026
May 9, 2026
Jackson Township Outlines Spring Community Outreach, Prepares for Route 66 Centennial
May 7, 2026
Jackson Township Reassesses Land Acquisition Needs for ComEd Project
May 5, 2026
Jackson Township Board Approves Assessor’s Budget, Advances Electrical Pole Negotiations
March 22, 2026

Community & Districts

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for March 16, 2026

April 29, 2026

Manhattan Fire Board Reviews Financials, Navigates ‘No Tax on Overtime’ Law

April 27, 2026

Manhattan Fire District Details Kankakee Tornado Response, Station and Apparatus Progress

April 25, 2026

Manhattan Fire District Fills Full-Time Vacancy, Welcomes Part-Time Members and Interns

March 22, 2026

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Manhattan Park District Explores Potential Acquisition of Brookstone HOA Park

April 18, 2026

Manhattan Park Board Reviews 2025 Annual Reports, Highlighting Growth in Camp Enrollment and Special Events

April 16, 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Approves Student Registration and Meal Fee Increases for 2026-2027

April 1, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Park Board for February 12, 2026

March 27, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District for February 23, 2026

March 29, 2026

Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Explores Land Annexation Options, Delays Lot Discussion

March 27, 2026

Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Authorizes Architectural RFQ Inquiries, Discusses Capital Campaign

March 25, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District for January 26, 2026

February 28, 2026

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Will County Board All board coverage →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for April 16, 2026

May 4, 2026

Will County Board Approves Tax Abatement Intent for “Project North Winds” Manufacturing Facility

May 3, 2026

Millions Approved for Will County Highway and Road Infrastructure Projects

May 1, 2026

Board Establishes New Regulations and Fees for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

April 30, 2026

Historic Joseph Perry House in Crete Granted Landmark Status

April 28, 2026

Will County Passes Comprehensive Adult Entertainment Ordinance

April 26, 2026

Latest Committee Coverage View all →

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for April 16, 2026

May 4, 2026

Will County Board Approves Tax Abatement Intent for “Project North Winds” Manufacturing Facility

May 3, 2026

Millions Approved for Will County Highway and Road Infrastructure Projects

May 1, 2026

Board Establishes New Regulations and Fees for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

April 30, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Executive Committee for May 14, 2026

May 19, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts

May 18, 2026

Will County Executive Committee Backs Funding Pursuit for $2.33 Million Harris Drive Property Buyouts

May 17, 2026

Will County Hears Proposal to Establish County-Focused Land Bank for Distressed Properties

May 17, 2026

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Will County Departments to Stop Accepting Pennies, Rounding Down Cash Transactions

May 18, 2026

Will County Division of Transportation Requests $1 Million Increase to Highway Levy to Combat Inflation

May 17, 2026

Aging Systems and Judicial Mandates Drive Significant FY2027 Budget Requests for Will County Courts and Sheriff

May 16, 2026

Will County Health Department Warns of Potential Federal Funding Cuts and Rising Healthcare Costs for FY2027

May 15, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee for October 7, 2025

October 15, 2025

Renovations at Veterans Assistance Commission and Court Annex on Track for Winter Completion

October 13, 2025

Will County to Draft First-Ever Policy on Artificial Intelligence Use

October 11, 2025

Will County Eyes Major Overhaul to Consolidate Scattered Government Offices

October 10, 2025

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Joseph Perry House Granted Historic Landmark Status

April 10, 2026

Green Garden Township’s Wildflower Farm Granted Third Extension for Rural Events Permit

April 10, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee for March 26, 2026

April 7, 2026

County Board Members Pitch “Granny Flats,” Hobby Farm Zoning, and Farmland Mitigation in LRMP Brainstorm

April 5, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee for May 5, 2026

May 15, 2026

Access Will County Dial-A-Ride Reports Massive Growth After Consolidating Paratransit Services

May 14, 2026

Committee Advances Nearly $212,000 in Road and Facility Contracts for Jackson Township and Monee

May 11, 2026

Will County Committee Hits Brakes on License Plate Reader Agreements Awaiting Privacy Policy Review

May 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Health & Safety Committee for April 2, 2026

April 17, 2026

Will County Animal Protection Services Advises Against Multi-Campus Shelter Model

April 15, 2026

Sunny Hill Nursing Home Implements Enhanced Infection Control and Safety Measures

April 13, 2026

Will County Expands Narcan Distribution Amid Shifts in Opioid Overdose Demographics

April 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Legislative Committee for May 5, 2026

May 19, 2026

Legislative Committee: Federal Update Highlights $79 Billion ICE Funding and DHS Reconciliation

May 17, 2026

Will County Legislative Committee: Pushes Forward with Ban on Cryptocurrency Kiosks

May 15, 2026

Legislative Committee Advances Resolution Opposing Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act

May 13, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Landfill Committee for February 10, 2026

March 5, 2026

Committee Approves $740,000 Compressor to Boost RNG Plant Uptime

March 4, 2026

Will County Board Advised on Strict “Judicial” Role Ahead of Landfill Expansion Application

March 1, 2026

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Landfill Committee for Jan. 13, 2026

January 30, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission for May 5, 2026

May 16, 2026

Highland Liquors Cleared for Video Gaming Expansion Following Zoning Approval

May 15, 2026

Commission Approves Massive Lake Michigan Water Infrastructure Project for Troy Township

May 13, 2026

Green Garden Solar Project Cleared to Implement Higher “Agrivoltaic” Standards

May 11, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee for April 14, 2026

April 18, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: County Lowers Air Rifle Age to 13, Finds Airsoft Guns Beyond Local Regulatory Reach

April 17, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: County’s Lack of Home Rule Stifles Effort to Ban Kratom and Non-Nicotine Vapes

April 17, 2026

Ad-Hoc Committee: New State Laws Force Shift in How Police Handle Student Cannabis and Tobacco Violations

April 16, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Committee of the Whole for Dec. 2025

December 19, 2025

Pace Expands I-55 Service and Launches ‘VanGo’ in Joliet

December 17, 2025

Will County Board Members Question Fairness of New Transit Tax Structure

December 14, 2025

Regional Transit Agencies Tout New State Funding, Prepare for Shift to ‘NITA’

December 13, 2025

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Illinois News More Illinois →

Sorensen drug-pricing bill draws criticism from former FDA official

June 7, 2026

Lawmaker blasts reports of ‘equitable assessments’ at medical school

June 6, 2026

FOID changes advance in Illinois House, not called in Senate

June 6, 2026

FOID changes advance in Illinois House, not called in Senate

June 6, 2026

Illinois quick hits: Illinois parole absconder arrested in Tennessee

June 5, 2026

GOP rep: Time will tell on data center tax credit pause

June 5, 2026

Illinois officials say Bears still may stay despite team statement

June 5, 2026

Chicago Bears to advance stadium project in Indiana

June 5, 2026

National News More national →

Everyday Economics: A stable labor market is not enough

June 7, 2026

Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean

June 7, 2026

Supporters, critics clash over future of taxpayer funding for Rx Kids

June 7, 2026

U.S. Senate race headlines Maine primaries as voters head to polls Tuesday

June 7, 2026

Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts

June 6, 2026

Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts

June 6, 2026

Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort

June 6, 2026

Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort

June 6, 2026