Manhattan Police Report

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Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

On July 31, 2025, at 1:49 P.M. officers were in the area of Marion & Manhattan Rd. when they observed a black trailer being towed by a truck with no registration. Officers spoke with Ortiz-Calderon, Luis A (20) of Joliet Illinois, and learned that Ortiz-Calderon has never been issued a valid driver’s license. Ortiz-Calderon was then issued citations for no valid registration, no valid driver’s license, operating uninsured motor vehicle, no safety inspection. Ortiz-Calderon was then issued a court date and released.

On August 1, 2025, officers were in the area of Manhattan Rd & Gougar when they observed a white Jeep with suspended registration. Officers spoke with Alston, Jasmine L (33) of Richton Park IL and learned her driver’s license was suspended. Officers issued Alston citations for suspended registration and suspended drivers license at which time she was issued a court date and released.

Community Events

MondayDecember 8, 2025

3:45 pmSenior Social Hour 5:30 pmMystery Book Club 11:30 pmCrafting with Mandie

TuesdayDecember 9, 2025

4:00 pmStorytime Elwood 7:00 pmCreativity Connections: Mini Sled with Metal Stamp Tag 10:00 pmTeen Volunteering 11:00 pmGirl Scout Meetings 11:00 pmChess Club--Manhattan

WednesdayDecember 10, 2025

4:00 pmElwood Senior Social Hour 8:00 pmBingo

ThursdayDecember 11, 2025

9:30 pmCandy Cane Challenge Drop-In 11:00 pmTeen Volunteering

FridayDecember 12, 2025

4:00 pmStorytime 4:30 pmStay and Play 7:00 pmLights, Camera, Library! Christmas with the Kranks

SaturdayDecember 13, 2025

4:30 pmWinter Science with Mr. Steve 6:00 pmWinter Science with Mr. Steve Session 2 7:30 pmLincoln-Way West Madrigal Performance

MondayDecember 15, 2025

3:45 pmSenior Social Hour 10:00 pmPainting with Tracie: Holiday Axolotl 11:30 pmCookbook Club

TuesdayDecember 16, 2025

7:00 pmCreativity Connections: Holiday Faux Whipped Cream Mug Topper

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