No Accidents Reported Since Route 52 Stop Sign Installation; Local Business Donates Cameras

Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | December 2, 2025

Article Summary: Police Chief Jeff Gulli reported that safety measures at the intersection of Route 52 and North Street are showing positive results, with zero accidents reported since the installation of new stop signs. Additionally, a local security company has donated $60,000 worth of camera equipment to help monitor the intersection.

Route 52 Safety Update Key Points:

• Zero Accidents: Chief Gulli confirmed there have been no accidents at the intersection since the new stop signs were installed.

• Enforcement: Police have issued 29 citations for disobeying the stop sign since November 2.

• Major Donation: JJ Advantage Security donated $60,000 in camera equipment to monitor the intersection.

• State Involvement: Village officials met with IDOT and state legislators to discuss further long-term improvements, such as turn lanes.

MANHATTAN – The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, received a positive safety update regarding the intersection of U.S. Route 52 and North Street, a location that has been the subject of recent community concern.

Police Chief Jeff Gulli reported that since the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) installed stop signs at the intersection, safety has improved measurably.

“I am happy to report that there has been zero accidents there since the stop sign went in,” Gulli told the board. “Hopefully we can keep that number there.”

Gulli noted that enforcement efforts are ongoing, with officers issuing 29 citations for disobeying the stop sign since November 2.

The chief also announced a significant contribution from a local business. JJ Advantage Security is donating and installing camera equipment valued at $60,000 to provide constant surveillance of the intersection.

“Obviously cameras don’t deter crime, but they tell us what happened and help us solve crime,” Gulli said, noting the equipment will be installed on private property with the cooperation of the property owner.

Mayor Mike Adrieansen and Trustee Justin Young recently met with IDOT representatives and state senators to discuss further engineering solutions. Adrieansen noted that studies regarding crosswalks and lighting are currently underway.

“They said that they would investigate [a turn lane] to see if that would help with your concern about cars coming in there because that is a very dangerous area,” Young said.