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Green Garden Township Residents Threaten Incorporation to Block 6,000-Acre Solar Farm
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: Residents of Green Garden Township warned county officials they…
Library Board Proposes Land-for-Services Swap with Village of Elwood for Mississippi Lot
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | January 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board voted to offer a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Jackson Township Board for January 14, 2026
Jackson Township Board Meeting | January 14, 2026 The Jackson Township Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting…
Winter Benchmark Data Highlights Growth in Reading and Math Across Manhattan District 114
Manhattan School District 114 Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: Manhattan School District 114 administrators presented winter benchmark data…
Board Approves $479,000 Wireless Network Overhaul to Replace Aging Tech
Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Board of Education approved a $479,526.96…
Executive Committee: Tension Rises as Republican Whip Removed from Panel
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: A dispute over committee appointments erupted when Republican leadership…
Commission Overrides Staff Recommendation, Approves Manhattan Township Barn Expansion
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: A Manhattan Township homeowner received unanimous approval…
Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Approves Over $21,000 for Playroom Renovation and Picture Book Shelving
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | January 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board authorized over $21,000 in…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Township for January 13, 2026
Manhattan Township Meeting | January 13, 2026 The Manhattan Township Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday…
Jackson Township Board Approves Elwood Baseball Donation, Reviews Food Pantry Transition
Jackson Township Board Meeting | January 14, 2026 Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board approved a $1,000 donation to the…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board for February 17, 2026
Village of Manhattan Board Meeting | February 17, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Manhattan Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday,…
Executive Committee Advances “Project Northwinds”: 2,475 Jobs and $346 Million Investment Proposed for Former Caterpillar, Lion Electric Sites
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee moved forward a…