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Lincoln-Way Officials Warn of $400,000 State Funding Shortfall
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: Assistant Superintendent Michael Duback informed the Board…
Library Board Reallocates Maturing CD and Debt Certificate Funds
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | November 24, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board voted to shift funds…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for Nov. 17, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025 The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday,…
Jackson Township Approves America 250 Resolution and Dial-A-Ride Agreement
Jackson Township Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board approved a resolution supporting the upcoming…
Lincoln-Way High Schools Maintain Top State Rankings; EL Progress Jumps
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The 2025 Illinois Report Card data reveals…
Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Authorizes Steps to Sell Extra Lot
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | November 24, 2025 Article Summary: Following a closed-door executive session, the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District…
Construction Advances on New Manhattan Fire Station; Ambulance Repairs Scheduled
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025 Article Summary: Fire Chief Steve Malone updated the board on the…
Lincoln-Way Board Approves $731,000 Freshman Laptop Purchase
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The District 210 Board of Education authorized…
Frankfort Man Arrested in Gas Station Robbery Found Hiding in McDonald’s Restroom
Article Summary: Sufyan Farhan, 27, was arrested on December 21 following an armed robbery at a Frankfort Circle K. Deputies…
Manhattan Fire Trustees Approve 2026 Budget and Tax Levy; Workers’ Comp Costs Jump 20%
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees adopted…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Village Board for December 16, 2025
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | December 16, 2025 The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, conducted a brief…
County Expands Paratransit Services, Board Members Question Long-Term Funding
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace…