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Lincoln-Way 210 to Launch District Literacy Plan, Expands Community Partnerships
Article Summary: As part of its strategic plan, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is developing a comprehensive literacy plan to embed…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education for September 17, 2025
The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education heard emotional testimony from parents regarding serious transportation safety and timeliness issues…
Jackson Township Refers Manure-to-Gas Plant Proposal to Planning Commission
Article Summary: Representatives for a company named Elwood81, LLC, presented a proposal for an anaerobic digestion facility to the Jackson…
County Board Abates Over $25 Million in Property Taxes for Bond Payments
Article Summary: Will County property taxpayers will be spared over $25 million in taxes for the 2026 payment year after…
School Board Approves ‘Board Book Premier’ for Paperless Meetings
Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 will transition to a digital platform for its board meetings, selecting Board Book…
Lincoln-Way 210 Prepares for “Retirement Wave” with Focus on Recruitment
Article Summary: Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is bracing for a significant number of retirements, with 47 teachers expected to leave…
District 114 to Overhaul Policy Updates with New ‘Press Plus’ Service
Article Summary: Manhattan School District 114 is moving forward with Press Plus, a service from the Illinois Association of School…
Lincoln-Way Board Weighs Community Solar Program Promising $155,000 in Annual Savings
Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way District 210 board is considering a 20-year agreement to participate in a state-sponsored community solar program that…
Manhattan Park Board Hires New Architect for Round Barn Buildout, Secures Annexation for Future Banquet Hall
Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board advanced its plans for the historic Round Barn Farm on Thursday, August 14, 2025,…
Lincoln-Way 210 Board Approves $172.7 Million Budget with Planned Deficit for Bus Purchases
Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a…
Manhattan School District 114 Approves $41.5 Million Budget for FY26
Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026 budget with $41.5 million…
Manhattan Fire District Advances New Station with $8.75M Bond Hearing, Approves Contracts with $194,000 Savings
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is moving forward with plans for a new Station 81 after holding a…