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Laraway Road Widening Project in New Lenox and Frankfort Gets Additional $468,000 for Redesign
Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a supplemental agreement worth $468,374 for additional design and engineering work on the…
Parents Voice Alarms Over Bus Safety, Lateness in Manhattan School District
Article Summary: Parents raised serious transportation safety and reliability concerns at the Manhattan School District 114 board meeting, including a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for September 16, 2025
The Manhattan Village Board took steps to prepare for future growth at its Tuesday meeting, awarding a contract of over…
Manhattan Police Department Promotes Garrison to Commander, Diaz to Sergeant
Article Summary: The Manhattan Police Department solidified its command structure with the promotions of William Garrison to the rank of…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for August 18, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees focused on the…
Village of Manhattan Honors St. Joseph’s Catholic School on its 100th Anniversary
Article Summary: The Village of Manhattan celebrated a major community milestone at its Tuesday board meeting, officially honoring St. Joseph’s…
Manhattan Awards $547K Contract for US 52 Infrastructure Extension to Spur Growth
Article Summary: The Village of Manhattan has awarded a $547,449 contract to Speece Construction for a significant sewer and water…
Fire District to Address Safety at High-Accident Intersections with County DOT
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District will meet with the…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Township for August 2025
Manhattan Township Meeting | August 2025 The Manhattan Township Board took steps to address the growing interest in renewable energy…
Manhattan Eyes Major Water and Sewer Rate Hikes to Fund Over $50 Million in Infrastructure Projects
Article Summary: To address aging infrastructure and prepare for significant future growth, Manhattan officials are planning more than $50 million…
Manhattan Fire District Approves Rebid Packages for New Station, Saving Nearly $200,000
Manhattan Fire Protection District | August 18, 2025 Meeting Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees approved…
Manhattan Township Board Approves Holiday Support Letter in 4-1 Vote
Manhattan Township Meeting | August 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Township Board voted to provide a letter of support for the…