Local Manhattan News
474 stories
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Frankfort Fall Fest: Everything to Know for the Nationally-Ranked Event
FRANKFORT, IL – The heart of historic downtown Frankfort is set to transform into a vibrant hub of art, music, and…
Joliet Plan to Barricade Millsdale Road Will Reroute Jackson Township Traffic
Article Summary: The City of Joliet plans to permanently barricade Millsdale Road at its railroad crossing, creating a cul-de-sac that…
Jackson Township to Hear Proposal for Manure-to-Gas Energy Facility
Article Summary: A proposal for an anaerobic digester facility that would convert hog manure into natural gas was brought to…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education for August 13, 2025
The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education’s August meeting marked a major milestone, as the board gave its final…
Will County Board Formally Opposes Heavier, Longer Trucks on National Roadways
Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size and…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Park Board for July 2025
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | July 2025 The Manhattan Park Board took a major step forward on its signature Round…
School Board Debates Governance Structure, Tables Decision Until November
Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education held a discussion on whether to overhaul its committee structure…
Will County Awards $1.46 Million Contract for Kankakee Street Bridge Replacement in Manhattan Township
Article SummaryThe Will County Board has awarded a $1.46 million contract to “D” Construction, Inc. of Coal City to replace…
Manhattan Police Report
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court…
Manhattan PTO Presents $20,000 Donation to District Schools
Article Summary: The Manhattan Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) presented a $20,000 donation to the Manhattan School District 114 Board of…
Will County Executive Proposes $791 Million Budget Focused on Stability Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Article Summary: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a balanced $791 million budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that aims…
Manhattan Park District Approves Three-Year Lease for New Skid Steer
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | July 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board has approved a three-year lease agreement for a…