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Manhattan Awards $537,907 Contract for Hanover Estates Road Resurfacing
MANHATTAN – The Village of Manhattan has awarded a $537,907.85 contract to D. Construction, Inc. of Coal City for its…
Manhattan to Enact Local 1% Grocery Tax, Replacing State Revenue Stream
MANHATTAN – The Village of Manhattan will implement a 1% local grocery tax beginning January 1, 2026, a move designed…
Manhattan Hires New Full-Time Accountant Amid Village Growth
MANHATTAN – To manage an increasing workload driven by village growth, the Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the…
Manhattan Secures Irish Fest for Four More Years with Financial Support
The Manhattan Irish Fest, a staple event that has drawn crowds to the village for over 30 years, is officially…
Manhattan to Begin Paying Emergency Management Volunteers in ‘Long Overdue’ Move
Members of Manhattan’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA), who have served for years as unpaid volunteers, will now receive financial compensation…
Manhattan Approves 14 New Homes, Bike Path Completion in Whitefeather Subdivision
The Whitefeather subdivision is set for further expansion after the Manhattan Village Board approved the final plat for a new…
Meeting Briefs: Manhattan Village Board for July 15, 2025
New Planning Commissioner Appointed: Mayor Mike Adrieansen appointed Gwen Petrella to the Manhattan Planning and Zoning Commission. The Village Board unanimously…
Manhattan awards $1.9M contract for Eastern Avenue rebuild
The Village of Manhattan Board approved a $1.94 million contract with PT Ferrell Construction for the reconstruction of Eastern Avenue…
Manhattan modernizes investment policies, check-signing procedures
The Manhattan Village Board approved three separate ordinances and resolutions Tuesday night to update the village’s financial management policies and…
Village approves street lighting, water line extensions
Manhattan trustees approved two infrastructure improvements during Tuesday’s meeting, including new street lighting installation and a water main extension to…
Manhattan Village Board Briefs
2025 Road Resurfacing Approved: The board approved an IDOT resolution for maintenance under Illinois code for the village’s 2025 resurfacing…
Manhattan Police Department Welcomes New Full-Time Officer
The Village of Manhattan swore in Officer Joselyn Esparza as its newest full-time police officer during the June 17 village…