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Blaze Destroys Building and Food Truck at Woldhuis Sunrise Nursery
By Andrea Arens A massive fire tore through Woldhuis Sunrise Nursery late Thursday morning, destroying one greenhouse building, a food…
Manhattan PD Celebrates Officer Podkul’s 20th Anniversary
A familiar face in the Village is celebrating a major career milestone. The Manhattan Police Department recently recognized Officer Podkul…
Manhattan Woman Killed, Students Uninjured in Head-On School Bus Crash
Article Summary: A 24-year-old Manhattan woman died Thursday morning after her vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with…
Freight Clusters Drive Push for Overhaul of Wilmington-Peotone Road; County Advances Broader 2050 Plan
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: Citing the emergence of “new freight clusters,” Will County is…
Manhattan School Board Votes to Adopt ‘Committee of the Whole’ Meeting Structure
Manhattan School District 114 Meeting | Jan. 14, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education decided…
Lincoln-Way Board Approves Girls Flag Football for 2026-2027 Season
Lincoln-Way 210 Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board…
Lobbyist Updates: State Session Resumes; Transit Safety Concerns Raised
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | January 6, 2026 Article Summary: State lobbyists briefed the Will County Legislative Committee…
Board Members Debate “Commitment to Truth” in Media Resolution
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | January 6, 2026 Article Summary: A proposal to demand the reinstatement of the…
Executive Committee: Speaker VanDuyne and Member Butler Clash Over Removal of Committee Chair
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | January 8, 2026 Article Summary: A heated exchange erupted during the January 8…
Capital Imp Committee: Begins Drafting Policy to Regulate Artificial Intelligence in County Government
Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | January 6, 2026 Article Summary:The Will County Board Capital Improvements and IT Committee…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for January 6, 2026
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | January 6, 2026 The Manhattan Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday,…
Executive Committee: Update to Land Resource Management Plan; Solar Farms and Rural Zoning Dominate Discussion
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | January 8, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee initiated the first…