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Homer Glen Man Charged with Reckless Discharge, Battery to Deputy Following Standoff
Article Summary: Michael Farrell, 52, was arrested after firing over a dozen shots from his home, triggering a SWAT response…
Park Board Standardizes Job Descriptions for 2026
Manhattan Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 2025 Article Summary: The Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive slate of updated…
Round Barn Restoration Advances; New Parks Take Shape in Manhattan
Manhattan Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park District is making significant progress on capital…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Jackson Township Board for Nov. 12, 2025
Jackson Township Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 The Jackson Township Board met on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for December 18, 2025
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | December 18, 2025 The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District for November 24, 2025
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | November 24, 2025 The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board of Trustees held a nearly…
Manhattan Park District Proposes Tax Levy Increase; Public Hearing Set for December
Manhattan Park District Board Meeting | Nov. 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park District Board of Commissioners approved a resolution…
Jackson Township Sets 2026 Schedule and Reviews Tax Levy Options
Jackson Township Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board established its meeting calendar for 2026…
Lincoln-Way Officials Warn of $400,000 State Funding Shortfall
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: Assistant Superintendent Michael Duback informed the Board…
Library Board Reallocates Maturing CD and Debt Certificate Funds
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Meeting | November 24, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board voted to shift funds…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for Nov. 17, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025 The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday,…
Jackson Township Approves America 250 Resolution and Dial-A-Ride Agreement
Jackson Township Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025 Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board approved a resolution supporting the upcoming…