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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for December 2, 2025
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | December 2, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Manhattan Village Board of Trustees met…
Ogalla Blasts New State Solar Legislation
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: During a discussion on zoning matters, Will…
Metra Announces No Fare Hikes; Highlights Bridge Projects in Joliet and Mokena
Will County Committee of the Whole Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: Metra officials presented a balanced 2026 budget to…
Village Bolsters Winter Operations with New Hires and Truck Purchase
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: To prepare for the winter season, the…
Public Works Committee: Will County Consolidates Paratransit Services Amid Funding Debates
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board’s Public Works Committee advanced…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board for October 2025
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board Meeting | October 2025 The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board met on Tuesday, October 27,…
No Accidents Reported Since Route 52 Stop Sign Installation; Local Business Donates Cameras
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: Police Chief Jeff Gulli reported that safety…
Library Board Authorizes Online Bill Pay and Formalizes Friends of the Library Agreement
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board moved to modernize…
Manhattan Trustees Approve 2025 Property Tax Levy
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board approved a property…
Tensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned…
Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78…
Manhattan-Elwood Library District Board Approves 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Tax Levy
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board of Trustees secured…