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Federal Lobbyists Brief Will County on Government Shutdown, Warn of SNAP and TSA Disruptions
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025 Article Summary: Will County’s federal lobbyists reported that the…
Will County Committee Advances Gougar Road Bridge Project with Over $540,000 in Agreements
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved two key…
Village Administrator Jeff Wold Resigns; Marc Nelson Appointed Interim
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: Manhattan Village Administrator Jeff Wold announced his resignation on Tuesday,…
Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Reviews 2024-2025 Financial Audit
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board Meeting | September 2025 Article SummaryThe Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board of Trustees received the…
Will County Committee Shapes 2026 Legislative Agendas on Housing, Energy, and Health
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee advanced key…
Commission Grants Green Garden Solar Farm Project Variance Extension
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission granted…
Manhattan-Elwood Library Board Approves Annual Tax Levy
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board Meeting | September 2025 Article SummaryThe Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Board of Trustees unanimously approved…
Manhattan Adopts Downtown Design Guidelines to Unify and Revitalize Village Center
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, unanimously…
Will County Committee Advances Phased Takeover of Central Will Dial-A-Ride Service
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a five-year…
Manhattan Grapples with Route 52 Safety After Tragedy, Demands Action from IDOT
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: Following a recent tragedy, the Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday,…
Manhattan Park District Ratifies Emergency Purchase of Bucket Truck for $36,500
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | September 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board has unanimously ratified the emergency purchase of a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District for September 15, 2025
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | September 15, 2025 The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees took a major…