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School Board Approves ‘Board Book Premier’ for Paperless Meetings
Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 will transition to a digital platform for its board meetings, selecting Board Book…
Lincoln-Way 210 Prepares for “Retirement Wave” with Focus on Recruitment
Article Summary: Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is bracing for a significant number of retirements, with 47 teachers expected to leave…
District 114 to Overhaul Policy Updates with New ‘Press Plus’ Service
Article Summary: Manhattan School District 114 is moving forward with Press Plus, a service from the Illinois Association of School…
Lincoln-Way Board Weighs Community Solar Program Promising $155,000 in Annual Savings
Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way District 210 board is considering a 20-year agreement to participate in a state-sponsored community solar program that…
Manhattan Park Board Hires New Architect for Round Barn Buildout, Secures Annexation for Future Banquet Hall
Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board advanced its plans for the historic Round Barn Farm on Thursday, August 14, 2025,…
Lincoln-Way 210 Board Approves $172.7 Million Budget with Planned Deficit for Bus Purchases
Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a…
Manhattan School District 114 Approves $41.5 Million Budget for FY26
Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026 budget with $41.5 million…
Manhattan Fire District Advances New Station with $8.75M Bond Hearing, Approves Contracts with $194,000 Savings
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is moving forward with plans for a new Station 81 after holding a…
Laraway Road Widening Project in New Lenox and Frankfort Gets Additional $468,000 for Redesign
Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a supplemental agreement worth $468,374 for additional design and engineering work on the…
Parents Voice Alarms Over Bus Safety, Lateness in Manhattan School District
Article Summary: Parents raised serious transportation safety and reliability concerns at the Manhattan School District 114 board meeting, including a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for September 16, 2025
The Manhattan Village Board took steps to prepare for future growth at its Tuesday meeting, awarding a contract of over…
Manhattan Police Department Promotes Garrison to Commander, Diaz to Sergeant
Article Summary: The Manhattan Police Department solidified its command structure with the promotions of William Garrison to the rank of…