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Will County P&Z: Manhattan Township Rezoning Approved
The Will County Planning and Zonning Commission unanimously approved a map amendment for a vacant property on South Kankakee Street…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Village Board for August 19, 2025
The Manhattan Village Board held a brief meeting on August 19, 2025, with the primary action being the approval to…
Manhattan School District 114 and Teachers Union Finalize New Contract
Article Summary: After months of negotiations, the Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education has unanimously approved a new collective…
Manhattan Village Board Donates Surplus Truck to Local Animal Rescue Ranch
Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board has officially declared a 2007 Ford F-150 pickup truck as surplus property, unanimously voting…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Township for July 8, 2025
Manhattan Township Meeting | July 2025 Discussions about a massive 5,000-acre solar farm proposed by EarthRise Energy dominated the Manhattan…
Manhattan Park Board Hires Architect for Round Barn Interior Buildout
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | July 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board has approved a resolution to hire Jon Steven…
Kankakee Bridge Project Out for Bid at $1.6 Million, Baker Road Bridge Nears Completion
Manhattan Township Meeting | July 2025 Article Summary: Manhattan Township is moving forward with two significant infrastructure projects, with the Kankakee…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for July 11, 2025
At a special meeting on July 11, the Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees took decisive action to advance…
District to Issue Up to $8.75M in Bonds for New Fire Station
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District board approved an ordinance to issue up to $8.75 million in general obligation…
Manhattan Township Officials in Talks for Massive 5,000-Acre Solar Farm
Manhattan Township Meeting | July 2025 Article Summary: Manhattan Township officials have met with representatives from EarthRise Energy to discuss a…
Citing Liability Concerns, Will County Committee Postpones Vote on Septic System Ordinance
Article Summary: The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee postponed a vote on updating its sewer and sewage disposal ordinance…
Will County Moves to Repeal Obsolete 1972 Fire Hydrant Ordinance
Article Summary: An ordinance from 1972 regulating the placement and specifications of fire hydrants in Will County is set to…