Not wanting to risk a “no” vote on his latest budget proposal to the Chicago City Council, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed another round of budget talks to Monday, Dec. 16. With the Dec. 31 budget agreement deadline closing fast, Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) believes, as of Friday’s meeting cancellation, that the mayor’s Monday proposal will […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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Holiday Tradition Continues as Mayfield Banquet Hall Hosts 41st Snack with Santa
Holiday joy fills the Mayfield Banquet Hall as families bundled up against the December chill formed a line wrapping around the venue Saturday morning. Inside, Theresa Santucci and her husband, Ruben Saucedo, dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, greeted a steady stream of children with warm smiles and free gifts. Laughter and music filled the […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: December 12, 1974 “Christmas Greetings from the 1910 Era Revive Memories” “Christmas greetings were once sent on postcards and pictured above are three fine examples from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Williams. These cards, postmarked 1910 and 1911, are typical of the colorful cards of that era. […]
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Manteno Mayor Happy to Give Back $1M in Property Tax Rebates
By Jeff Vorva Manteno Mayor Tim Nugent was happy to boast the village gave away more than $1 million in rebates to its residents. At the December 2 village board meeting, Nugent said $1,076,492 worth of tax rebates were given back to the residents, and two batches of rebates were sent out. Nugent said eligible […]
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Illinois Youth 4-H Leaders Selected for Food Advocacy Grants
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Illinois 4-H selected 14 youth-led projects to receive funding from the 2024 Food Advocacy Grant program. The grants are designed to invest in the next generation of food access leaders, supporting projects that take on the challenge of food security in their communities. The selected applicants will receive a grant of […]
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Manhattan Wakes Up to a New Coffee Shop
By Stephanie Irvine Word must have spread fast about the opening of Peaceful Grounds Coffee Company, because the line of thirsty patrons waiting patiently for their caffeine fix was to the door for the first few hours of opening day, with a steady flow thereafter. “The response has been outstanding,” said Brent Barajas, one of […]
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‘End of an Era;’ Village Honors Kirby’s Bakery
By Stephanie Irvine Longtime business owner Kathy Kirby was honored by the village board for 35 years of business in Manhattan. She and her husband recently retired and closed their iconic Manhattan business, Kirby’s Corner Bakery, on November 27. “While her retirement marks the end of an era, her contributions to our village will not […]
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Manhattan Formally Objects to Solar Project
By Stephanie Irvine The Village of Manhattan formally objected to a proposed solar development on Smith Road on November 3, citing the project conflicts with the village’s comprehensive plan. The project is scheduled for a public hearing before the Will County Plan Commission later this month. “Our current comp plan identifies this area as future […]
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Frankfort Reduces Property Tax Levy, Slightly
By Stephen Nelson While the local property tax for residents of Frankfort is not going down, at least it is not increasing. For the second year in a row, the village board passed a levy at its Monday, December 2, meeting that keeps the current tax rate on property owners virtually unchanged. This is welcome […]
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Christmas in Manteno
Manteno certainly was buzzing on Saturday, December 7, as the Village of Manteno, Manteno Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County, celebrated the Christmas Season with Christmas in Manteno at the Square on Second. The well attended event had plenty for everyone, including a business walk, food, entertainment, sleigh rides, a […]