After multiple public discussions, the village of Manhattan is listening to residents who expressed concerns about Flock cameras and will not renew the controversial camera contract.
Author Archives: Stephanie Irvine
Posted inManhattan
MFPD moves into new station, Park District takes over old station
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has settled into its new Fire Station 81 on VanderBoegh Court and all operations have completely moved over to the new station.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone Sportsmen’s Club: Grace Period is Over
The sixth-month grace period the Village of Peotone extended to the Peotone Sportsmen’s Club property, located at 29913 S. Harlem Ave., has come to an end.
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Grant Park wins debate over antique light pole
When the Village of Grant Park said it planned to scrap an antique light pole in front of the historic building that houses Wick’s Bicycle Shop, owner Christine Wick said the village ignored requests to save the light pole.
Posted inManteno
Conflict still reigns in Manteno
When Mayor Annette LaMore said she intended to veto any actions taken at the special meeting held without her Sept. 16, she meant it, and she did just that.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan pursues grant for Route 52 pedestrian improvements
Manhattan residents have wanted safer pedestrian access along Route 52 — and the village board is pursuing a grant to help update the route.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone speeds storm cleanup with neighbor help
Storm cleanup in Peotone took less than a month instead of several months, thanks to help from neighboring municipalities and townships. Public Works Supervisor Bob Hennke credited the relationships with Beecher and surrounding communities for the speed.
Posted inYour Town
Another clerk calls it quits amid Manteno chaos
A special 7 a.m. meeting in Manteno on Sept. 16 revealed the village was again without a clerk — and drew ire from Mayor Annette LaMore, who left the meeting she called illegal after delivering a lengthy statement.
Posted inYour Town
Under the Big Top at Manteno Village Hall
Manteno discord continues, as the board failed to pass meeting minutes and couldn’t agree to hire a code officer.
Posted inYour Town
Peotone parks prepare for fall events
Summer programming has wrapped up and fall events are right around the corner at the Peotone Park District. The district is preparing for its Zombie Run/Walk 5k, a Halloween Dance, and other events, including a Stained-Glass Witch class, self-defense classes and more.