The Peotone Police Department reportedly thwarted a smash-and-grab attempt at a downtown business after keeping a close eye on cameras spread throughout the village.
Author Archives: Stephanie Irvine
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan adds downtown parking lot
Those coming to attend events in the Village of Manhattan will soon have more parking options after the board unanimously approved the construction of a parking lot on Front Street.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan parks to boost bonds for Round Barn Farm
The Manhattan Park board took steps to secure an additional $2 million bond to help fund the Round Barn Farm restoration project and fund a park in the Stonegate subdivision.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone’s facade improvement program gets another taker
Peotone residents will soon see another updated downtown facade after the board approved the second applicant for the facade improvement plan.
Posted inYour Town
Scout’s final project benefits Peotone parks
Peotone community members hoping to take advantage of a fresh air workout and not get roasted by the sun can now do so thanks to Peotone resident Kenneth Gibson.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan says no to Flock renewal
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.
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.
Posted in1-Draft
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.