The Peotone Village Board discussed adding stop signs throughout town to cut down on speeding and improve safety at its April 27 meeting.
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Beecher Fire District calls up 12 percent in 2026
Ahead of the Beecher Fire District’s annual budget review, Fire Chief Joe Falaschetti advised the board that year-to-date call volume is already up 12 percent. So far in 2026, the district has responded to 383 calls for service.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan prepares for Round Barn Farm weddings, events
With exterior round barn renovations complete and an interior construction timeline nearly solidified, the Manhattan Park District is readying itself for a busy future of weddings and events.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone Parks plan golf outing fundraiser
The Peotone Park District is planning a golf outing for this fall to provide residents with something fun to do while also generating revenue for the district.
Posted inGrant Park
Grant Park tax rate to slightly decrease
Residents within the Village of Grant Park will see a slight decrease in the village’s tax rate on their property tax bill, Trustee Gerry Morgan told the board at its May 4 board meeting.
Posted in1-Draft
Manhattan formally opposes BUILD Act
The Village of Manhattan approved a resolution supporting the Illinois Municipal League and the preservation of a Municipal Housing Authority, in effect opposing the BUILD Act.
Posted inYour Town
Manteno finances in good shape, trustees say
With the forensic audit close to being finished, Manteno’s finances came up at several points during its last board meeting on May 4.
Posted inGrant Park
Local breast cancer nonprofit to host bingo fundraiser
The Grant Park area breast cancer support 501(c) (3) nonprofit, Fight Club Survivor, will host its biannual Bingo fundraiser on May 9 at the Grant Park Community Center.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan Fire District encouraged by new legislation
Fire Chief Steve Malone reported he spent some time in Springfield with legislators regarding fire service-related legislation and indicated he anticipates changes to problematic intersections within the district.
Posted inYour Town
Budget discussion dominates Manteno board meeting
The Village of Manteno Board of Trustees made it clear they are still working on the village’s budget, after a public hearing on the preliminary budget was held and the budget subsequently approved at its April 20 meeting.