Manhattan School District 114 welcomed Erica Aultz as its newest board member on April 28, completing her formal confirmation.
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Fire at IKEA Distribution Center Seen for Miles
When an individual driving by the IKEA Distribution Center in Joliet saw smoke, they called 911 to alert first responders
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Honor Flight Honors All Vets
When Vietnam-era Army veteran Lawrence “Larry” Leugoud prepared to return home from service in the Army, his sergeant gave him some advice.
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Grant Park Gives Chickens a Chance
The Village of Grant Park will give chickens a chance after passing an ordinance that allows backyard hens within the village limits.
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Runaway Horses Elude Rescuers for a Week
When a herd of eight young horses escaped in rural Peotone and galloped down I-57 over Easter weekend.
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MFPD Plans Ahead for Fleet Replacement Delays
Faced with incredible backlogs on fleet repair and replacement, long waits for parts, and soaring prices, the Manhattan Fire Protection District may be forced to change how it manages its fleet replacement and maintenance.
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Grant Park School District Special Hearing on Buses Draws Crowd
Grant Park School District’s April 16 board meeting was standing room only, as parents and residents piled in for a special hearing to provide input on the district’s decision to open up bids for a new bus service.
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Manhattan Board Bids Adieu to Two Trustees
Manhattan’s last board meeting with Trustees Dave Beemsterboer and Ron Adamski and Clerk Shelly Lewis was lengthy but covered a lot of business.
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St. Joe’s Sprinkler Discussion Heats Up
The St. Joseph School sprinkler discussion was on the agenda after two previous public discussions resulted in “problematic” misinformation, prompting Father Mike McMahon to attend the board meeting.
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Grant Park Police Sergeant Awarded Pin of Valor
Grant Park Chief of Police Carl Frey awarded Sergeant Alberto Castillo a pin of valor for his brave efforts during a rural property fire on March 10.