Manhattan residents have wanted safer pedestrian access along Route 52 — and the village board is pursuing a grant to help update the route.
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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.
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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.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan adds two new officers to police department
The Village of Manhattan swore in two new police officers at its August 18 meeting, increasing the police force in the growing village.
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Flock camera renewal spurs debate in Manhattan
The Village of Manhattan put the renewal of its Flock cameras, also known as LPRs or license plate readers, on its agenda for discussion after growing public concern over the technology’s surveillance and data-capture capabilities.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone approves first facade improvement grant
The Village of Peotone approved the first Facade Improvement Program grant after the board adopted the program this past spring.
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Manhattan teen makes history at 2026 AAU Junior Olympics
Manhattan teen Zoei Johnson has made history by breaking a 28-year-old record and setting others in a monumental showing at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics.
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Manteno mayor orders trustee arrest as feud escalates
The latest village board drama in Manteno unfolded last week when Mayor Annettec LaMore directed the police chief to arrest an absentee trustee when there were not enough trustees on hand for a quorum at a meeting scheduled for August 17.