Arrowhead Smoke Works is now open in Manhattan and offers a variety of dishes till sell out.
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More than a Latte: Coffee Shop Teaches Job Skills
Love a Latte is a coffee shop in Bradley that teaches job skills to adults with special needs. They’re open Friday-Sunday.
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Manhattan Park District Prepares for Round Barn Farm Improvements
Manhattan Park District held a public hearing to issue bonds for Round Barn improvements.
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Manhattan School District Names New Superintendent
Manhattan School District had good news to share with the hiring of new Superintendent Damien Aherne.
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Peotone Park District Begins Spring Prep
Activities, capital improvements, maintenance and contracts were the topic of discussion at the Peotone Park District Board meeting.
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Grant Park Residents Seek Answers Following Village President’s Arrest
Seats were filled at Grant Park’s Village Board meeting, and two residents spoke during public comment regarding Village President Jamie Hawkins’ January 27 arrest. At one point during the brief public comments, Hawkins called the meeting to order and threatened to remove an audience member, who repeatedly spoke out of turn. Following the public comments, […]
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Village Makes Approvals for New Fire Station
Manhattan approved the building of a brand new fire station included in a 20 acre public safety campus.
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South Side Tobacco and Vape Burglarized Again
Manhattan’s South Side Tobacco and Vape was burglarized for the second time in as many months as a rash of similar-style burglaries has terrorized businesses in the area. The smoke shop located at the North end of Manhattan on Route 52 was burglarized on January 23—barely two months after the December 1 incident—leaving its recently […]
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Manhattan Gets Input on Architectural Design Options
The Village of Manhattan received input from about 35 residents and stakeholders at a design input event, which showcased various architectural design options that could be implemented into future downtown design guidelines. “The idea here is that these guidelines will help inform any repairs, future development. This will help you. They’re all asks — they’re […]
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Where the Sidewalk and the Budget Ends
Monday’s Peotone Village Board meeting covered a lot, primarily expenditures and improvements within the village. During the capital improvement workshop, there was a conversation regarding sidewalk improvement. Village President Peter March brought up the section between Gull Landings and the Meadow that, if improved, could improve accessibility. “We could really use some sidewalks on the […]