Last year, two Manteno men decided spooky season just wasn’t spooky enough in southeastern Will County-so they set out to create an event.
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Beecher Fire Aims to Improve Code Enforcement
Beecher Fire Chief Joe Falaschetti reported a meeting with Beecher Mayor and revealed a plan for improving building code enforcement.
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Grant Park’s Fall Fest a Success
Grant Park’s Fall Fest, which was held September 5 – 7, was a success, with great weather and plenty of activities.
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Tensions Overflow Over Pavilion Toilet Talks, Gotion
The controversial Second Street bathroom and pavilion kit that has plagued the last month’s board meetings and split the board…
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Dangerous Intersection to Get Four-Way Stop Sign
MFPD Chief Malone reported to the board that a four-way stop sign will be installed at the intersection of County Line Road and Rt. 50.
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MFPD Holds Swearing-in and Promotional Ceremony
The Manhattan Fire Protection District officially welcomed new firefighters, promoted a lieutenant, and gave special recognition to the district’s new fire marshal.
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Transportation Major Concern for District 114 Parents
Manhattan School District’s board heard comments from two concerned parents about bus transportation — one telling the board how her five-year-old kindergartner…
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Kankakee County Board Fills Two Vacancies as Two New Resignations Received
Hot on the heels of two Kankakee County Board members tendering resignation letters, two other board members have resigned, though not for any hot-button reasons.
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Girl Scout Troop Donates Bird, Bat Houses to Park District
After 20 hours of work, Girl Scout Troop 75749 constructed two bat houses and a bird house and presented them to the Manhattan Park District at their board meeting on September 11.
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Miles for Mental Health Suicide Prevention Awareness
On September 6, Manteno resident Jake Smith completed what has become an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.