Once again the meeting consisted of public comments, the big item of business was the reinstatement of the 1 percent grocery tax.Â
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Manhattan Adopts New Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The Village of Manhattan adopted its new comprehensive land use plan at the September 2 meeting, giving village officials a framework.
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Grant Park’s new mural to celebrate town history
Village of Grant Park residents will soon have more to look at than just brick on the side of the village hall building.
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Beecher Fire to Donate Gear to KACC Fire Science Program
The Beecher Fire District will be donating 12 sets of expired turnout gear, boots, protective hoods, and helmets to the Kankakee Area Career Center’s Fire Science Program.
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Village of Manhattan donates truck to HHH Ranch
The Village of Manhattan’s August 19 board meeting was over in less than 10 minutes, but it did include the donation of an F150.
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Potty politics: Manteno board still flushed with controversy
The aftermath of contentious debates over Gotion continues to plague the Village of Manteno, as several residents continue to voice their opposition at board meetings.
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Second Vacancy Declared on Kankakee County Board
The Kankakee County Board announced and approved a second vacancy at its August 13 meeting.
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Bees don’t ‘bee’-long in a residential setting, Grant Park officials say
The August 18 Grant Park board meeting was relatively brief but included a lively discussion about bees.
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MFPD meets with Will County DOT over dangerous intersections
Following continued calls for serious accidents along Wilmington-Peotone Road and the intersection of Rt. 50 and County Line, MFPD has taken action.
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122nd Annual Will County Fair Another Success
Abundant sunshine, a comfortable breeze, and intermittent clouds with temperatures in the lower 80s during the day were the perfect backdrop for attendees.