The Kankakee County Board announced and approved a second vacancy at its August 13 meeting, without much ado.
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Round Barn Farm annexation agreement moves forward
Manhattan Park District’s Round Barn Farm Park received approval, pending final attorney review, for annexation into the Village of Manhattan.
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MSD114 Teacher’s Union contract passes
The union contract for teachers at Manhattan School District 114 has been approved, Union President Susan Kubik reported at the August 14 meeting.
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‘An act of good will:’ Peotone Parks aims to move forward
The Peotone Park District will be engaging the services of an accounting firm, SKDO, P.C., pending a positive recommendation from references provided by the firm.
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Butler Ave duplexes receive cool reception
Seamus Flanagan, a home builder who owns property on Butler Avenue in Grant Park, was hoping the village board would hear his concerns and grant a rezoning.
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Beecher Firefighters Association fundraiser: honors past, supports future
The Beecher Firefighters Association, Beecher Lions Club, and the Kicking it Back Center have teamed up for a massive raffle-style fundraiser.
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From Drones to Sprinkler, Manhattan’s Public Safety Night Another Success
Manhattan’s Community Public Safety Night brought out a huge crowd of families eager to learn more about the people and services committed to keeping the town safe.
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Now Open: Sip Freely at Manhattan Speakeasy
Manhattan’s Speakeasy now officially is open inside Peaceful Grounds Coffee Company, offering guests a menu of handcrafted cocktails and tasty small plates.
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MFPD groundbreaking on new Fire Station 81 highlights growth and efficiency
The first shovels have hit the dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of Manhattan Fire Protection District’s new Fire Station 81 and administrative headquarters.
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Grant Park Fall Fest Shaping Up
Grant Park area residents can look forward to a fun-filled, activity-packed fall fest this upcoming September after the board revealed some of what has been planned.