Manhattan residents who heard a string of pops on the evening of June 9 weren’t hearing early Fourth of July fireworks — they were gunshots.
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Manteno mayor’s vetoes vetoed
During the contentious June 15 board meeting the board spent more time doing and undoing actions, rehashing the rebate, and disagreeing over the remote attendance policy and the tree replacement the mayor vetoed at the last meeting.
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Manhattan Fire implements strategic plan, 20-Year trustee retires
Longtime Manhattan Fire Board Trustee Larry Goodwin has retired after 20 years of service to the Manhattan Fire Protection District’s board. Goodwin’s retirement comes after last month’s departure of Bill Weber, who served the district for 40 years.
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You can get an Obama Presidential Center Ventra card (and other stuff to know)
Ventra Cards are the ticket to riding Chicago’s transit system — and now you can grab a limited-edition Obama Presidential Center card to commemorate the center’s opening, which took place Friday, June 19. The special-edition card is available exclusively online at ventrachicago.com, priced at $5 above the standard card fee. You’ll need to purchase it […]
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Trinity Christian College sale ramping up as school year ends
Trinity Christian College property was put on the market April 9 through the nationally run CBRE real estate company.
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Fire destroys historic Balmoral Park racetrack
Illinois’ racing legacy suffered another huge loss when a fire destroyed the grandstand at the former Balmoral Park racetrack in Crete on Sunday.
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Manteno cops hit roof for Special Olympics
The wind gust seemed to almost blow off the roof sometimes, but the Manteno Police Department survived another year of Cops on the Rooftop!
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Public meeting planned for Wilmington-Peotone Road study
Open house meeting to discuss possible improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road from Old Chicago Road to U.S. 45/52. The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to the Wilmington-Peotone Road Study between Old Chicago Road to U.S. Route 45/52. The meeting will be held at Wilton Township Community […]
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Local breast cancer nonprofit to host bingo fundraiser
The Grant Park area breast cancer support 501(c) (3) nonprofit, Fight Club Survivor, will host its biannual Bingo fundraiser on May 9 at the Grant Park Community Center.
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Harry Potter drone show lands at SeatGeek Stadium this July
A light show featuring 1,200 synchronized drones will illuminate the sky above SeatGeek Stadium on July 24 and 25, recreating scenes and characters from the Harry Potter film series.