The Village of Manhattan swore in two new police officers at its August 18 meeting, increasing the police force in the growing village.
Category: State News
Posted inPeotone
Peotone Legion Auxiliary gears up for a year of projects
The Peotone American Legion Auxiliary is one of those hardworking organizations that make immeasurable contributions to the community but never make an issue of it.
Posted inMonee
Monee expected to OK car and motorcycle show
Car and motorcycle fans are going to love this.
Posted inYour Town
Green Garden advances incorporation discussion
Green Garden Township officials earlier this month approved a resolution authorizing information-gathering about incorporation as a rural district.
Posted inManhattan
Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic
The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it to the attic.
Posted inWe/Us
Women leaders inspire the next generation
Women leaders from across Cook County inspired students and community members to lead with confidence, purpose and passion for public service.
Posted inNew News
Chaos in Brighton Park after Border Patrol agent shoots woman
A shooting in Brighton Park ignited fierce protests, leading President Trump to order deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Former Gov. Jim Edgar dies
Jim Edgar, who served two terms as Illinois governor after serving two terms as secretary of state, passed away Sunday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. He was 79.
Posted inDVN New News
Cunningham to step down after 16 years in Springfield
Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Chicago Democrat with a reputation for taking charge of energy and climate change legislation, will step down at the end of his current term.
Posted inNew News
Comptroller Mendoza won’t run for re-election
After almost a decade, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek another term as the state’s chief financial officer.