Manhattan residents have wanted safer pedestrian access along Route 52 — and the village board is pursuing a grant to help update the route.
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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Manhattan adds two new officers to police department
The Village of Manhattan swore in two new police officers at its August 18 meeting, increasing the police force in the growing village.
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Flock camera renewal spurs debate in Manhattan
The Village of Manhattan put the renewal of its Flock cameras, also known as LPRs or license plate readers, on its agenda for discussion after growing public concern over the technology’s surveillance and data-capture capabilities.
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Manhattan teen makes history at 2026 AAU Junior Olympics
Manhattan teen Zoei Johnson has made history by breaking a 28-year-old record and setting others in a monumental showing at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics.
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Manhattan adds part-time officer, new police vehicle
Village of Manhattan residents will see a new face cruising around town as the police department has added a new officer, Officer Guadalupe Quintanilla.
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Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide
State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part of a statewide effort to build understanding between urban lawmakers and rural farmers—and to show how deeply agriculture shapes the Chicago economy. The visit included stops at Porfirio’s district office in Burbank, the Frito Lay […]
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Round Barn interior construction starting soon
With the Round Barn being an iconic historical structure in Manhattan, everyone is anxious to hear when it will be ready to host events. While the exterior renovations have largely been completed, the Manhattan Park District has been working to finalize the architectural plans for its interior.
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Manhattan fire trustee retires after 40 years of service
The Manhattan Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees Secretary Bill Weber officially retires after more than 40 years of service to the district, 20 of those years as trustee, calling it one of “the greatest honors of his life.”
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Manhattan honors Lincoln-Way West girls’ softball team’s historic win
The Village of Manhattan took time during its June 16 board meeting to honor the Lincoln-Way West High School girls’ softball team, which achieved a historic first-time win at the state conference.