The Manhattan Park board took steps to secure an additional $2 million bond to help fund the Round Barn Farm restoration project and fund a park in the Stonegate subdivision.
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Manhattan says no to Flock renewal
After multiple public discussions, the village of Manhattan is listening to residents who expressed concerns about Flock cameras and will not renew the controversial camera contract.
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MFPD moves into new station, Park District takes over old station
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has settled into its new Fire Station 81 on VanderBoegh Court and all operations have completely moved over to the new station.
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Manhattan pursues grant for Route 52 pedestrian improvements
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 […]