Jane Hearn, 83, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on December 1, 1942, in Manteno, she was the daughter of Landis Paul Morris and Ruth Vivian (Walker) Morris. Jane graduated from Manteno Community High School in 1960. She married Larry Hearn in 1964 and, together, they had three children – Shawn, Mark, and […]
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Budget discussion dominates Manteno board meeting
The Village of Manteno Board of Trustees made it clear they are still working on the village’s budget, after a public hearing on the preliminary budget was held and the budget subsequently approved at its April 20 meeting.
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Manteno suicide prevention advocates seek memorial
Manteno mental health and suicide prevention awareness advocate Jake Smith attended Manteno’s village board meeting to propose a water fountain and memorial plaque be erected at Memorial Park in Manteno.
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Turf war rages in Manteno
The Manteno village board’s political factions were at it again, voting against several agenda items at its February 2 meeting, including denying payment to complete a turf project, and split opinions on a liquor and gaming license for a proposed new business and bids for a piece of unused village property. The Square on Second […]
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Manteno votes down Gotion investment review
Those wanting to see a review of Gotion Illinois by the United States Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) were disappointed after Manteno trustees voted against the request at the January 20 village board meeting.
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George Gray, 71
Geroge Gray, 71, Lowell, Indiana, passed on January 14, 2026. Visitation and services on January 24, starting at 10 a.m.
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Manteno Short-Term Rental Ordinance Passes
The Manteno Village Board passed the short-term rental ordinances, with several amendments, at Manteno’s November 17 board meeting
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Aqua to merge with American Water
Aqua America’s parent company appears to be headed toward a merger with American Water Works Company, Inc.
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Vedette sports report: Panthers boys soccer repeats as regional champ
Last year, the Panthers were relative unknowns, soared to an 18-4-2 record and went deep into the Class 1A playoffs before losing to Normal U-High in supersectional action.
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Manteno Board Rift Continues
Just when it seems the Manteno board might get through an entire meeting without arguing, it doesn’t.