The Vintage Purse Museum in Manteno is a restored historic landmark that showcases rare fashion treasures and supports workforce development for adults with disabilities. The museum features more than purses including a Comic Book Room, Barbie Room and Military Room. The museum hosted an open house on Aug. 29 complete with raffles, games, entertainment and free tours.
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Manteno mayor orders trustee arrest as feud escalates
The latest village board drama in Manteno unfolded last week when Mayor Annettec LaMore directed the police chief to arrest an absentee trustee when there were not enough trustees on hand for a quorum at a meeting scheduled for August 17.
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Local families rally to fight rare neurological disorder
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a rare, little-known disease, and New Lenox resident Doreen Pomykala wants to put an end to it.
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Good news for Manteno with Gotion Agreement
During one of the most acrimonious Manteno board meetings in recent months, trustees somehow managed to pass an agreement requiring Gotion to adhere to stipulated safety standards and staff a complete fire brigade.
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Manteno board meeting descends into chaos
Manteno’s village board may still be at odds after another contentious meeting with the two factions and their respective lawyers starkly butting heads.
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Joyce measure allows government easier funds transfers
A measure sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce that will allow for the transfer of funds between business districts under the control of a municipality was signed into law last Friday.
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Manteno Garage Sales
Manteno held their citywide garage sales last weekend with more than 80 residents participating. The streets were bustling with activity, and turnout was great.
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Vote, veto, vote: Manteno dysfunction continues
At the June 15 board meeting, Mayor Annette LaMore made an emergency appointment to hire the Vasselli Law Firm as the village’s attorney after sending longtime Manteno attorney Joe Cainkar a goodbye letter dismissing him.
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Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Manteno
A Bourbonnais man died Monday after he was hit by a vehicle east of Manteno, Kankakee County Sheriff’s police said.
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Gotion Illinois welcomes veterans to Job Fair in Manteno
Gotion Illinois is hiring veterans for battery manufacturing jobs at a Manteno Job fair Saturday that offers entry-level positions.