The Manhattan Historical Society invites area residents to come celebrate the only place keeping Manhattan history alive on October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter the open house’s door prize giveaway and enjoy visiting with friends while having refreshments. A new large room exhibit will be opened for the event. The Historical Society […]
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Friday the 13th: Happy Day at Veterans Home
By Dan Gerber The Green Club, a non-profit group from Bonfield, paid the Manteno Veterans home a visit on Friday, September 13, with a tractor parade. They also took time to stop at the Veterans’ pavilion to chat with residents and show off their legacy tractors, with many of the residents recognizing tractors from their […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Hits Manteno Streets
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on September 14, and began at the Square on Second in downtown Manteno. More than 250 participants, with 45 teams, participated on the beautiful Saturday to raise money for further care, support, and research efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association. Each registrant received a Promise Garden flower. Those carrying […]
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Joyce Applauds Educational Career Grants Funding
In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage, State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Illinois State Board of Education in announcing $7.4 million in funding for grants to help prepare high school students for careers in education. “Teachers are assets to our children and schools,” said Joyce. “We need career and technical education programs […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 28 and October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets, through September; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets; don’t forget the season soon will be ending: Beecher – Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets, through September; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, […]
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Manteno’s LaRocque to Wear Multiple Hats
By Jeff Vorva Chris LaRocque is wearing another hat for the time being. The Village of Manteno’s Village Administrator was named interim director of building and zoning at the September 3 meeting. He replaces Ryan Marion, who left in June. Mayor Tim Nugent said there were applicants for the job, but the board decided to […]
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Blue Devil Volleyball Topped by Panthers
On Tuesday, September 3, the Peotone Varsity Volleyball Team lost to Manteno – 23-25, 25-14, 16-25. Peotone controlled the first set early on but could not find a way to close the game. The Lady Devils then came out aggressively in the second set and completely dominated Manteno. Peotone fell short in the third set, […]
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Payal Patel, MD, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Payal Patel, MD. Family medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative health care for patients across all ages, throughout their health journey. Dr. Patel completed her Doctor of Medicine and family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. In addition to her education, Dr. Patel […]
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Uplifted Care Offering ‘Memory Boxes’ Grief Workshop
UpliftedCare invites the community to the Memory Boxes – Grief Workshop on Saturday, September 21, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. This workshop gives individuals a chance to create a special box to hold memories of the loved ones they have lost. A book […]