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.
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Manteno mayor’s vetoes vetoed
During the contentious June 15 board meeting the board spent more time doing and undoing actions, rehashing the rebate, and disagreeing over the remote attendance policy and the tree replacement the mayor vetoed at the last meeting.
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Manteno board clashes over legal counsel appointment
Manteno board meetings are regularly fraught with controversy, and the June 15 meeting was no different, with the ousting of Village Attorney Joe Cainkar and the appointment of a new village attorney, James Vasselli.