The Manhattan Park District passed its tax levy for the upcoming year, which reflects a 6.67% percent increase over last year’s tax revenue. The Park District Board also approved Executive Director Jay Kelly’s three-year contract for $144,432 for 2025, with incremental increases between four and six percent each year of the contract. Kelly’s new contract […]
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Manhattan Welcomes Another New Business: Crafty Nook
Business is booming in Manhattan, and another new business has opened its doors. The once half-empty Manhattan Station strip mall is finally filling up with new businesses, much to the delight of residents who had gotten used to the vacant units. The Crafty Nook, a consignment craft store showcasing local crafters’ wares, began welcoming customers […]
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MFPD Sees Increase in Calls in 2024
By Stephanie Irvine The Manhattan Fire Protection District has had a busy year — up nearly 400 calls for service over last year’s total. Chief Steve Malone reported that as of the December meeting, the district had responded to 2,631 calls for service. With tones going off during the meeting, that number will undoubtedly rise […]
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Manhattan Solar Development Advances
A solar development proposed for Smith and Cedar Roads in Manhattan gained approval from the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, December 17. The commission voted 6-1 to pass the project to the Will County Board’s Land Use Committee. Commissioner Karen Warrick was the lone vote against it. Public comments mostly were composed, […]