Manhattan resident Jackson Lewis was 15 and a freshman at Lincoln-Way West when he took his own life in June 2020.
Jeff Wold will fill the Village Administrator role vacated last month by Nick Palmer. Commander Ryan Gulli is the new police chief.
There are 109 homes ready for you to shop during the sale June 7–8.
A dedication ceremony will be held Sunday, May 26.
A rabid bat was also found last week in Cook County, officials said.
The market is set for Saturday, July 20. It's open to business-minded youth ages 17 and younger. Registration is required.
The Will County Threshermen's Association will hold its Vintage Tractor Drive Fundraiser on Saturday, June 8.
Manhattan's Molly Catherine played softball all 4 years at University of Toledo, graduating now with a 3.8 GPA.
Manhattan police will participate in the May 17 fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.
The village-wide garage sale will be held Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. Registration is open until May 31.
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Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Tinley Park, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Wilmington's Weylen Cadorette loved all animals, especially horses. A crash claimed the lives of her and her grandmother, Lisa Dome.
Applications must be in by April 30. There are a limited number of positions available.
An Open House is planned on April 3 for citizens to learn about the project and provide feedback on this district revitalization.
Residents are advised to stay indoors, close windows and turn off ventilation systems.
Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold will attend the FBI's National Command Course in Quantico in May.
Jackson Lewis was 15 when he took his own life in June 2020. His parents and a close friend continue to honor his memory.
Manhattan's beloved Irish Fest returns for its 30th year Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 in downtown Manhattan.
Manhattan Chili Cook-off is set for Feb. 18. Can Police Chief Wold pull off a win? Or will it be Fire Chief Malone again?
The blood drive will be held at Village Hall Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.
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Retirement expert Dr. Jim Flanagan, founder of Bentron Financial Group, leads session that helps you gauge your retirement readiness
The one-mile, newly built extension is open to traffic as of Wednesday, Jan. 24.
HHH Ranch needs more land and space to help its animals, and they're open to any possibilities.
The bus arrived at the Manhattan Metra station Wednesday and left promptly, Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold told Patch.
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Finn Rafferty is working toward his Eagle Scout and wants to make placing American flags at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery easier.
About had it with that tree and those needles? You can toss it soon.
The bus stopped at Manhattan's Metra station, and the driver told police he was looking for a train into Chicago.
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Round Barn Farm will receive $200,000 in grant money to improve its trail system, Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week.
The one-mile extension of Eastern Avenue from Baker to Smith roads will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 22.
For over a year, bananas have been appearing on train tracks in Elwood. It's a delightful mystery that's piqued the interest of many.
The north/south road is newly rebuilt, freshly paved, and just waiting for rubber to hit it.
The park district is looking for instructors across several sports.
Don't trash your jack o' lanterns, take them to Plum Creek Nature Center on Nov. 4 and smash them so they can be composted.
Hurry! Deadline is 9 pm, October 31st. HHH Ranch is selling $20 squares and only 100 squares are being sold.