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🌱 Patch AM: How new police hires and trash rates will affect Manhattan residents
And check out Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show on the Manhattan Patch calendar
Greetings Manhattan! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new police hires and trash rates will affect Manhattan residents
Also on today's calendar: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manhattan adds part-time officer, new police vehicle (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Manhattan's village board has added a part-time police officer, approved a new patrol truck, and updated its emergency management structure, all affecting local public safety. Trustees also renewed the Waste Management contract with gradual rate increases and hired extra finance help, while asking residents to weigh in on the Route 52 Manhattan Corridor Safety Plan via an online survey through the end of August. 
📸 Around Manhattan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am - Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More →
New Lenox, IL,
8:00 am
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Boys Volleyball Athlete/Parent Expectation Night
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
6:30 pm - Cross Country vs. Summit Hill, Troy, Hickory Creek, Elwood
Manhattan SD 114 Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 604
4:15 pm - Baseball vs. Martino (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 731 E Joliet Highway New Lenox, IL 60451
4:15 pm - Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
4:00 pm - In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
801 N Chicago St, Elwood
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Monday August 31
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
📣 Manhattan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Finance Committee →
Elwood, IL Calendar Elwood, IL 60421
4:00 pm - Softball @ Taft
Rockdale SD 84 Joliet, IL 60436
4:15 pm - Baseball vs. Laraway
Rockdale SD 84 Rockdale Village Park, Rockdale, IL 60436, USA
4:15 pm - Cross Country Meet AWAY vs. Morris
Liberty Junior High School Morris Elementary School, 2001 Dupont Ave, Morris, IL 60450, U
4:15 pm - Financial Preparedness: Building Resilience for Life's Challenges →
New Lenox, IL Calendar, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
6:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Committee →
Elwood, IL Calendar, 401 East Mississippi Avenue, Elwood
7:00 pm - Orientation Day
Spencer Trail New Lenox, IL 60451
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Manhattan PatchAM possible:
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- LiquidBooks - Used Bookstore, Print & Shipping Center — (815) 263-8369
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Surf Internet — (833) 544-2979
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On Time Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler in Joliet. Apply here.
- Management & Training Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- Stanford Hires Three-Time NCAA Champ Dani Jackovich as Water Polo Assistant (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
Frankfort
- Avocado Theory Owner Building New Location in Frankfort for This Fall (whatnow.com)
- Frankfort to host annual free senior breakfast (shawlocal.com)
Mokena
- 2026 Customer Satisfaction Leaders: Philbin Construction & Remodeling Co. (qualifiedremodeler.com)
Ok Manhattan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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