Will County Vote By Mail Ballot Drop Box Now Available In Manhattan: Village

The Vote By Mail ballot drop box is located inside Manhattan Village Hall.

3 Village Trustee Spots Up For Election In April 2027, Candidate Petitions Available Soon

Petitions for candidacy available at the Village Clerk's office beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Manhattan Locks In $32M Budget, Focuses On Safer Roads, Equipment Maintenance & Infrastructure Investment

Manhattan officials earlier this week signed off the Village's FY2027 budget.

Manhattan Launches Safety Study For U.S. Route 52, Community Input Essential

Funded by a $100K grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the study will incorporate crash data and other key factors.

Kankakee Public Library's Newest Collection Features Items Recovered From EF-3 Tornado

The library's newest collection is technically on loan from neighbors known and unknown.

Manhattan 2026 Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, What You Need To Know

Voters will decide on candidates for federal and state senate and representative, judges, and sheriff candidates.

Manhattan Hires Joliet's PR Director As Next Village Administrator

Rosemaria DiBenedetto has been named Manhattan's Village Administrator. She'll leave her role with the City of Joliet, the mayor said.

'I Loved It Here': Manhattan Village Administrator Resigns To Return To Police Leadership Elsewhere

Manhattan trustees on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Jeff Wold, who began as Village Administrator in 2024.

Work To Begin Soon On $550K Water Main, Sewer Project Along Rte. 52: Village

Construction is expected to begin later this month and continue through the fall, officials said Wednesday.

Manhattan Mayor Declares Victory, Secures Second Term

Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen faced challenger Dave Beemsterboer in the April 1 consolidated election.

Manhattan Mayor vs. Longtime Trustee In Mayoral Race: Election 2025

Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen faces challenger Dave Beemsterboer in the April 1 consolidated election.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Tom Biscan

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Mayoral Candidate David Beemsterboer

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Jennifer Bahena

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Clint Boone

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Paula Gibbs

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Mayoral Candidate Mike Adrieansen

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Justin Young

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Manhattan Village Trustee Candidate Michael Naughton

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Contract For Manhattan Teacher In Probe Won't Be Renewed: Board

Manhattan District 114 Board members voted Wednesday not to renew the contract for a PE teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct.

Groundbreaking Set For Watermain Extension, Water Treatment Plant

Manhattan officials are ready to begin a watermain extension and rehab of Well No. 7 into a state-of-the-art water treatment facility.

Slates Firmed Up For Manhattan Election, Campaigns Get Rolling

Mayor Mike Adrieansen and sitting trustee Dave Beemsterboer will face off in April. The board will see new faces, whichever slate wins.

Trustee Will Challenge Manhattan Mayor, 7 To Vie For 3 Trustee Seats

Manhattan's Mayor wants another go, and the Board of Trustees will inevitably be shuffled a bit in the April 1, 2025 election.

Manhattan Officials Vote To Join ‘Stop NorthPoint’ Lawsuit

The mayor and trustees voted 6-0 Monday in favor of joining the lawsuit.

Election Fraud Hotline Live In Will County: Glasgow

Will County State's Attorney encourages citizens to report inappropriate activity or electioneering via a hotline Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Manhattan Voters Guide: Races To Watch, Election Day Voting

Polls open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Manhattan Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.

Nominating Petitions Available Now For April 2025 Election

Three trustee seats, village clerk, and mayor spots will be up for election in Manhattan.

Village Of Manhattan To Receive $100K In Traffic Safety Planning Funds

The Village is one of six communities in Illinois chosen for the grant.

Manhattan Trustee To Seek Another Term

Manhattan Trustee Justin Young has announced that he will seek to extend his stay on the Village Board.

Manhattan Mayor To Seek Second Term

Adrieansen touts continued work on the Village's comprehensive plan and a downtown master plan.

Commission OKs Manhattan BBQ Spot Smoker Storage, Sends Back To Board

Arrowhead Smoke Works' proposed cargo container to be used as smoker storage is one step closer to clearance.

Pawsitive Step For Manhattan Dog Park, Village Partners With Parks

Village officials on Tuesday signed off on an intergovernmental agreement with the Manhattan Park District, to help make a dog park happen.

Manhattan Comprehensive Plan The Focus Of Community Visioning Workshop

An open house and community visioning workshop is set to gather residents' feedback and input on the community's comprehensive plan.

Manhattan Village Administrator Steps Down

Manhattan's Village Administrator Nick Palmer has resigned from the role, effective June 6.

“Highly Recommended” Judge John Anderson Makes the Case for Experience

Anderson focuses on diversity, individual rights, and equal protections.

Once Homeless, Judge John Anderson Gives Back To The Community

The only “highly recommended” candidate for appellate court pursues justice in and out of the courtroom.

“Highly Recommended” Judge John Anderson is No Stranger to Adversity

Anderson ranked “highly recommended” by Illinois Bar Association — the only one of seven appellate court candidates to receive this ranking.

Manhattan Officials Ban Local Sales Of Laughing Gas

The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday passed an ordinance Tuesday banning the local sales of nitrous oxide for recreational use.

Manhattan Mayor Restricts Migrant Drop-Offs In Town

Mayor Mike Adrieansen signed an order preventing intercity bus drivers from dropping passengers off unscheduled without prior approval.