Flatbed Fords live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Flatbed Fords play live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

🌱 Patch AM: Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 and 12 more events

And check out Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk on the Manhattan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 and more

Also, don’t miss Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk on the Manhattan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pig in the Parking Lot/ Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K and 2 more events

Happening soon: Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk on the Manhattan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pig in the Parking Lot/ Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K and 1 more event

Make time for Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk on the Manhattan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Rib Cook-off Spots Left: Arrowhead Smoke Works, Village Set For Sizzling Debut Of 'Pig In the Parking Lot'

You won’t want to miss What is AI, Anyway? on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Rib Cook-off Spots Left: Arrowhead Smoke Works, Village Set For Sizzling Debut Of 'Pig In the Parking Lot'

Arrowhead Smoke Works and the Village of Manhattan have paired up to pig out in the first-ever Pig In the Parking Lot event May 30.

🌱 Patch AM: Pig in the Parking Lot/ Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K and 10 more events

Happening soon: What is AI, Anyway? on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Community Mourns 'The Taco Lady': Wife, Mom, Business Owner Dies After Illness

Angela "Angie" Pantoja left an indelible mark on the world around her, her obituary describes.

Kankakee Co. Corrections Officer, 22, And St. Anne Woman, 21, Killed When Car Hits Tree: Coroner

The single-vehicle crash happened early Sunday morning in Momence.

🌱 Patch AM: Pig in the Parking Lot/ Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K and 10 more events

Be sure to catch What is AI, Anyway? on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Manhattan PE Teacher Praised For Supporting Students Beyond The Classroom

From a brand partner: Carrie Book is known for supporting and encouraging Wilson Creek students every day.

Manhattan Mom, Educator Praised As ‘Guiding Light’ For Students

From a brand partner: Nicole Perino has spent nearly 20 years supporting students in and beyond the classroom.

'A Final Thank You': 100 Attend Burial For Unclaimed WWII Vet After Urn Found In Home

Local veterans on Monday issued a call for public support as unclaimed Army veteran Harry Levin was laid to rest. They showed up.

Manhattan To Dedicate 'I Honor' Veteran Tribute Banners In Ceremony

A dedication ceremony will be held Sunday, May 24.

Public Asked To Help Lay Unclaimed WWII Vet To Rest After Urn Found In Recently Sold Home: American Legion

Harry Levin, a U.S. Army veteran who fought in WWII, will be buried Tuesday, May 19. The NL American Legion hopes the public will attend.

Cop On A Rooftop Fundraiser Back At Manhattan Dunkin'

Manhattan police will be on the rooftop of your local Dunkin' for the fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 15.

Village of Manhattan To Host Touch-A-Truck, Open House

The event is set for May 9 at Village Hall.

Bourbonnais Man Among 7 Arrested In Connection With Violent Armed Home Invasion: U.S. Attorney

One man posed as a delivery driver to get into the home. Three men then held the homeowner captive at gunpoint, prosecutors say.

Bodycam Released In Police Shooting Death Of Bradley Man Armed With Box Cutter: State Police

The shooting happened during a well-being check. The man armed with a bladed weapon kept advancing toward officers, police said.

Decomposing Animal Body Found Dumped In Trash Bag Was Raccoon: Will County

The body was found on a road shoulder in Monee. Decomposition made it difficult to determine its species without testing, an official said.

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.

From Honor Roll To Home Services: Manhattan Teen Does It All

From a brand partner: Joey gives back through church, leads a youth program and runs a local business alongside his studies.

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.

Another Dead Dog Found Dumped In Trash Bag In Will County: Sheriff's Office

The dog's body was found in Monee on Tuesday afternoon, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Kankakee Man, 25, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Semi On I-57: Coroner

The man was struck on I-57 southbound near US-45/52 Monday morning.

Registration Open Now For Manhattan's Community-wide Garage Sale

The village-wide garage sale will be held Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. Registration is open until June 5.

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Semi On I-57: Illinois State Police

The incident happened Monday morning just before 9 a.m. on I-57 southbound in Kankakee County.

Bar Owner's Accused Killer's Case Now In Feds' Hands, Death Penalty A Possibility: Prosecutors

The Kankakee County State's Attorney has transferred the case to federal prosecutors, opening up the possibility of the death penalty.

Will County Coroner: Rumble Strips In, 4-Way Stop Coming To Dangerous Intersection

Local officials Monday applauded the implementation of traffic safety measures at the intersection of Route 1 and County Line Road.

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Manhattan

Local leagues and programs across Manhattan are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

Bradley Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With ‘Bladed Weapon': ISP

The man disobeyed officers' commands and kept advancing toward them, state police said.

Beecher Man, 45, Charged With Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Material

The man turned himself in to sheriff's deputies after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Manhattan's Independence Day Parade Back On For 2026: Village

The Village said Tuesday that the parade—initially paused in anticipation of NASCAR traffic—will be held in 2026 after all.

2 Months After Fire, Manhattan's Midtown Bar & Grill Set To Reopen

With repairs done and equipment and liquor replaced, Midtown's Kevin Schuster said they're ready to kick the door back open.

Woman Doused Man In Lighter Fluid, Tried To Set Him On Fire After Finding Him With Another Woman: PD

The Kankakee woman is also alleged to have broken into the man's home. The man's garage and two cars were later found ablaze.

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.

No Injuries In Chimney Fire At Peotone Home: Manhattan Fire

The fire happened Friday morning on Egyptian Trail.

Registration Open, Donations Sought For Weekend Retreat For Loss Moms

'4 Loss Mamas Retreat' will be held May 1–3 at Baker Hill in Manhattan, giving mothers who have lost children a place to connect in comfort.