Manhattan 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 7 registered sex offenders living within Manhattan village limits. Five others live in unincorporated Manhattan.

Manhattan Trick Or Treat Hours Set For Halloween 2025

Oct. 31 falls on a Friday this year.

Massive Field Fire Sends Ash Fluttering Through New Lenox, Manhattan Skies

The fire started in a Ford County bean field Sunday, jumping roads and consuming several fields. Crews from 40 departments fought it.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In, Near Manhattan This Fall

Halloween is just a few weeks away; so it's time to pick your perfect pumpkin.

Brush Fire Consumes 40 Acres, Takes Crews Hours To Put Out: Beecher Fire

The fire started in tall grass before spreading into a wooded area nearby. It took 50 firefighters to battle the blaze Saturday.

Haunted Hollows Fest & ‘Scarier Than You Think’ Haunted House Now Open At Will County Fairgrounds

Haunted Hollows Fest features a haunted house, family fun, concessions & vendor fair Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 2. Live music Saturdays.

Momence Man, 47, Arrested On Child Porn Charge: State Police

The man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 2, after police searched his home and found evidence of child sex abuse materials, state police said.

Motorcyclist Ejected, Critically Injured In Crash With Car In Monee Township: Sheriff

The crash happened Thursday night at Pauling Road and Ridgeland Avenue, the Will County Sheriff's office said.

Craft Beer & Beverage Tasting at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 35 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!

Food Trucks, Fire Pits, Family Fun At Manhattan's Taste Of Fall 2025

Manhattan's 3rd annual Taste of Fall is set for Saturday, Oct. 4.

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Manhattan's 'Scarecrows On Parade' Needs More Participants: Village

The Village provides the scarecrow frames for free, and you chip in the creativity.

Woman, 66, Fatally Struck By Motorcycle While Crossing Street: Police

The driver of the motorcycle, 50, was injured. The motorcycle slid across lanes of traffic and hit a sign before coming to a stop.

Phone Scam Targets Families Of High School Students, Solicits Money For College Exam Prep: Sheriff

The Kankakee County Sheriff warned of the new scam, saying the callers use students' personal information to seem more legit.

Brutal Slayings Of Momence Burger King Employees Still Unsolved, State Police Ask For Public's Help

There are still no answers in the 2007 fatal stabbings of two employees at the Momence Burger King. State police aren't giving up.

'We Were All At Peace': Hundreds Attend Charlie Kirk Memorial Gathering In Manhattan

The memorial vigil was held Saturday in a parking lot in downtown Manhattan.

Memorial Gathering For Activist Charlie Kirk Planned In Manhattan Saturday

The gathering will be held Saturday evening in a parking lot on Wabash Street, behind Midtown Bar and Grill.

St. Joseph's Pints And Pork Challenge To Pit Breweries, BBQ Teams In Taste Battle

Pints and Pork is set for Saturday, Sept. 27 in the parking lot of St. Joseph School in Manhattan.

Free Fruits, Veggies For Will County Residents At Pop-Up Event In Monee

The drive-up event is set for Sept. 23 at New Hope Christian Community Church. First come, first served.

Forest Preserve District Gifted $100K, Monee Reservoir To Get New Shade Structure

The Monee Township preserve will also get a bicycle repair station. The funds come from a donation from Nature Foundation Of Will County.

3 Dogs Trapped, Killed In Peotone House Fire: Manhattan Fire

The fire happened Monday at the 400 block of W. Corning Avenue in Peotone, officials said.

Freebyrd - Concert on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

FREEBYRD tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Outdoor Rooftop - Friday, Sept. 26th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!

First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Will County: Health Department

The person diagnosed is in their 80s and began having symptoms in August. Mosquitos in 11 batches in Will Co. have tested positive for WNV.

'This Is My Purpose': Manteno Man's Mission Takes Him 30 Miles For Mental Health, Suicide Awareness

Jake Smith walked 30 miles in one day on Sept. 6, part of his ongoing effort to raise awareness of mental health and suicide.

Manhattan's St. Joseph Celebrates 100 Years With Student Fun, Mass, Dinner & Dancing

Kids were treated to fun Monday—even dunking Fr. Mike—as school and parish leaders look to honor how far St. Joe's has come.

Coroner IDs Body Pulled From Kankakee River In June

The man's body was pulled from the Kankakee River on June 13. Authorities asked the public for help identifying him.

50 Homes Participating In Manhattan's Community-wide Garage Sale

The sale is set for Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sales held rain or shine.

'Our Strategy Is Working': Overdose Deaths Drop, Will Co. Adds 10 More Narcan Distribution Boxes

The Will County Health Department has added 10 more Naloxone red boxes, saying making it more available has helped decrease overdose deaths.

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring The Throwbacks

The Throwbacks perform live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday September 12th at 7pm

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring Sugar Lime Blue

SUGAR LIME BLUE performs live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday August 29th at 7pm

Man Wanted In Harley Motorcycle Tipping Outside Manhattan Bar Turns Himself In: PD

Alex Pullara, of Elwood, was charged Sunday in connection with the bike tipping incident outside Fritz's Saloon.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Accused Harley Motorcycle 'Tipper' At Manhattan Bar: Police

Police had hoped the Elwood man would turn himself in. He hadn't as of Aug. 19.

Frankfort Man, 70, Killed In County Line Road Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Friday, Aug. 8. The coroner released the man's name Friday.

Man, 23, Set Fire To Mobile Home With Pregnant Woman, Toddler Son Inside: Sheriff

Police say the woman inside the home was pregnant with the Manteno man's child.

Registration Open Now For Manhattan's Next Village-wide Garage Sale

The sale is set for Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13.

Festival Blends Nature And Creativity At Plum Creek

Celebrate nature and creativity at the Festival of Arts Through Nature on Aug. 23. The event will feature art, music, yoga and more.

Sugar Lime Blue - Concert on the Outdoor Rooftop

SUGAR LIME BLUE performs live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday August 29th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

1 Dead, 2 Injured In County Line Road Crash: State Police

The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. Friday, authorities said.

Indiana Woman, 70, Killed In Crash With Semi: Will County Coroner

The crash happened Tuesday morning on Wilmington-Peotone Road near Elevator Road, in Peotone Township.

'Pride, Reflection And Vision': Manhattan Fire Protection District Breaks Ground On New Station 81

The groundbreaking ceremony on the 21,639 sq. ft. facility was held Thursday, July 31.