Residents of all ages turned out for Manhattan Township’s inaugural “I Honor” Hometown Heroes banner ceremony on May 26.

Manhattan — ‘He’s Right There’ — Veterans Honored With Banner Ceremony

June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan — ‘He’s Right There’ — Veterans Honored With Banner Ceremony

By Stephanie Irvine A last-minute venue change due to inclement weather didn’t stop a crowd from packing the Manhattan Township building for the “I Honor”…

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Rev Up Your Summer at Tractor Discovery Day

June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Rev Up Your Summer at Tractor Discovery Day

Get ready for an exciting journey into America’s farming past at Tractor Discovery Day, happening on June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…

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Trinity, STRIDES Fundraiser Benefits Legion Post 1977

June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Trinity, STRIDES Fundraiser Benefits Legion Post 1977

On Saturday, May 25, Trinity Services and STRIDES Therapeutic Riding Center and Farm hosted a Memorial Day Petting Zoo fundraiser in honor of those who…

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Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move

June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move

By ALEX ABBEDUTO,  COLE LONGCOR & DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass…

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Response By Will County Board Chair Ogalla on the June 4 Special Meeting

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Response By Will County Board Chair Ogalla on the June 4 Special Meeting

I believe a person who chooses to run for elected office should do so because they want to be a public servant, after all, their…

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Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget

By ANDREW ADAMS JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed the state’s $53.1 billion spending…

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Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A Sangamon County judge on Wednesday blocked the Illinois State Board of Elections from enforcing a new law…

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Manhattan — Wold Named New Village Administrator, Police Commander Gulli to Serve as Chief

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Manhattan — Wold Named New Village Administrator, Police Commander Gulli to Serve as Chief

Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold will assume the duties of Village Administrator following board action at a meeting held June 4 at Village Hall. Marc…

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“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk

June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on “No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  & MOLLY PARKER  CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. It…

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Salaries for Countywide and County Board Frozen for Four Years as Republican Board Members Walk Out of Special Meeting

June 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Salaries for Countywide and County Board Frozen for Four Years as Republican Board Members Walk Out of Special Meeting

By Nick Reiher Salaries for county offices up for election in November will remain the same since 2008 after Republican County Board members walked out…

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