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Fire District May 21 Meeting Briefs
Policy Manual Nearly Complete: The district’s operational procedures and policy manual is 95% complete, with attorney review and union input…
Meeting Briefs: Peotone Township Board for April 21, 2025
Budget Hearings Set for MayThe Peotone Township Board will hold public hearings for its 2025-26 Town Fund and Road Fund…
Fire District Receives Clean Audit, Adds 9 New Firefighters Despite Staff Departures
The Manhattan Fire Protection District received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2023 while addressing staffing challenges with nine…
Peotone Township Selects Old National Bank, Forgoes Higher Interest Rates
The Peotone Township Board of Trustees has selected Old National Bank to handle its finances for the next fiscal year,…
Parents Allege Major PowerSchool Breach, Bullying Ignored by Peotone School Officials
The Peotone School Board faced a series of sharp criticisms Monday night from parents and community members who described a…
Construction Manager Decision Delayed for New Fire Station Project
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has postponed a decision on hiring a construction management company for its new fire station…
Peotone Township Board Passes Resolution to Oppose Three State Bills
The Peotone Township Board of Trustees is formally taking a stand against several pieces of legislation pending in the Illinois…
Meeting Briefs: Peotone Township Board for March 17, 2025
Annual Township Meeting SetThe Peotone Township Annual Meeting was scheduled for April 8. Clerk Kent Heisner informed the board that…
Peotone Board Celebrates Student Achievements in Academics and Athletics
The Peotone School Board celebrated a wide range of student accomplishments, from academic honors to major athletic milestones. The “Good…
Manhattan Fire District March 17 Meeting Briefs
Vehicle Updates Progressing: The new Tahoe ordered last year has arrived but will require several months before entering service. The…
Peotone School Board Briefs
Two Administrators ResignPeotone High School will be seeking a new assistant principal and Peotone Elementary School a new principal following…
Manhattan Fire District Advances New Station Construction, Approves $210,000 Ambulance Replacement
The Manhattan Fire Protection District is moving closer to breaking ground on its new fire station, with construction documents expected…