Coming up: Alpine Music Festival on the Manhattan Patch calendar
You won’t want to miss Little Bakers Bake Me a Cake - Frankfort, IL 2026 on the Manhattan Patch calendar
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The National Night Out event is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Monee Reservoir.
Also check out Alsip Nursery's Hydrangea & Hibiscus Festival on the Manhattan Patch calendar
The woman brought the Smith & Wesson handgun into the Kankakee County Courthouse on July 17.
Be sure to catch Softball Camp (current 3rd & 4th) on the Manhattan Patch calendar
Also check out NL VFW- Militaria Show in The Hall. Sunday, 9am-1pm. PUBLIC WELCOME!! on the Manhattan Patch calendar
You won’t want to miss Comicopolis on the Manhattan Patch calendar
Make time for Comicopolis on the Manhattan Patch calendar
The Righteous Hillbillies - live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, July 24th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)
The market is set for Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village Hall parking lot.
The blood drive will be held at Village Hall Thursday, July 30 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Looking for ways to keep moving amid summer heat and sun? Manhattan offers several options for kids and adults.
From a brand partner: Local parks, cozy cafés and family-friendly attractions make Manhattan staycations easy.
Celebrating its 16th year fest continues its impressive trajectory of bluegrass, hosting Grammy winners, international bands, local faves.
The July 17 event at Monee Reservoir invites visitors to enjoy a concert from the lawn or water. Food trucks, drinks available.
Find a spot to tune in for the next round of action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Manhattan.
The fire happened at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The parade will be held Saturday, July 4, stepping off at 10 a.m. from Anna McDonald School.
The district is among 18 that will benefit. Grants support enhanced school safety strategies for 33 Will County schools, officials said.
The Will County Threshermen's Association annual show will be held July 16–19 at Spiess Farm.
The crash happened Monday morning outside of Manteno, the sheriff's office said.
The STEEPWATER BAND - live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Thursday, July 9th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)
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The open house-style meeting is set for Thursday, July 16 at Manhattan Junior High.
The accident happened near Wilmington. The man was an avid jet skier, according to friends who've started a fundraiser for his family.
The man and his son were found in the front yard of a residence. The man survived. His son, 40, died, police said.
Manhattan resident Jackson Lewis was 15 and a freshman at Lincoln-Way West when he took his own life in June 2020.
Residents are encouraged to register for enhanced emergency notifications, community alerts, and safety profiles for first responders.
Donovan DeWayne Burbridge, 18, was found guilty in the March 2024 attack on another detainee.
Myles Swets admitted driving under the influence of drugs in the crash that killed Matthew Eisele.
Adoption fees waived June 10 through July 10. Free microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets also.
Surveillance images helped police close in on a suspect in the June 8 shots fired incident, according to police reports.
The man was arrested after an extensive narcotics investigation in the Kankakee area, state police said.
The shots fired incident happened late Tuesday night in the area of Brynn and Brett drives, police said.
Police are at a house in the 15500 block of Donegal Drive Tuesday morning.
The sale is set for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sales held rain or shine.