Manteno teacher and softball coach Josh Carlile, known as "Sarge" to his players, has carried on the rich military tradition of his family with his life of service.

Manteno could soon collect short-term rental tax of 5% as it already does on its two hotels.

The annual Veterans Day Run to Manteno’s three schools and downtown Manteno is set for 8 a.m. on Nov. 11 with a ceremony set to follow at Legion Park.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno will be hosting its annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Manteno police arrested David T. Varghese, of Manteno, after he allegedly drove his vehicle toward two juveniles in a business parking lot Monday.

Aqua America, the company which owns area water supplier Aqua Illinois, has been sold.

Firefighters from 11 departments battled a corn field fire Friday afternoon at 9000 North Road and 45000 West Road in Rockville Township, approximately six miles west of Manteno.

Work to improve the safety at the intersection of Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road started Monday.

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The two victims in Friday’s double fatal crash on the Kankakee/Will County line and Illinois Route 50 have been identified.

Two occupants in a mini van died following a crash with a semi tractor trailer Friday night on the Kankakee/Will County line and Illinois Route 50.

A storm sewer improvement project in the middle of the village of Manteno was awarded at Monday’s board meeting to a local contractor.

Kankakee County continues to experience growth in tourism with about 10% of the local economy fueled by visitors.

The purchase of the 2026 Ford Ranger for $37,528 from Taylor Ford of Manteno was eventually approved by a 4-2 vote.

With its workforce at 350, Gotion Illinois officials anticipate the number to more than triple within the next 15 months.

Production lines were up and running at the battery manufacturing plant for Gotion Illinois on Oct. 1, 2025, in Manteno. The plant has plans to expand its workforce to 450 jobs by the end of 2025 with the goal of reaching 1,400 jobs in 2026. See the full story online Friday.

11th annual Boilermaker games celebrate inclusion and friendship at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.

While some may be skeptical, numerous examples of progress within Kankakee County municipalities were shared Thursday at the county's first-ever State of Municipality luncheon.

The Manteno Knights of Columbus Council No. 11358 is hosting an all you can eat chicken noodle soup and bread dinner from 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

Manteno police arrested a Bourbonnais man after he allegedly punched another man during a confrontation at a Manteno bar early Sunday morning.

The Manteno Police Department officially added a Rivian Electric Vehicle donated by Gotion to its fleet on Thursday.

Downtown Manteno was a bustling hub of festivities as the community gathered for the 27th annual Manteno Oktoberfest over the weekend.

The Manteno Veterans Home's Bike Across America is a challenge between two teams of veterans competing to bike 125 miles, or 875 laps, on the Manteno Home’s campus as an opportunity for physical exercise and fellowship.

For those looking to dive headfirst into the fall season, there is no shortage of events and activities around Kankakee County to get into the spooky spirit.

The 27th version of the Manteno Oktoberfest begins Thursday and runs through Sunday in the heart of the village's business district.

Angela Morrey was recently appointed acting president/CEO of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, filling the vacancy left by Tim Nugent's resignation.

The Manteno police department will soon receive a Rivian EV vehicle donated by Gotion.

The Manteno Board voted 4-2 to approve the expenditure of $158,333 for a pavilion kit from NuToys Leisure Products of Westchester at Monday’s meeting.

Manteno police arrested Jayvin J. Savoie, of Manteno, for allegedly shooting a person Sept. 5.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 said there were no injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Ill. Route 50 at County Line Road (the Will/Kankakee County line) on Sept. 6.

For the past six years, Manteno resident Jake Smith has been walking with purpose.

The rebounding River Valley Metro ridership numbers continue to head upward.

Manteno police said they investigated a report of shots fired Friday night in the area of the 100 block of East Second Street.

Former Manteno Mayor Tim Nugent has been appointed to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Kankakee County continues to draw the visitors.

The Manteno Village Board voted to keep the 1% grocery tax in place.

The $9-million, state-of-the-art River Valley Metro Mass Transit bus maintenance garage was officially opened at its Bourbonnais campus.

As the deadline nears for the adoption of the municipal 1% grocery tax, the Bradley Village Board approved the measure.

River Valley Metro held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new bus maintenance facility on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Fortitude Community Outreach gained its needed initial approval, however, its next step will be an OK from the Kankakee City Council in September.

A resolution to approve the purchase of a pavilion for Manteno’s Square on Second failed to gain enough trustee votes at Monday’s meeting.

About 4,000 hot dogs were served up on Tuesday night during the annual National Night Out at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.

Mayor Annette LaMore cast the tiebreaking vote on a 4-3 decision to move the liquor sales start time on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Looking for a “clean slate” and to move the village forward, the Manteno Board of Trustees voted Monday to have a forensic audit done on its finances.

Attorneys in the civil lawsuit brought by Concerned Citizens of Maneno against Gotion, 333 South Spruce LLC and the village of Manteno were back in court Monday.

Manteno police arrested Kassidy E. Johnson, of Manteno, after he allegedly robbed a man at knifepoint Thursday in Manteno.

The village board OK'd a contract for Gallagher Asphalt to pave and patch various streets in Manteno.

Some residents spoke up during Monday's meeting about a 'dysfunctional' board.