Lend a Hand, Touch a Heart: Manteno Veterans’ Home Seeks Compassionate Volunteers
From escorting veterans to church to sparking joy through woodworking projects, the scope is vast and varied. "We welcome individuals with time and talent...
Historic Manteno Hospital Building to House Vintage Purse Museum in 2024
Manteno, IL - During Tuesday's Kankakee County Board meeting, the board gave the green light to rezone the old administration building at the former Manteno...
Manteno Man Arrested after School Related Threats
MANTENO, IL - A 19-year-old Manteno man was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly made threats related towards a local school.
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police arrested...
Shutout on the Field, at the Gate: Manteno Football Leaves Local Students Locked Out
MANTENO, IL - Manteno students were brimming with excitement as they prepared for the first home football game of the season. However, a recent announcement...
Manteno Police Department Unveils New Station with Community Open House
MANTENO — The Manteno Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming completion of its new state-of-the-art police station.
The public is invited to an open...
Electric Dreams: $2 Billion Battery Venture Could Spark Economic Revolution in Illinois
KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL - An undisclosed Chinese battery manufacturer is considering a monumental investment of up to $2 billion in the region.
The tantalizing project, dubbed...
