Manhattan, IL Patch

05/07/2025

An analysis by geography website WorldAtlas identified what they claim are the five most snake-filled bodies of water in Illinios.

05/07/2025

A suburban businessman was convicted for his role in schemes to fraudulently obtain over $55 million in commercial loans and lines of credit and for submitting fraudulent applications for coronavirus relief money, authorities said.

He faces the possibility of decades in prison, authorities said.

05/07/2025

Christina Formella faces more than 50 charges of sexual abuse against a student, and cannot come within 5,000 feet of them.

Christina Formella faces more than 50 charges of sexual abuse against a student, whom she is prohibited from coming within 5,000 feet of.

05/07/2025

The 63-year-old, who had diabetes and early onset dementia, was found about a day after he was reported missing.

04/07/2025

A friendly reminder.

Illinois had more than 150 fireworks-related injuries and one death during 4th of July week 2024.

04/07/2025

Check out Illinois Patch's 2025 roundup of Patriotic Pet Pics.

04/07/2025

Check out where to celebrate our nation's birth with fireworks, parades and family events planned throughout Chicagoland.

04/07/2025

Police in McHenry County are asking for the public's help as they try to track down a sports utility vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash this past week. A 15-year-old bicyclist died in the collision.

A sports utility vehicle hit a 15-year-old bicyclist from behind near Crystal Lake on Wednesday night. The boy died at a local hospital.

04/07/2025

ICYMI:

Here's a look at your chances for clear skies during July 4 fireworks displays.

04/07/2025

"People ask me all the time, why do I not venture out of Joliet? Why don't I go to places like Las Vegas or California, where boxing is really at a high rate in those states? But for me, I find Joliet to be a beautiful hometown that supports me fully and is able to showcase the love that I won't be able to experience anywhere else. I'm very glad to be honoring my hometown and always showcasing what Joliet has to offer."

Jojo met with Joliet Patch for an interview, along with Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy, who praised the teenage boxing star's Olympic dreams.

04/07/2025

There's more than fireworks lighting up the night sky this month.

Meteor shower activity will heat up in July; the Perseids will begin July 17.

04/07/2025

A bystander told police the man "jumped into the road from a grassy area, approached their car and pointed a handgun at them," officials said.

Ryan Ratcliff, 35, of the 100 block of Ainsley Drive, was denied pretrial release in connection with Saturday's incident.