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Gas Prices in ZIP Code 60442: How much did each fuel type change in week ending April 26?

The biggest price shift in ZIP Code 60442 during the week ending April 26 was for premium gas, which rose by 3.1% to $4.30 per gallon, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Manhattan’s May 2 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 2 have ranged from a high of 80.6°F in 2012 and 2021 to a low of 38.2°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

$67,750 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in March for Manhattan

Manhattan residents paid a total of $67,750 in Municipal Sales Tax in March, an increase of 1.6% over the previous month.

Manhattan collects $52,419 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in March

Manhattan residents paid a total of $52,419 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in March, an increase of 6.4% over the previous month.

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Manhattan’s May 1 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 1 have ranged from a high of 80.4°F in 2013 to a low of 34.7°F in 2015 and 2020, according to Open-Meteo.

57.2% of Anna McDonald Elementary School students meet or exceed ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.2% of Anna McDonald Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Board of Education approves policy and swears in new members

The video from the Board of Education's special meeting held on April 28, 2025, is now available.

$693,107 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Manhattan

In 2024, Manhattan saw an increase in Municipal Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Manhattan’s April 30 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 30 have ranged from a high of 81°F in 2013 to a low of 37°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Manhattan collects $541,281 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Manhattan saw an increase in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Barry B. Fineout, 85, of Elwood, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Community

Barry "Huck" B. Fineout passed away on April 25. Below is the obituary.

V W. Cambridge Lane, Manhattan sold by Dr Horton Midwest Inc.

A property at V W. Cambridge Lane, Manhattan was sold on April 4 by Dr Horton Midwest Inc. for $408,990. The buyers were Kevin R. and Kyle J. Outinen.

Cassandra L Dominik buys 15703 W. Waterford Lane, Manhattan

On April 4, Cassandra L Dominik purchased a property at 15703 W. Waterford Lane, Manhattan from Cynthia Lambrakis.

Manhattan’s April 26 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 26 have ranged from a high of 75°F in 2021 to a low of 32°F in 2018, according to Open-Meteo.

Manhattan’s April 25 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 25 have ranged from a high of 78°F in 2016 to a low of 30°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Manhattan’s April 24 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 24 have ranged from a high of 75°F in 2016 to a low of 30°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Manhattan collects $49,250 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in February

Manhattan residents paid a total of $49,250 in Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax in February, a decrease of 21.3% from the previous month.

44.4% of Manhattan Junior High School students meet or exceed mathematics IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.4% of Manhattan Junior High School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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