Village of Manhattan Police Department

08/31/2026

Manhattan, our community has suffered the tragic loss of another child. We ask that everyone keep the Reed family in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.

As a community, let’s come together, support one another, and support the Reed family with love, compassion and strength.

Hello family and friends, We are heartbroken after the tragic and unexpected loss of my nephew, Anthony Reed, Jr., on August 30. His life was taken far too soon, and our family is experiencing unimaginable loss. We are asking for support to help cover the funeral and memorial expenses as we lay him

08/20/2026

BP Pipeline will be testing its emergency notification system today at 9:30 a.m. You will hear a siren - it's only a test.

08/18/2026

🚨We have a slight problem Manhattan, and can use your assistance. Our brand new (still under construction) water treatment facility on Andrea was broken into yesterday. The problem is we don’t yet know the identity of the three juveniles that forcefully broke into the building and we can’t legally share their pictures here (as much as we’d like to). So if your son left with a screwdriver and returned home without it, but came back with a few extra tools. Please give Ofc. Bagdon a call, 815-478-4408. We appreciate your assistance.

08/17/2026

Update: Owner has been found.

If this is your dog, please come to Manhattan PD 815-478-4408.
No collar, pink bandana, golden retriever mix. Found in Hanover

08/11/2026

It's gonna be windy!! A tornado warning was just issued for northwestern Will County and surrounding areas. Start seeking shelter while you have time. These tornadoes will most likely be rain wrapped so please DO NOT go outside to look at it. By time you see it, it will be too late.

08/05/2026

Village of Manhattan has approved 3 Solicitor Licenses for Power Home Remodeling from August 10, 2026 - August 23, 2026.

07/31/2026

🚓Community Night Cancellation🚒

After carefully monitoring today’s forecast and consulting with the National Weather Service and our local Emergency Management Agencies, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s Manhattan Public Safety Community Night.

Based on the recommendation that all outdoor activities be canceled due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding, we believe this is the safest decision for our residents, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.

We know many families were looking forward to this event, and we share in your disappointment. Our team, along with dozens of community partners and volunteers, has spent months planning an evening of fun, education, and community engagement.

We are exploring the possibility of rescheduling Community Night at a later date. While no official decision has been made, we will share any updates as soon as they become available.

Thank you to all of our vendors, volunteers, first responders, and community partners for your support and commitment to making this event possible. Most importantly, thank you to our residents for your understanding.

Please stay weather aware, stay safe, and we’ll keep you updated if a new date is announced.

- Manhattan Fire District, Village of Manhattan Police & EMA

07/31/2026

🌦️ Community Night Weather Update

We wanted to provide a quick update.

Our organizations are closely monitoring today's weather forecast and are in communication with our public safety partners. The safety of our visitors, volunteers, and exhibitors is our top priority.

We will make a final decision regarding tonight's event by 12:00 PM and share an update on our page as soon as we have made a decision.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We're hopeful that Mother Nature cooperates, though the forecast says otherwise. We have an incredible evening planned for our community! 🚒🚓🚑

Stay tuned for an update at noon.

07/29/2026

07/25/2026

Please avoid Smith road east of Cedar while emergency crews are on scene of a traffic crash.

5:50 pm update, Smith road between Kankakee & Schoolhouse Rd. will be closed for an extended time period. Please avoid that area if possible.