Village of Manhattan Police Department

06/12/2026

🚨Missing Child in Frankfort

Best and final update- Joey has been found and is safe. We will put out a press release and information soon!

Update #2: We now have volunteer search groups deployed throughout the community. We ask residence to please check their homes, garages sheds, etc. to help assist with the search.

Update #1: We have a large number of individuals volunteering to assist. At this time, we need volunteers to stay in their vehicles so the K9's can do their job. We ask any volunteers to meet at the Grand Prairie School Parking Lot, please do not go to the post office.Thank you for your help!

The Frankfort Police Department is searching for an eleven year child with special needs who went missing from his residence on foot.

Joey was last seen in the 10400 Blk of Brookridge Creek Drive and is wearing a tie dye shirt. Anyone with information on Joey’s location should call 911 immediately or 815-485-2500.

06/11/2026

Take this storm seriously!!!

The storms are almost on our doorstep. Listen for weather alerts. This will be the last post weather related from us until the storms pass. If you need emergency services, do not hesitate to call 911.

06/11/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for our area until 9pm. A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado. A warning means one is either been sighted or indicated by radar. Stay weather aware!!

06/11/2026

We don't post things like this to instill panic by any means. This is just awareness, but after yesterday's weather (which was forecasted to be less than what's predicted for today) it might be a good idea to prepare before the storms get here. Make sure generators run, phones are charged, storm shelters are accessible, trampolines and patio furniture are anchored down, etc... Unfortunately the timing is showing right around the rush home so it may be a good idea to leave early or late depending on what you can get away with. Stay safe and be prepared. And as always, have a way to receive weather alerts/updates.

06/09/2026

Manhattan Police Department & our Internet Crimes against Children unit are on scene executing a search warrant in the 15500 block of Donegal for a child s*x abuse material investigation. There is no threat to the immediate area at this time. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/07/2026

Congratulations Lincoln Way West Softball!!! STATE CHAMPIONS!!! 🥇

06/05/2026

Congratulations!!! Keep it going 🥇!!!

🥎🧡🖤 WARRIORS WIN! WARRIORS WIN! 🖤🧡🥎

Your Warriors are advancing to the IHSA 4A Softball State Championship Game tomorrow! 🏆

We need Warrior Nation to show up in Peoria and bring the energy! Pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and cheer on our Warriors as they battle for a State Championship.

📍 Peoria
🕓 4:45 PM
🏆 State Championship
🥎 One More Game

Let’s finish what we started! 🧡

06/05/2026

Good Luck to our local amazing students athletes!! Bring home the gold 🥇!!

06/01/2026

The Manhattan Police Department recently conducted to***co and v**e compliance checks within the Village of Manhattan.

While we strive for 100% compliance, we are pleased to report an overall compliance rate of 71%. Citations were issued where violations were identified, and follow-up inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance with applicable to***co and v**e laws and ordinances.

We would like to recognize and congratulate 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬, 𝐁𝐏, 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐠𝐨, 𝐂𝐃 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐩𝐞 for achieving full compliance and demonstrating a strong understanding of to***co and v**e regulations.

Thank you to these businesses for their commitment to following the law and helping keep to***co and v**e products out of the hands of minors.

06/01/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐄-𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 & 𝐄-𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐰. 𝐀𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞.

The Illinois Senate just unanimously passed a major new safety bill (SB 3336) aimed at clearing up the confusion around electric bikes, scooters, and other "micromobility" devices across the state.
If this passes and becomes law, new statewide rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. Here is what you need to know about how it could change your ride:
🔹For High-Speed Devices (Over 28 mph):
Modern "e-motos" and high-powered e-bikes that can top 28 mph will face stricter rules to keep trails safe. Operators will need a valid driver’s license, title, registration, and insurance. These fast devices will be completely banned from sidewalks, bike paths, and bike lanes.
🔹For Standard E-Bikes & E-Scooters (Under 28 mph):
You won't need a license, registration, or insurance for standard e-bikes. However, new age limits are being introduced:
Riders must be at least 16 years old for standard electric devices.
Riders must be at least 15 years old for lower-speed Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes (which top out at 20 mph).
🔹Strict Enforcement & DUI Rules:
The bill officially applies to state DUI laws to e-bikes and scooters. It also gives local police the authority to impound devices that violate the code and crack down on manufacturers who deceptively market high-powered motorcycles as simple "e-bikes."
Head over to www.ilsos.gov/oneroad for more details on current cycling laws.