Manhattan, IL Patch

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/9GxrGKa

Set to debut Labor Day weekend, American Pale Ale 'Manhoppenins' is a tribute to the small town and its buzzing social media page. trib.al/5hMUOap

PLUS: 30 yrs for armed robberies, abductions | Man shot in tussle with PD over gun | Kids' café to benefit teacher | Family wants justice trib.al/McHBUq3

One of your neighbors published an article in the Arts & Entertainment section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/2HM2Wnc

Mario Allabadi, the longtime owner of Babas Famous Steak and Lemonade, purchased the Sub Dock next door, in 2022, after its owners retired. trib.al/d9URd9X

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information. trib.al/wrs623k

Starting salary is set at $60,500 with benefits and uniform. Applicants need not reside in Will County. trib.al/l72tNEn

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/mrFWwCx

Former Syl's Restaurant and Lounge, a popular fine dining destination since 1946, according to the real estate listing on LoopNet. trib.al/i4yVgFk

See the most recently listed houses on the market in and near the Manhattan area. trib.al/l1n4DhQ

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/WCTL4hy

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/aJILOnN

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/04yvOPz

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/L8E6tIh

Looking to adopt a fuzzy friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at adoption agencies in and around Manhattan. trib.al/FUHsLxE

Find a nonprofit in the Manhattan area that could use your help or support. trib.al/d0K06tw

The reopening of the road provides an important link to and from Manhattan, Mayor Mike Adrieansen said. The project should take 2 months. trib.al/xUKpymV

Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow's sealed ex parte motion is now the subject of next week's hearing before Judge John Anderson. trib.al/ZmGwHor

PLUS: A town rallies for its boy | Illinois' oldest person dies at 111 | Kids' curbside café for charity | Mayor honors former staffer trib.al/DQoxVKb

The community of Manhattan is coming together for a boy in a battle with neuroblastoma, whose cancer has recently returned. trib.al/qjdgRL9