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Village approves four-year hosting agreement and $5,000 sponsorship for Irish Fest
Summary
The Village of Manhattan approved a resolution welcoming the Irish American Society of Will County to hold Irish Fest in Manhattan for 2026–2029 and approved a $5,000 sponsorship (in-kind) as the village has done in past years.
The Village of Manhattan board approved a resolution welcoming the Irish American Society of Will County to hold Irish Fest in Manhattan for 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, and approved allocation of certain village funds for sponsorship totaling $5,000. The presiding official described Irish Fest as one of the community’s largest events and a long‑standing fundraiser for local nonprofit groups. The resolution formalizes the village’s commitment to host and sponsor the multi‑year event; the meeting record identifies the $5,000 as an in‑kind sponsorship consistent with prior years. The board approved the resolution by roll call.
