Best Of 2025: Manhattan Resident Honors Mayor Adrienson For Community Leadership

Manhattan, IL — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Manhattan through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Tracy Jule, who nominated Mayor Adrienson of Manhattan IL. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Mayor Adrienson of Manhattan IL

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

He made multiple changes in our small town in remembrance of our two lost teens.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Since his nomination to mayor, our town seems happier.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you from a person you don’t know personally. You are appreciated.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

The tight-knit family feel.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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