Mokena, IL|News|
Former Mokena Resident Found Guilty Of Assaulting Mother-In-Law
Nicole Vieni was convicted of aggravated assault of her mother-in-law, whom prosecutors said she attacked and claimed the woman had hit her.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Frankfort Man Charged With Driving Stolen Truck In Mokena: Police
Vincent Smith was arrested after police said they ran the plates of the truck he was driving, which came back as having stolen parts.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
SunKissed Greenz Prepares To Open In Mokena After Lengthy Delay
The CBD and hemp company that first opened in New Lenox is nearing an opening date and looks forward to working with, educating customers.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Lottery Employee Stole Tickets, Redeemed Winners For Cash: AG
Dean Derrick, 57, is accused of stealing books of lottery tickets and trading in the winners for cash along with giving tickets to a friend.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Guinness To Open Brewery, Taproom In Chicago's West Loop This Summer
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery will feature locally inspired beers and work collaboratively with other local companies on offerings.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Plenty Of Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Around Mokena
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what the Joliet diocese has to say.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
FBI Hate Crime Report Shows 101 Incidents In Illinois
Seventy percent of Illinois cases targeted people because of race or ethnicity, the majority of which were targeted for not being white.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Man Threatened Teen Over Sexual Images, Sex Meet-Up: Feds
Dakota Griffin, 33, is charged with the attempted production of child pornography after officials said he threatened a 16-year-old girl.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Road Rage Related Shootings Up 12 Percent In IL Since 2021: Police
The State Police report that 40 percent of expressway shootings in 2022 involved road rage and nine incidents have taken place in 2023.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2 Lanes Of I-55 Bridge In Bolingbrook Still Closed For Repairs: IDOT
Officials were hoping to have the lanes of the bridge near I-355 and Illinois 53 open but cold temperatures have slowed the repairs.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Lockport Twp. Head-On Crash: Police
One person was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash on Route 171, which remained closed for several hours as police investigated.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Board Approves $30K Expenditure For July Fireworks Show
The village board agreed to pay Mad Bomber to produce the July 2 show after Mokena's traditional provider was unable to schedule a display.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Will County Sheriff's Office, Jail Negligent In Ex-Cop's Suicide: Suit
A lawsuit filed by Robert Vaughan's estate claims that county officials ignored the ex-officer's mental illness after he was booked in jail.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena District 159 Opens Kindergarten Registration For New Students
Families are now able to register students for the upcoming school year and can nominate district students, and others for a Galaxy Award.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Taste Of Chicago Returning To Grant Park, Bumped Back To September
The three-day food festival was forced to shift from July due to Grant Park being booked and because of two July downtown NASCAR races.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Northwestern, Illinois Earn NCAA Tournament Bids Among Field Of 68
The No. 7-seeded Wildcats face Boise State in Sacramento while the 9th-seeded Illini stay closer to home to face Arkansas in Des Moines.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Gov. Pritzker Signs Paid Time Off For All Workers Act Into Law
Illinois becomes only the third U.S. state to have a law on the books requiring employers to provide paid time off for workers.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Chicago Firefighter's Remaining 2 Kids Die From Injuries From Fire: FD
Walter Stewart's wife and three kids who were injured in a house fire last week have all died after the blaze on the city's northwest side.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Mom Of 7-Year-Old Boy Who Died In Chicago House Fire Dies Of Injuries
Summer Day Stewart died three days after a home belonging to a Chicago firefighter caught fire, injuring four family members at the house.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Rescue Dog Hopes To Land Starring TV Ad Role As Bunny
Bunny, a Chihuahua who was adopted by a Naperville couple in 2017, is a finalist for a television commercial as the Cadbury Easter bunny.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
