Mokena|News|
Watch Your Watering! Village Issues Another Water Warning
The Village of Mokena issued its second water conservation warning to residents on June 25, following a previous call to conserve on June 11.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
- Mokena, IL
Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Funnyman Keeps Comedy Coming for Worthy Cause
Comedian Brian Hicks, a Mokena resident and Tinley Park native, returns home as part of Stand Up for MS, a benefit for multiple sclerosis at CD & ME on Friday.
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Mokena|News|
Police Blotter: Busted Up Car, Lost GPS, Stolen Golf Clubs
Mokena Police reports from June 18-23.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Local Funnyman Wants People Laughing for a Good Cause
Comedian Brian Hicks, a Mokena resident and Tinley Park native, returns home as part of Stand Up for MS, a benefit for multiple sclerosis at CD & ME on Friday.
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Mokena|News|
What Should Go Here? Former Merchant of Vino Location
Front Street is home to several businesses, and the former home of several others, including the Merchant of Vino location, at 11110 Front Street. So Patch asks, What Should Go Here?
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Mokena|News|
Last Chance for Lego Mania at the Library
Lego Mania returns to the library Tuesday, June 26, for a 45-minute building party for fourth-through eighth-graders.
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Mokena|News|
A Peek at the Past: Historical Society Strolls through Mokena Homes and Gardens
Six homes and St. John's United Church of Christ are featured in the Mokena Historical Society's Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 23.
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Mokena|News|
What's Hot From Redbox: Top Rentals for the Week of June 16-23
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Mokena most this week.
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Mokena|News|
UPDATE: MJHS Principal Talks Pay To Play, Refunds and Registration at D159 Meeting
Mokena Junior High Principal Mike Rolinitis told the D159 Board of Education funds have all been returned to families and money is already rolling in for the coming year, thanks to lower costs to families.
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Mokena|News|
D159 Board Pre-approves Payment of End of the Year Bills
District 159 preapproved payment of bills for the final two weeks of the current fiscal year, although there was some discussion about what is being preapproved for payment. Board members stressed "nothing out of the ordinary," be approved.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
District 159 Ready to Review Bullying Policy
Following a campaign by D159 parent Heidi Yergler Herrmann, the D159 Board of Education places a review of the district's bullying policy on its July 18 meeting agenda.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
Local Funnyman Leaves 'em Laughing
Brian Hicks, a Mokena resident and Tinley Park native, recently placed second in a satellite contest in the World Series of Comedy. Now he returns home for four shows in Alsip before an appearance at CD & ME in Frankfort.
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Mokena|News|
UPDATE: Plan Ahead for Route 30 Construction Closures
Schoolhouse Road and Tall Grass Drive are both expected to be closed for the next two to three weeks due to construction along the major roadway.
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Mokena|News|
2 Charged after Police Foot Chase
Mokena police arrested Shannon Lassiter, 38, of Mokena, and Ryan J. Walsh, 20, of Frankfort, in related incidents after going to Lassiter's home to pick up a third suspect who is charged with felony aggravated battery.
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Mokena|News|
What Should Go Here? Vacant Storefront Along LaGrange Road
Sandwiched in the strip mall along La Grange Road sits a vacant business ready to be filled. Patch wants to know, what should go here?
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Mokena|News|
Mokena Crime Map: Where Crimes Happened in Early June
Find out when and where crimes went down in Mokena, using data from the Mokena Police Department and a map from CrimeReports.com
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Mokena|News|
What's Hot From Redbox: Top Rentals for the Week of June 9-16
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Mokena most this week.
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Mokena|News|
Last Chance for Mayors' Foundation Scholarship
For Mokena residents who recently graduated high school and are heading off to college, the Mokena Mayors' Charitable Foundation is offering three, $1,000 scholarships. The deadline for scholarship applications is June 22.
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Mokena|News|
Careful with that Sprinkler! Village Sets Voluntary Watering Restrictions
On June 11, the Village of Mokena put out a call to residents to reduce outdoor watering consumption by one-third. If the proper steps are not taken, the Village will then move towards mandatory restrictions.
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Mokena|News|
Mokena Kindergartner Celebrates Birthday by Giving Back to Army Family
Torree Garcia, who recently graduated from kindergarten at MES, celebrated her birthday over Memorial Day weekend by requesting gifts for family of local soldier Robert Bick. Bick recently deployed to Kuwait, leaving behind an expectant wife and daughter.
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