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Village Honors Retiring Fire Chief
During the Mokena Village Board's meeting on May 29, Mayor Joe Werner and board members recognized retiring Fire Chief Ted Golden with a village-wide proclamation of thanks.
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Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
- Mokena, IL
Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
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Last Chance for Driving Class for Seniors
Last chance for residents to attend a seminar about the rules of the road, presented by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.
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What's Hot from Redbox: Top Rentals for the Week of May 19-26
Check out what's falling most frequently from Redbox locations in Mokena.
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What Should Go Here? Open Retail Space Next to 191 South
The Promenade of Mokena features several thriving businesses, but there is a lone storefront waiting for a business to move in. Patch wants to know: What Should Go Here?
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Grand Opening Set for Mokena Downtown Merchants Market
The market, which takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Front Street, will hold a grand opening event, featuring 40-plus vendors, live music and a karate demonstration.
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Reminder: Vehicle Stickers Still on Sale
Village of Mokena vehicle stickers are still on sale through July 1, when new stickers are required to be on display. Stickers range in price from $10 to $50, depending on the type of vehicle.
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Charter Fitness Coming to Mokena
The gym franchise is coming to Mokena later this summer, to a new location in Brookhaven Marketplace.
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Mokena Crime Map: Where Crimes Happened in Early May
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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Police Blotter: DUI Stops, Dine and Dash, and Cigarette Grab
Mokena Police reports from May 10-18.
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Mayor Weighs in on Tony's Villa Rosa, Great Lakes Bank Dispute
Mokena Mayor Joe Werner shares his views on Tony's Villa Rosa Pizza and Great Lakes Bank lease dispute, why he didn't reach out to the bank and his future meeting with the bank's president.
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'Front' and Center: Mayor Joe Werner Talks Front Street and its Future
Mokena's Joe Werner spells out his thoughts and ideas on Mokena's Front Street, which has been a hot topic for several years.
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Last Chance for Rock at Mokena Library
The library will host an hour-long classic rock show, featuring David Molinari, on Saturday, May 26 from 1 to 2 p.m.
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What Should Go Here? Retail Space Near Stoney Point Grill
Businesses have come and gone from the strip mall along Old La Grange Road, but nothing seems to stick. Patch wants to know: What Should Go There?
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What's Hot From Redbox: Top Rentals for the Week of May 11-18
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Mokena most this week.
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Look Out, Emerald Ash Borer: Mokena is Coming for You
Mokena Public Works Director Lou Tiberi outlined the plans for treatment and removal of Ash trees on Village property through 2021 at Monday, May 14, Village Board meeting.
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From The Village: Chatting With Mayor Joe Werner
The Village of Mokena recently shared a video of Mayor Joe Werner answering questions from a resident, on a range of topics that residents have informally asked the mayor, trustees and village board members.
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Know Before You Go: Facts about the Fun at D159 Carnival
There's a carnival taking place at Mokena Elementary School this weekend, which is being hosted by D159. The event will run through Sunday and offers residents a chance to get out, have fun and maybe win some prizes, too.
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D159 Pay-To-Play Fees Lowered, District Also Kicks in Cash
The Mokena District 159 Board of Education voted to lower fees by 20 percent for all schedule B activities for the coming 2012-13 school year, including band and choir as well.
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Band, Choir On The Move; D159 Board Tacks Fee onto Music Programs
Both the band and choir programs in District 159 were moved to schedule B and both come with an $80 fee, as the D159 Board of Education looks to find solutions for scheduling, teacher difficulties.
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D159 Music Teacher Resigns
D159 music teacherJessica Maffia tendered her resignation May 16, effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year. Maffia told Patch she is leaving the district after budget cuts increased her workload to the point of compromising her teaching style.
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