Mokena|News|
Transportation Fees Still Up In The Air For District 159
During the District 159 Board of Education meeting April 18, the board tabled a vote on transportation fees for the 2012-13 school year.
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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Mokena|News|
Tempers Flare as District 159 Sets New Meeting Schedule
While discussing possible new meeting dates for the coming year, District 159 Board of Education members traded verbal blows. Much to the dismay of one board member, meetings will soon take place Wednesdays.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
Sign on the Dotted Line: 20 L-W North Student-Athletes Commit to Colleges
Find out where these teens will be going and what their plans are after they graduate from Lincoln-Way North High School.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
D159 Approves Fees for Pay-to-Play Activities
During a nearly four-hour meeting on Wednesday, April 18, the District 159 Board of Education approved the fee structure for the 2012-13 school year for Schedule B sports and activities.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
Village Readies for Spring Clean-Up Day
Rain or shine, Mokena's 22nd Spring Clean-Up Day is set for Saturday, April 21. Residents looking to pitch in should be sign up at the Village Hall before 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
Rhyme, Verse and Stories: Library Hosts Student Poetry Slam, Short Story Contest
The annual Poetry Slam/Short Story contest is underway at the Mokena Community Public Library, which is open to students grades 4-8 in Mokena.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Truck Driver Charged With DUI After I-355 Accident
At about 11 p.m. Monday a tractor-trailer hauling frozen food tipped over, closing lanes of traffic on the exit ramp going eastbound until 8 a.m. this morning. The driver of the truck was charged with a DUI.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Mokena|News|
Fairy Tale Evening Expected at Cinderella Ball
The Mokena Community Park District will host its annual Cinderella Ball on Saturday, April 21, at the park district's administration building.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Readers Lift B & M Auto Sales and Services To The Top
Following Patch's Reader's Choice: Who Do You Trust With Your Car, B & M Auto Sales and Services came out on top as the most trusted auto mechanic shop in Oak Forest.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Sox Bar vs. Cubs Bar? You Decide
Vote in our best bar for a ballgame poll.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
A Free Nook? No Way! Acorn Celebrates National Library Week
Last week was National Library Week and in Oak Forest, the Acorn Public Library went all out, raffling off a Nook Simple Touch eReader to one lucky patron.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bowling Night a Strike for Oak Forest Baseball Association
Oak Forest Baseball Association supporters turned out in bunches for an April 14 candlelight bowl to raise funds for the organization. More than 120 people took to the lanes to raise bucks for the ball league.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
What's Hot from Redbox: Top Rentals for the Week of April 7-April 13
Check out what's dropping out of local Redbox kiosks most this week.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Signed, Sealed, Committed: OFHS Athletes Secure Spots on College Rosters
Oak Forest's finest athletes will take their game to the next level, with commitments to college teams of their choice.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Green Steps Commission Still Accepting Entries for Rain Barrel Contest
Residents have until Monday, April 16, to submit entries into the Green Steps Commission's rain barrel contest. The winning entry will be selected during the Green Steps Commission's April 16 meeting.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
WATCH: OFHS Literature Teacher Ready to Turn the Page to Retirement
After 16 years at Oak Forest High School, Carol Flannigan will retire at the end of this school year. Flannigan plans on spending time with her family and relaxing after her time at OFHS is up.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
What Should Go Here? Oak Forest Commons Hollywood Video Location
Formerly Hollywood Video, unit 7 in the Oak Forest Commons currently sits empty. What do you think should go there?
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
9 Public Works Jobs Saved By Negotiations, New Contract
Nine OF Public Works employees will remain on the job, after Teamsters and the City of Oak Forest shook on a new contract April 10.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
City Closer to Sale of 'The Church Parcel'
Following 10 months of negotiations between the city and developer Net3 Real Estate, LLC, the two sides settled on a $270,000 sale of a piece of land known as "the church parcel," located at 5340 W. 159th Street
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
City Council Approves First-Ever Water Survey
For the first time ever, Oak Forest will conduct a water survey, which will compare the city's water and sewer services and rates with other municipalities. The findings will then be used for future adjustments to services.
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