How Mokena fits into this new 2026 Farmstand Trail passport
Also on today's calendar: Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
Tuesday: Brilliant sunshine and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minooka baker creates passport to promote regional farm stand road trips (shawlocal.com) — Mokena is one of nine stops on a new 2026 Farmstand Trail that encourages families to road-trip between local farm stands across Will, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston counties. Shoppers collect unique passport stamps with each purchase and can earn a free T-shirt by visiting every stand by Aug. 1, all while supporting dozens of small and youth-run businesses.
📸 Around Mokena
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Ronald D. DeJule —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week —Stephanie Kush Read on Patch
William James “Bill” Broderick —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Sophia G. Athanasiou (nee Papaefthimiou) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Cashier in Mokena. Apply here.
Eurofins Scientific, Inc. posted a job opening for Sample Control Technician in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Mokena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!