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In today's newsletter:

• Mokena arrest over backpack of Molotov cocktails now a federal case
• How often have this year's tornadoes targeted Mokena and neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: My Joyful Heart and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Arrested Carrying 8 Molotov Cocktails Now Faces Federal Charges: US Attorney (patch.com) — Mokena police arrested a man earlier this month after finding him walking in the roadway, then discovering a backpack containing eight Molotov cocktail-style devices. Federal prosecutors have now indicted him on eight counts of possessing unregistered destructive devices, while investigators also recovered a hand-drawn map referencing a suburban mosque and multiple agencies continue to assist in the case.
   

• Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com) — Mokena is among several south suburbs hit in a recent string of tornadoes during what's become a record-breaking severe weather year for Illinois. National Weather Service data show more than 200 tornadoes statewide so far, with nearly 70 in the Chicago area and repeated strikes along similar suburban paths.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mokena

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Family History Exploration: A One-on-One Taster Session →
  Mokena Community Public Library, 11221-11327, 11327 195th St, Mokena
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• First Day of School
  Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
  9:00 am
• Mokena School Board Meeting
  Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
  7:00 pm
• School Board Meeting - 7PM in the BoardRoom
  Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• My Joyful Heart →
  My Joyful Heart Boutique, 9981 W 190th St, Mokena
  9:00 am
Friday August 28
• Grub Club →
  Dancing Marlin, 20590 LaGrange Rd, Frankfort
  12:00 pm
• Family Camp Out →
  Main Park 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena
  6:30 pm
• Soundgrowler Brewing Comedy Night →
  Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Cancer Support Center Launches NEW Chair Fitness Program for Lymphedema & Neuropathy - at No Cost →
  19645 LaGrange Rd, Mokena
  2:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Sweet Start to Girl Scouts! →
  Mokena Elementary School, 11244 Willowcrest, Mokena
  6:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• 2026 August Meet, Greet & Network →
  Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Social 45 Craft Kitchen 20805 LaGrange Rd Frankfort, IL 60423
  8:00 am
• Open House at Elementary Schools for EC, Preschool and Grades K-5
  Kirby SD 140 Tinley Park, IL 60477
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Hickory Creek Meet and Greet 8:30 am-10:00 am
  Frankfort CCSD 157C Frankfort, IL 60423
• Teacher Institute Day - No School for Students
  Kirby SD 140 Tinley Park, IL 60477

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Sharon Lucretia Parker-Love —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Hello everyone hope all is well.
  I just made an observation driving to work. The storm drain in most subdivisions are all clogged with leafs and other debris. The rain is not over… (Nextdoor Creekview North)

• Cedarhurst Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Frankfort. Apply here.
• Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

• Successful Soccer-O-Rama at KHS concludes pre-season action (wvnews.com)

Tinley Park

• Mother Of Girl, 5, Who Drowned At Tinley Park District Pool Gets $990K In Wrongful Death Suit Settlement (patch.com)

New Lenox

• Hillbilly Vegas Releases New Album A LA MODE, Focus Track "Miss America" (broadwayworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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