Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Will County Board approves Flock cameras (abc7chicago.com) — Mokena will soon see new Flock license plate-reading cameras after the Will County Board approved their use in several suburbs. Local leaders adopted stricter rules for the technology amid regional concerns about alleged misuse by law enforcement officers elsewhere.
• Molotov Cocktail Suspect's Release Questioned (headlineusa.com) — A man was arrested in Mokena on August 1 after authorities say they found multiple Molotov cocktails, sparking questions about his subsequent release on electronic monitoring. State and federal officials are now using the Mokena case to criticize Illinois' sanctuary and monitoring policies, while local police and prosecutors are described as having sought stricter detention.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Charlene Ann Kobe (née Strong) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News
Frankfort
Frankfort Man Among Three Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Million-Dollar Procurement Fraud Schemes (fwrnews.com)
Heavy Rainfall Causing Areas of High Water with Street and Road Closures Possible (carrollcountydailynews.com)
Will County executive proposes budget with no increase in property tax levy (chicagotribune.com)
New Lenox
Chicago and Midwest CRE People and Company News: McColly Bennett Expands in Will County (cremarketbeat.com)
Orland Park
Orland D135 Art Teacher Who 'Loves To Spark Joy & Love For Art' Honored With Educator Of The Year Award (patch.com)
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