Good morning Mokena! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
New drive-thru coffee spot perks up mornings in Mokena
Also on today's calendar: Dark Arts & Oddities Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• All The Buzz, 'The Human Bean' Coffee Drive-Thru Shop Opens In Mokena (patch.com) — Mokena coffee lovers now have a new drive-thru option with The Human Bean opening at 9681 W 191st St., only the franchise's second Illinois location. Local owners Anand and Yogesh Patel highlight specialty drinks, extended daily hours, and participation in company-wide charitable events, inviting residents to explore customizable beverages, snacks, and a rewards app tailored to frequent visitors.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Huge garage SALE: 595 and 585 Vail dr; Frankfort baby boomer needs to downsize after years of collecting and saving. Vintage toys, tonka trucks, antiques, collectable cards, lugggage, coats,... (More info)
Hospital bed, hoyer lift Drive electric hospital bed with barometric mattress/standard drive mattress, medline hydraulic Hoyer lift with straps. $400 bed,$150 lift (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week —Stephanie Kush Read on Patch
Obituary: Ann Reiter-Emlund —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Shelley Forbess Marek —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Everette W. Andrus —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Stephen "Steve" Michael Gleason —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Meijer posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Mokena. Apply here.
The Forum At Rancho San Antonio posted a job opening for Dishwasher part-time in Mokena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frankfort
Frankfort's Hickory Creek Softball Team Takes Third Place At State (patch.com)
Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Frankfort Library For Nov. 3 General Election (patch.com)
Tinley Park
Main Stage Improv Brings Halloween Comedy Spooktacular to Tinley Park (patch.com)
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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!