The scheme allowed her to fraudulently obtain $3.3M in state subsidies intended to provide low-income families with childcare.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Mokena, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
The application deadline is April 24.
The viewing party is scheduled for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 8, timed to coincide with the solar eclipse as it passes through Illinois.
Residents can split the cost of planting new trees in parkways adjacent to their properties.
The cleanup event is set for Saturday, April 6. Volunteers will work on several locations throughout Mokena.
A new law may soon be on the books to help ensure insurance coverage for certain infertility treatments, thanks to Senator Hastings.
Adult programs at Mokena Park District are a great place for socializing, exercise and learning something new.
The incidents happened at Willowview Park late last month and again this week, officials said.
Mokena and Manhattan Park Districts are teaming up to conduct this instructional soccer league for beginning players age 4-14.
Illinois veterans may soon have a new way to connect with careers in state government, thanks to a measure advanced by Senator Hastings.
NAWS Humane Society in Mokena has a poop-osition for you—get the kind of closure you never knew you needed.
Introduces Self-Direction Assistant Services to help families navigate paperwork, program options
Retirement expert Dr. Jim Flanagan, founder of Bentron Financial Group, leads session that helps you gauge your retirement readiness
Hastings has announced that six school districts in the 19th Senate District have received over $11,000 to provide resources to libraries.
From local tragedies to a beloved Mokena brew pub closing its doors for the final time, the past year offered some memorable stories.
Several celebrations will include champagne toasts, dancing, comedy shows, and other festivities as revelers ring in the start of 2024.
St. Coletta’s of Illinois opens sea-themed area to help regulate emotions
Developmentally disabled children, adults benefit from community generosity
A GoFundMe effort has raised over $2,300 for a local couple with three children under 10 trying to put their lives together after the blaze.
You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan
The groups are collecting new, unwrapped toys at the Mokena VFW on Wolf Road through December 11 that will be given to needy area families.
In a season of giving and thankfulness, here are five volunteer organizations that are always in need of community support and help.
Becky and Matt Savage and their two sons were on a catamaran that capsized last week in the Bahamas, resulting in a woman's death.
Culinary arts students learn to plan, prepare Thanksgiving feast for 100 guests
Registration is open for Men's Basketball and Indoor Coed Volleyball Leagues. Spots are limited.
The ceremony honoring military veterans and active members of the armed forces will be held at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery.
A new report shows which counties have the most and least disadvantages in Illinois but suggests that Will County fares better than many.
In free session, Dr. Jim Flanagan covers Parts A through D of Medicare, Medicare supplements and different available plans
Trick-or-treaters will be out and about scaring up treats from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the spookiest day of the year: Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Construction company owner Terry Germany has been nominated as a beloved community leader whose devotion to Mokena doesn't go unnoticed.
Mokena's Gary Andruch, who finished the marathon in 3:13.26, and Marissa Latko, 3:17.54, were the top local finishers in Sunday's event.
There are a number of pumpkin patches in the Mokena area and surrounding communities. Here are some of the most prominent ones.
2nd Annual Ciarlette and Robbins LLP of Mokena Golf Outing is “Fore” a Good Cause
Retired Marine Corps veteran Terry Paggi is a District Commander of an army of volunteers that provides assistance to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Gaskins, the founder of NAWS Humane Society, is being recognized as a community leader for her work in the care of animals and pets.
This 3-day, Spook-tacular event has something for everyone.
The bingo program was set to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Hickory Creek Preserve - LaPorte Road Access in Mokena.
Annette Skafgaard retiring from St. Coletta’s of Illinois after 17 years of service