Those around Chris and Vanessa Smurzynski, of Mokena, are doing what they can to support the family after the unimaginable loss.
Mokena Park District and Manhattan Park District are conducting an instructional soccer league for ages 4-14.
The local bakery that also has a New Lenox location has been making paczki for 45 years using a proprietary recipe that satisfies customers.
Derrald Taylor is part of a local not-for-profit offering free monthly workshops designed to educate residents experiencing vision loss.
The church will host Come To The Table dinners the first Wednesday of each month which allows to bring community members together.
The family-friendly animated video provides tips to defend drains from clogs this holiday season.
Windchills could push 30 degrees below zero and blowing snow is possible during the storm, which is expected to settle into the area.
With frigid temperatures occurring, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter.
Richard Criscione, Antonio Mavrogiannis, and Connor DeButch finished the 14-week academy with Criscione taking top honors in his class.
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It can be hard to stay active in the winter. Check out a few of the January programs coming up at Mokena Park District.
Since 2010, over 860 grants totaling over $856,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations.
Witnesses said the driver of the car didn't stop after hitting Moose, a 4-year-old blue-nosed pitbull.
Recipients will draw on art to help educate about the science of water service.
Tom Sullivan set out to walk 1,000 miles in a year, but at age 87, has covered more than 25,000 miles and isn't planning on slowing down.
A former Joliet police officer who sued the city for racial discrimination by the department and chief Brian Benton will receive a lump sum.
The Mokena Republican is helping to collect toys for area children whose families may not be able to provide gifts for the holidays.
The festivities including the annual Parade of Lights along Front Street, which sets off weeks of holiday events for the community to enjoy.
Toys will be collected through December 9 and will be given to local families in need to help brighten the holidays of local children.
With colder weather arriving across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent water damage.
Businesses across Illinois and the Mokena area will honor veterans on Friday with a variety of discounts, free food, and merchandise.
After local residents turn back their clocks on Saturday, the sun will set much earlier than folks have gotten used to in recent months.
The Triolo family has been delighting people with their Halloween display for the last 25 years. This Halloween marks the end of an era.
The free Owl Prowl is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Hickory Creek Preserve- LaPorte Road Access in Mokena.
Senator Michael E. Hastings encourages women to schedule their annual breast cancer screening exam during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch and three rounds of bingo.
The Mokena Fire Protection District will host the luncheon and provide seniors with information about its residential Knox-Box program.
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As World Mental Health Day approaches, Sen. Hastings is urging Illinoisans to work together to end the stigma around mental health.
The displays are part of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Business Scarecrow Contest.
The three-day event hosted by the Mokena Community Park District will run from Friday Oct. 7 through Sunday Oct. 9 at Yunker Park.
Over 109,000 Dry Tons of Residuals and Biosolids have been kept out of Landfills
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The public is invited to join the celebration for the Mokena church, which will include the unveiling of time capsules from 1922 and 1987.
Make a difference in your community by attending a volunteer program on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Hickory Creek Preserve in Mokena.
Members of the Mokena VFW Post 725 and Post 725 Auxiliary will be grilling up steak and chicken to help benefit the Manteno Veterans' Home.
The 9th annual run will benefit USO Illinois, which supports nearly 350,000 military members and their families in the state.
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The sale is hosted by The Friends of the Mokena Library, and proceeds go toward the Mokena Community Public Library District.