Huntington Learning Center Awards $4,000 Scholarship To Frankfort Teen

May Sughayar, an Aqsa High School junior, is the recipient of the scholarship sweepstakes which was given out by the Mokena learning center.

Plenty Of Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Around Mokena

Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what the Joliet diocese has to say.

Mokena Board Approves $30K Expenditure For July Fireworks Show

The village board agreed to pay Mad Bomber to produce the July 2 show after Mokena's traditional provider was unable to schedule a display.

Adult Spring Leagues Starting Soon at Mokena Park District

​Get your friends, neighbors or co-workers together and join a league!

Illinois American Water Donates to Chicago Urban League

IAW and American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $10,000 Contribution

Lunch Bunch & Bingo at Mokena Park District

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch and several rounds of bingo.

'Immense Grief:' Family Reeling After Death Of 7-Year-Old Mokena Girl

Those around Chris and Vanessa Smurzynski, of Mokena, are doing what they can to support the family after the unimaginable loss.

Spring Recreational Soccer League is Starting Soon!

Mokena Park District and Manhattan Park District are conducting an instructional soccer league for ages 4-14.

Paczki Day Has A Busy Holiday Feel For Mokena's Fleckenstein's Bakery

The local bakery that also has a New Lenox location has been making paczki for 45 years using a proprietary recipe that satisfies customers.

Retired Mokena Eye Doctor Hopes To Help Others Struggling With Vision

Derrald Taylor is part of a local not-for-profit offering free monthly workshops designed to educate residents experiencing vision loss.

Mokena's St. John's United Church Of Christ To Host Monthly Dinners

The church will host Come To The Table dinners the first Wednesday of each month which allows to bring community members together.

Illinois American Water Shares Video about Preventing Plumbing Clogs

The family-friendly animated video provides tips to defend drains from clogs this holiday season.

Mokena Warming Centers Available At Winter Storm Moves In, Temps Drop

Windchills could push 30 degrees below zero and blowing snow is possible during the storm, which is expected to settle into the area.

Illinois American Water Provides Cold Weather Tips for Pipes

With frigid temperatures occurring, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter.

3 Mokena Police Recruits Graduate From Academy, Begin 3-Month Training

Richard Criscione, Antonio Mavrogiannis, and Connor DeButch finished the 14-week academy with Criscione taking top honors in his class.

Mokena Is Your Town, And Patch Is About Finding Your Stories And News

JEFF ARNOLD COLUMN: Here's how local residents can help your new Patch editor tell the kind of stories that matter and resonate in Mokena.

Mokena Park District to the Rescue!

It can be hard to stay active in the winter. Check out a few of the January programs coming up at Mokena Park District.

Illinois American Water Awards over $96,000 in Firefighter Grants

Since 2010, over 860 grants totaling over $856,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations.

Mokena Family Searching For Their Lost Dog Seen Hit By Car

Witnesses said the driver of the car didn't stop after hitting Moose, a 4-year-old blue-nosed pitbull.

Illinois American Water announces $25,000 in State Strategic Grants

Recipients will draw on art to help educate about the science of water service.

Mokena Octogenarian Inspired To Reach Milestones One Mile At A Time

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.

Discrimination Lawsuit Involving Mokena Police Chief Settled For $200K

A former Joliet police officer who sued the city for racial discrimination by the department and chief Brian Benton will receive a lump sum.

State Rep. Ozinga Partners With Marine Corps In Toys For Tots Drive

The Mokena Republican is helping to collect toys for area children whose families may not be able to provide gifts for the holidays.

Holidays Kick Off This Weekend With Mokena Tree Lighting, Caroling

The festivities including the annual Parade of Lights along Front Street, which sets off weeks of holiday events for the community to enjoy.

Mokena Fire Department Partners With VFW, Food Pantry For Toy Drive

Toys will be collected through December 9 and will be given to local families in need to help brighten the holidays of local children.

Illinois American Water Encourages Customers Prepare for Cold Weather

With colder weather arriving across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent water damage.

Where To Find Veterans Day Deals, Freebies Near Mokena

Businesses across Illinois and the Mokena area will honor veterans on Friday with a variety of discounts, free food, and merchandise.

What Time Is Sunset In Mokena As Daylight Saving Time Ends

After local residents turn back their clocks on Saturday, the sun will set much earlier than folks have gotten used to in recent months.

One Final Ride: Mokena Home Ending Halloween Display After 25-Year Run

The Triolo family has been delighting people with their Halloween display for the last 25 years. This Halloween marks the end of an era.

Have A Hoot (But No Holler) During Forest Preserve Owl Prowl In Mokena

The free Owl Prowl is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Hickory Creek Preserve- LaPorte Road Access in Mokena.

Hastings encourages women to schedule their annual mammogram

Senator Michael E. Hastings encourages women to schedule their annual breast cancer screening exam during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Lunch Bunch & Bingo at Mokena Park District

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch and three rounds of bingo.

Free Senior Luncheon Hosted By Mokena Fire Dept. Set For Nov. 10

The Mokena Fire Protection District will host the luncheon and provide seniors with information about its residential Knox-Box program.

Indoor Flea Market at Mokena Park District

Shoppers Admitted Free!

Hastings: Let's work together to end stigma around mental health

As World Mental Health Day approaches, Sen. Hastings is urging Illinoisans to work together to end the stigma around mental health.

Scarecrow Invasion Begins At Mokena Businesses

The displays are part of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Business Scarecrow Contest.

Halloween Hollow In Mokena To Feature Carnival, Monster Market, More

The three-day event hosted by the Mokena Community Park District will run from Friday Oct. 7 through Sunday Oct. 9 at Yunker Park.

Illinois American Water Announces Results of Partnership with Farmers

Over 109,000 Dry Tons of Residuals and Biosolids have been kept out of Landfills

Illinois American Water Offers Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Grants

Funding available to support inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives for nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities

Ciarlette and Robbins L.L.P. Golf Outing is “Fore” a Good Cause

Ciarlette and Robbins L.L.P. of Mokena Golf Outing is “Fore” a Good Cause