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MOKENA DAILY: What's Happening Today (Thu, Aug 19)

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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Mokena Daily, your source for everything happening in and around Mokena.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Mokena Daily, your source for everything happening in and around Mokena. (Shutterstock)

Happy Thursday, Mokena! It's your friendly neighborhood Patch Editor TJ Kremer III. I'm happy to announce that here at Patch we're implementing a new tool to help give you, the reader, the latest breakdown of what's happening in and around Mokena: The Mokena Daily.

Since this is brand new, I'm sending out a request for reader-submitted photos to lead these articles, which will show up in your inboxes every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Got a great photo of something happening in town? Send it my way at tj.kremer@patch.com and it could be featured here and shared with your neighbors.

Now, on to the news. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Mokena:

  1. Charles Wood Obituary (2021) - Lafayette, CO - Chicago Tribune (Legacy.com)
  2. Jeremiah Hartmann Obituary (2021) - Mokena, IL - Chicago Tribune (Legacy.com)
  3. Pets of the week (Chicago Tribune)
  4. Village Of Mokena: Police Chief John Keating Announces Pending Resignation (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Mokena

  • Free Google My Business Workshop (6:00 PM)
  • FSS Supply Drop Off (Sign up for time slot via Sign Up Genius) (7:00 AM)
  • Baseball - Arbury Hills Elem School (4:00 PM)
  • J.V. Softball vs. Hickory Creek - Arbury Hills Elem School (4:00 PM)
  • Softball @ Lemont Old Quarry - Arbury Hills Elem School (4:00 PM)
  • Adult Book Discussion Group - Mokena Community Public Library District (7:00 PM)

Mokena Patch Notebook

  • Forest Preserve District of Will County: "We're live on the set today at Hammel Woods filming this month's episode of "The Buzz" with host Suzy Lyttle! We'll be kicking off the episode by diving deep into the dam removal project that has generated a ton of interest from the publ..." (Facebook)
  • P.A.W.S. Tinley Park: "It's Whiskers Wednesday! Karen would like to speak to your manager! She is demanding to know why she has been waiting 5 long months for a home! She is a beautiful 1 year old gray gal. Karen doesn't always get along with others, so she wo..." (Facebook)
  • Will County Humane Society: "Nikko has found his family They are amazing and will take great care of Nikko throughout his heartworm treatment! Thank you for wanting to help and thank you for choosing to foster to adopt our sweet Nikko" (Facebook)
  • Will County State's Attorney: "Visitation is being held today for slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French who was fatally shot in the line of duty on Saturday. Her partner remains hospitalized with serious injuries. These officers were simply doing their jobs and enf..." (Facebook)
  • Forest Preserve District of Will County: "Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Did you know squirrels can survive a fall from any height? Unlike most mammals, squirrels are able to survive a fall from their terminal velocity, which is the fastest any given object can fall regardless of the..." (Facebook)
  • Forest Preserve District of Will County: "Do you love hummingbirds? Then register for one of the two remaining Hummingbird Hangout programs at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve's Plum Creek Nature Center. Sit and enjoy as the birds flit back and forth to the feeders, flying right o..." (Facebook)
  • Forest Preserve District of Will County: "Farming keeps invasive species and woody vegetation off the land until the District has the funds to restore it. Acreage that is farmed using organic methods will make the transition even smoother." (Facebook)
  • P.A.W.S. Tinley Park: "We are in need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with us please fill out an application online by clicking the link below! https://pawstinleypark.org/volunteer-application/" (Facebook)
  • Mokena Chamber of Commerce: "Can you guess today's "Where is it Wednesday" chamber member?" (Facebook)
  • Will County Health Department: "ROMEOVILLE – The Workforce Center of Will County, in partnership with the Village of Romeoville and Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, will host a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. The event will be at Romeoville Athletic a..." (Facebook)
  • Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation: "With registration over, the prepaid Lincoln-Way Calendars are available for pick up at the main offices of each respective school. If you did not pick one up, have your student grab one-especially if you paid for it! Call Bob at 815-462-..." (Facebook)
  • Joliet Junior College: "Just a reminder that all campuses will be closed today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an all campus meeting." (Facebook)
  • Will County Green: "Water Tip Wednesday: Never use your toilet as a waste basket. Take hazardous liquid wastes to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection. We have one in New Lenox on Sept 11 and another in Homer Glen on Sept 25. Make an appointment at www.Wi..." (Facebook)
  • Will County Health Department: "Adolescence can be tough. Always remember, getting help for your mental health is always the right thing to do. Well-care visits are a great place to start." (Facebook)
  • Will County Health Department: "We have available vaccines today! Come see us in Diamond to get your vaccine. Look on our site for more upcoming pop up clinics. https://willcountyhealth.org/vaccine-locations/" (Facebook)
  • The Cancer Support Center: "This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. our Homewood location, join us for a truly special morning with Author Gina Bell of the book and national movement, Tears and Tulle. Following the reading, attendees will create their own beautifu..." (Facebook)
  • Mokena Chamber of Commerce: "Chamber member CrossFit Mokena now offering kids classes!!! #mokenalife" (Facebook)
  • Will County Health Department: "Parents - Great news! Your child ages 12 years and up can receive a FREE back to school sports and/or school physical! The Will County Community Health Center is offering this free to children who receive the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine ..." (Facebook)
  • Mokena Chamber of Commerce: "Did the kiddos go back to school this week? Post your first day of school photos in the comments!" (Facebook)

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  • Garage Sale (August 19)
  • Free Google My Business Workshop (August 19)
  • NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (August 20)
  • Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (August 20)
  • NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ (August 20)
  • Job Fair- Custodian positions (August 21)
  • Palos Hills Greek Fest (August 21)
  • NL VFW Post 9545 Presents the band "Side Effects" No Cover, All Welcome 21+ (August 21)
  • Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (August 22)
  • 3- Hour Basic Pistol Draw and Shoot from the Holster $120 (August 23)
  • FREE nutritious food give away Wed. 8/25 New Life Church 11am-1pm (August 25)
  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (August 29)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox Sunday morning with another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— TJ Kremer III

About me: Who has two thumbs and is passionate about local journalism? This guy! I have been covering the Lincoln-Way area since 2017. Not only do I report on the news that is essential to our communities, but I also live here. I shop at the same stores as you, dear reader. I witness and am impacted by the same events as you. I care about my community, just as you do. You will often find me out and about (in a Hawaiian shirt, most likely) looking for the stories that our readers care most about because they are the same stories that I care about. See something you think is worth covering? Drop me an email at tj.kremer@patch.com. Or shoot me a text at 312-607-0686.

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