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🌱 Patch AM: 20th Anniversary Celebration for The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center and 9 more events

You won't want to miss Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More on the Mokena Patch calendar

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Hello again Mokena! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More at Crafted 1979 Bottle Shop & Tap Room
  • A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event
  • 1. THE SAS GLOW-UP at SAS Aesthetic Institute

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Mark S. Littlejohn —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr. —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Michael K. St. Germain —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Holiday Inn Express posted a job opening for Breakfast Attendant in Mokena. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

New Lenox

  • Braidwood Man Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Gifted Lottery Ticket (wjol.com)
  • Mom 'invested' in Clancy trial killed her own son: Police (lawandcrime.com)

Orland Park

  • Village Of Orland Park To Host Patriot Day Remembrance And Concert (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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