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🌱 Patch AM: 20th Anniversary Celebration for The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center and 7 more events

Also check out Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More on the Mokena Patch calendar

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What's up Mokena! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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
  • Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ellen L.!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📸 Around Mokena

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📸 Praying Mantis helping me with my yard work. —Ellen L. Like

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  • Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Welcomes Law Clerk Jessica L. Weaver
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Robert Alan Cagann —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Charles Herman Newland —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • 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
  • TJX posted a job opening for Backroom processing associate 7am-1245 in New Lenox. Apply here.
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Jenna Menias, Frankfort 6-year-old dies after struck by school bus near home (scallywagandvagabond.com)
  • Friday road tests await undefeated Frankfprt and Keyser on the gridiron (wvnews.com)
  • Heartland marks 25 years since 9/11 with observances, tributes (kfvs12.com)

New Lenox

  • South Suburban Meeting Agenda - September 16, 2026 (illinois.gov)

Homer Glen

  • 39 Seat Belt Citations Issued During Lockport Police's Labor Day Enforcement (patch.com)
  • No Arrests Announced 1 Week After Beloved Fairmont Mom Slain In Lockport Township (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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