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Happening soon: Mindful Community Fall Picnic on the Mokena Patch calendar

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Hi there, Mokena! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Mindful Community Fall Picnic at Back Pavilion
  • MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
  • Believe - A Santa Experience at The Ranch

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

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

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Lockport

  • New system upgrade links Lockport police body and squad car cameras (shawlocal.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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