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🌱 Patch AM: How Mokena officers helped Frankfort through two heartbreaking recent tragedies

And on the Mokena Patch calendar - Free Yoga In The Garden

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mokena officers helped Frankfort through two heartbreaking recent tragedies

Also on today's calendar: Free Yoga In The Garden and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frankfort police chief pens emotional letter after tragedies (nbcchicago.com) — Frankfort's police chief is publicly thanking officers, neighboring departments including Mokena Police, and residents after two recent tragedies shook the nearby community. Her letter highlights how regional agencies worked together, urges continued support for grieving families, and stresses providing mental health resources and time to process for first responders handling the investigations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week —Stephanie Kush Read on Patch
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Mokena Marketplace in Mokena. Apply here.
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Manager, Customer Service in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Prayer vigil set for Friday to remember 2 children killed in Frankfort in 1 week (abc7chicago.com)
  • IEA: 'No hay lugar para el racismo/IEA: 'There is no place for racism (eldianews.net)
  • What Did Corie Walsh Do? Mom Killed Son Amid Lindsay Clancy Trial (miamiherald.com)

New Lenox

  • 3109 Edgecreek Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

Palos Hills

  • How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year (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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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