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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more could Mokena residents pay for water each month?

Also on today's calendar: The Huey Is Coming Home! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois American Water customers can speak out against proposed rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing Wednesday (shawlocal.com) — Mokena residents served by Illinois American Water could see their monthly bills rise by about $10 if a proposed $129 million rate hike is approved. The Illinois Commerce Commission will take public comments at a Bolingbrook hearing Wednesday evening and online, while the Citizens Utility Board urges customers from Mokena and other suburbs to speak out against repeated increases and a pending water-utility merger.
   

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  • Obituary: Matthew David Crosser —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Victor Lamont Jones —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Jorie Thompson (nee Dieter) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • My cold is finally gone!
    My scalp was itchy during the cold, but I didn't dare wash my hair. Today I can finally wash my hair and get my hair styled (Nextdoor Arbury Hills)
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Mokena Marketplace in Mokena. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for 911 Dispatcher (Night Shift) in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • VIDEO: Burglars use sledgehammers on gaming machines at Frankfort restaurant (abc7chicago.com)
  • Parker, Samples, Spence help Redbirds take flight (bnd.com)

Tinley Park

  • Tinley's Ale Trail Trolley Will Roll Again For 'Ghouls' Night Out' (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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