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Morning Mokena! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Flock cameras could change policing in Mokena streets
  • Why a Molotov cocktail suspect walked free after arrest in Mokena

Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will County Board approves Flock cameras (abc7chicago.com) — Mokena will soon see new Flock license plate-reading cameras after the Will County Board approved their use in several suburbs. Local leaders adopted stricter rules for the technology amid regional concerns about alleged misuse by law enforcement officers elsewhere.
   

• Molotov Cocktail Suspect's Release Questioned (headlineusa.com) — A man was arrested in Mokena on August 1 after authorities say they found multiple Molotov cocktails, sparking questions about his subsequent release on electronic monitoring. State and federal officials are now using the Mokena case to criticize Illinois' sanctuary and monitoring policies, while local police and prosecutors are described as having sought stricter detention.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Charlene Ann Kobe (née Strong) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Calling all comic fans, gamers, collectors, and pop culture lovers!
    Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Fifth Annual Comics, Action Figures, Games & More Market at Soundgrowler… (Nextdoor Grasmere)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Full Time Back of House Team Member in Frankfort. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Frankfort Man Among Three Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Million-Dollar Procurement Fraud Schemes (fwrnews.com)
  • Heavy Rainfall Causing Areas of High Water with Street and Road Closures Possible (carrollcountydailynews.com)
  • Will County executive proposes budget with no increase in property tax levy (chicagotribune.com)

New Lenox

  • Chicago and Midwest CRE People and Company News: McColly Bennett Expands in Will County (cremarketbeat.com)

Orland Park

  • Orland D135 Art Teacher Who 'Loves To Spark Joy & Love For Art' Honored With Educator Of The Year Award (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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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