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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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new highway Flock cameras could track cars through Mokena
  • How an EF-1 tornado from Mokena fits into this historic storm
  • Why a 7th DUI near Mokena led to jail this summer

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Will County approves controversial highway Flock cameras after heated public debate (nbcchicago.com) — Mokena drivers will soon see Flock license plate cameras on county highways after the Will County Board approved them for six municipalities, including Mokena. Supporters say the cameras help solve crimes, while opponents warn about privacy, surveillance abuse, and the need for stronger oversight and audits of how the data is used.
   

2. Thousands in Northwest Indiana Still Without Power as Storm Recovery Stretches Into a Second Week – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — An EF-1 tornado tracked from Mokena to Tinley Park as part of the powerful derecho that devastated parts of northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, leaving thousands still without power more than a week later. While the worst outages are in Indiana communities like Griffith and Munster, Mokena residents should be aware of the confirmed tornado path, widespread damage, and the state disaster proclamation covering Will County.
   

3. Joliet Drunk Pees His Pants After 7th DUI, 2 Open Brandy Bottles Inside Truck: Illinois State Police (patch.com) — A Joliet man with multiple prior DUIs was arrested while driving on I-80 in the Mokena area, where state police say he showed clear signs of intoxication and had open brandy bottles in his truck. A Will County judge has ordered him held without pretrial release under Illinois' SAFE-T Act, citing the ongoing danger his alleged repeat drunk driving poses to the community.
   

4. Suburban man found with Molotov cocktails released on electronic monitoring by judge (cbsnews.com) — Mokena police recently detained a man found with Molotov cocktails before he was released on electronic monitoring, despite prior threats involving an Orland Park mosque. A state representative for the Mokena area is sharply criticizing the judge's decision and calling for tougher detention rules and changes to Illinois' electronic monitoring and SAFE-T Act policies.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
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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!

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