Semi Hits Barrier On I-80, Two Trailers Detach: Illinois State Police

Traffic on I-80 Westbound was snarled Friday morning into the afternoon, state police said.

Man Arrested Carrying 8 Molotov Cocktails Now Faces Federal Charges: US Attorney

Hamed Alsaidi, 31, was arrested Aug. 1 in Mokena. He is currently in ICE custody and now faces federal charges.

Oak Lawn Man Arrested Carrying Molotov Cocktails Now In ICE Custody: DHS

Hamed Alsaidi, 31, is listed as in custody at an ICE facility in Indiana, according to databases.

Oak Lawn Man, 31, Had Backpack Full Of Molotov Cocktails, Hand-Drawn Map To Orland Mosque: Authorities

The man was arrested near 191st and LaGrange on Aug. 1, Mokena police said, and gave police a false name.

Fuel Tanks Under Shuttered Mokena Gas Station Leak, Forcing Village To Intervene: Officials

The property owner did not take immediate action when instructed by the Village, officials said.

Mokena Police Department Hiring Lateral Officers

The department is accepting applications now. Starting salary is $85,537.

Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting, Standoff Indicted On All Charges

A grand jury on Thursday indicted Scott Sumrall on all charges against him in connection with the May 5 incident on Sharon Lane.

Mokena Man, 40, Arrested On Gun Charges After Accidental Shooting, Standoff With Police: PD

Frankfort businessowner and Mokena man Scott Sumrall was arrested on several gun charges Friday morning, police said.

Mokena Man To Face Gun Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Barricading Inside Home: Police

The man has not yet been arrested, but the Will County State's Attorney's Office has approved charges.

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself, Barricades Himself Inside Home: Mokena Police

The incident happened Tuesday evening in the 10500 block of Sharon Lane.

More Human Remains Found In Mokena Field, Investigation Continues Monday Night: Sheriff

The discovery was made Monday, the Will County Sheriff's Office said, five days after a human skull and other bones were found.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Metra Train In Mokena: Metra

The incident was discovered just after the train left the Metra station at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, a Metra spokesperson said.

Human Skull, Other Bones Found In Mokena Field: Sheriff

The skull and other bones were discovered Tuesday afternoon. A comprehensive search of the area was conducted Wednesday morning.

ABC7's Great Chicago Blood Drive Coming To Mokena

The drive will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Mokena's K9 Cop Kong Receives Donated Ballistic Vest

The vest was donated by nonprofit Protecting K9 Heroes.

Mokena DUI Driver Was 2 Times Over Limit When He Hit Several Trees, Trapped Passenger In Car: Court Docs

A New Lenox man told police he lost control of his car near Schoolhouse and Francis roads Thursday. His passenger had to be extricated.

Mokena Man, 39, In Barricade Call Charged With Domestic Battery, Inoperable Rifle Found At Scene: Sheriff

The incident unfolded in the early morning hours Wednesday, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman And Children Flee, Man Surrenders After Barricade Situation At Mokena Home: Sheriff

The barricade situation unfolded as sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic call at 187th and Marjorie Parkway.

Boy Fabricated Story About Being Attacked & Set On Fire, Burned Self Accidentally: Mokena PD

The boy's parent had shared the account on the Neighbors app, which was also shared on other social media.

Missing Mokena Woman Found Safe: Sheriff

The woman had last been seen Thursday leaving her Mokena home.

Mokena 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 10 registered sex offenders living in Mokena.

Semi Engulfed In Flames On I-80, No Injuries: Illinois State Police

The truck fire happened Sunday around 12:30 p.m., state police said.

Kids Caught After Kicking In Door, Mokena Police Warn Of Danger In Similar Acts

The incident happened Aug. 2 in the 11900 block of 197th Street, Mokena police said.

Mokena PD Ramps Up Patrols For 'Speed Awareness Day'

The Mokena police department is one of more than 300 state, county, and local agencies participating in the July 23 effort.

Egg Shipment Goes Up In Flames On I-80: IL State Police

A semitrailer hauling eggs became fully engulfed in flames over the weekend in the south suburbs, according to police.

7 Mokena, 2 Tinley Businesses Hit In Overnight Smash And Grabs: PD

Three Frankfort businesses were also hit, police there said. The burglaries took place in the early morning hours.

Cryptocurrency Scammers Bilk Mokena Victim Out Of $150K: Police

The victim responded to an online remote job ad and was directed to set up a cryptocurrency exchange account, police said.

Mokena Contractor Sentenced For Swindling Home Repair Customers

He's accused of taking nearly $30,000 for projects he never completed and providing a fraudulent liability certificate to one customer.

10 Catalytic Converters Stolen From Trucks Over Weekend: Mokena PD

The thefts took place some time from early Saturday through early Monday, police said.

Midlothian Man Pleads Guilty In Dog's Torture Death, Gets Probation

Matthew Berry, of Midlothian, pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty, Will County Court records show.

Mokena 2024 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 9 registered sex offenders living in Mokena.

2 Charged After Meijer Retail Theft, Scuffle With Cops: PD

The incident happened Friday night at Meijer in Mokena. One suspect was captured after police attempted to deploy a Taser.

Frankfort Woman, 18, Killed In Mokena Crash ID'd: Coroner

The Frankfort woman was a passenger in a Camaro that collided with a Land Rover Thursday night in Mokena.

Woman, 18, Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 30: Mokena PD

The crash happened at 10:15 p.m. at Route 30 and Owens Road. The Frankfort woman’s name has not been released.

Mokena Woman, 44, Killed In Route 30 Crash Monday: Coroner

The two-car crash happened at Rte 30 and Cherry Hill Road Monday morning, Illinois State Police said.

Man Gets 25 Years In Robbery Of Mokena Cell Phone Store, 7 Others

The Chicago man pleaded guilty last year to firearm and robbery charges for the incidents in Mokena and other towns.

Cars Broken Into At Mokena Park, Police Seek Information

Mokena police are seeking witnesses or information after two cars were broken into at Main Park Monday.

20 Residents Displaced, 2 Firefighters Hurt In Mokena Apartment Fire

The fire happened Tuesday afternoon in the 10700 block of Mary Lane in Mokena.

Rep.'s Aide Sent Fake Sexual Images Of Pritzker, State Senator: ISP

Timothy Pawula faces several electronic harassment charges related to text messages sent to Sen. Michael Hastings.

Mokena JC Penney Hit In Smash-And-Grab: Police Chief

The smash-and-grab burglary happened in the early morning hours Tuesday, May 28.