Woman Charged In Rear-End Crash On La Grange Road: Police

The multi-vehicle crash happened Tuesday near the I-80 exit.

Will County Sheriff's Office: $1 Million Bond Set In Criminal Sex Assault Arrest - Joliet Township

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Chimney Fire Forces Residents From Home: Officials

A fire at a home in Mokena Sunday resulted in damage to the home, but officials said no one was injured.

WCSO: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FROM HALLOWEEN PARTY SHOOTING

Will County Sheriff's Investigators have taken the prime suspect into custody from the Halloween shooting that left Holly Mathews and Jo ...

WCSO: UPDATE: SEVERAL PARTYGOERS HAVE COME FORWARD - MANY NOT COOPERATING

Will County Sheriff's detectives remain vigilant on the search for partygoers that attended the Halloween Party at 1018 E. Jackson Stree ...

WCSO: HALLOWEEN PARTY MASS SHOOTING - UPDATE

The Will County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation into a mass shooting that occurred on 10/31/2021 around 12:30am at 10 ...

WCSO: Joliet Township Homicide

On 10/31/2021, at approximately 12:39 AM, a patrol sergeant with the Will County Sheriff's Office heard ten (10) to twelve (12) gunshots ...

Scammers Demanding Payments For Phony Warrants: Police

The Will County Sheriff's Office is warning people not to provide money or personal information to the scammers.

WCSO: LOCKPORT TEENAGER FOUND SAFE

Lockport resident, Derrick Wing has been found and was returned safely to his home late last night. The Sheriff's Office would like to t ...

Will County Sheriff's Office: Joliet Man Arrested For Child Pornography

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7 Sex Offenders In Mokena: 2021 Safety Map

Mokena has seven registered sex offenders, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Man Fires Gun At Women, Later Arrested: Police

Police said they arrested a Lockport man who shot at two women who refused to help him get his vehicle out of a creek in Mokena.

Will County Sheriff's Office: Sheriffs Deputies Seize Over Twenty-Two Pounds Of Meth

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Driver In Crash Flees Then Returns To Scene, Is Arrested: Police

Residents in the 11000 block of West First Street in Mokena said a pickup truck sped down their street and crashed Saturday.

WCSO: 9 Year Old Female Has Been Located

The Sheriff's Office has been contacted and is announcing that the 9 year old, attempt to locate, juvenile has been found. In the late a ...

Lightning Strike Causes Home Fire In Mokena: Official

A wave of strong thunderstorms that swept through the area Tuesday afternoon was responsible for a home fire in the Village.

Vehicle Theft Getaway Thwarted By Mokena Officers: Police

Quick action by Mokena Police Department led to the arrest of the man who attempted to flee officers in a stolen vehicle, police said.

WCSO: LOCKPORT HOMICIDE - PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY

Early this morning Will County Sheriff's detectives took a person of interest into custody regarding the homicide of Patrick Taylor, age ...

Mokena Police Help Make Arrest In Burglary Ring

The arrest has connections to a burglary in Mokena in May.

WCSO: SHERIFF'S TRAFFIC DIVISION CONTINUES INVESTIGATION OF DOUBLE FATAL CRASH - PEOTONE TOWNSHIP

The Will County Sheriff's Office is announcing the death of two men who were involved in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, August 28, arou ...

Letter Of No Confidence In Ex-Mokena Chief Outlines Allegations

Patch obtained the October 2020 letter regarding former Mokena Police Chief Steve Vaccaro, which was never released by the Village.

Dog Attack In Mokena Leaves Another Dog Dead: Police

A pit bull went into a neighboring yard Wednesday, attacking and killing another family's dog.

Mokena Police Chief Resigns: Village

Mokena Police Chief John Keating's resignation is effective Aug. 29.

WCSO: SHERIFF MIKE KELLEY ANNOUNCES PASSING OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE LIEUTENANT

Will County Sheriff' Mike Kelley is sadly announcing the passing of Lieutenant Steve Egan. Lt. Egan was a 32-year veteran of the Sheriff ...

Burger King Armed Robbery In Mokena: Employees Arrested

The robbery took place July 3 at Burger King in Mokena.

Mokena Police Assist In Capturing Man Fleeing From State Police

The man was arrested near 191st Street and LaGrange Road after a nearly three-hour search.

Former Mokena Fire Protection District Trustee Dies

Kenneth Lenz died July 26.

Mokena Fire Chief To Retire In November

Mokena Fire Protection District Chief Howard Stephens will retire effective Nov. 30.

Beware Door-To-Door Scams: Village

Village of Mokena issues warning to residents about utility company imposters.

Will County Attorney James W. Glasgow: State's Attorney Glasgow Announces Arthur Knox Sentenced To 15 Years In Attempted Stabbing Murder ...

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Update: No Injuries In Partial Building Collapse

The building at 11005 Front Street housed a dentist office.

Mokena Officers Earn Lifesaving, Distinguished Duty Awards

Several Mokena officers were recognized at Monday's board meeting for their work on various cases, including a homicide and armed robbery.

WCSO: MAN MISSING FROM CRETE RESIDENCE - SEEKING HELP FROM PUBLIC

The Will County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Raymond Martin, a Crete Township man, who was last seen on ...

WCSO: NEW LENOX MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CHILD PORN CHARGES

The Will County Sheriff's Office, Investigation Unit, is announcing the arrest of Joseph T. Balding Jr., age 29, of 1018 Shagbark Road i ...

Woman Held At Gunpoint In Mokena Carjacking: Police

The woman was unharmed, and the suspect fled the area after the incident on Monday at a Mokena CVS, police said.

WCSO: SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES NEW CHAPLAIN TO DEPARTMENT

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley is announcing the assignment of Troy Shoaf as the Sheriff's Office new Chaplain. Chaplain Troy has met w ...

Mokena Police Warn Against Fake Solicitor Phone Calls

"The MPD does not solicit monetary donations, and any donations you might choose to make will not benefit the department’s operations."

Urban Air Addresses Fight, Security Guard Pulling Gun

A 24-year-old man has been charged with resisting a peace officer, battery, criminal trespass, assault and disorderly conduct, police said.

One In Custody After Fight, Security Pulls Gun In Mokena: Cops

A panic ensued once the security guard pulled out their gun, but no shots were ever fired, McCarthy said.

Will County Forest Preserve Police: Prevent Vehicle Burglaries By Following These Tips

Burglaries have occurred this spring at Hadley Valley Preserve's Route 6 and Gougar Road access points, Lt. Dave Barrios said.