3 Mokena Trustee Spots Up For Election In April 2027; Nominating Petitions Available At Clerk's Office

Petitions will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Will County Vote By Mail Applications Available Now Ahead Of November 3 Election

Vote By Mail ballots will be mailed out starting at the end of September.

Mokena 2026 Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, What You Need To Know

Voters will decide on candidates for federal and state senate and representative, judges, and sheriff candidates.

Congressman Jonathan Jackson To Host In-Person Town Hall In Mokena

The meeting will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Mokena, on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Metanias Projected To Unseat Fleischer As Mokena Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Frank Fleischer sought to retain his seat against challenger and sitting trustee George Metanias.

Fleischer, Metanias Battle For Mokena Mayoral Seat: Election 2025

Incumbent Mayor Frank Fleischer seeks to retain his seat against challenger and sitting trustee George Metanias.

Mokena Comprehensive Plan Open House Set For Public Engagement

The event will be held April 22 at the Mokena Police Department.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Kimberly Huelsman

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting is underway.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Nick Clancy

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting is underway.

Election 2025: Mokena District 159 Board Candidate Jen Francis

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena District 159 Board Candidate Lauren Doman

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena District 159 Board Candidate Katie Carley

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Melissa Fedora

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Colleen Patrick-Lenart

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Mayoral Candidate Frank Fleischer

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Josh Bailey

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Village Trustee Candidate Daniel Gilbert

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Election 2025: Mokena Mayoral Candidate George Metanias​

The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.

Mokena Voters Guide: Races To Watch, Election Day Voting

Polls open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Mokena Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.

D161 Parent Secures Referendum Seeking Feedback On School Closings

Summit Hill District 161 parents will be asked to state if they agree with the way the Board of Education voted to close two schools.

Village Seeks Mokena Residents' Input In Shaping Comprehensive Plan

Village officials are asking residents to participate in forming the next comprehensive plan.

Nominating Petitions Available Now For April 2025 Election

Petitions may be returned beginning November 18 and no later than November 25.

“Highly Recommended” Judge John Anderson Makes the Case for Experience

Anderson focuses on diversity, individual rights, and equal protections.

Once Homeless, Judge John Anderson Gives Back To The Community

The only “highly recommended” candidate for appellate court pursues justice in and out of the courtroom.

“Highly Recommended” Judge John Anderson is No Stranger to Adversity

Anderson ranked “highly recommended” by Illinois Bar Association — the only one of seven appellate court candidates to receive this ranking.

Mokena Cops To Get Nearly $370K From Village To Settle Suit

Four police sergeants agreed to payments between $13,000 and $126,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they were owed for unpaid overtime.

Mokena Police Officers Will Wear Body-Worn Cameras This Fall

Village officials recently approved a $258,000 contract for the cameras, which are required under state law for officers across Illinois.

Mokena Village Board Approves First Sewer Rate Hike Since 2017

Residents who use 8,000 gallons of water will see an increase of $4.80 beginning in August after the City of Chicago increased its rate.

Mokena Police Sergeants Seek More Than $5M In Unpaid Overtime: Lawsuit

A lawsuit claims the village has failed to pay overtime for 10 years, which is costing Mokena taxpayers $30,000 in interest per month.

Mokena Village Board Of Trustees: Election Results 2023

The board will welcome two new members after three residents, including an incumbent, ran unopposed to fill three Trustee seats.

Election 2023 Results: Mokena District 159 Board Of Education

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Julie Oost, Kelli MacMillan, and Samantha Tunney were the top vote-getters for three seats.

3 Candidates Running Unopposed For Mokena Trustee: Election 2023

Incumbent Debbie Engler and newcomers Terry Germany and Terrence Smith will fill three seats on the Board of Trustees.

6 Vie For 3 Seats On Mokena 159 Board Of Education: Election 2023

Candidates agree that more support is needed for teachers who are spread too thin but said that district improvements must be a priority.

Lincoln-Way District 210 School Board Candidate Nathan Sandoval

The local attorney, father of three, and Mokena resident is seeking a seat on the Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education.

Mokena Park Board Candidate Israel Smith

Mokena resident Israel Smith is seeking one of four seats that are up for grabs on the park board in the upcoming April election.

Mokena Village Board Of Trustees Candidate: Terence Smith

Mokena resident Terence Smith is seeking a seat on the Village Board of Trustees in the upcoming April election.

Mokena Village Trustee Candidate: Debbie Engler

Current Mokena Village Trustee Debbie Engler is seeking re-election and if successful, would be filling out a fifth term on the board.

Mokena Village Council Candidate: Terry Germany

Mokena resident Terry Germany is seeking one of three open seats on the Village Board of Trustees that are up for grabs in April.

Mokena May Seek New Date For July 4 Fireworks Show As Show Fees Jump

One vendor is offering a July 4 show for $50,000, which is more than $22,000 than the village spent in 2022, which could prompt changes.