Franciscan Alliance board chair reflects on Pope Francis’ life, death

Sister M. Aline Shultz recalls seeing Holy Father during mission trips and pilgrimages to Rome

Do You Need Help Paying Your Electric Bill?

ComEd is offering several grant assistance programs for residents who are experiencing financial difficulties at this time.

Love Mokena? Volunteer To Be A 'Patch Mayor'

If you love the people, places and events that make this community unique, you might make a good Patch Mayor.

Family Affair: Area Man, Daughters Buy 3 Creamery Locations

Three of the 7 Creamery locations have found a new owner.

Rainbow Cone No Longer Sold at Creamery Locations

Say it ain't so...

Photography Workshop

For anyone who loves photography. Photo Love Workshop starts April 25, 2016

Frankfort's Dancing Marlin Wins Diners' Choice Award

Rave reviews from Open Table customers landed the Frankfort spot top accolades.

Oyster Fest Returns to Tribes in Mokena

Oyster fans, get ready. The festival is set for Feb. 12–14.

Tribes Alehouse to Open On-Site Brewery

Expected to open in Spring 2015.

Local Shoppers Sweet on Southland Family's All-Natural, Frozen Dessert

A local family's banana-based icy treat is becoming a hit in the 'burbs—and you won't believe what's in it.

Hand in Hand, a Mother-Child Winter Mitten Combo Keeps Hands and Hearts Warm

Beverly mom Kara Taylor is seeing good sales for her new Forget Me Knot classic wool mittens.

Mokena Resident Named Business Association's Member of the Month

Geoff Morris is co-leader of area networking group

DiNolfo's in Mokena to Get a Facelift Next Spring

Outdoor areas to be improved to reflect latest desires of brides.

New Owners for White Horse Inn

Annette Rizza and Jim Hedberg will soon take over the New Lenox tavern.

Enter to Win Free High School Senior Pictures

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Mokena Business Owners Launch Local Networking Chapter

Professionals from Mokena’s small business community have banded together to form their own chapter of BNI, the world’s largest referral marketing network, in order to actively refer business to each other and boost the local economy.

GIVE YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS SOME CURB APPEAL!

TJ Maxx to Host Hiring Fairs for New Lenox Location

The fairs will be held July 9 and 16 at New Lenox Village Hall.

Frankfort's Train-Inspired Diner Returns, with a Fresh Look and New Name

Check out the newest addition to the Frankfort dining scene, with grand opening festivities planned for July 10–11.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank Hosts Annual Family Fun Days

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Local Pizzerias Donating $1 of Every Pie Sold to Toppen Family

Eat local this week, help the family of a fallen Mokena soldier.

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

More Yellow Ribbons Available at Mokena Florist, in Honor of Fallen Aaron Toppen

The Mokena community is displaying yellow ribbons in honor of fallen soldier Aaron Toppen.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Rep. Hurley, Burke and Sen. Cunningham to Host Job Fair in Orland Park

Polish up your resume for the event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

An English Garden Florist Offers Free Yellow Ribbons in Honor of Fallen Mokena Soldier

Stop in to An English Garden for a free yellow ribbon to display in memory of Aaron Toppen, 19, killed in Afghanistan Monday.

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KidsWork Children's Museum Celebrates 5 Years Educating, Entertaining Kids

Supporters got back to the kid at heart, in honor of the museum's fifth birthday.

CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Giving Back with NAPW’s Orland Park Chapter

Customer Thanks Tinley Restaurant for Kindness in Dark Moment

Read what one customer had to say about a kind gesture from a Tinley Park newcomer.

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Here's How You Can Win $25K to Improve Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Big Tips for Small Business with Freelancer.com's Nikki Parker

Outsourcing, crowdfunding and getting things done for small businesses in the global web economy