Creamery

Join us for our 9th annual Dine and Donate night on Tuesday, August 14th from 4-8pm at the Mokena Creamery, 19100 S. Wolf Road!

Let The Creamery cook dinner for you, or provide a sweet dessert. Of course, it's perfectly acceptable to have your ice cream BEFORE dinner... especially when it's for charity!

Just bring in a copy of the flyer below, show it on your phone, or say "I'm here for Mokena Miracles" when you order, and The Creamery will donate a portion of your order to Mokena Miracles!



Thank you for your support! We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Dine & Donate @ Mokena Creamery for Mokena Miracles

Will County

Mokena

Illinois

Dine & Donate @ Mokena Creamery for Mokena...

Join us for our 9th annual Dine and Donate night on Tuesday, August 14th from 4-8pm at the Mokena Creamery, 19100 S. Wolf...

Dine & Donate @ Mokena Creamery for Mokena Miracles

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mokena Miracles is excited to host our 6th Trivia Night at the Mokena VFW.
Get your thinking caps - and your best Halloween costumes - grab some friends, and reserve your tickets for Trivia Night!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 &nbsp;
Doors open at 6:00pm Game starts at 7:00pm
Mokena VFW Post 725 19852 S. Wolf Rd
$30/person (up to 10 people per table)
Dinner | Raffles | Costume Contest
Sponsorships available!
For tickets, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mokena-miracles-trivia-night--2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mokena-miracles-trivia-night--2026</a>
*Please note, this is an adults-only event.*

Local Event: Mokena Miracles Trivia Night

Mokena Miracles Trivia Night

Mokena Miracles is excited to host our 6th Trivia Night at the Mokena VFW.
Get your thinking caps - and your best Halloween...

Mokena Miracles

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Andrea Earnest

Frankfort

Cook County

Tinley Park

Orland Park

New Lenox

Oak Forest

Manhattan

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

Lemont

Homewood-Flossmoor

VFW Post 9545

This week: "General Knowledge Trivia Night!!" Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will host. Bring your friends and have some “Friendly Competition!” Start time is 6:30 pm sharp. “Happy Hour” starts at 6 pm:&nbsp;
$4 Margaritas and $2 Domestic Bottles.
<h2>NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+</h2>

Local Event: NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "General Knowledge". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar...

This week: "General Knowledge Trivia Night!!"  Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will...

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "General Knowledge". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

Gotion Illinois Manufacturing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Students Earn International Scholar Award
MANTENO, IL July 16, 2026 — A group of Illinois high school and college students who spent their summer immersed in advanced battery manufacturing will soon embark on a journey halfway around the world as part of Gotion Illinois' inaugural International Scholar Award Program.
Departing Chicago on Sunday, July 19, the students, accompanied by local elementary, high school, and college STEM educators, and parents will participate in a 10-day educational, arts and cultural exchange across China. The group includes high school students from Herscher, Bradley-Bourbonnais, Clifton Central, Manteno, and Kankakee Bishop McNamara that is joinng college interns from UIUC, UIC, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Virginia Polytechnic, Wheaton, and ITT and others with degree programs ranging from engineering to business to architecture.
The trip marks the culmination of Gotion Illinois' summer internship program, which provides students with hands-on exposure to advanced battery manufacturing and clean energy technologies. Throughout the summer, participating high school and college students worked with experts at Gotion Illinois’ Manteno plant, gaining hands-on experience producing energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The internship introduced students to the wide range of careers that support advanced manufacturing, from engineering and quality control to supply chain, operations and Research and Development. The International Scholar Award Program combines workforce development, STEM education, the arts and cultural exchange, providing students with an opportunity to learn from global industry leaders while experiencing a new culture firsthand.
As a global battery technology company, Gotion Illinois created the Scholar program to help students of all majors better understand the international nature of the battery industry, and the role innovation, research, the arts and manufacturing play in advancing clean energy technologies worldwide. "The International Scholar Award reflects Gotion Illinois' commitment to investing in the next generation of innovators, engineers, and community leaders," said Mark Kruesel, Vice President of Manufacturing at Gotion Illinois. "We are proud to provide them with the opportunity to explore advanced battery manufacturing, connect with industry experts, and gain a broader perspective on the global technologies shaping their future."
Over 10 days, participants will travel through Shanghai, Nanjing, Hefei, and Beijing, where they will visit advanced manufacturing facilities, tour leading universities, engage with technology experts, and explore some of China's most renowned historical landmarks. The group will return to the United States via Guangzhou. Among the highlights of the trip are visits to the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and a variety of cultural, educational, and technology-focused destinations that showcase China's advancements in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainable energy. For many of the students selected, this will be their first opportunity to travel internationally and see how the technologies they studied this summer are developed and manufactured around the world. "This is a unique opportunity to see how our local community is connected to the larger world," said International Scholar Emily Lyle. Educators accompanying the delegation say the experience will have a lasting impact not only on students but also on local classrooms and communities.
“This is just our first cohort,” said Director of Public Affairs Andrew Wheeler. “We look forward to providing enough runway for full participation from all partners, including Kankakee 111 and Kankakee Area Career Center next year. Next year begins when we kick off October Manufacturing Month with Student and educator tours of the facility, and a look at local Advanced Manufacturing in a global context.”
 ###
About Gotion Illinois
Gotion Illinois is developing next-generation battery technology and advanced manufacturing solutions to support the growing demand for electric mobility and energy storage. Through partnerships with local schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations, Gotion Illinois is committed to workforce development, STEM education, and creating opportunities for future industry leaders.
Media Contact -&nbsp;Andrew Wheeler Gotion Illinois, Director of Public Affairs 
a.wheeler@gotion.com

Local Event: Students Earn International Scholar Award

Kankakee County

Manteno

Students Earn International Scholar Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Students Earn International Scholar Award
MANTENO, IL July 16, 2026 — A group of Illinois high school...

We are known for having a large well-organized, and clean sale with fantastic prices. We have clothes, toys, books, tools, small furniture, housewares, decorations,and a “boutique”area with brand, new items, and collectibles.

Local Event: Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

We are known for having a large well-organized, and clean sale with fantastic prices. We have clothes, toys, books, tools,...

CD&ME

<h2>Rock the Night Away at SummerFest 2026! Friday, July 17 @ 6PM | CD&amp;ME, Frankfort</h2>
<h3>Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, great food, and summer fun - all for a great cause! Your ticket includes live music performances, delicious eats and access to our cash bar.</h3>
&nbsp;Rain or shine |&nbsp; 21+ only | Spin the prize wheel for instant and premier prizes!
Special shoutout to our Lincoln-Way High School Alumni celebrating with us - grab your reunion tickets! Not part of a reunion? No problem - just select General Admission. Want your class to join the celebration? Reach out and let's make it happen!

Local Event: Lincoln-Way Foundation's SummerFest

Lincoln-Way Foundation's SummerFest

Rock the Night Away at SummerFest 2026! Friday, July 17 @ 6PM | CD&ME, Frankfort
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live...

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you won’t find anywhere else—all at budget-friendly prices. Show off your best cosplay for a chance to win cash prizes, rock out to live music, laugh it up with an improv group, and catch insights at the artist panel. Plus, there’s a scavenger hunt, a themed photo booth, and yes—zombies! This is your ultimate fandom adventure—don’t miss it!&nbsp;
Swag bags for the first 500 attendees. Follow your fandoms at this FREE show presented by the White Oak Library District and the Lockport Council of Arts.&nbsp;
121 E 8th Street, Lockport IL. Find out more at <a href="https://whiteoaklibrary.org/comicopolis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">COMICOPOLIS.ORG</a> and on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7676315335818212" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">comicopolislockport</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Comicopolis

Comicopolis

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists,...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Mokena Miracles, Neighbor

Posting Activity

Dine & Donate @ Mokena Creamery for Mokena Miracles

AUG

11

4:00 PM

Creamery, 19100 Wolf Rd, Mokena, IL

Mokena Miracles Trivia Night

OCT

3

6:00 PM

Veterans of Foreign Wars, 19852 Wolf Rd, Mokena, IL

NL VFW Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "General Knowledge". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

Students Earn International Scholar Award

Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

Lincoln-Way Foundation's SummerFest

Comicopolis