Community Corner
Mokena Closings: What’s Shut Down Tuesday
With record colds in double digits below zero Monday, and frigid weather continuing Tuesday, trash will be collected Wednesday, and the library and schools in town are closed Tuesday.
The deep freeze is continuing on Tuesday.
After record breaking -15 degrees weather, with wind chills between 40 and 50 degrees below zero, on Monday, we’re in for some more frigid weather Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to climb back above zero but only to a high of 1 to 5 degrees with wind chill still around 40 degrees below.
Here are a few things to know about Tuesday.
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Village Updates
NuWay Disposal has moved back trash pick up back to Wednesday due to the weather. Christmas trees will be picked up on Wednesday as well.
Village offices are currently scheduled to be open Tuesday.
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The Mokena Public Library will be closed Tuesday.
Find out about Mokena warming centers and snow removal street parking rules on the village website.
Schools
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210—All four Lincoln-Way high schools will be closed Tuesday, as a result of the frigid weather.
Mokena School District 159—All 159 schools will be closed Tuesday.
Summit Hill School District 161—All 161 schools also will be closed Tuesday.
The following schools and programs also will be cancelled Tuesday.
- Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
- Mokena Montessori
- Mokena Park District Preschool
- Noonan Elementary Academy
- St. Mary School
- St. Mary Religious Education
- Mokena Park District basketball practice at Mokena Elementary and Arbury Hills
- Mokena Park District All by Myself x2
Other winter coverage on Mokena Patch
Lincoln-Way High Schools to Stay Closed TuesdayWill County Courthouse Closed, but Other County Offices Open
Mokena School Closures, Weather Updates and Winter Tips
Is Cold Weather a Poor Excuse to Cancel Classes?
Shoveling Snow? Learn to Protect Your Back from Injury
Sledding, Shoveling in the Season's First Big Snowfall
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