Crime & Safety

After Crash, Park Classes Run From Oaks

After a driver crashed into the Mokena Community Park District Administration Center in Main Park on Tuesday, classes have moved to The Oaks.

Workers are back at the day after a car crashed into the front of the building, but classes, registrations and permits will be run from for the time being.

At about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, a driver pulling out of a space behind the park district offices reportedly lost control of her vehicle, crashing into the building. No one was injured.

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Park district Executive Director Jim Romanek was not immediately available Wednesday afternoon, but a staffer who answered the phone at the park district headquarters said they were working out of the building.

Program registrations and picnic permits will be handled from at a temporary entrance on the south side of the building, according to the park district website

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All classes except for Illinois Boating Safety will be run from the Walnut Room at The Oaks, 10847 La Porte Road, for the time being.

Illinois Boating Safety has been canceled, although pre-registered particpants can attend Illinois Boating Safety on March 24 and 25 at .


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