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Week in Review: Emergency Allergy Help and 2013 Christmas Fest

In the past week, you may have missed stories about connecting with autistic students, local businesses, a union strike, losing tax breaks and more in Mokena and nearby.

News

Mokena Father Donating Allergy Emergency Kits to D159
Brandon Wilson designed EpiPen holding kits especially for schools if a student has a potentially fatal allergic reaction, such as what happened earlier in the month to an 8-year-old Mokena student.

Hula Hoops, Smiles and Santa at Mokena's Christmas Fest
Take a look at the fun had by those who attended Mokena's annual holiday celebration on Saturday.

Bridging the Autism Gap with a Thanksgiving Lunch
Autistic students at Mokena 159 schools enjoyed a creative Thanksgiving lunch with peers outside of their program, helping all involved to better understand each other and share some common ground.

Half a Dozen Lincoln-Way Businesses You Should Know About
Shop Small: We're celebrating Small Business Saturday with a look at the people who shape our neighborhoods with hard work.

County Says No to Union Proposal to Negotiate through Weekend
AFSCME Local 1028 officials said they made the offer, but county officials told them they would not be able to come back to the table until next week.

Special Hearing in Frankfort Cop's Felony Battery Case Derailed by Medical Matter
The hearing for Frankfort cop Donald Walsh's felony domestic battery case was pushed back to next week.

What Are the Deadliest Holidays on Illinois Roads?
Thanksgiving? Christmas? Labor Day? Holidays can be dangerous times for drivers. Which holidays are associated with the most traffic fatalities?

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014
Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

Blogs

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