Community Corner
Week in Review: From Injury to Inspiration and Clearing Dominick's Shelves
Stories about a lost dog, repairing a veteran's home, new Burros officers, selling narcotics, best lights, best bakery and more in Mokena and nearby.
News
Wheelchair-Bound Man Writes Book about ‘Getting Up’ After…Mokena father Brian Swift hopes to inspire others with his book “Up: Getting Up is the Key to Life,” a story about his life since becoming a quadriplegic 34 years ago, and how he found courage and strength to recover.
Overturned Truck Eastbound I-80
Reported to be an overturned tanker truck requiring haz-mat response.
Crowds Clear Shelves in Frankfort Dominick's Clearance Sale
Did you stock up on closeout deals? How did you fill your cart?
Lost Dog Last Seen on Tall Grass Drive Near Hickory Creek PreserveHarrison, a friendly beagle mix with sandy colored fur, was last seen in Mokena Monday night. Contact the family if you have seen him.
A Lot of Helping Hands Repair War Vet's House
Facing code violations, Doug and Rosemary Estand didn’t know where to turn for much-needed house repairs. Then Homes4Heroes came to their rescue.
Mokena Man Allegedly Caught Dealing Oxy & Hydromorphone
Mokena man Sean Flynn was freed after posting $50,000 bond.
Mokena Burros Select 2014 Season Officers
Find out who will be working behind the scenes and on the field for the next football season.
Vote for the Best Bakery in the Area
We asked for your bakery nominations in Orland Park, Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox, Tinley Park and Oak Forest. Now it's time to pick a winner.
Dem Candidate for Will County Clerk Booted from March Ballot
The Will County Electoral Board ruled that Greg Sage did not have enough signatures on his primary nominating petition.
100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
Who Has the Best Christmas Lights in Mokena?
Tell us who you think puts on the best holiday light show around in our quick form.
Tempers Flare at Nightmare on Hickory Street Murder Case Court Hearing
Relatives of two young men strangled to death in January accused one of the alleged killers of courtroom misbehavior.
Judge Declares Violation in Frankfort Cop's Felony Domestic Battery Case
The Frankfort police should have turned over an audio recording of one of their police officers allegedly threatening his girlfriend, a Will County judge pronounced.
Children For Lincoln-Way Left Behind? Plug Pulled On Go Fund Me Page
A Joliet group's Go Fund Me Page to raise a legal war chest in hopes of sending their children to New Lenox high schools has been taken down.
Southland GoFundMe Campaigns That Might Touch Your Heart
A martial arts champion. A girl seeking an education. A mom trying to support therapy horses. If they touch your heart, they might touch your wallet, too.
Blogs
State-of-the-art Care at Palos Community HospitalA Journey into Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
How Do You Get Through the Holidays After The Loss of A Loved One
Upcoming Programs at The Bridge Teen Center 12.3.13
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