Week in Review: Locals from Washington Helping Out and Armed Robber Caught

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Mokena Family from Washington Collecting Supplies for Tornado Victims
Matt and Yvette Hodges, along with several volunteers, will collect items at Brookhaven Marketplace this week and deliver the needed supplies to disaster victims in the Washington area.

Cops Collar Alleged Armed Robber, Firefighters Possibly Dragging Pond for Gun
A Tinley Park man was charged with pulling robberies in Frankfort, Mokena and in the county.

Mokena Woman Sues Electrolux, Blames Clothes Dryer For Apartment Fire
A Mokena woman claims a defective clothes dryer caused a fire in her apartment.

Mokena 159 to Vote on 4.9 Percent Tax Levy Increase
Board members pushed for a lower tax levy than district staff originally recommended to them at the October meeting, and staff responded with the 4.9 percent proposal.

Chicago Man Charged With Frankfort Sports Authority Starter Jacket Heist
Patrick Giles allegedly was one of at least eight who stormed the Sports Authority and stole thousands of dollars worth of Starter Jackets.

Will County Workers Flood Board Meeting as Strike Continues
No new negotiating sessions have been called, and conflicting reports say anywhere from 10 to 30 percent of employees have crossed the picket line.

Convicted Hater Arrested Again For Alleged Battery But Not for Hating This Time
A Frankfort man convicted of a hate crime for menacing a neighbor was bothering more people, police said.

CD & ME Partners with Lincoln-Way Foundation
By becoming a partner, the business extends its relationship with the high school community in fund-raising efforts.

Black Friday Shopping: Local Mall and Major Retailer Hours

Holiday-shopping hours, plus ads and deals, for malls and major retailers in a list almost as big as Santa's.