Thursday, September 22, 2011
A daily look at the town around.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Paul Dailing
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Welcome to "Know 'Kena," a daily look into the town around you. Some days it will be a picture you have to identify, other days a trivia question, historical photo or other goodie from Mokena's past, present or future. The answers will be revealed each week in Saturday's news quiz. Today's challenge is: What's the average household size in Mokena? A. 3.50 people (remember, it's an average) B. 1.78 C. 2.95 D. 2.33 Know 'Kena Schedule: Monday: Spot the Spot (See if you can tell where in Mokena the hidden photo was taken) Tuesday: Time Machine (A question from Mokena's past) Wednesday: Sign Language (We blur, erase or otherwise digitally alter a local business' sign and you see if you can still ID the business) Thursday: The Senseless Bureau…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
A daily look at the town around.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Paul Dailing
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Welcome to "Know 'Kena," a daily look into the town around you. Some days it will be a picture you have to identify, other days a trivia question, historical photo or other goodie from Mokena's past, present or future. The answers will be revealed each week in Saturday's news quiz. Today's challenge is: Put these ages in order by how many Mokena residents were that age during last year's census: (So if you think there were more 82 year olds than 52 year olds, put them first on the list.) Know 'Kena Schedule: Monday: Spot the Spot (See if you can tell where in Mokena the hidden photo was taken) Tuesday: Time Machine (A question from Mokena's past) Wednesday: Sign Language (We blur, erase or otherwise Photoshop a local business' sign and you…
Thursday, August 18, 2011
A daily look at the town around.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Paul Dailing
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Welcome to "Know 'Kena," a daily look into the town around you. Some days it will be a picture you have to identify, other days a trivia question, historical photo or other goodie from Mokena's past, present or future. The answers will be revealed each week in Saturday's news quiz. Today's challenge is: Did Mokena have more families (defined as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption" living in the same house) in 2000 or 2010? Remember: The population got bigger, but it also got older, with kids moving out. Know 'Kena Schedule: Monday: Spot the Spot (See if you can tell where in Mokena the hidden photo was taken) Tuesday: Time Machine (A question from Mokena's past) Wednesday: …
It's back to school for Mokena kids. Here are some numbers you might not know about the back-to-school season.
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost that time of year again. As parents and their kids head out to gather up their books, backpacks and No. 2 pencils, we thought we’d share these back-to-school facts, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau and other government agencies. To see how Mokena Elementary School teachers are getting ready to go back to school, click here. Back-to-school shopping $7.4 billion The amount of money spent at family clothing stores in August 2010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services In 2008, there were 28,429 family clothing stores, 7,349 children and infants clothing stores, 28,178 shoe stores, 9,373 office supply and stationery stores, 22,116 sporting goods stores, 9,708 bookstores and 8,…
Thursday, August 11, 2011
A daily look at the town around.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Paul Dailing
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Welcome to "Know 'Kena," a daily look into the town around you. Some days it will be a picture you have to identify, other days a trivia question, historical photo or other goodie from Mokena's past, present or future. The answers will be revealed each week in Saturday's news quiz. Today's challenge is: In 2010, what percentage of Mokena residents owned their home free and clear (i.e., no mortgage)? A. 16.2 percent B. 21.1 percent C. 24.9 percent D. 32.6 percent Know 'Kena Schedule: Monday: Spot the Spot (See if you can tell where in Mokena the hidden photo was taken) Tuesday: Time Machine (A question from Mokena's past) Wednesday: Sign Language (We blur, erase or otherwise Photoshop a local business' sign and you see if you can still ID …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
A daily look at the town around.
Welcome to "Know 'Kena," a daily look into the town around you. Some days it will be a picture you have to identify, other days a trivia question, historical photo or other goodie from Mokena's past, present or future. The answers will be revealed each week in Saturday's news quiz. Today's challenge is: What was the average Mokena monthly mortgage in 2000? A. $762 B. $1,657 C. $2,333 D. Back in those days, we didn't have mortgages. You went to the banker and, if he liked the cut of your jib, he would give you the house free and clear and buy you a Brooklyn Egg Cream. Know 'Kena Schedule: Monday: Spot the Spot (See if you can tell where in Mokena the hidden photo was taken) Tuesday: Time Machine (A question from Mokena's past) Wednesday: …
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