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The Neighborhood Files
Names in the News: Mayor Werner Speaks Out on Why He Didn't Speak Up for Villa Rosa
Mokena Mayor Joe Werner purposely stayed out of the situation between Tony's Villa Rosa and Great Lakes Bank, he told Patch. Despite the best efforts of Tony's management and Village staf...
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Schools
Names in the News: Beloved D159 Music Teacher Resigns
Jessica Maffia, a District 159 music teacher for the last nine years, handed over a letter of resignation May 16, effective at the end of the 2011–2012 school year. Citing an overload in ...
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The Neighborhood Files
Names in the News: L-W East Athletic Director Leaves Behind Legacy He Helped Build
After 13 years with Lincoln-Way East, Athletic Director Dave Brost will step away down from his role with the department. Brost, 62, is retiring in May after working for 19 years as an at...
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The Neighborhood Files
Names in the News: Owner of Beloved Pizza Place Breaks News of Closing
Mauro DiSabato, owner of Tony's Villa Rosa Pizza, is as disappointed as his customers that the Mokena location has closed. The pizza place was forced to shut down due to what he called 'u...