Mokena 159 Receives Clean Audit Report, Earns State’s Highest Financial Recognition
Mokena School District 159 Board of Education Meeting | October 15, 2025 Article Summary: Mokena School District 159 has received the State of Illinois' highest financial rating after an independent audit...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Village Board for September 22, 2025
Mokena Village Board Meeting | September 22, 2025 The Mokena Village Board on Monday, September 22, 2025, took steps to bolster downtown redevelopment by unanimously approving a three-year extension of...
Will County Board Rejects Proposed Tax Hike, Approves 0% Levy Increase in Contentious Vote
Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: In a significant move providing relief to taxpayers, the Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, voted to approve...
Lincoln-Way Support Staff Union Rejects Tentative Contract Agreement
LW210 Board of Education Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Members of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 support staff union have voted down a tentative five-year contract...
Mokena to Replace Invasive Callery Pear Trees with Grant Funding
Mokena Village Board Meeting | September 22, 2025 Article Summary: Mokena will remove invasive Callery Pear trees throughout the village and plant new, non-invasive species, thanks to a matching grant from...
Mokena School Board Approves Pacts with Unions to Address Bus Driver Shortage
Mokena School District 159 Board of Education Meeting | October 15, 2025 Article Summary: Mokena School District 159 will offer paid CDL training and stipends to teachers and staff who volunteer...
Mokena Hikes Business License Late Fees to $30
Mokena Village Board Meeting | September 22, 2025 Article Summary: The Mokena Village Board has approved an ordinance that significantly increases the penalty for late renewal of business licenses from a...
Mokena 159 Board Approves Increased Cost for Junior High Storage Shed Amid Budget Debate
Mokena School District 159 Board of Education Meeting | October 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Mokena School District 159 Board of Education approved a cost increase for a new storage shed...
Mokena Approves Over $490,000 in Road and Sidewalk Repair Contracts
Mokena Village Board Meeting | September 22, 2025 Article Summary: The Mokena Village Board has awarded three separate contracts totaling nearly half a million dollars for street patching, pavement repair, and...
Will County Board Committee Passes Contentious ‘Live and Work Without Fear’ Resolution on 4-3 Vote
Will County Legislative Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee on Tuesday narrowly passed a controversial resolution affirming the county's commitment to ensuring all residents...