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New “Free Keychain Library” Offers Fun Trading Post for Mokena Community
Mokena Community Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting | July 2025 Article SummaryA unique and whimsical “Free Keychain Library”…
Mokena Library Awarded Nearly $30,000 Grant from Illinois Secretary of State
Mokena Community Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting | July 2025 Article SummaryThe Mokena Community Public Library District has…
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Frankfort Fall Fest: Everything to Know for the Nationally-Ranked Event
FRANKFORT, IL – The heart of historic downtown Frankfort is set to transform into a vibrant hub of art, music, and…
Mokena Library Board Approves Tentative Budget for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Mokena Community Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting | July 2025 Article SummaryThe Mokena Community Public Library District Board…
Board Approves Engineering Contracts for Mokena Road Widening
Article SummaryThe Will County Board approved over $1.1 million in supplemental engineering contracts to advance the ongoing 80th Avenue improvement…
Will County Executive Proposes $791 Million Budget Focused on Stability Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Article Summary: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a balanced $791 million budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that aims…
Will County Leglislative Committee Opposes Federal Push for Heavier, Longer Trucks
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Will County Board’s Legislative Committee unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size…
Mokena Overhauls Zoning Code to Streamline Rules for Sheds, Pools, and Patios
The Mokena Village Board has unanimously approved a significant overhaul of its zoning regulations for accessory structures, a move aimed…
Mokena Awards $472K Contract for Countryview Estates Storm Sewer Project
The Village of Mokena is moving forward with a major infrastructure project, awarding a contract worth over $472,000 to a…
Fiber Internet Provider Pavlov Media Details Plans to Expand into Mokena
Mokena residents may soon have another choice for high-speed internet service, as Champaign-based Pavlov Media has announced its intent to…
Mokena Celebrates Successful July 4th Events, Honors Parade Winners
A celebratory atmosphere filled the Mokena Village Board meeting on July 14, as officials and community leaders recounted the success…
Meeting Briefs: Mokena Village Board for July 14, 2025
The Mokena Village Board on July 14 approved a major overhaul of its zoning code, awarded a contract for a…