About Mokena Local
Your community. Your news. Always free.
Serving Mokena
Mokena Local is your free, digital-first source for news and information serving Mokena, Illinois — a thriving Will County community that has maintained its neighborhood character while growing into one of the region’s most desirable places to live.
From village board decisions and school district news to local sports and community events, Mokena Local delivers the coverage that keeps Mokena residents connected and informed. Because knowing what’s happening in your hometown shouldn’t cost anything.
Meet Your Publisher
Chris Russell
Publisher & FounderChris Russell is a third-generation newspaper publisher whose family has been serving Illinois communities since his grandfather bought the local paper in 1942. After decades in community journalism, Chris founded Windmill Media to bring free, digital-first local news to communities across Illinois that have lost their local voice.
Mokena is a community that takes civic participation seriously — and Mokena Local was built to support that. When residents know what’s on the village board agenda and what’s being discussed at the school district, they can show up and make their voices heard.
What We Cover
Mokena Local delivers comprehensive local coverage across all areas of community life in Mokena and Will County:
🏛 Local Government
Coverage of the Village of Mokena and Will County Board — the decisions that affect Mokena residents most directly.
🎓 Schools & Education
School board meetings, district updates, and news affecting Mokena students and families.
🏈 High School Sports
Schedules, scores, and coverage of the Lincoln-Way Central Knights and Mokena-area athletics.
📅 Events & Community
Local events, library news, park district programs, and everything bringing Mokena together.
⚖ Planning & Zoning
Will County planning and zoning hearings — so you always know what’s proposed near your property.
📢 Submit Your News
Residents can submit news tips, events, and announcements directly to our team.
Part of the Windmill Media Network
Mokena Local is proudly part of Windmill Media — a growing network of free, digital-first local news sites serving communities across Illinois. Our mission: every community deserves to know what’s happening in their hometown.
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