Mokena Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Will County is higher than the Illinois average.

Village Of Mokena: Mokena Police Issue Press Release Regarding Fatal Traffic Crash

The Mokena Police Department has issued a press release regarding a fatal traffic crash near the intersection of 195th Street and Wolf R ...

Mokena Trustees OK Water And Sewer Rate Increase

The change comes after Chicago increased its water and sewer rate by five cents per 1,000 gallons.

Mokena Trustees Move Forward On Design Engineering For Possible Grant-Funded Projects

Christopher B. Burke Engineering will design a resurfacing project for 191st Street and a bike path for Route 45.

Village Of Mokena: Holiday Schedule Changes

The Mokena Village Hall, 11004 Carpenter, will be closed Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday.

Mokena Refuse, Recycling Date Moved

Village refuse and recycling pushed back a day because of 4th of July holiday.

Village Of Mokena: NEWS You Can Use Available Now!

The July edition of NEWS You Can Use is now available at www.mokena.org!

Village Of Mokena: AT&T Retail Hiring Event June 30

AT&T is hosting a retail hiring event Wednesday, June 30, at its Mokena store located at 11244 Lincoln Highway.

Mokena Officials Approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

The Village of Mokena Board of Trustees voted 5-0 Monday, June 28, to approve the Village’s fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget.

Will County Illinois: Will County Executive To Be Guest Speaker At Multi Chamber Luncheon

Registration and Networking begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. The County Executive's presentation begins at 12:30.

Village Of Mokena: 4th Of July Fireworks Plans Announced

Plans for the Village of Mokena's annual 4th of July fireworks have been set!

Will County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Mokena area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Mokena Village Board Violated Open Meetings Act: State AG Office

The board broke state law by not denying local resident Mark Cerkvenik the opportunity to address village officials over concerns of racism.

Village Of Mokena: Top Cops Recognized

Police Chief John Keating and the Mokena Village Board took time recently to recognize good police work as Chief Keating shared numerous ...

Village Of Mokena: James Kulesa Named Public Works Director

The Village of Mokena has a new Public Works Director. At its June 14 meeting, the Mokena Village Board ratified the appointment of Jame ...

Will County Illinois: More Than 95,000 Books Redistributed During Annual Event

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

New Public Works Director Appointed In Mokena

James Kulesa has been appointed as the Director of Public Works for the Village of Mokena.

Village Of Mokena: Beautification Awards Judges Needed

The Village of Mokena's Community Affairs Commission is looking for volunteers to serve as judges for its annual Beautification Awards p ...

Village Of Mokena: Mokena's "Boy With A Plan" To Be Featured On ABC7 Chicago

A Mokena boy loaded with ambition has garnered attention from the Chicagoland media. It all started when Jameson Tyler, a local 9-year-o ...

Village Of Mokena: Flying The Flag

Mokena is a patriotic community, with many residents and businesses flying the flag. Flag Day is June 14, and while many will be flying ...

Watering Restrictions In Place: Village

As a reminder, seasonal watering restrictions are in effect. With high heat and drought-like conditions expected for the foreseeable fut ...

Mokena Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Will County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Mokena Trustees Cold On Possible Gas Station Expansion

Trustees say the current Speedway gas stations in town “need work.”

Mokena Honors Resident Heading To Air Force Academy

Marcus McCarty was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Mokena Approves Boundary Agreement With Orland Park

"This is basically the same agreement we've had for years and years and years," Mayor Frank Fleischer said.

Mokena Appoints Maintenance Worker, Commission Members

The Mokena Village Board appointed two new planning commission members, and Luke Deuser as a maintenance worker for the village.

Broadband Speed In Mokena Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Mokena OKs Amendment To Wastewater Treatment Project Contract

The Village Board voted 6-0 at their May 10 meeting to spend an additional $85,000 on the project.

Mokena Supports Restoration Of Local Government Fund

Mokena would lose $225,000 in funding if further reductions are made, village officials said.

Mokena Approves Amendment To Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract

The amendment includes a cost increase and a completion extension due to grant funding criteria.

Outgoing Mokena Trustees Honored, Newly Elected Sworn In

Outgoing trustees Jillian Hersted and Joseph Siwinski were honored for their service, and the mayor, clerk and three trustees were seated.

Open Meetings Act Violations Under Review In Mokena

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is currently evaluating violations of the Open Meetings Act by the Village of Mokena.

Will County Illinois: Renovation To Begin On Front Of County Office Building

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Mokena Village Board Approves Appointment Of Ziska To Director Of Community Of Economic Development Role

Building and Planning Director Ziska will succeed Alan Zordan, who is set to retire in September.

Mokena Approves Annexation For Trestle Ridge Estates

The development includes 11 single-family lots, and home values are expected to be in the $800,000 to $1.4 million range.

Final Phase Of Boulder Ridge Subdivision Moves Forward

The final phase of the subdivision was never built due to the 2008 recession, the village said.

New Police Chief Named For Mokena

John Keating, who served with the Orland Park Police Department for 29 years, will be the next police chief for Mokena.

Mokena Appoints New Community, Economic Development Director

Matt Ziska will take over the role after long-time director Alan Zordan retires later this year.

Mokena Honors Retiring Interim Public Works Director

Mark Detloff is retiring after 22 years with Mokena's Public Works department.

Will County Illinois: All Will County Residents Over Age 16 Eligible For Vaccine As County Opens Scheduling Online April 12

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.