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Mar 30, 2018

March for Our Lives demonstrators take to the streets of Frankfort

It was a lesson in democracy for the dozens of demonstrators who turned out Saturday, March 24, to participate in the March for Our Lives in

Megann Horstead

Mar 30, 2018

Gymnastics class brings ‘American Ninja Warrior’ to Mokena

For anyone who’s watched NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” there’s a Mokena gymnastics training facility with a new class hooking in young boy

Megann Horstead

Mar 30, 2018

Bowling fundraiser benefits District 843 programs

The lights are turned down low and the bowling alley is buzzing from wall to wall, as last calls are made for anyone seeking to participate

Megann Horstead

Feb 28, 2018

Cracking the case at NAWS’ inaugural murder mystery

Shots were flying, and people were dying. On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, NAWS hosted its inaugural Murder at O’Henry’s Speakeasy, giv

Megann Horstead

Feb 28, 2018

Tribes Alehouse and Grill goes down under to host Oysterfest

Whether it’s grilled, smoked or broiled, oysters were aplenty Feb. 22-24 during Tribes Alehouse and Grill’s Oysterfest.

Megann Horstead

Feb 28, 2018

School of Rock Mokena continues to strike a chord with young rockers

In 2018, the educational company that operates and franchises the Mokena location is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Megann Horstead

Feb 28, 2018

Mokena residents perform in ‘Frankenstein’

It was a rainy November night when a monster came roaring to life. Its creator was so horrified by his creation, he ran away. For those who

Megann Horstead

Feb 10, 2018

Tribes debuts new beer at Meet the Brewer Night

The new release served as the featured beer on tap Jan. 16 during Tribes Beer Company’s Meet the Brewer Night.

Megann Horstead

Jan 21, 2018

Mokena library mixes fun, friendship at painting party

Sawicki was one of 15 people on hand the evening of Jan. 11 painting at the Mokena Community Public Library’s Sips and Smocks Painting Party

Megann Horstead

Jan 20, 2018

Local children giddyup to compete in Winter Camp Horse Show

The Frankfort resident was one of nearly 30 area children on hand Jan. 5 to participate in Nova Quarter Horses’ annual Winter Camp Horse Sho

Megann Horstead

Dec 23, 2017

Mokena sparks holiday season spirit at library event

Addie DeSalvo? Check. Dean DeSalvo? Check. Alden Lowrance? Check. Jonah Lowrance? Check. These are some of the names on Santa’s list of chi

Megann Horstead

Dec 16, 2017

Mokena hosts flag raising to start bicentennial

Since entering the Union in 1818, the State of Illinois has grown in different ways. To mark this milestone, the Village of Mokena, joined

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