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  1. Pet of the Week: CooperRead the original story

    48 min ago | Mokena Messenger

    ... wonders over to the parkway tree to see which of his pals has been visiting. Do you want to see your pet featured as Mokena Messenger's Pet of the Week? Send your pet's photo and a few sentences explaining why your pet is outstanding to ...

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  2. Mokena board passes out charity donationsRead the original story

    49 min ago | Mokena Messenger

    On behalf of the 2009 Mayors Charity Foundation, Mokena Mayor Joseph Werner distributed a total of $28,200 in donations at the Mokena Village Board meeting on Monday, Dec.

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    Related Topix: Will County, IL

  3. Companies scaling back celebrationsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Herald News

    ... though we can't go out to a restaurant, I still want everyone to get together," said Werner, who is also mayor of Mokena. "And doing more isn't necessarily better. One year we had 30 people at a big table, and we couldn't even talk to one another." ...

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    Related Topix: Consulting, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Manhattan, IL

  4. Mokena Jaycees Get Financial Support

    10 hrs ago | Mokena Messenger

    After attending the Village of Mokena Board meeting on December 14, Tim Howe and Kathy Crick were honored to receive the financial support of Mayor Joseph Werner and Trustee Joseph Sinwinski.

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  5. MOMS Club of New Lenox- Monthly MeetingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Mokena Messenger

    MOMS Club of New Lenox (including Mokena, Manhattan and Wilton Center). Monthly meeting. All Ages. Visitors Welcome! Free Admission! Come join us to learn more about upcoming events and playgroups! Guest speakers each month along with activities for ...

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    Related Topix: New Lenox, IL, Manhattan, IL, Events

  6. From a school standpoint, Mokena most certainly does

    Friday | Mokena Messenger

    Here are the 2008 rates: Frankfort 157c --- $3.1200 New Lenox 122 --- $2.9244 Summit Hill 161 --- $2.8530 Manhattan 115 --- $3.3400 MOKENA 159 --- $2.1022 As you can see, even WITH the 48cent increase, Mokena won't even come near paying the amount of money into their schools that our neighbors do.

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    Related Topix: Frankfort, IL, New Lenox, IL, Manhattan, IL

  7. The people of Mokena need to look at the long term Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Mokena Messenger

    10:17 PM The people of Mokena need to look at the long term affects of not supporting this referendum. If the referendum does not pass, it will not only affect our children, but the community as well. Yes, if it does not pass our children will ...

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    Related Topix: Frankfort, IL, New Lenox, IL

  8. School News: December 17Read the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | Mokena Messenger

    Mokena 159 Mokena Elementary has gingerbread fun All week long, students in Mrs.

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  9. Retired, but not forgottenRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Mokena Messenger

    ... to being an instrumental force in directing the future of Lincoln-Way schools, he served on both New Lenox and Mokena's Planning Commissions at different times to impact the communities around him. "Jim Fagan provides a wonderful example of service ...

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    Related Topix: New Lenox, IL

  10. Mokena Jaycees Pizza Social-Monday December 21Read the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | Mokena Messenger

    The Mokena Jaycees are inviting anyone living in the Mokena area between the ages of 18-40 to come out and learn more about the organization.

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  11. A well run quality school district sets Mokena apart Read the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Mokena Messenger

    08:57 PM A well run quality school district sets Mokena apart from neighboring communities. The district accomplishes more for our children with fewer dollars than most other districts in Will County. It has also been 30+ years since an increase in ...

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    Related Topix: Will County, IL

  12. Fruitcake makes a comebackRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | 301 Moved Permanently

    ... Bakerie, 17016 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park; (708) 444-2253. * Fleckenstein's Bakery, 19225 LaGrange Road, Mokena; (708) 479-5256. * Baumann's Bakery, 12248 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, (708) 448-1440. Putting the cake to the test I brought a loaf ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Tinley Park, IL, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert, Fruits, Recipes

  13. Mokena woman arrested in connection with Frankfort Township burglaries

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Mokena Messenger

    Erica Rhodes, 28, of the 12000 block of Francis Road in Mokena, was charged with three counts of residential burglary and possession of stolen property today in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred in the Frankfort Township area, according to a press release from Will County Sheriff's police.

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    Related Topix: Frankfort, IL, Will County, IL

  14. This is about more than activities. Activities are Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Mokena Messenger

    Activities are just the first wave. The combination of the state's financial mess and Mokena having almost no business revenue means this district gets far less funding then any neighboring schools.

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    Related Topix: Orland Park, IL

  15. Police Report: December 17Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Mokena Messenger

    ... registration light. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Felica M. West, 21, of Mokena. West supplied the officer with a driver's license but said that she did not have any proof of insurance. The officer was ...

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  16. Listen to it talk, then make it singRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Mokena Messenger

    ... as with people, time will fade both beauty and memory, and often both are lost forever. But if Mario Carreon in Mokena can get his hands on it - and talk to it - he can resurrect the beauty and restore the memories of true hand-crafted, real-wood ...

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  17. 2009 Christmas House Decorating Contest WinnersRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | City of Orland Park

    ... Friday, January 1, 2009. Joining Orland Park in the Safe Ride Home Program on New Year's Eve are the communities of Mokena, Orland Hills, Palos Heights and New Lenox. The Safe Ride Home Program cost is approximately $4,436.00. The Michael P. Gordon ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Orland Park, IL, Countryside, IL, Chicago, IL, Orland Hills, IL

  18. 'Tis the season to send us your holiday baby picturesRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Mokena Messenger

    Listen up parents. We want your babies, again. Yes, that is right Mokena residents our baby of the month contest has returned and we want your baby dressed in his or her holiday best.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Candy, New Lenox, IL, Orland Park, IL

  19. Church BriefsRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Mokena Messenger

    Immanuel Lutheran Church (10731 W. LaPorte Road, Mokena) Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. in the Church Library on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. All interested ladies are invited to join. Choir Practice 7 to 8:30 p.m. on every Thursday. ...

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    Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Mount Pearl (St. John's, NL), St. John's, NL, Newfoundland, Canada, New Lenox, IL

  20. Pet of the Week: StoshRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Mokena Messenger

    ... His daily mission is to get as many treats as he can out of his mom Kelly. Do you want to see your pet featured as Mokena Messenger's Pet of the Week? Send your pet's photo and a few sentences explaining why your pet is outstanding to ...

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