Mokena's K9 cop Kong receives donated ballistic vest

MOKENA, IL — Mokena's K9 cop Kong just got a little safer on the job, with a ballistic vest donated by a nonprofit. The vest ...

Mokena man, 39, in barricade call charged with domestic battery, inoperable rifle found at scene: Sheriff

The article Mokena Man, 39, In Barricade Call Charged With Domestic Battery, Inoperable Rifle Found At Scene: Sheriff appeared first on Mokena Patch. MOKENA, IL — A Mokena man has been charged with ...
Chicago Tribune

Mokena joins other towns in replacing state’s 1% grocery tax

The village of Mokena has joined numerous other municipalities in continuing the 1% grocery tax the state of Illinois will end Jan. 1. The Mokena Village Board voted 6-0 Monday to continue the tax ...
ABC7

At Chicago area 'forest school,' nature is the classroom and children are explorers

MOKENA, Ill. -- At Free Haven Forest School, the sound of howling beckons students around the campfire to hear about their next learning activity: extracting honey from a bee hive. "Why do you think ...