Mokena police use drone to help ISP catch 3 fugitives
The Mokena Police Department is developing a reputation in the south suburbs for its expertise at using drones.
Over 5,000 jackets collected for Salvation Army coat drive
Second-graders at Noonan Academy in Mokena were collecting coats Tuesday for the Salvation Army.
Mokena hair care company receives backlash for wanting to help biracial families
A suburban natural hair care company is catching heat for an advertising campaign.
Mokena tiny farm brings fresh foods to impoverished communities
The unique suburban farm uses new farming methods to bring fresh food to impoverished communities.
Woman, 20, fatally struck by Metra train while jogging in Mokena
A 20-year-old woman who was jogging in Mokena was fatally struck by a Metra train Friday afternoon.
Missing Mokena Dunkin' employee found safe: police
A 19-year-old Dunkin' employee who was reported missing from Mokena Monday morning has been found safe.
Yes, some Chicago suburbs really have gotten a lot of rain this weekend
The National Weather Service said that Kirkland, in DeKalb County, got the most rain: 3.63 inches. Tinley Park and Mokena were close behind.
Chicago weather: Snow, freezing temps to continue overnight
IDOT says their full fleet of about 350 salt trucks are making rounds as the winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday.
Feds charge Dolton man with straw purchasing 27 guns in Chicago suburbs
A 34-year-old Dolton man faces federal charges after allegedly buying 27 handguns under his own name, but then giving them to another person.
Families run in terror during a brawl at trampoline park as security guard pulls out gun
Families ran in terror in the midst of a brawl and a security guard pulling out a gun inside a trampoline park in suburban Chicago on Saturday afternoon. They were so panicked that they were about to be shot that a worker hid a dozen children in a closet.
Charges pending against 2 juveniles after racist graffiti was found in Mokena park
Two juveniles were detained after racist and sexually oriented graffiti was found in a Mokena park last weekend.
Hate crime investigation underway after Mokena park vandalized
A possible hate crime occurred in the suburbs with vulgar messages written in spray paint.
