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.

Mokena police use drones to track suspects on the run
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A suburb's relatively new drone program is rising to new heights, after helping state police capture three suspected fugitives.

Illinois Jr. Celtics named 2022 Pop Warner National Champions
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A local football team is celebrating after being named the 2022 Pop Warner National Champions in Orlando last week. The Illinois Jr. Celtics beat out the Abington Raiders from Pennsylvania to win the title.

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.