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  • Resident working to collect supplies for health workers

    March 30, 2020 By T.J. Kremer III, Editor News, Community
    As it started to become clear that health workers were likely to be overwhelmed by a surge of COVID-19 patients, and facing a limited supply of personal protective equipment, Mokena resident Komal Gujarathi knew she had to do something to help.
  • Pet of the Week — Duke

    March 30, 2020 By Submitted by NAWS Illinois Humane Society News, Community
    Duke is a handsome 5-year-old male treeing walker coonhound who is looking for a home.
  • Standout Student — Jenna Labriola, Mokena Junior High

    March 29, 2020 By Submitted by Mokena Junior High News, Community
    Jenna Labriola is a seventh-grader at Mokena Junior High.
  • Village responds to COVID-19

    March 28, 2020 By Jon DePaolis, Freelance Reporter News, Village
    As people all over America and the world grapple with the short-term and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, so too is the Village of Mokena.
  • From The Publisher: Your support is needed now more than ever

    March 27, 2020 By Joe Coughlin, Publisher Opinion
    We need your help. I’m going to be direct and honest, because we do not have time for anything else.

News

The People behind the Papers: Nuria Mathog. Frankfort Station editor

“The People behind the Papers” is a Q&A series featuring the employees of 22nd Century Media who play an integral role in producing 15 community newspapers.

The People behind the Papers: Eric DeGrechie, North Shore managing editor
The People behind the Papers: Nick Frazier, North Shore sports editor
The People behind the Papers: Joe Coughlin, publisher

Regional

Will County Sheriff's Office: Man posing as deputy made illegal traffic stops
Area law enforcement agencies have received multiple complaints about a man pretending to be a Will County Sheriff's Office SWAT team member and unlawfully making traffic stops.
Frankfort — Virtual gallery lets residents appreciate area artists from home
Frankfort — Fourth man arrested in November abduction case
Tinley Park — Officials direct staff to work on regulations for recreational cannabis

Sports

Alumni Spotlight: Mokena's Richards has memorable freshman gymnastics season at Florida
Perhaps the students at Lincoln-Way Central didn't realize it but just a year ago there was a world-class athlete walking the halls of the school.That was Payton
10 Questions with John Glennon, Lincoln-Way East volleyball
Boys Volleyball: Knights 'can be very good' if season happens
Boys Volleyball: Griffins want chance to keep tradition going

Life & Arts

Quick Bites — A new age of hospitality innovation
Restaurants do carryout, charity and more amid coronavirus-forced changes.
The Dish — Chesdan’s remains operational with curbside pickup, delivery during pandemic
Churches turn to technology in time of crisis
The Dish — Ambrosino’s brings traditional Italian tastes to the table

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From The Publisher: Your support is needed now more than ever
We need your help. I’m going to be direct and honest, because we do not have time for anything else.
From the Editor — On the value of living virtually
Robin’s Nest — Seeing how love can make a difference
A Message From 22nd Century Media Leadership — An unshakable commitment to community

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