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Mokena's local newspaper. Only paper in Mokena bringing material specifically tailored to the village and its residents.

Mokena, IL
Joined May 2009
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As it started to become clear that health workers were likely to be overwhelmed by a surge of COVID-19 patients, Mokena resident Komal Gujarathi knew she had to do something to help. Read more in this FREE article. #coronavirus #news bit.ly/2wFqcKV
Although it was cut short by the coronavirus, Mokena native and LW Central grad Payton Richards had a memorable, successful freshman season on Florida's powerhouse gymnastics team. @LWCKnights @GatorsGym bit.ly/2QXyoNe
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Meet the People behind the Papers, The Mokena Messenger's editor, T.J. Kremer III, in this FREE article. #news bit.ly/2UM9VeZ
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Meet Duke. He's one of the adoptable pets available at @NAWSUS. #pets bit.ly/3aG5I32
This week's Standout Student says one thing people don't know about her is that she doesn't like chocolate. @MJHMeteors159 #StandoutStudent bit.ly/2UY62E3
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Village of Mokena officials offer praise for how residents and businesses have so far been handling the COVID-19 pandemic, and stress that everyone should continue to follow state, federal and medical guidelines. #NEWS bit.ly/2JlxZjJ
A message from our publisher at @22ndCM. Please take the time to read this FREE article. We thank you in advance. #Editorial
.@NAWSUS is currently open on a limited basis during Illinois' shelter in place order. #news bit.ly/2JhX5j8
Our Team 22 features the area's best boys basketball players. Who made the cut? bit.ly/3dyxUqI
Updated to include most up-to-date numbers, including a third death in Will County. #news #coronavirus bit.ly/2QN3rLw
A second Will County resident has been reported to have died from COVID-19. Read more in this FREE article. #NEWS #coronavirus bit.ly/2JgEKmM
Mokena Junior High's seventh-grade girls volleyball team made it all the way to state, then the tournament was canceled. bit.ly/2UeGraE
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This week's regional news comes from our sister publication @FrankfrtStation, where The Frankfort Arts Association's latest exhibit has been moved online. #news bit.ly/2WEHsKF
With limitations in place on group gatherings, local churches are turning to technology to reach their followers. #news #coronavirus bit.ly/3doah3Z
A group of Mokenians have come together to offer assistance to others during the coronavirus pandemic. #NEWS #coronavirus bit.ly/2WyG2S1
Local athletes and coaches are in wait-and-see mode as they hope spring sports will resume at some point. bit.ly/396yAQz
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Meet Mini-Cooper and Hobbs, submitted by the Vaccaro family of Mokena. #Pets bit.ly/2U4X3RW
BREAKING NEWS: Will County has its first death related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Read more in this FREE article. #BreakingNews #coronavirus bit.ly/2UjbPUk
A Lincoln-Way East graduate is part of a U.S. women's football team that is stranded in a Honduras hotel after the country closed its borders. bit.ly/2UkQvxt
Updated article on the @lwsra participant who tested positive for COVID-19. Read more in the FREE article. #NEWS #Coronavirus bit.ly/33vaGNl