Mokena News

Scrementi's Italian Grill expects to open in about a month in the retail center, while Legends Grill and Bar is likely to open in August.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Pocket Pills Police pulled over a vehicle after the driver was seen not wearing a seat belt near Orland Square Drive and 94 th Avenue around 8:05 p.m. Police smelled burnt marijuana and searched the car, where they found a container and a grinder with small amounts marijuana inside, as well as two packets of cigarette papers and ... (more)

FRIDAY, MAY 25A Boyfriend Problems Police charged John D. Gillespie, 32, of the 11000 block of Roberts Street, Mokena, with criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct after officers responded to a disturbance at the home he shares with his girlfriend.

Battery Robert Standish Jr., 43, of 8841 Clifton Ave., Mokena, was arrested at 4:29 p.m. May 19 by Peotone police in the 200 block of North Second Street for battery, interfering with a police officer, fighting within a liquor establishment and criminal damage to property.

Dear I Love Mokena Readers, In honor of A Memorial Day I am going to run an encore presentation of a column from last December.

Before the barbecues, picnics and pool parties, Mokena residents set aside time Monday, May 28 toA honor their friends, family and other Mokena residents who served in the armed services and fell in the line of duty.

When it comes to who has the best ribs, restaurants throughout Lincoln-Way fought it out on their community Patch sites, and three winners emerged from Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena.

Mokena Mayor Joe Werner purposely stayed out of the situation between Tony's Villa Rosa and Great Lakes Bank, he told Patch.A Despite the best efforts of Tony's management andA Village A staff, including Trustee Don Labriola and Director of Community and Economic Development Alan Zordan, Great Lakes Bank and Tony's couldn't reach a lease agreement, ... (more)

May 19:A Ryan A. Hewitt, 22, of the 2500 block of Ryan Court in Naperville, was charged with driving under the influence, improper lane use, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding in a construction zone and driving on the wrong side of road after a traffic stop near the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Wolf Road.

The Village of Mokena invites all residents to join William Martin VFW Post #725A in memory of those who have given their lives for our country.A Mokena's tribute will take place as a procession, beginning at St.

Time is slowly slipping away to renew Village of Mokena vehicle stickers for the coming year, as the July 1 deadline quickly approaches.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Two Charged With Public Intoxication James A. Grana, 26, of the 200 block of Pine Street in Joliet, and William D. Schafer, 25, of the 9400 block of Birch Avenue in Mokena, were charged with public intoxication after an incident with Frankfort Police in the 19900 block of LaGrange Road.

Break out the sweat pants and slap on your workout gear, there's a new Charter Fitness location coming to Mokena this summer.

Nooner, who lives in Mokena and has his home remodeling business in Orland Park, was able to capture the attention of major retailers at the show that are planning to carry the product.

Ways to wake up your weekend include "Freedom, Slavery and the Roots of American Music" in Oak Forest, the grand opening of Garden Gallery and Studio in Tinley Park, an Oldies Rock 'n' Roll concert in Mokena and Irish Fest 2012 at Chicago Gaelic Park.

Here is the breakdown of the most common incidentsA the Mokena Police Department A had to deal with from May 1 through May 14, according toA CrimeReports.com . Mokena police contract with the website A to provide interactive crime maps to the public and more detailed mapping for internal use.

Two dogs and a guinea pig were safe and sound Tuesday night after an afternoon fire in a home on West 183rd Street in Tinley Park .

Following the closure of Tony's Villa Rosa Pizza, residents across Mokena were left wondering just what happened .

SUNDAY, MAY 13 Unknown Person Taped Breaking In to Cars A resident in the 7800 block of Wheatfield Drive taped an unknown person breaking in to two parked, unlocked cars in the neighborhood but not taking anything, according to the sheriff's office report.

Mokena residents that are ready to rock will have a chance to do just that Saturday, May 26, when the Mokena Community Public Library hosts David Molinari.