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Over 150 people attended the event held at St. John's Community Center, and for only $5 the community got to sample the pizza and serve as the judges.

Share + Feb 8, 2010 10:02 am US/Central MOKENA, Ill. A state Dept. of Corrections parole officer was killed and three others were injured in a four-car crash Sunday afternoon near southwest suburban Mokena.

As unofficial election results show the Mokena School District 159 referendum ballot measure failing , the proposed cuts of extracurricular activities and sports, along with staffing reductions, would seem assured.

If you're looking to step up your community involvement, the Mokena Park District may have just the spot for you.

Officials with Mokena School District know there are lessons to be learned from Tuesday's resounding defeat of the district's tax increase request.

Summit Hill District 161 kindergarten registration drive to kick off with orientation meeting on Feb.

Officials with Mokena School District 159 know there are lessons to be learned from Tuesday's resounding defeat of the district's tax increase request.

Click here for more photos This year's Academy Awards ceremony won't take place until March 7, but about 100 guests were treated to "A Night at the Oscars" on Friday, Jan.

As unofficial election results show the Mokena School District 159 Referendum ballot measure failing , the proposed cuts of extracurricular activities and sports, along with staffing reductions, would seem assured.

House fire proves difficult From Staff Reports FRANKFORT -- The design of a home that burned Monday night created problems for firefighters.

Jim Naumczik, Steve Hoblin and Kim Ginac decided the best way to help the devastated Haiti community recover from a massive earthquake would be to bring together members of their own Mokena community.

At a time when economic conditions are rough, the Village of Mokena is jumping at the chance to make a little extra money.

Sitting at the northwest corner of 191st Street and LaGrange Road is one of the biggest unfulfilled promises in Mokena.

A troubled retail development in Mokena is getting a fresh start after a deal to purchase the property closed last week.

For Mokena residents John and Judith Block, receiving emergency care at the Silver Cross Free-Standing Emergency Care Center in Homer Glen proved to be beneficial to not just one of them, but to both.

Click here for more photos About 300 people attended the Pink Slip Dress Boutique's last fashion show, said co-owner Lauren McKeague, but the store's upcoming show "is going to be that event times 50.

In addition to giving themselves a financial 'jumpstart', they are planning to donate part of the proceeds to the Mokena Cancer Support Center.

LW 210 Irish group performs on Feb. 14 Treat your sweetheart to an afternoon of step dancing and lively music as Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 brings one of the foremost Irish traditional music groups in the world to Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort.

Find out what's happening in the city. Below is a list of current news releases.

Local business woman, Mary Maertin was named recipient of the President's Award, presented at the Mokena Chamber of Commerce 's General Membership Meeting in November.