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'Time To Come Home': Mokena's 'Dock' In Final Push Before Opening

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'Time To Come Home': Mokena's 'Dock' In Final Push Before Opening

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'Time To Come Home': Mokena's 'Dock' In Final Push Before Opening - Mokena, IL - Progress continues on The Dock On Front Street. Owner Rick Trafton says they're getting closer, and he can't wait.See the Story

Local 710 UPS Settles “30-Minute Meal” Grievance Ahead of Arbitration

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Local 710 UPS Settles “30-Minute Meal” Grievance Ahead of Arbitration

MOKENA, IL | Teamsters Local 710 secured another big win for UPS Feeder Drivers by settling the “30-Minute Meal” grievance ahead of arbitration. Under DOT laws, drivers must take a 30-minute break before eight hours of drive time behind the wheel. Previously, the law was to take that break before eight hours on duty. Even with the law change, UPS was issuing discipline to drivers who did not take a that break before they hit eight hours on duty,…Read Article

First-Ever 'Front Street Fest' Set To Rock Mokena's Downtown

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First-Ever 'Front Street Fest' Set To Rock Mokena's Downtown

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Mokena's First-Ever Front Street Fest Set To Rock Downtown - Mokena, IL - The three-day fest with live music and food kicks off the evening of Friday, May 16, continuing through the evening of Sunday, May 18.Read Article

Former Providence HS President Dismissed From Religious Order, Whereabouts Unknown

Richard McGrath is no longer part of the Augustinian Order under which he served as priest, Patch has learned. Richard McGrath, the embattled priest and former president of Providence Catholic High School, has been dismissed from the religious order under which he served, its leadership has confirmed to Patch. The factors behind his dismissal were not disclosed in the Augustinian Order’s statement. It was also not clear if McGrath is dismissed frMokena · Mokena Read Article

Over $100k worth of eggs destroyed after truck catches fire

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With a dozen eggs carrying an average wholesale price of about $6.227, the cargo's estimated retail value exceeds $113,000.Mokena · Mokena See the Story

24,000 pounds of eggs destroyed after semi-truck catches fire in Illinois

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By Jeramie Bizzle Click here for updates on this story MOKENA, Illinois (WBBM) — A semi-truck hauling thousands of pounds of eggs was fully engulfed in flames Friday night in Mokena, Illinois. Illinois State Police said the fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road. No injuries were reported. Heavy machinery was seen pushing the eggs off the road. The driver told CBS News Chicago there were about 24,000 pounds of eggs inside the tru…Mokena · Mokena See the Story

Smash-and-grab burglary crew targets Mokena, Frankfort, Tinley Park

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A smash-and-grab crew burglarized multiple businesses in Mokena, Frankfort and Tinley Park before fleeing to Chicago to evade the authorities.Mokena · Mokena See the Story

Plaintiff alleges tree service company failed to pay proper overtime wages

A former employee of a tree service company has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer, alleging violations of labor laws concerning overtime pay. Esteban Rodriguez Reyes initiated the complaint on March 28, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, targeting John’s Pro-Tree Service, Inc., and its owner John Baio.The lawsuit claims that from 2020 to 2023, Reyes worked as a tree clim…Mokena · Mokena Read Article

Metanias Projected To Unseat Fleischer As Mokena Mayor

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Metanias Projected To Unseat Fleischer As Mokena Mayor - Mokena, IL - Incumbent Mayor Frank Fleischer sought to retain his seat against challenger and sitting trustee George Metanias.Mokena · Mokena Read Article

‘What we’re doing works’: Boxing gym for people battling addiction opens

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When Keith Werfelman heard about a boxing gym opening in his hometown of Mokena, Illinois, created to support those in addiction recovery through physical exercise, he knew he had to join.Boxing · Mokena Read Article

LOCAL 710 PROPOSAL MEETING: Cassens

Get involved in YOUR Union! LOCAL 710 CASSENS MEMBERS: Join your fellow members and Business Agent to discuss the issues we should address as we gear up for your upcoming contract negotiations. This meeting is for all Local 710 members at Cassens! Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025Time: 9:00amLocation: Teamsters Local 710 Meeting Hall – 9000 W. 187th Street, Mokena, IL 60448 Your Business Agent Matt HamiltonEmail: mhamilton@teamsters710.orgMokena · Mokena Read Article