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Good day Mokena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mokena is rallying around a kindergartener after sudden brain surgery.
  • What federal charges follow the Molotov cocktail arrest in Mokena?

Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• St. Mary's School, Communities Rally Around Kindergartener After Medical Emergency (patch.com) — Families at St. Mary Catholic School in Mokena are uniting around kindergartener Orazio Castelli after a sudden medical emergency led to brain surgery and a long recovery ahead. Blue ribbons, prayer services, and a fast-growing GoFundMe are helping support the Castelli family—well-known restaurateurs in Tinley Park—as Mokena, Frankfort, Orland Park, and Tinley Park neighbors all step up to help.
   

• Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails now faces federal charges for destructive devices (chicagotribune.com) — A man first arrested by Mokena police on Aug. 1 with multiple alleged Molotov cocktails and a map marking a nearby mosque is now facing eight federal counts for possessing unregistered destructive devices, along with related state charges in Will County. He remains in custody as federal and state court dates approach, and local authorities explain how Illinois law limited cooperation with immigration officials.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Brandon Butler Is Back on Days of Our Lives With a Surprising New Role (soapoperanews.net)
  • Volleyball Recap: Frankfort Extends Home Winning Streak to 10 (maxpreps.com)

New Lenox

  • Village Of New Lenox To Host Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 (patch.com)
  • Providence Catholic High School Shares Important Dates for Fall (shawlocal.com)

Homer Glen

  • One-handed Butler running back won't let limb difference slow him down: 'Just keep fighting' (indystar.com)

Ok Mokena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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