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In today's newsletter:

  • Which cast will you choose for Mokena's "God of Carnage"?
  • How much more could Mokena pay if this water rate hike passes?

Also on today's calendar: Multi Family Garage Sale 9/17-9/19 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mokena's Curtain Call Theatre presents the comedy 'God of Carnage' (shawlocal.com) — Mokena's Curtain Call Theatre is staging the sharp comedy "God of Carnage" on Sept. 25–27 and Oct. 2–4 at its Front Street location, with two alternating casts. Local theatergoers can reserve $22 tickets online or by phone to see this witty look at parenting, marriage, and civility unravel over one tense playground incident.
   

• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Mokena residents who get water from Illinois American Water could see bills rise by about $10 a month if a proposed $129 million rate hike is approved. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, customers and local leaders blasted repeated increases and urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject the plan, while watchdogs encouraged affected communities like Mokena to speak out.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Frankfort Moves Forward On Multi-Use Path Plans In Prestwick Subdivision (patch.com)

Tinley Park

  • 'He Is Fighting': Beloved Kindergartner Recovering, 'Night Out For Orazio' Fundraiser Will Support Family (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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