Sunday, May 15, 2022

Unwanted Visitor: The Cruel Case of George and Emma Klose

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    It’s the story of a Mokena family. An elderly brother and sister who should’ve been living out days of peace in the sunset of their live...
Sunday, May 1, 2022

Down on the Corner

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   It can be called the Times Square of Mokena. The intersection of Front and Mokena Streets is a place where countless town gatherings have...
Sunday, April 17, 2022

A Grave Mystery

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     Who doesn’t love a good mystery? From the story of the Loch Ness Monster, to the riddle of extraterrestrial life, and even the puzzle o...
Sunday, April 3, 2022

Stick 'Em Up: The 1924 Robbery of Mokena State Bank

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     On dusty small town Front Street, the acrid smell of soot from coal-fed locomotives would have greeted a visitor to Mokena in 1924 .   ...
Sunday, March 20, 2022

The Currency of Time: The Early Days of Mokena State Bank

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    Money makes the world go ‘round. While our streets have never been paved with gold, we’ve had a tidy financial institution within our vi...
Sunday, March 6, 2022

Up and Away: The Moving of Mokena Buildings

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    Like it or not, we’re a society that doesn’t sweat throwing something away. While easily replacing many items might make life easier, it...
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Friday, February 18, 2022

Everyday History: The Story of 11106 Front Street

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    It doesn’t strut about Front Street like a peacock, nor will it be noticed for its architectural detail or outward flair. While those in...
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