Mokena

Community

Teen Detained in Elmhurst Following Alarming Gunfire Incident

ELMHURST — A 16-year-old from Bellwood faces detention following allegations of possessing a handgun in an Elmhurst residential area, as announced by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst...

Local

Haunted House Safety Crackdown in Illinois: Is Your Spooky Spot Up to Code?

SPRINGFIELD – With Halloween fast approaching, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department...

Local

Motorcyclist Leads Indiana Police on 130 mph Chase, Arrested with Drugs

CHESTERTON, IN — An audacious motorcyclist seeking a “fresh start” reportedly led Indiana law enforcement on a high-speed chase...

Local

Illinois Alert: Baseball Boy’s Pizza Scam Strikes Community

TROY, IL - Across Illinois, baseball and pizza share a cherished space in many hearts. But in Troy, the...

Kankakee

Kankakee Bar Dispute Leads to Quick Police Action

KANKAKEE — Tension ran high on South East Avenue Wednesday night when a local police officer intervened in a...

Terrifying Rollover Crash in Mokena Causes Traffic Delays, Leaves Two Injured

Local

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Police Reports - July 22, 2023

MOKENA, IL - A horrifying rollover crash in Mokena on Saturday evening sent shockwaves through the community, as two individuals were left injured, and traffic...

Mokena Firefighters Rescue Parrot Stuck in Tree

Local

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Police Reports - July 19, 2023

MOKENA, IL - Every day brings a new set of challenges for Mokena's dedicated firefighters. They bravely tackle unforeseen incidents, always prepared for the unexpected. Tuesday,...

No Human Cases, Trapped Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Will County

Local

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Staff Report - July 19, 2023

MOKENA, IL - Will County Health Department's Environmental Health division has identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes captured in Mokena, Frankfort, and Plainfield. The trapped...

NAWS Humane Society Raises $19K in Under a Week, Battling Financial Crisis in Illinois

Local

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Staff Report - June 29, 2023

Mokena, IL — The NAWS Humane Society, a renowned animal shelter based in Mokena, has rallied its supporters and raised an impressive $19,000 in less...

Nearly 600 Illinois Residents Participate in 2023 Boston Marathon

Bradley

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Staff Report - April 17, 2023

FRANKFORT, IL - Nearly 600 Illinois residents competed in the 127th Boston Marathon held on Monday, April 17, 2023. The marathon hosted over 30,000...

Heavily Armed Suspects Linked to Multiple Crimes Across Chicagoland Apprehended by Chicago Police

Local

<img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' data-srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' height='96' width='96' decoding='async' data-src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' class='avatar avatar-96 photo lazyload' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' /><noscript><img alt='' src='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk-150x150.jpg' srcset='https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_Herald_Favicon_Corn_Newspaper_Husk.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' decoding='async'/>

Country Herald Police Reports - March 21, 2023

CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Police Department apprehended heavily armed suspects on Monday who were believed to have been involved in multiple crimes across various...

123 4 Page 2 of 4

Teen Detained in Elmhurst Following Alarming Gunfire Incident

Country Herald Police Reports - September 28, 2023

Haunted House Safety Crackdown in Illinois: Is Your Spooky Spot Up to Code?

Local

Motorcyclist Leads Indiana Police on 130 mph Chase, Arrested with Drugs

Local

Illinois Alert: Baseball Boy’s Pizza Scam Strikes Community

Local

Kankakee Bar Dispute Leads to Quick Police Action

Kankakee

Heroic Illinois K9 Receives Life-Saving Vest: A Heartfelt Donation

Local

Follow us

Each template in our ever growing studio library can be added and moved around within any page effortlessly with one click.

County News

Latest news

Teen Detained in Elmhurst Following Alarming Gunfire Incident

Community September 28, 2023 0

ELMHURST — A 16-year-old from Bellwood faces detention following allegations...

Haunted House Safety Crackdown in Illinois: Is Your Spooky Spot Up to Code?

Local September 28, 2023 0

SPRINGFIELD – With Halloween fast approaching, the Office of the...

Motorcyclist Leads Indiana Police on 130 mph Chase, Arrested with Drugs

Local September 28, 2023 0

CHESTERTON, IN — An audacious motorcyclist seeking a “fresh start”...

Popular news

Teen Detained in Elmhurst Following Alarming Gunfire Incident

Community September 28, 2023 0

ELMHURST — A 16-year-old from Bellwood faces detention following allegations...

Haunted House Safety Crackdown in Illinois: Is Your Spooky Spot Up to Code?

Local September 28, 2023 0

SPRINGFIELD – With Halloween fast approaching, the Office of the...

Motorcyclist Leads Indiana Police on 130 mph Chase, Arrested with Drugs

Local September 28, 2023 0

CHESTERTON, IN — An audacious motorcyclist seeking a “fresh start”...

<img data-retina="https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_herald_logo_Kankakee_Iroquois_Will_County_News_Newspaper_Weather_Sports_Local_market_bourbonnais-300x52.png" alt="Logo" title="" data-src="https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_herald_logo_Kankakee_Iroquois_Will_County_News_Newspaper_Weather_Sports_Local_market_bourbonnais-300x52.png" class="tdb-logo-img td-retina-data lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img class="tdb-logo-img td-retina-data" data-retina="https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_herald_logo_Kankakee_Iroquois_Will_County_News_Newspaper_Weather_Sports_Local_market_bourbonnais-300x52.png" src="https://www.countryherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Country_herald_logo_Kankakee_Iroquois_Will_County_News_Newspaper_Weather_Sports_Local_market_bourbonnais-300x52.png" alt="Logo" title="" />

Drop us a line anytime: news@countryherald.com.