Matt has been researching the history of our Village for decades and has written two books about Mokena. Mokena, Images of America and The 1926 Orland Park Murder Mystery. Matt has a passion for Mokena, its people and its history. He is a life long Mokenian. Matt also writes a history blog called, Matt's Old Mokena and contributes his e
Matt has been researching the history of our Village for decades and has written two books about Mokena. Mokena, Images of America and The 1926 Orland Park Murder Mystery. Matt has a passion for Mokena, its people and its history. He is a life long Mokenian. Matt also writes a history blog called, Matt's Old Mokena and contributes his extensive history research to our Mokena's Front Porch podcast.
This podcast came about because of a shared passion and love for Mokena. Our town was built around the Rock Island Railroad and became a highlight along the railroad, with Mokena being the only stop between Blue Island and Joliet for a period of time. Today we reflect on the glory days of Front Street and the village, along with its amazi
This podcast came about because of a shared passion and love for Mokena. Our town was built around the Rock Island Railroad and became a highlight along the railroad, with Mokena being the only stop between Blue Island and Joliet for a period of time. Today we reflect on the glory days of Front Street and the village, along with its amazing people and what they did to make our community stronger. Our focus is history & community, as the two are so deeply intertwined!
Israel, along with his wife Mairim and son, Grant, have lived in downtown Mokena since 2016 and quickly fell in love with our Village. Israel is on the board of the Mokena Lions Club, active in the Mokena 159 school district and a lover of Mokena and its history! Being inspired by Matt's history blog, he started the Mokena's Front Porch p
Israel, along with his wife Mairim and son, Grant, have lived in downtown Mokena since 2016 and quickly fell in love with our Village. Israel is on the board of the Mokena Lions Club, active in the Mokena 159 school district and a lover of Mokena and its history! Being inspired by Matt's history blog, he started the Mokena's Front Porch podcast as a way to share and preserve the history of our Village, as well as encourage the sense of community that has made Mokena such a great place for so long!
Mayor Joe Werner cared deeply about Mokena and its people. He served as both Village Trustee and Mayor and made many lasting contributions to Mokena. Sadly, Mayor Joe passed away on Christmas Eve of 2023 after fighting brain cancer. I am honored that we get to share some of his story and all he did to make our Village a better place.
If you would like to share your thoughts or stories about Mayor Joe on our podcast, call and leave a message with your thoughts and memories at 872-255-9259
Israel and Matt met up with The Dock restaurant owner, Rick Trafton, to get to know him and his restaurant, which will be making its home on Front Street in the near future! This is the second tour of the property and there have been major changes since our first visit! There will be more updates to come as this historical treasure on Front Street is brought back to life after so many years.
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