An update from the Mokena Police Department
June 1, 2020
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Chief Steve Vaccaro would like to thank all of our business for cooperating with the request to voluntarily close early on Sunday, May 31.
The Mokena Police Department is currently collaborating with surrounding police departments for updated information. Should it be necessary to take proactive steps for the safety of our community, you may again be requested to voluntarily close early.
Any questions can be directed to the Mokena Police Department at 708-479-3912.
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Press Release from
Mayor Frank Fleischer and Police Chief Steve Vaccaro
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In light of and in consideration of recent events, Mayor Frank Fleischer and Police Chief Steve Vaccaro have issued a joint press release.
To access the press release,
click here
or on the photo.
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Metra service suspensions
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Metra Is Suspending All Service On Monday, June 1
First Published - 05/31/2020 - 9:22PM
For the safety of the public and our employees, and because of municipal travel restrictions that are limiting the ability of our workers to reach job sites, Metra is suspending all service on Monday, June 1. We will provide updates on Monday about Tuesday service. When service resumes, we will be using the
alternate schedules posted here.
Last Updated - 06/01/2020 - 9:57AM
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Please support our restaurants
UPDATED with Patio Dining Info!
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So much important info from your fellow chamber members. Please read & support each other!!!
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If you would like your information included below, submit as either a Word Document, PDF, or a website link by 3:30 p.m. on the Friday before the week you would like it included. Reply to this email or send to
chamber@mokena.com
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Fresh Air Experts SanitizeIT
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www.SanitizeITClean.com/Chicago-il
and FreshAirExpert.com for more information.
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Restore Illinois - Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening Business and Returning People to Work Safely
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On Tuesday, May 5, Governor Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phased plan that will reopen our state, guided by health metrics and with marked by distinct business, education, and recreation activities characterizing each phase. The Restore Illinois plan recognizes that the economy will start growing again when consumers feel that it is safe to return to work, shop and dine out, and engage in social and recreational activities. Under the Restore Illinois framework, certain businesses and activities are allowed to resume in Phase 3 with IDPH-approved safety guidance in place.
To prepare businesses and employers to implement the new safety guidelines and to bring many residents back to work, the State of Illinois has developed this business toolkit complete with signage, training checklists, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest and greatest public health recommendations.
Phase 3 guidelines span 10 different industry categories. Each set of guidelines includes a common set of guidelines that are expected and encouraged among all employers and activity types, as well as workplace and program-specific guidelines.
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Check out the Mokena Chamber on Chicagoland Chats!
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Complimentary cloth face masks available at the Chamber office
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To show our appreciation to our 2020 Premier Sponsors, and to give back to the community and our businesses, we have FREE face masks available at the chamber office. They are each individually wrapped and available on the table outside of our office at 11104 Front Street. Please help yourself. Please only touch the masks you are taking.
Thank you to our sponsors Berkots Super Foods, Aesthetica Day Spa, Nothing Bundt Cakes Mokena/Orland Park, and Sterk and the Family Law Group.
*While supplies last.
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June General Membership Meeting
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
9 to 10:15 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ashley Ochsner of Health From Within.
COVID-19 community update will be provided by Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer.
Everyone will be given 30 seconds to introduce themselves and their business.
Zoom link coming soon.
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Joliet Junior College offering 10 FREE online courses
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This special offer ends June 30, 2020.
Topics are:
- Managing Customer Service
- Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
- Personal Finance
- Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
- Creating Web Pages
- Creating WordPress Websites
- Individual Excellence
- Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring
- Keys to Effective Communication
- Marketing Your Business on the Internet
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Upcoming Complimentary Webcasts
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Racial Injustice and a New B.R.A.V.E. Platform
June 2 at 1:30 p.m.
Our country is grieving as we attempt to navigate racial unrest and a global pandemic. National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) President, Business Development Director at HOK, and CCAC member, Kimberly Dowdell, will discuss battling the circumstances that result in racially motivated violence. She will also discuss her NOMA platform, BRAVE: Banishing racism, Reaching out to those who are grieving, Advocating for the disinherited, Voting in every election, Engaging each human that you meet as YOU would want to be engaged.
*Provided by the Chicago Central Area Committee.
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Kim Dowdell, National Organization of Minority Archetiects (NOMA) President
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Create a Productive Schedule with your Child this Summer
June 4 at 12 p.m.
It’s critical to establish structure and routine during the summer, especially this year when students have been remote learning for months.
This Huntington How-To webinar will walk us through tips to create daily schedules and routines that will include both fun and educational activities.
Our expert will discuss:
- The importance of routine
- Summer academic activities
- Creating a schedule
- Huntington Advantage
- And more!
This is a great webinar on how to learn how to have fun this summer while keeping learning alive! We hope you join us!
*Provided by Huntington Learning Center
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A Holistic Approach for Returning to the Workplace
June 4 at 1:30 p.m.
There is much to consider when deciding when and how to invite employees to return to their offices following the COVID-19 pandemic. Though timing and specifics of reintegration plans will vary based upon geography and the unique needs of one’s company, organizations should consider how these decisions impact productivity, efficiency, engagement, culture, collaboration, connectivity, and more. For one, there will be a wide range of emotions that employees have about returning to the office. Understanding that there are practical, logistical and operational issues that must be taken into consideration, SmithGroup’s Workplace Practice has developed a reintegration framework to enable those responsible for reopening their offices to plan effectively. Designed from a human-centric perspective, this framework allows companies to reimagine their workplaces in a holistic way while ensuring employee safety and well-being.
*Provided by the Chicago Central Area Committee.
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Matt Dumich and Jen Vogel, Principal and Workplace Strategist at SmithGroup
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Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture in times of Crisis
June 10 at 1 p.m.
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on June 10 for Culture Matters, the second conversation in a 3-part series on building inclusive culture in times of crisis.
Company culture is more than a casual dress code or office snacks. It’s a reflection of how employees feel about working at an organization. This webinar will center on reimagining culture for a distributed workforce. During this time, hear from people leaders sharing insights and advice for keeping teams connected with an emphasis on:
- Employee engagement and morale
- Learning and development
- Building community in a remote setting
*Presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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COVID-19 guidance for local business operations
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As a business owner and/or manager, you may be wondering—in light of Governor Pritzker’s most recent executive order—how best to manage operations and protect the health of your customers and employees over the coming month.
The practice of social distancing in indoor public places is a centerpiece of the new executive order, which states that your employees must be supplied with appropriate face coverings and required to wear them where maintaining a six-foot social distance is not possible at all times. At the same time, your store or place of business is categorized as a public place, and as such, your customers are required to wear face coverings while inside it.
Should you encounter a situation with a customer where he or she is not practicing appropriate social distancing and/or not wearing a face covering, we encourage you to make every attempt to work with that customer to achieve an amicable resolution. Should you be unable to reach such a resolution, you may contact the Mokena Police Department at (708) 479-3911, and an officer will be dispatched to offer assistance.
As a reminder, best practices related to COVID-19 may be found on the following websites:
Should you have general questions regarding enforcement of the new executive order, contact Mokena Police Chief Steve Vaccaro at (708) 479-3912.
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Constant Contact now offering ecomdash - A new way to list and sell your products online
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Selling products and services online is more important than ever, especially in times like these. Introducing Ecomdash by Constant Contact, where you can sell products and services to over 250+ marketplaces—all from one place.
Here are just a few ways Ecomdash by Constant Contact can help your business:
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List and sell products on popular sites like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and more.
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Prevent backorders and overselling with 24/7 automated inventory syncing.
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Save time and money by connecting with popular platforms like Stamps.com and QuickBooks.
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Print, pack, and ship from one system—no more multiple logins.
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Sync buyers' email addresses directly to a Constant Contact account to include them in marketing campaigns.
And don't forget, as a member of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce, you are always eligible for Constant Contact service.
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COVID-19 Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
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Businesses can access additional information by clicking
here.
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COVID-19 information for small businesses from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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Follow Silver Cross Hospital on YouTube
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Your Response Matters - U.S. Census 2020
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Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Census results affect our community every day.
According to the
Illinois Department of Human Services website
, on the
state level
, an accurate count of Illinois' population is essential to ensure that the State receives the funding it needs to properly care for its residents and provide critical services and programs. In 2015, Illinois received $19,738,866,367, or approximately $1,535 per capita, in federal assistance for sixteen programs. The failure to count every Illinois resident would have devastating effects on Illinois' ability to meet the needs of its residents. Even a one-percent undercount would result in the State losing $19,557,435 per year for a decade, resulting in a total loss of $195,574,350.
More information regarding the U.S. Census can be
found here.
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Illinois National Guard COVID-19 Testing Center in Markham
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The site is located at:
The criteria for the testing site is:
Test recipients must be symptomatic.
Frequently asked questions as written by Sen. Michael Hasting's office:
1. This testing is free and does not require proof of insurance
2. This testing does not require a doctor's referral
3. Being symptomatic is a requirement. Although that can be subjective, please encourage those who wish to be tested to demonstrate common COVID-19 symptoms that may include a fever or a cough. Not all who have been infected demonstrate the same symptoms, so this factor operates on an honor system. Please do not go for testing unless you truly feel unwell and suspect COVID-19.
4. Testing is accomplished through swab tests that are then sent to the Illinois Department of Public Health testing labs. The IDPH will contact those who have been tested with results.
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Take our Weekly Poll!
Final results in next week's E-Newsletter.
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Have you had the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor dining since Friday?
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Have you adjusted yet to wearing face coverings in public?
Yes - 62.5%
No - 37.5%
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Welcome to our new members that joined in the past 30 days!
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8509 Golfview Drive, Orland Park
708-828-0752
19135 S. Blackhawk Pkwy., Mokena
708-429-3636
19162 88th Ave., Mokena
815-464-6069
19235 Wolf Rd. Ste. 140, Mokena
815-333-4032
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These members renewed their chamber investment in the past 30 days!
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News from Lincoln-Way High School #210
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The Little Free Library on Front Street is stocked!
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The Little Free Library is fully stocked with books for all age groups! Take a book, or leave a book! We will make sure the library stays FULL!!!! All book covers have been wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes and a package of wipes is inside the box. Please help yourself to a wipe, but leave the package inside for the next person.
The Free Little Library is located in front of the Mokena Chamber office at 11104 Front Street.
Below is a message from the Mokena Library:
While the library will be closed to the public, we have many remote and digital services including eBooks, research databases, streaming music, online magazines, and more.
The library will be waiving all fines during the time we are closed. We will update the public of any further changes to services.
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New Resident 'Swag Bag' marketing opportunity for you.
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As a member of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce you can be one of the first businesses to welcome new residents to Mokena!
When new residents set up their utilities account at Village Hall, they are given a card to bring to the Chamber Office to redeem for a Welcome Swag Bag of free gifts, including promotional items and coupons from Chamber member businesses, along with information about the community.
To participate in the Welcome to Mokena program, we just ask that you provide a promotional item for the Welcome Bag, and/or a coupon for your business.
To participate, we ask for a 12-month commitment in the program. In return, at the end of each quarter, you will receive the mailing addresses of the Welcome Swag Bag recipients who have opted to receive information from you.
The program fee is only $200 per year!
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Do you like information? Do you like to know what's happening in the community? Do you like to be interactive and social (virtually)? Do you like to impress your friends and colleagues with your knowledge of all things Mokena?
For even MORE daily content and updates regarding our chamber, community and chamber members, follow our Facebook page
HERE!
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Our 2020 Premier Sponsors
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Melissa M. Fedora
Executive Director
Mokena Chamber of Commerce
11104 Front Street, Suite 1B
Mokena, IL 60448
Tel: 708-479-2468
Fax: 708-479-7144
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