Mokena's Front Porch
Claim This Podcastby Israel Smith & Matt Galik
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<p><b>Welcome to Mokena’s Front Porch – THE podcast for Mokena history and community!</b></p><p>Nestled in the heart of Chicagoland, Mokena began as a small farming community that flourished after the Rock Island train line arrived in 1852. Today, with a population of over 20,000, its rich past continues to shape its future.</p><p><br></p><p>Your hosts:</p><p>🔹 <b>Matt</b> – A lifelong Mokenian, local historian, and author of two books on Mokena history. His blog, Matt’s Old Mokena, serves as the foundation for many of our episodes, bringing forgotten stories of the village back to life.</p><p>🔹 <b>Israel</b> – A passionate storyteller who grew up hearing firsthand WWII accounts from his grandfathers. Since moving to Mokena in 2016, he has embraced its history, working through technical challenges as a first-time podcaster to bring this show to life. He’s a BIG fan of Mokena!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore the people, places, and moments that make Mokena special. Visit <a href="http://mokenasfrontporch.com"><b>MokenasFrontPorch.com</b></a> for more stories, updates, and ways to connect. You can also find us on social media!</p><p><br></p><p><b>Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and step back in time with us on Mokena’s Front Porch.</b></p>
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10/13/2022
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Recent Episodes
March 21, 2025
Recapping The March 19th Mokena 159 School Board Meeting - The A.I. Front Porch
Send us a text THIS EPISODE WAS CREATED USING A.I. SOFTWARE AND MAY INCLUDE FACTUAL ERRORS IN THE EPISODE. PLEASE BE SURE TO VERIFY QUESTIONABLE INFORMATION YOURSELF AS WELL. With the explosion of A.I. (artificial intelligence), there are new tools coming along all the time! We shared the video of the March 19th Mokena 159 School Board meeting on our YouTube channel. Using that video and some amazing AI, I tried out this tool that creates an audio overview that sounds like an old fashio...
March 18, 2025
Kim Huelsman - Candidate For Mokena Village Trustee
Send us a text Kimberly Huelsman is a teacher at Sandburg High School in Orland Park. This is her first time running for elected office and she is running with the Mokena's Future slate. Support the show Be sure to check out our website @ www.MokenasFrontPorch.com Follow Us On Facebook At Mokena's Front Porch Check Out Our YouTube Channel For Some Great Videos Find Matt's Blog here: Matt's Old Mokena Photo & Artwork Credit: Jennifer Medema & Leslie V. Moore Jr. Do you have a ques...
March 18, 2025
Dan Gilbert - Candidate for Mokena Village Trustee
Send us a text Dan Gilbert teaches in Mokena 159 schools and is a Mokena Park District Commissioner. He is running with the Friends of Mokena slate, who's website is www.friendsofmokena.com Get to know Dan Gilbert and be sure to vote BY April 1st! Early voting starts March 17th! Please subscribe to our channel! Support the show Be sure to check out our website @ www.MokenasFrontPorch.com Follow Us On Facebook At Mokena's Front Porch Check Out Our YouTube Channel For Some Great ...
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- What is Mokena's Front Porch?
<p><b>Welcome to Mokena’s Front Porch – THE podcast for Mokena history and community!</b></p><p>Nestled in the heart of Chicagoland, Mokena began as a small farming community that flourished after the Rock Island train line arrived in 1852. Today, with a population of over 20,000, its rich past continues to shape its future.</p><p><br></p><p>Your hosts:</p><p>🔹 <b>Matt</b> – A lifelong Mokenian, local historian, and author of two books on Mokena history. His blog, Matt’s Old Mokena, serves as the foundation for many of our episodes, bringing forgotten stories of the village back to life.</p><p>🔹 <b>Israel</b> – A passionate storyteller who grew up hearing firsthand WWII accounts from his grandfathers. Since moving to Mokena in 2016, he has embraced its history, working through technical challenges as a first-time podcaster to bring this show to life. He’s a BIG fan of Mokena!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore the people, places, and moments that make Mokena special. Visit <a href="http://mokenasfrontporch.com"><b>MokenasFrontPorch.com</b></a> for more stories, updates, and ways to connect. You can also find us on social media!</p><p><br></p><p><b>Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and step back in time with us on Mokena’s Front Porch.</b></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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