Man found with Molotov cocktails released on electronic monitoring by judge
Hamed Alsaidi, 31, was charged with eight counts of possessing an unregistered destructive device.
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Hamed Alsaidi, 31, was charged with eight counts of possessing an unregistered destructive device.
Investigators say that, besides the explosive devices, they also found a handwritten map of an area in Orland Park, including the Metra station and the words "you see the mosque" that referred to the Orland Park Prayer Center.
An Oak Lawn man who allegedly threatened a mosque in Orland Park has been indicted on federal charges after he was caught with eight Molotov cocktails in his backpack in south suburban Mokena.
A man arrested in Mokena over the weekend with Molotov cocktails in his backpack had allegedly made threats against a mosque in Orland Park, prosecutors said.
An Oak Lawn man had Molotov cocktails on him when he was arrested in Mokena while blocking a road, police say.
Anyone with a busted NCAA Tournament bracket can still appreciate the bracket one mom has put up on her family's wall in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
It is unclear if the remains also belonged to 35-year-old Terhan F. Gordon, who was located last week, or to another person.
The sheriff's office said police were back in the area for several hours in the same location where the remains of 35-year-old Terhan F. Gordon were located.
Human remains found in Mokena, Illinois, were identified as belonging to a Joliet man who went missing in June of 2025.
An investigation was underway Wednesday after possible human remains were found in Mokena, Illinois, the day before.
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road.
A semi-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of eggs was engulfed in flames Friday night in Mokena, Illinois.
The boxing gym, BVL Boxing Solutions in Mokena, was started by one family who suffered a heartbreaking loss a year ago.
BVL Boxing Solutions was started by one family who suffered a heartbreaking loss a year ago. Jim Williams reports.
Injuries were reported on the pileup on Interstate 80 east of Wolf Road.
People living in New Lenox and Mokena are being asked to water their lawns every other day.
People living in New Lenox and Mokena are being asked to water their lawns every other day.
Police in Mokena said a 19-year-old has been found safe after arriving at his job, but never making it to inside the building and then being reported missing.
Sarah Manos' pets were brutally killed, and finally, she now has some closure.
A mom in southwest suburban Mokena reached out to us with a story involving blueprints, a building permit, the mayor, and an inspector. But it's not what you might be thinking.
Hundreds of thousands of ComEd customers remained without power earlier Tuesday, a day after a storm brought hurricane-force winds and even a tornado touchdown to the city.
A person was fatally struck by a Metra train Wednesday morning.
Mokena's mayor said the gates did what they were supposed to do when there is a broken rail, but drivers want to know why it seems to keep happening despite the very public outcry about safety.
For months drivers in south suburban Mokena have raised concerns about their safety at railroad crossings. First the crossing arm was not going down as well as several other issues CBS 2 documented over the last several months. Now the crossing arms are not going up.
There's growing concern about the Mokena train crossing CBS 2's been following for months, as nearby businesses say close calls with cars are happening far too often.
