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health and
wellness
Mokena’s excellent location places it in close
proximity to several major hospital campuses
and a range of outstanding healthcare
resources. These providers come together to
provide some of the highest quality healthcare
services and programs in the nation.
Silver Cross Hospital is distinguished for its excellence and
continues to build on its commitment to excellence with the
opening of its replacement hospital in New Lenox in 2012. The
new campus sits on 76 acres and features the main 289-bed
hospital building, along with the Silver Cross Health Center, the
Silver Cross Medical Services Building, the Silver Cross Center
for Women’s Health and the University of Chicago Cancer
Center at Silver Cross.
Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in nearby Joliet is a modern
healthcare facility providing a range of advanced medical services
and programs comparable to those in a university-based hospital.
The Mokena community is also well-served by several other
surrounding hospitals and healthcare networks. St. James
Hospital and Health Centers operates two main hospital
campuses in Olympia Fields and Chicago Heights. Other medical
sites within close reach of Mokena include Advocate Health
Care, hospitals and numerous health centers in the region,
Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights and an assortment
of specialty clinics, multi-specialty doctor groups and private
physician practices.
business and
industry
Situated at the crossroads of commerce
and industry, Mokena is a bright spot for
businesses drawn to the merits of operating in
the southwest suburbs.
New developments have sprouted up throughout town over
the last few years, offering new and relocating businesses prime
locations along major commercial and industrial corridors. This
has helped generate a significant amount of sales tax revenue
and job creation in town.
Downtown Mokena has seen much in the way of revitalization in
recent times, featuring new sidewalks, landscaping, streetscaping,
public plazas and other decorative accents. This central district
offers many service-oriented businesses and continues to work
on attracting further retailers to its new and existing commercial
developments.
Mokena has a diverse industrial base, where commercial and
light industrial development has kept pace with residential
growth. Service, retail and information industries are on the rise
in recent years.
Area businesses are well supported by various local resources
dedicated to ensuring the success and economic vitality of
businesses and the community. The Mokena Chamber of
Commerce, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and
Village of Mokena Community and Economic Development
Department are just some of those resources offering a list of
advantageous services and programs.
14 Mokena Chamber of Commerce | mokena.com