Mokena Welcomes New Bank, Hotel, Restaurants, and Food Truck Park

Village Administrator says developments will spur continued growth in the area

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:05am

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The village of Mokena, Illinois is set to welcome a range of new business developments, including a bank, hotel, three restaurants, and a food truck park. Construction is slated to begin this spring on the projects, which are part of the village's efforts to develop key corridors and inform future growth over the next 10-15 years.

Why it matters

These new developments in Mokena's commercial corridors represent a significant investment in the community, bringing new dining, hospitality, and financial options for residents and visitors. The projects are also part of the village's broader comprehensive planning process to guide development for the coming decade and a half.

The details

The new developments include a Lakeside Bank branch, a four-story Staybridge Suites hotel, two restaurants (Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and Crisp and Green) in a multi-tenant building, and a 9,882-square-foot restaurant and food truck venue called Emerald Social. Village Administrator John Tomasoski said the goal was to bring in 'restaurants that could serve the community well and that were going to be different and unique' to draw visitors from Mokena and surrounding areas.

  • Construction on Lakeside Bank began in late March 2026.
  • The Village Board approved the other developments in February and March 2026.
  • The new businesses are expected to open later in 2026.

The players

John Tomasoski

Mokena Village Administrator, overseeing the development of the new commercial projects.

Sunny Patel, Shailesh Patel, Amitabh Shah

Developers of the Staybridge Suites hotel and retail building, in partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group.

Katie McEnery and Kelly Devine

Developers of the Emerald Social restaurant and food truck venue.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted restaurants that could serve the community well and that were going to be different and unique that would not only draw people from Mokena but the surrounding areas.”

— John Tomasoski, Mokena Village Administrator

What’s next

Mokena residents can provide feedback on the village's comprehensive plan update at an upcoming public workshop in March 2026.

The takeaway

Mokena's new commercial developments along key corridors represent a strategic effort to attract new dining, hospitality, and financial options for the community, while also informing the village's long-term planning for the next 10-15 years.