College Success Speaks LLC

Paying for college shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming, but for many families, it does. I work with parents and students to bring clarity to one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll ever make. Through College Success Speaks and College Cost Clarity, I help families: • Understand FAFSA and financial aid offers • Compare colleges based on true cost — not just sticker price • Evaluate majors by long-term earning potential • Find legitimate scholarships • Create a realistic, debt-conscious college plan My approach is simple: Clear numbers. Honest conversations. Thoughtful guidance tailored to your family. No pressure. No need to be a financial aid expert. Just a plan you can feel confident about. If you’d like support navigating your college options, I offer a free College Cost Clarity session to answer your questions and help you map out next steps. You can learn more or schedule a time at: https://www.collegecostclarity.com/.

Cook County

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Alsip-Crestwood

Illinois

Paying for college shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming, but for many families, it does. I work with parents and students to bring clarity to...

Notary Services, Apostille, Business Solutions 

Ēleváre! Professional Business Solutions 

Ēleváre! Professional Business Solutions is a client-focused service provider dedicated to helping individuals, families, and entrepreneurs navigate essential personal and business processes with confidence and ease. Based in the Chicagoland area, Ēleváre! offers a wide range of professional support services designed to simplify complex paperwork and administrative tasks. Core services include notary public services, apostille processing, document preparation (non-legal), and loan signing support. The business also assists with new business formations, helping aspiring entrepreneurs establish their companies properly and efficiently. Additional offerings include power of attorney documents, travel consent forms, vehicle title processing, permit running, and registered agent services. Ēleváre! stands out by combining professionalism with accessibility—bridging the gap for clients who need reliable, knowledgeable assistance without the high cost or confusion often associated with legal or government processes. Every service is delivered with attention to detail, confidentiality, and a commitment to accuracy. Whether supporting individuals with personal documentation or helping small business owners lay a solid foundation, Ēleváre! Professional Business Solutions is driven by a mission to elevate others—empowering clients to move forward with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Ēleváre! Professional Business Solutions is a client-focused service provider dedicated to helping individuals, families, and entrepreneurs...

Clearway Promise providing a seamless process!

Clearway Exteriors

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations replacing or installing windows, doors, roofs, siding, gutters, gutter guards, soffit &amp; fascia, painting.

Lauren Traut

Tinley Park

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations...

Krapils Steakhouse and Patio 

Krapils Steakhouse &amp; Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm, classic dining experience where quality comes first. All orders are prepared fresh daily, with hand-cut steaks and house-made dishes to ensure consistent quality and generous portions. Whether you’re joining us for a casual meal, a special occasion, or a night out with friends, Krapils is a place where traditions are kept and guests feel at home.

Krapils Steakhouse & Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm...

BLUE ISLAND, IL -- A freight train derailed Tuesday afternoon in Blue Island, NBC Chicago reports. The train derailed around 4:30 pm near 135th Street and Chatham. Police are asking for motorists to avoid the area. Check back later for new information.<figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Blue Island freight train derailment 135th &amp; Chatham <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBCSky5?src=hash" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#NBCSky5</a> live <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcchicago" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@nbcchicago</a> <a href="https://t.co/4xI0QJDqfr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/4xI0QJDqfr</a> — Mike Lorber (@NBCSky5) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSky5/status/839243997776347136" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">March 7, 2017</a></blockquote> </figure>

BLUE ISLAND, IL -- A freight train derailed Tuesday afternoon in Blue Island, NBC Chicago reports. The train derailed around 4:30 pm near 135th Street and Chatham.

Police are asking for motorists to avoid the area. Check back later for new information.<figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Blue Island freight train derailment 135th &amp; Chatham <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBCSky5?src=hash" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#NBCSky5</a> live <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcchicago" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@nbcchicago</a> <a href="https://t.co/4xI0QJDqfr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/4xI0QJDqfr</a> — Mike Lorber (@NBCSky5) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSky5/status/839243997776347136" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">March 7, 2017</a></blockquote> </figure>

Train Derailment in Blue Island

Train derails Tuesday afternoon near 135th Street and Chatham in Blue Island, NBC Chicago reports.

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Palos

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David Giuliani

Burr Ridge

Buona

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona in Orland Park with $7.99 Regular Beef &amp; Fries (Limit 3) on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - Midnight
By K.P. Lynne
In Chicago...there is only one major food group...Buona Beef!
Have a Buona Beef sandwich for breakfast and take home 2 more for lunch and dinner! 
Taste “The Buona Difference”! You’ll be glad you did!
Chicago is a melting pot of Italian beef sandwiches...but only Buona dutifully and faithfully carries on the century-old Italian beef stand legacy you know and love! 
Celebrate National Italian Beef Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to Midnight, with a specially priced Regular Buona Beef sandwich and fries for just $7.99 (Limit 3 Per Guest) at Buona Beef Orland Park, located at 9525 West 131st Street (@ LaGrange Road and 131st Street).
At Buona in Orland Park everyone who walks through the door will be treated like family! 
General Manager, Sinisa Podoreski, and his dedicated “All-Star Italian Beef Crew” will be ready and waiting to serve you like family with a smile!
Mangia! Mangia! Mangia! Eat! Eat! Eat! 
Buona prides itself upon serving Chicago's Original Italian Beef, following in the footsteps of all the Italian immigrants, who founded Chicago’s very first Italian beef stands, mastering the process of slow-cooking delectable, flavorful, mouthwatering, tantalizing Italian roast beef sandwiches. Buona&nbsp;keeps the traditions and practices of past generations alive by consistently delivering the old-world taste of yesteryear to contemporary diners since 1981.
Family-Owned and Operated by The Buonavolanto Family, every Buona Beef sandwich consists of top cuts of hand-trimmed, thin-sliced, perfectly seasoned sirloin, completely free of preservatives, fillers and other unwanted additives! 
The 100% all-natural drippings are derived from a unique process of dry-roasting, slow-roasting, hand-trimming, slicing, and fluffing to create the most appetizing and aesthetically pleasing beef experience on the planet! 
Best of all...you can choose your own level of dripping wet pleasure...easy gravy, dipped or Baptized...swimming in gravy!&nbsp;
Buona - Orland Park
9525 W 131st St Orland Park, IL, 60462
(@ LaGrange Road and 131st Street)
Mon - Wed
10:30am – 11:00pm
Thu - Sat
10:30am – 12:00am
Sun
10:30am – 11:00pm
Phone: <a href="tel:(708)%20274-8770">(708) 274-8770</a>

Local Event: Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona Orland Park with $7.99 Beef & Fries All Day May 23

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona...

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona in Orland Park with $7.99 Regular Beef & Fries (Limit 3) on Saturday, May 23, 2026...

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona Orland Park with $7.99 Beef & Fries All Day May 23

Darvin Furniture & Mattress

Honor the Day and celebrate the Savings when you stop by Darvin Furniture &amp; Mattress today through May 25. Save big during the Memorial Day Sale. Enjoy 55% off storewide, plus an extra 10% off Famous Brands. With a qualifying purchase of $3,899 or more, choose a Free Roomba or Free Wagon. Take advantage of 0% APR financing for 55 months on purchases of $3,499 with 1/3 down. Darvin will be open on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss these limited-time savings!

Local Event: Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day, celebrate the savings

Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day,...

Honor the Day and celebrate the Savings when you stop by Darvin Furniture & Mattress today through May 25. Save big during the...

Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day, celebrate the savings

Alsip VFW Post 450 Leads Memorial Day Ceremony...

Mayor John Ryan and Alsip VFW Post 450 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen military members on Monday, May 25.

Alsip VFW Post 450 Leads Memorial Day Ceremony Monday At 118th and Cicero

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Best And Worst Times To Leave IL For Memorial...

In its Memorial Day Weekend travel forecast, AAA said a record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.

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Bears Contacted Chicago About Potential...

A co-sponsor of the megaproject bill says Mayor Brandon Johnson’s push to keep the Bears in Chicago has slowed momentum for the legislation.

Bears Contacted Chicago About Potential Lakefront Return: Report

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Memorial Day 2026 Grocery, Hardware Store Hours...

The holiday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and many stores will be open to accommodate workers who have the day off.

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Freight Train Derails in Blue Island: Reports

Train derails Tuesday afternoon near 135th Street and Chatham in Blue Island, NBC Chicago reports.

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Train derails Tuesday afternoon near 135th Street and Chatham in Blue Island, NBC Chicago reports.

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