Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold Coast. Conducted by Jonathan Miller, the choir rehearses and performs at the beautiful, historic Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, 126 E. Chestnut Ave. Three sessions a year are offered -- two 15-week sessions in the fall and spring, and one 8-week session in the summer). All sessions include: a weekly 90-minute rehearsal with an additional (optional) online Friday rehearsal; guidance and instruction by professional conductors and accompanists; licensed sheet music; accessible rehearsal and performance venues; and free, public performances by each choir. Registered singers are also free to rehearse and perform with as many of the nine choirs as they wish for just one registration fee per session. Scholarships are readily available -- call the Sounds Good office at 630.395.9542 to apply. Sounds Good Choir also offers the only choir in Illinois for adults with early-stage dementia and their care partners. The Good Memories program is specifically designed to provide a safe, welcoming community in which to sing, socialize, and have fun. For more information about either program, to register for a choir, or to learn about upcoming concerts, please visit soundsgoodchoir.org.

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Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold...

Drop & Dash Laundry Service is a locally owned and operated

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Drop &amp; Dash Laundry Service is a locally owned and operated laundry service providing professional pickup and delivery across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. With facilities located at 5928 S Kedzie Ave, the company serves over 5,000 customers by offering convenient, reliable laundry solutions seven days a week from 7am to 7pm. Specializing in wash and fold services, Drop &amp; Dash handles everyday laundry, comforters, and bedding with care in their own dedicated facilities. They offer a standard 24-hour turnaround guarantee, along with specialized options including same-day service, delicate fabric care, and comprehensive commercial laundry programs for hotels, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. Customers can expect a seamless experience supported by a 4.7-star rating from hundreds of reviews and a user-friendly mobile app for scheduling and tracking. By managing their own drivers and facilities, Drop &amp; Dash ensures consistent quality and personalized attention for every residential and commercial order.

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Design Styles by Jose Manuel / Bonita Salon & Suites

ABOUT US Design Styles by Jose Manuel is now welcoming new clients at Bonita Salon &amp; Suites, conveniently located at 3352 W. 63rd Street near Homan Avenue in Chicago. Jose Manuel Hernandez-Ledesma is a professional stylist and color specialist serving West Lawn, Chicago Lawn, Marquette Park, and surrounding Southwest Side communities. He offers personalized haircuts, custom color, highlights, balayage, hair extensions, keratin treatments, blowouts, formal updos, makeup, eyebrows, and lashes. Every appointment begins with a personal consultation to understand your needs and create a look especially suited to you. Jose combines professional education in hair, beauty, and makeup with continued advanced training in the latest color and styling techniques. Services are available in English and Spanish. New clients are welcome at Bonita Salon &amp; Suites. Call or text Jose: 219-413-4531 Visit: https://designstylesbyjosemanuel.com ———————————— SOBRE NOSOTROS Design Styles by Jose Manuel está aceptando nuevos clientes en Bonita Salon &amp; Suites, convenientemente ubicado en 3352 W. 63rd Street, cerca de Homan Avenue, en Chicago. Jose Manuel Hernandez-Ledesma es estilista profesional y especialista en color. Ofrece sus servicios a clientes de West Lawn, Chicago Lawn, Marquette Park y otras comunidades cercanas del suroeste de Chicago. Sus servicios incluyen cortes de cabello personalizados, color, luces, balayage, extensiones, tratamientos de keratina, secado y peinado, peinados formales, maquillaje, cejas y pestañas. Cada cita comienza con una consulta personal para conocer sus necesidades y crear un estilo especialmente diseñado para usted. Jose combina su formación profesional en cabello, belleza y maquillaje con capacitación avanzada continua en las técnicas más recientes de color y estilismo. Los servicios están disponibles en inglés y español. Nuevos clientes son bienvenidos en Bonita Salon &amp; Suites. Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Jose: 219-413-4531 Visite: https://designstylesbyjosemanuel.com

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Orthopaedic &amp; Rehabilitation Centers is a premier orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and physical rehabilitation facility with convenient locations in the Lincoln Square and Wicker Park neighborhoods of Chicago. Since 1979, the practice has provided comprehensive care for patients of all ages, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, and spine conditions. The center features a team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons who offer advanced medical services, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures, joint replacements, and regenerative medicine. Their expertise spans a wide range of specialties, such as trauma care, work-related injuries, and targeted treatments for pain in the shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees, feet, and ankles. Patients can expect high-quality, personalized care supported by state-of-the-art technology, including MRI services accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. Recognized as top doctors by Chicago Magazine and Castle Connolly, the medical team is dedicated to helping patients recover and return to their daily activities with 24/7 on-call physician availability for emergencies.

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Essential Creations

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Focuscope is a premier market research firm based in the Chicagoland area, providing expert focus group recruiting and research services since 1980. With corporate headquarters in Oak Brook Terrace and an additional facility in downtown Chicago, the company serves as a cornerstone for businesses seeking in-depth consumer insights and professional project management. Specializing in a wide range of sectors, Focuscope offers comprehensive support for consumer studies, medical research, and specialized legal projects such as mock trials. To sign up and become a member of our community visit our website: https://www.focuscope.com/join-our-community/

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The British International School of Chicago, South Loop is a leading private day school located at 161 W. 9th Street in Chicago, IL. As part of the global Nord Anglia Education family, the school provides a comprehensive international education for students ranging from preschool through high school. The school offers a personalized learning approach that integrates the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum, alongside the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program for high school students. With a focus on academic excellence, the curriculum is enhanced by unique collaborations with institutions like MIT and The Juilliard School, as well as a global partnership with UNICEF to foster social responsibility. Recognized as a top private K-12 school in Illinois, the institution is dedicated to developing resilient, creative, and globally-minded citizens. Families can expect a supportive, technology-enabled learning environment designed to prepare students for success at the world's most prestigious universities.

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We have been around for 30+ years, so you get a lot of experience from the owner Mr. Don Haworth that is a Certified USCCA Instructor. Also, he is a Marine Corp. vet You don't stay in business for 30+ years if you don't know what you are doing.

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Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse Tamara Jackson, the company has been helping seniors across the greater Chicagoland area live safely and independently at home for more than 30 years. Guided by a nurse-managed approach, Custom Home Care carefully matches dependable, qualified caregivers with each client to deliver compassionate, professional support. Today, the family-owned agency is recognized as one of Chicago’s most trusted providers of senior care, employing more than 300 care professionals and serving over 10,000 clients since its founding.

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<a class="link rapid-noclick-resp caas-attr-provider-logo" href="http://cbs2chicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" title data-ylk></a>CHICAGO (CBS) — It's day four of no classes for students in Chicago Public Schools as the district enters the second week of negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union over in-person learning amid the latest surge of COVID-19 cases. CBS 2's Asal Rezael reports dozens of drivers took part in a caravan protest on Monday demanding safer schools. <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/6183879-car-caravan-calling-for-safer-schools-as-cps-ctu-negotiations-continue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

<a class="link rapid-noclick-resp caas-attr-provider-logo" href="http://cbs2chicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" title data-ylk></a>CHICAGO (CBS) — It's day four of no classes for students in Chicago Public Schools as the district enters the second week of negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union over in-person learning amid the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

CBS 2's Asal Rezael reports dozens of drivers took part in a caravan protest on Monday demanding safer schools. <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/6183879-car-caravan-calling-for-safer-schools-as-cps-ctu-negotiations-continue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

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Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
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Join us next Sat-Sun,&nbsp;Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, thoughout picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: Oct 3-4, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115+ Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, Rivian and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area?
Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL) - with a new holiday market **coming soon** to the New Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

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Join us next Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &...

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FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
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This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

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