El Morro Park

Join us for a patriotic celebration of liberty, freedom, and opportunity featuring special guest David Shestokas discussing the Constitution. This family-friendly event includes complimentary cake and ice cream, along with a face painter available for the kids from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Local Event: Happy 250th Birthday, USA!

Cook County

Midlothian

Illinois

Happy 250th Birthday, USA!

Join us for a patriotic celebration of liberty, freedom, and opportunity featuring special guest David Shestokas discussing the...

Chicago South Elks 1596

Join us for a delicious community feast featuring pancakes, sausages, coffee, orange juice, and milk. This membership drive fundraiser includes a bake sale and drink specials, with a $10.00 donation fee while children 7 and under eat for free.

Local Event: Chicago South Elks 1596 Pancake Breakfast

Crestwood

Chicago South Elks 1596 Pancake Breakfast

Join us for a delicious community feast featuring pancakes, sausages, coffee, orange juice, and milk. This membership drive...

Bremen High School District 228

Crestwood IL

Committee of the Whole - TPHS

9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL

The Workshop Everyone in Fashion Wishes They Had Years Ago
Join Our Exclusive 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshop

Most people spend years sewing garments… yet never truly understand why clothing fits correctly — or why it does not.
Garments pull. 
They twist. 
They collapse. 
They feel uncomfortable. 
They look expensive on one person and completely wrong on another.
And most people never learn the real reason why.
That is because true garment fitting is a professional skill rarely taught outside of high-end fashion houses, bespoke tailoring environments, and advanced professional training.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, nationally recognized Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr. will present an exclusive live 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshop at Moraine Valley College in Building M, Room M210, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
This is not a sewing class!
This is a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional world of garment fitting, body proportions, balance, drape, and fit analysis — the same concepts used in luxury tailoring and high-end garment development.
For 2.5 intensive hours, participants will learn how professionals actually SEE clothing.
You will begin understanding: 
• Why garments pull, twist, collapse, or feel uncomfortable 
• Why some clothing flatters the body and some does not 
• How body proportions affect fit 
• How professional fitters identify problems immediately 
• How to visually evaluate garments like a professional 
• How proper fitting changes the entire appearance of clothing 
• Why expensive garments can still fit poorly 
• The hidden details most people never notice
Once you understand professional fitting principles, you will never look at clothing the same way again.
This workshop is designed for: 
• Fashion students 
• Designers 
• Sewing enthusiasts 
• Tailors and alteration specialists 
• Boutique owners 
• Beginners wanting professional knowledge 
• Anyone frustrated with poor garment fit 
• Anyone serious about fashion, clothing, and appearance
Eric W. Stiles Sr. brings more than 40 years of professional experience in luxury garment construction, bespoke tailoring, and high-end fashion. His background includes work connected to internationally respected fashion houses including Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford.
Students and attendees consistently describe his workshops as eye-opening, inspiring, practical, and unlike anything they have experienced before.
Many people spend years learning sewing techniques without ever learning the science and visual art of proper fit.
This workshop changes that.
And for a limited time, the fee for this exclusive professional workshop is just $63.21.
Considering the level of professional knowledge being presented, this is an extraordinary opportunity for anyone serious about fashion, garment construction, alterations, or understanding how clothing truly fits the body.
Seats are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Those who attend will gain knowledge that permanently changes the way they see garments, proportions, and the human body.
More professional fashion workshops will follow.

IMPORTANT: 
Please visit the website prior to attending to review workshop details and see what you should bring to the workshop.
Register now: <a href="https://ewsacademy.org/PALOS-MARCH-WORKSHOP.HTML" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ewsacademy.org/PALOS-MARCH-WORKSHOP.HTML</a>
Questions or registration information: 
708-424-4397
Website: 
ewsacademy.org

Local Event: “The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions” 

Palos

“The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body...

The Workshop Everyone in Fashion Wishes They Had Years Ago
Join Our Exclusive 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshop

Most people...

“The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions” 

Village of Merrionette Park

Public Safety Meeting

Committee Meeting

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126

School Board Meeting 6:30pm @ PJH

Jenny's Steak and Banquets

It's time to treat dear ole dad to a dinner at Jenny's Steak and Banquets in Chicago Ridge. Our BBQ Ribs and Pork Chops are fan favorites and sure to be your dads too! These specials are only available on Father's Day, so make your reservations today! 708.229.2272.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And if you can't be with your pops on Father's Day then a Jenny's Steak and Banquets gift card is one size fits all.&nbsp; And during the month of June purchase a $100 gift card and receive a promotional $25 gift card! (restrictions apply)

Local Event: Father's Day

Oak Lawn

Father's Day

It's time to treat dear ole dad to a dinner at Jenny's Steak and Banquets in Chicago Ridge. Our BBQ Ribs and Pork Chops are fan...

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