Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

Will County

Will

Crest Hill

Illinois

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

Peace Preschool

Peace Preschool is a smaller-scale Christian preschool that offers classes to children ages 3-5 in a loving and nurturing environment. What makes us unique? * large outdoor play area with playground * full-sized gymnasium * dedicated library * many field trips and special events throughout the school year * opportunities for parents to assist in the classroom

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Chicago Metropolitan Area

Frankfort

Peace Preschool is a smaller-scale Christian preschool that offers classes to children ages 3-5 in a loving and nurturing environment. What makes...

country concrete inc

We are a family owned and operated business, serving Frankfort and surrounding communities. Wewe specialize in stamped and decorative concrete. We also do pools, driveways, walks and much more. Our reputation is strong and our goal is quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. 

We are a family owned and operated business, serving Frankfort and surrounding communities. Wewe specialize in stamped and decorative concrete. We...

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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.

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Lauren Traut

Tinley Park

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Design Concepts Expert Contractors, Inc

Design Concept Expert Contractors has been providing excellence in interior and exterior design, renovation and remodeling for over 34 years. We have a long list of very satisfied repeat customers. We can handle just about every aspect of your project which is especially useful to our clients, because they only need to deal with one source. All of our projects are custom and one-of-a-kind, which is unique and reflect our clients’ personality, taste, style and budget. No job is too big or small, and we focus on quality skilled labor, customer service, attention to detail and design. We Specialize in High-quality, original, "one-of-a-kind" products and services. All of our work is done with the most precision, neatness and attention to details. We Understand that our clients have busy work schedules, family schedules, and may know what they want, but don't know where to get it, or how to put it all together. We Bring It All To You. That is the best part. You never have to leave your home or office. Our designers and installers are specialists in their field. Our goal is to complete your design project and give it that "one-of-a-kind" finished custom look. Design Concepts Expert Contractors, Inc. Your One Stop Source. One friendly and professional staff, one set of keys, one Peace of Mind! Design: Kitchen and Bath Design, Granite, Quartz &amp; Quartzite Counter Tops. Renovation &amp; Remodeling Projects. Woodwork: Custom built-ins: Entertainment Centers, Closets, Shelving, Bookcases, Crown Moldings, Wainscoting, Trim, Doors Millwork Painting: Staining and Finishing, Faux Finishes and Texturized Plaster Designs. Fireplace Resurfacing with Tile, Stone, Wood Mantels. Flooring: Hardwood, Tile Stone, Luxury Vinyl, Carpeting and Area Rugs. Window Treatment: Manual and motorized, Solar, Roman and Roller Shades. Shutters, Wood Blinds. Norman Smart Drapes. Home Services: Handyman, Holiday Decorating, Landscape Design &amp; Install, Porch Planters &amp; Perennial Gardens.

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Design Concept Expert Contractors has been providing excellence in interior and exterior design, renovation and remodeling for over 34 years. We...

Under the direction of band instructors Dana Shoemaker and Doug Adams, students from Hickory Creek Middle School auditioned to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) honor bands.Students selected to participate in the IMEA District I Junior Division Festival on November 8 at Lockport Township High School include Zach Arseneau, Taylor Arthur, Lorin Briese, Justin Cheon, Elise Clayton, Alex Desjardins, Sara Dore, Alex Guzzo, Jacob Heimlich and Ambre Reymond.Student Aiden Dehn was selected to participate in the November 15 IMEA Junior Jazz Band Festival at Lincoln-Way North High School.Hickory Creek Principal Dr. Kevin Suchinski commended the students and teachers for their hard work.

Under the direction of band instructors Dana Shoemaker and Doug Adams, students from Hickory Creek Middle School auditioned to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) honor bands.

Students selected to participate in the IMEA District I Junior Division Festival on November 8 at Lockport Township High School include Zach Arseneau, Taylor Arthur, Lorin Briese, Justin Cheon, Elise Clayton, Alex Desjardins, Sara Dore, Alex Guzzo, Jacob Heimlich and Ambre Reymond.Student Aiden Dehn was selected to participate in the November 15 IMEA Junior Jazz Band Festival at Lincoln-Way North High School.

Hickory Creek Principal Dr. Kevin Suchinski commended the students and teachers for their hard work.

Congratulations to students selected for honor bands

Hickory Creek Middle School students selected for IMEA

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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

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Local Event: NL VFW Playing in the bar. “REPLAY!” The show starts @ 7 pm. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NL VFW Playing in the bar. “REPLAY!” The show...

Saturday Night Playing in the bar. “REPLAY!”
REPLAY. Playing the great Classic Rock that you love.
The Show starts @ 7...

NL VFW Playing in the bar. “REPLAY!” The show starts @ 7 pm. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health &amp; Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call your crew, bring the kids, and come be part of something powerful because this is more than an event, it’s a celebration of strength, healing, and community. For over 16 years, Toy Box Connection, a local children’s charity in Orland Park, has been dedicated to lifting up families and giving back in meaningful ways. Now, we are raising the bar even higher with our 2nd Annual Mental Health/Wellness Fair &amp; Walk—an event created with the whole family in mind, bringing people together to support one another while strengthening the mental wellness of our community .Happening Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event welcomes wellness warriors of all ages for a full day of connection and care. The 2K interactive, meditative walk is designed to be fluid throughout the day - no start time, no pressure. Whether you join for five minutes or the full experience, it’s an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and move at your own pace alongside others on a shared journey. The heart of the day continues with a vibrant wellness fair featuring local vendors, mental health advocates, and holistic practitioners offering resources, tools, and inspiration. You’ll find opportunities to learn, explore, and connect in ways that feel approachable and empowering and because healing doesn’t have to be heavy, the event is filled with family-friendly fun. Kids can play on the big obstacle course, bounce house, engage in the huge games, families can relax, and everyone can enjoy food trucks and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile. Home Depot will be there to build small crafts with all who would like to get creative. What makes this event truly special is the sense of unity it creates. That’s the heart of this day, showing up as wellness warriors for ourselves and for each other . go to <a href="https://www.toyboxconnection.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRk9FOG9ieEN5d0xiVEFCdnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7sgAmsuUAbdFiTL6ZqmgPuHmSgQKDe9P268z7CnwefG2w4gXmKEclERPpHcg_aem_rjdDBIIoinC5mRbH_6AuGw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.toyboxconnection.com</a> for all the details hope to see you all there!

Local Event: "Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental...

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health & Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call...

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

The United Methodist Church Of New Lenox

<h4>America 250: A Musical Journey</h4>
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! Join the Southwest Community Concert Band for America 250: A Musical Journey, an inspiring concert event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the power of music. This special program will feature patriotic favorites, uniquely American musical traditions, and selections that reflect the spirit, character, and history of our nation. From moments of pride and pageantry to sounds that capture the richness and variety of the American experience, this concert is designed to honor a milestone of extraordinary significance.
More than simply a patriotic concert, America 250: A Musical Journey is a musical tribute to the story of a nation. Through stirring melodies, powerful themes, and music rooted in American culture, the program will take audiences on a journey through the sounds that have helped define the United States across generations. It is a chance to reflect on the heritage we share, the ideals we continue to uphold, and the enduring spirit that has shaped the country over the past two and a half centuries.
This promises to be an uplifting and memorable evening for audience members of all ages. Whether you are drawn by a love of patriotic music, an appreciation for American musical traditions, or simply the opportunity to be part of a historic anniversary celebration, America 250: A Musical Journey offers a meaningful and exciting way to mark this important occasion. Come celebrate with us as we honor America’s past, reflect on its present, and look ahead with pride and hope through an unforgettable program of music.

Local Event: America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250:  A Musical Journey
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the...

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Free Scrap Metal Pickup

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