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.

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VFW Post 9545

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m. Phone orders are taken starting @ 3:30 pm
Try our&nbsp;hand-trimmed and hand-breaded fried chicken.
We are famous for our hand-breaded fried cod, but why not try our Baked Cod Dinner for a change?
 Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
815.485.8369
Enjoy Sit-down dining!
Carry-out ordering is now available online! Go to the menu link below and scan the available QR Code. Pre-order to have your meal ready for you to come in and pick up&nbsp;at your selected time. Why wait on the phone when you can order and pre-pay online with our secure system?
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Our Year-Round Fish Fry is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Holidays, and occasionally USA Independence Day.
Our Full-Service Bar will be open.
PUBLIC WELCOME!
For a change, try our Wing Dinner with&nbsp;Baked potato or Fries!!
Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry in Chicagoland by “Chicago’s Best” and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 Readers Choice Awards!" 
Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry"&nbsp;(except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on WGN’s “Chicago’s Best!” Now serving Baked Icelandic Cod Fillet with choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, Icelandic Cod breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Shrimp, scallops, ½ chicken, and chicken&nbsp;tenders for the kids. All meals come with Coleslaw, French fries, and bread with butter. The baked potato is now available with all meals.
Coffee and Tea are free. A Pastry table is available for dessert, and we also have a full cash bar.
Tax is included in all of our prices.&nbsp;
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry. 
Kid-friendly. Try the Chicken tenders for the kids.
Dine-in or carry-out. Our complete menu is on our website: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org</a>. For carry-outs, phone ahead at 815.485.8369. Order online, and you won't have a busy signal!!
The fish fry opens at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
There is plenty of parking available, and it is handicap accessible.
Feeling lucky? After dinner, stroll into the Canteen and try your luck with our
Accel Video slots and poker games. You could win $500 on a single spin!
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION.
Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Helps Support Local Veterans and Our Community Services! Easy to get to. Close to
I-80 and I-355.
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR VETERANS!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke or Good Time DJ.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369
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As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025&nbsp;in "Best of Lincolnway."
Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2025!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order...

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m.  Phone orders...

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545. 323 Old Hickory Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451. 815.485.8369 DJ Friday!!! – All Welcome! NO COVER! 21+Playing in the Canteen! "DJ Chris” will play some great tunes, 60's,70's, 80's &amp; more. He will take your requests all night. Just sit and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the music, or get up and dance!&nbsp; There are 12 beers on tap, including Craft and Fireball on Ice. Domestic bottles cost $3, and a 5-bottle domestic bucket costs $12. Our wine is all single-serve, so each pour is a fresh bottle—no old open stuff. Could you take a break and ENJOY OUR VIDEO POKER AND SLOTS? They're closer than the Casinos, and you won’t have to fight all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck! OUR MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $52 MILLION! There is plenty of parking, and it is handicap accessible. There is no cover. The public is Welcome. You must be 21 years of age. ATMs, Visa/MasterCard/Discover are accepted. It is easy to find. It is close to I-80 and also I-355. 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 – <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZU9VJAcTwhYZJ4W0D3rquTNiKlJuS5qQUw3KHI00HIft2JMufZmiERIHZtJbOcS75nzZ1osex_CmUqLIDHkX9WoQQJ_rfrxZC03XBbFBnwG-9m9R8meP1fEcBv6483iKKJAG5h3bFOokPB_NhTUPt-YfyLtNnxmN-q5KZdD-fcNyHRb8y1LQ9abDxHuTk4T1PnUYRnQO_XuSuzyezFdKxUQ0-X6-PmvY961_sIjW5g8E5BumKRH3pDi1PJYZ6kzNUDvzMdx2YjLgeMUludDcEKd5SERpwV4eYsoPljOOAqNW0PKiBsOKyOo6TcPEyE0O0pbr_DJfWUoynE45K2APV4qbIW0tv3JJuFA3BYP5xoPafxhOvFQMmgpXpaA9L6kfxi1KYS6AHncS-2D_wrGofA91AaIQtAw2zHmjHm7V3HXet4dr37BrREcRqgcI89YnztIn3fh36PYb9pQWxQjdcQWZEvWBZXw_BDtCGtvg3X4pMQc5gi5bXxWCT7psrtAvJ4hS9Wgoulql_091GGwDmwiJ6ghMODIhdigFpdj0Mo_irJO60cGgG5ReXTK0BXPIX8IdQkSrFsG6FLvGf4_ZY82ACdYCOAAY6DfxIweRyRbOY_87qMZlRXbM_dPdeS9S9OXwV3iUrSfp3wVDeRqxb16XQhcTSCxoUxwHdBRWfUVFP6Psc2PDS0sv_mtkYmIt9yQ7bqJRWk106E_sDFi1ljDwp1sHeB2n6iU9DdLUp77VVLoW97UnTa4ppGeCW4NXmZFpnyuy5Svrhut-BcK5G2aCWJRDzdeTzXk01nnkyBCPwWu0X5c3TZFWefdjvQZ7t8" href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNlZIQU5vajFpMU5JUGJmSwEerwuzAsySsTd_A5AotinkVWLMoKQKJLJxIzA8rBXCdwIYtcedMSIlDLWS9j0_aem_ofcUL_E-ZofAOkc0vgo1VQ" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>

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Peace Parlor

Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace in Orland Park is the Sweetest Place to Be this Saturday!&nbsp;
By K.P. Lynne
Have you been to Peace Marketplace lately? 
You definitely need to go there this Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the official Grand Opening of Peace Parlor...a brand new, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, coffee shop, and candy store...all rolled into one sweet family-friendly dining experience! Peace Parlor is located at the Peace Marketplace, 14314 Beacon Avenue in Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Peace&nbsp;Parlor serves up the coolest ice cream around, dishing out a tempting variety of rich, creamy, indulgent, hand-scooped Cedar Crest Ice Cream, direct from Wisconsin. 
And if you'd rather peace-out with some gourmet coffee while the kiddies indulge in the ice cream...Peace Parlor offers the best of both worlds...grab yourself a hot, steaming, scintillating cup of Door County Coffee! 
Waiting for the ultimate cherry on the top???? 
You can get vintage bottled sodas in wild flavors and retro, childhood, corner candy store favorites!! 
Peace Parlor offers a heartwarming, nostalgic trip down memory lane for the grown-ups...while introducing something new and exciting for the kids...a genuine family-friendly outing all ages can savor and enjoy! 
And don't forget to shop till you drop at the one-of-a-kind Peace Marketplace...your one-stop-gift-shop for everything unique! 
You name it - they've got it!&nbsp;
Just go there! You'll be so glad you did! 
When you eat at Peace Parlor and shop at Peace Marketplace you are supporting a local family owned business and keeping a historic building on the maps at the same time! 
Here's the Scoop! 
<a href="https://www.peacemarketplace.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.peacemarketplace.com</a>
Peace Parlor: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585059286268" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585059286268</a>
(708) 645-4911
14314 Beacon Ave Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;

Local Event: Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop Opens @ Peace Marketplace in Historic Old Orland Park

Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop...

Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace in Orland Park is the Sweetest Place to Be this Saturday! 
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Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop Opens @ Peace Marketplace in Historic Old Orland Park

Orland Park Civic Center

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.&nbsp;
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
The Snack Shack
The $1 Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby, during show hours, offering a wide variety of&nbsp;$1 packaged snacks, bottled water, Gatorade (Regular and Zero Sugar) and canned&nbsp;soda.
Support Our Sponsors, Friends and Neighbors
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Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
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Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @ Orland Park...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

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