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Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind is a modern mental wellness practice focused on therapy, emotional balance, and personal growth. We provide a calm, affirming, and inclusive environment where clients can explore their mental health at their own pace. Our approach centers on compassion, self-awareness, and individualized care rather than pressure or one-size-fits-all solutions. We support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Step-by-Step is committed to culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming care, ensuring that all clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Mental wellness is a journey, and we are here to walk it with you, one step at a time. Two locations to serve you: • Evergreen Park Location: 9730 S Western Ave, Suite 203, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 • Homewood Location: 1820 Ridge Rd, Suite 303B, Homewood, IL 60430

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Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park

Illinois

Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind is a modern mental wellness practice focused on therapy, emotional balance, and personal growth. We provide a...

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Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC

Local family owned painting contractor with 36 years experience specializing in interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, wall covering installation , interior window refinishing, power washing and deck repair and staining.

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HOMEWOOD, IL - The driver of a car that crashed into a cement wall in Homewood Thursday night has died. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Donte Mott, 25, of Harvey. Homewood police say that a car crashed into the wall on the south side of 183rd Street across from Park Avenue. Mott, who was the only person in the car, was extricated by Homewood firefighters and pronounced dead at the scene. No other cars were involved in the wreck, which police said occurred around 10:07 p.m. An investigation into the crash is underway by the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit with assistance from the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 708-206-3420. Image via Shutterstock

HOMEWOOD, IL - The driver of a car that crashed into a cement wall in Homewood Thursday night has died. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Donte Mott, 25, of Harvey.

Homewood police say that a car crashed into the wall on the south side of 183rd Street across from Park Avenue. Mott, who was the only person in the car, was extricated by Homewood firefighters and pronounced dead at the scene. No other cars were involved in the wreck, which police said occurred around 10:07 p.m.

An investigation into the crash is underway by the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit with assistance from the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 708-206-3420.

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1 Dead After Car Slams Into Wall

The driver of a car that crashed into a cement wall at 183rd Street and Park Avenue has died.