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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.

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Orland Park

Illinois

Local family owned painting contractor with 36 years experience specializing in interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, wall...

Affordable Legal Help for Every Illinois Resident

Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC — My Illinois Court Navigator™

Attorney-guided legal help for Illinois residents — no retainer, no consultation required. Flat-fee uncontested divorce starting at $1,850. Attorney-drafted prenuptial agreements starting at $1,850. Small business formation starting at $1,500. Licensed Illinois attorney serving clients statewide.

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Olympia Fields

Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC — My Illinois Court...

Attorney-guided legal help for Illinois residents — no retainer, no consultation required. Flat-fee uncontested divorce starting at $1,850....

A Calm, Inclusive Space for Mental Wellness

Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind

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

Lorraine Swanson

Evergreen Park

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...

Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience

Bookstore • Coffee • Podcast Studio Step into Beyond the Book, a cozy literary haven where stories, coffee, and community come together. More than a bookstore, we’re a creative hub for readers and writers—celebrating diverse authors, hosting inspiring workshops, and nurturing the next generation of storytellers. From our South Suburban Literary Book Award to our Aspiring Authors Workshop, we honor the power of words to connect and transform. Whether you’re writing your first page or sipping your favorite brew, you’ll find your place, and your story, Beyond the Book. Through collaborations with thought leaders, nonprofits, and corporations, Beyond the Book weaves together a community where the love of reading, writing, and authorship is celebrated and cultivated with intention.

Homewood-Flossmoor

Bookstore • Coffee • Podcast Studio Step into Beyond the Book, a cozy literary haven where stories, coffee, and community come together. More than...

The ISS is a cutting-edge Earth-orbiting laboratory where astronauts from all over the world live for six months at a time and conduct amazing experiments. What is life like aboard this enormous spaceport? How does the science research benefit humanity on Earth? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the ISS led by the Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols - without having to leave your seat!

The ISS is a cutting-edge Earth-orbiting laboratory where astronauts from all over the world live for six months at a time and conduct amazing experiments. What is life like aboard this enormous spaceport? How does the science research benefit humanity on Earth? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the ISS led by the Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols - without having to leave your seat!

Thursday, February 11 from 7-8pm. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Avenue (Helen Wilson Meeting Room)

A Lab Aloft: The International Space Station

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Southside Musky Hawks Annual Swap MeetWhen: Saturday April 18th, 2026Time: 9:30 am till 2:30 amWhere: Village Sportsman's Club...

Southside Musky Hawks Annual Swap Meet

A Taste of Theatre Announces First International Short Film Festival in Chicagoland
South Holland & Chicago, IL — April 2026 —...

Free Film Festival:  A Taste of Theatre International Film Festival 2026

Join the SouthWest InterFaith Team (SWIFT) for a compelling Speakers Forum featuring Christian, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives...

One God, Three Faiths: All Is Good?

Governors State Men's Soccer Coach Jose "Tony" Gonzalez will join Governors State officials to cut the ribbon at a new soccer...

Governors State to Cut Ribbon at Soccer Complex 

April 25, 10AM - 1PM | Celebrate Earth Week with Us 
Join us for a relaxing and refreshing morning surrounded by spring blooms...

Brunch in the Garden at Alsip Nursery

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When To Mow On Weekends To Avoid Alienating...

If you’re thinking about firing up the lawn mower early on weekends, your neighbor who sleeps in has something to say.

When To Mow On Weekends To Avoid Alienating Neighbors: Block Talk

Community Corner

What Do You Do If You See A Child — Or Anyone —...

A couple of real-life rescues of abducted children raise the question: Should you get involved directly or call 911 and wait for police?

What Do You Do If You See A Child — Or Anyone — In Danger? [The Question]

You Matter 2 Youth Org Invites Community To ...

The May 22 event will feature interactive, youth-led stations that will depict how the organization supports its youth participants. 

You Matter 2 Youth Org Invites Community To 'Walk Through Our Mission' At 'Immersive' Fundraiser

CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago...

Three local organizations that provide resources and support for those experiencing homelessness will receive $250,000 each over 3 years. 

CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness 

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Continues Local...

The curriculum, called The Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine, is based heavily upon Fragments of Flossmoor. 

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