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

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Lorraine Swanson

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Evergreen Park

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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...

We bake the best desserts and cookies in Tinley Park!

Crumbl Tinley Park

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned dessert bakery. Our desserts in Tinley Park are made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu of over 300 flavors! From the best chocolate chip cookies to delectable pies and cakes, our desserts are perfect for gifting and sharing with friends and family. We are a locally owned and operated dessert bakery located at 15943A S Harlem Ave in Tinley Park, Illinois. We specialize in fresh-baked gourmet treats, offering a unique experience for those looking for high-quality sweets in the local community. We feature a rotating menu that highlights over 300 unique cookie flavors, ensuring there is always something new to discover. In addition to our signature cookies, our shop offers a selection of decadent pies, cakes, and over 40 varieties of customizable dirty sodas. Whether you are looking for a quick treat or catering for a special event, the menu is designed to provide a wide range of indulgent options. Customers can enjoy the convenience of in-store pickup, delivery, and professional catering services to suit any occasion. By utilizing the award-winning Crumbl mobile app, guests can easily track their rewards and stay updated on the latest weekly flavor drops for a seamless dessert experience.

Lauren Traut

Tinley Park

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned...

Become a Volunteer Meal Driver: Just 2 Hours a Week

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, dietitian-approved meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

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Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for...

Book now for spring exterior painting and deck staining

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.

Orland Park

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

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.

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FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor residents are invited to celebrate the upcoming school year and enjoy a night under the stars at the 2023 Back-to-School Night &amp; Movie, set for Friday, Aug. 18. Attendees will enjoy meeting with representatives — and picking up some giveaways and treats — from the Village of Flossmoor, Flossmoor School District 161, Homewood-Flossmoor High School and the Flossmoor Public Library. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the movie, The Super Mario Bros., starting at 8 p.m.

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor residents are invited to celebrate the upcoming school year and enjoy a night under the stars at the 2023 Back-to-School Night &amp; Movie, set for Friday, Aug. 18.

Attendees will enjoy meeting with representatives — and picking up some giveaways and treats — from the Village of Flossmoor, Flossmoor School District 161, Homewood-Flossmoor High School and the Flossmoor Public Library. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the movie, The Super Mario Bros., starting at 8 p.m.

Save The Date For Flossmoor's Back-to-School Night

Celebrate the upcoming school year and enjoy a night under the stars at the 2023 Back-to-School Night & Movie, set for Friday, Aug. 18.  

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Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos &amp; Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL FREE | Family-friendly | Indoor &amp; outdoor
The Dark Arts &amp; Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with 50+ artists, makers, oddity vendors and small businesses taking over the taproom, barrel room and beer garden.
Come explore dark art, oddities, wet specimens, framed insects, bone art, skull candles, horror art, tarot, witchy creations, jewelry, decor, plants, vintage, self-care, handmade goods and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
And it isn't all dark and creepy. We're bringing giant cookies, gourmet pickles, hand pies, sweet treats, coffee and plenty of unique handmade gifts too.
Soundgrowler will have the tacos going, craft beer pouring and N/A options available while you sip and shop.
Current Artist Lineup:
Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Art by Andee Dandee Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios &amp; Jaqui Almaguer Art Bryan Gregory Forsyth Art Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafted Laserworks Crafty Creations Crochet by Rose Cupboard Creature Creations Dead Girl Decor Death and Dopamine Doom Sauce Elaha FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Galaxy Skincare Company Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Hex &amp; Crust Honey Grove House of D&amp;A I Just Wet My Plants Icky Bah Koo Jasmine Moon Designs Jason Michael West Jen Marx Art Kraftasaurous Kreations Little Wicked Things Luna's Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Mixtape Your Life Moon Shine Mama Penguin Imprints Pretty Spooky Handmade Prismatic Pumpkins Rantana Creations Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Company Snowingstars That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench Vintage Vogue Utopia Welding Witch Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Yvette Sketches
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Rain or shine. Leashed pets are welcome outside.
Come hungry, grab a beer and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest and strangest lineups of the season.
Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance.

Local Event: Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos & Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co....

nuEra Chicago Southland Dispensary

Medical cannabis is officially available at nuEra Chicago Southland, giving registered medical cannabis patients in the area a new, convenient option for shopping medical.
Patients can now take advantage of benefits including lower cannabis taxes, higher purchase limits, and additional benefits available specifically to registered medical patients—all at the nuEra Chicago Southland location they already know.
For existing medical patients, that means easier access to the benefits of Illinois’ medical cannabis program. And for those considering becoming a medical patient, nuEra can provide resources to help you learn more about the certification process.
More access, more benefits, and more ways to shop medical at nuEra Chicago Southland

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