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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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Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park

Illinois

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HOMEWOOD, IL - An Olympia Fields man faces multiple charges after an alleged July 2 incident in which police say he threw a McDonald's drink at a police officer after refusing to leave the fast food restaurant on 183rd Street in Homewood. Lamar Williams, 18, has been charged with battery and resisting a peace officer. Police arrived at the McDonald's located at 3132 W. 183rd St. at 4:18 p.m. after employees said Williams already consumed his food order but told them he was still waiting for it. Williams refused to leave the restaurant when told to do so, and threw a drink at an officer after police showed up according to a police report. He is then alleged to have fled on foot, but was captured a short time later by police. Image via Google Maps screenshot

HOMEWOOD, IL - An Olympia Fields man faces multiple charges after an alleged July 2 incident in which police say he threw a McDonald's drink at a police officer after refusing to leave the fast food restaurant on 183rd Street in Homewood. Lamar Williams, 18, has been charged with battery and resisting a peace officer.

Police arrived at the McDonald's located at 3132 W. 183rd St. at 4:18 p.m. after employees said Williams already consumed his food order but told them he was still waiting for it. Williams refused to leave the restaurant when told to do so, and threw a drink at an officer after police showed up according to a police report.

He is then alleged to have fled on foot, but was captured a short time later by police. Image via Google Maps screenshot

Cop Hit by Drink At McDonald's: Police

An 18-year-old man has been charged after police said he threw a drink at a police officer at the McDonald's on 183rd Street.