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.

Will County

Will

Crest Hill

Illinois

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

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.

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

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...

Naperville’s Own Award-Winning Auto & Work Injury Advocates

Marker Law, LLC

Marker Law proudly serves Naperville and the greater Chicagoland area, providing experienced, results-driven representation in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Founded by attorney Jason Marker, the firm is built on a simple mission: to stand up for injured individuals and guide them through difficult moments with clarity, compassion, and strength. What sets Marker Law apart is its hands-on, client-first approach. Every client works directly with an experienced attorney from start to finish, receiving clear guidance, honest communication, and personalized attention—never left wondering what comes next. While no one can undo the harm caused by an accident, Marker Law is committed to securing maximum financial recovery while helping clients access medical care and return to normalcy. As Mr. Marker says, “We are in the business of putting lives back together.” The firm understands recovery is both physical and financial, helping connect clients with trusted medical providers—even without insurance or immediate resources—so they can focus on healing while the legal team handles the case. With over 25 years of experience, Jason Marker brings valuable insight from his early career representing insurance companies. He now uses that knowledge to anticipate defense strategies and fight for maximum results. The firm has recovered millions for clients and maintains a 97% win rate. Marker Law handles car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and falls, and other negligence claims. The firm is well known among insurance companies, defense attorneys, and judges. In 2023, Mr. Marker received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing the highest level of professional excellence. Consultations are free, and there are no fees unless compensation is recovered. Call 33-INJURED or visit Marker Law on social media to learn more.

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

Marker Law proudly serves Naperville and the greater Chicagoland area, providing experienced, results-driven representation in personal injury and...

Kobi's Massage Therapist 

Joliet Spring Massage Special: Release Winter Tension &amp; Reset Your Body Spring Reset for Your Body 🌿 Release. Restore. Realign. Winter tension doesn’t belong in your body anymore. Step into spring feeling lighter, looser, and recharged.Spring Renewal Massage Special ✨ 120 Minutes – $140 (Regular $175) New Clients Welcome! Your body has been carrying stress, tightness, and fatigue all winter long. This season, give yourself permission to reset. ✔ Relieve muscle tension ✔ Improve circulation ✔ Boost energy &amp; mood ✔ Reconnect with your body This isn’t just a massage — it’s your spring reset. Appointments Available for Joliet residents &amp; Surrounding Areas 👉 Book Now: https://www.massagebook.com/KMT/massage/deals/New-Client-Special/186056 📅 Limited Spring Availability

John Ferak

Joliet

Joliet Spring Massage Special: Release Winter Tension & Reset Your Body Spring Reset for Your Body 🌿 Release. Restore. Realign. Winter tension...

Compassionate Funeral Service and Cremation Provider

Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory

Our staff is here to help you through a difficult time and to help ease the burden of a stressful situation. We are knowledgeable in every aspect of funeral services, including the different types of burial, cremation, memorial services and life celebrations. Our philosophy is to honor you and your family with compassion and respect, and provide comfort and care during a difficult time.

Our staff is here to help you through a difficult time and to help ease the burden of a stressful situation. We are knowledgeable in every aspect...

Voted Best Senior Care Community in Will County for 4 Years!

Timbers of Shorewood

For the fourth consecutive year, the Timbers of Shorewood has been voted "Best Senior Care Community in Will County" by readers of the Herald-News. In addition, The community has been recognized with the “Best Independent Living Award” and the “Best Assisted Living Award” in U.S. News &amp; World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living ratings. The Timbers of Shorewood is an award-winning rental retirement community which provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Senior Living Designed for seniors who want to live independently in an active community with freedom, choices and security. Leave the burdens of household maintenance behind and enjoy a fulfilling life. Assisted Living Assisted Living is for seniors whose needs have changed. Residents enjoy living in a safe and secure community with supportive care specifically designed to meet their personal needs. Short-Term Stay A Short-Term Stay or Respite is a great way to sample life in our community. Stay in a fully furnished apartment and enjoy retirement living anywhere from a weekend to a month, or longer. Senior Living Awards - Best Independent Living Award – U.S. News &amp; World Report (2026 - 2025) - Best Assisted Living Award – U.S. News &amp; World Report (2026) - Best Senior Care Facility in Will County – Herald-News’ Readers’ Choice (Four-Years Running 2025 - 2022) - Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service (2025) - Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service (All Star) (2024) - Most Friendly in Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service (2023) - Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service (2023)

Shorewood

For the fourth consecutive year, the Timbers of Shorewood has been voted "Best Senior Care Community in Will County" by readers of the Herald-News....

Please join us on Ash Wednesday beginning March 6, 2019 and every Friday until Good Friday April 19, 2019 For our yearly Fish Fry 4PM-7PM

Please join us on Ash Wednesday beginning March 6, 2019

and every Friday until Good Friday April 19, 2019 For our yearly Fish Fry 4PM-7PM

Saint Paul the Apostle Lenten Fish Fry

Support Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic School

Neighbor News

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Channahon-Minooka

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you won’t find anywhere else—all at budget-friendly prices. Show off your best cosplay for a chance to win cash prizes, rock out to live music, laugh it up with an improv group, and catch insights at the artist panel. Plus, there’s a scavenger hunt, a themed photo booth, and yes—zombies! This is your ultimate fandom adventure—don’t miss it!&nbsp;
Swag bags for the first 500 attendees. Follow your fandoms at this FREE show presented by the White Oak Library District and the Lockport Council of Arts.&nbsp;
121 E 8th Street, Lockport IL. Find out more at <a href="https://whiteoaklibrary.org/comicopolis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">COMICOPOLIS.ORG</a> and on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7676315335818212" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">comicopolislockport</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Comicopolis

Comicopolis

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists,...

OPA!&nbsp;&nbsp;Come join us for Joliet&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;Fest, presented by All Saints&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;Orthodox Church,&nbsp;102 N Broadway St in&nbsp;Joliet!&nbsp; Saturday,&nbsp;July 18th noon to 9pm and Sunday, July 19th noon to 8 pm!&nbsp; Enjoy traditional&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;food, refreshing cold drinks and&nbsp;slushies,&nbsp;homemade pastries, amazing&nbsp;loukoumades,&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;coffee and frappes,&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;wine and beer, and much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;For the first time we are also offering delicious baklava sundaes!&nbsp;&nbsp;Outdoor and indoor seating is available, and free shuttle service from nearby parking at Bicentennial Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mark your calendars, we can't wait to see you!

Local Event: Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox...

OPA!  Come join us for Joliet Greek Fest, presented by All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N Broadway St in Joliet! ...

Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

The Family Fun Festival is an EXCLUSIVE event staged by, Including You Inc.&nbsp;Including You, Inc., here in Joliet is a 501 C3 not-for-profit, charitable fundraising organization. Including You assist other non-for-profit community service based organizations reaching out to our communities, providing such needed assistance.
Tickets are on sale @ $10 admission ($15 @door)

Contact us at: Including you Inc. PO Box 3162 Joliet IL 60434-3162Website: &nbsp; https://www.includingyouinc.org
Phone: 815-272-0782 Email: includingyouinc@icloud.com

Local Event: Family Fun Festival 

Family Fun Festival 

 
The Family Fun Festival is an EXCLUSIVE event staged by, Including You Inc. Including You, Inc., here in Joliet is a 501 C3...

Morris Plaza, 100 West Commercial Dr. (behind Walgreens)-Morris, IL

On
Sunday July 19th Junk in the Trunk Morris will hold an
outdoor flea market at our Morris Plaza home. A large selection of
items is expected to be offered for sale from 9AM until 3PM at the
Morris Plaza, 100 West Commercial Drive in Morris. The location is
behind Walgreens and a block west of Division Street (IL Rt 47). If
you would like to be a vendor in Morris on July 19th, or
at any of our upcoming events in Morris, Gardner or Mazon it is not
too late as advance registration is not required. Simply arrive at
8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee, and take an available spot. Vendors with
small trailers are welcome without an additional charge, and there is
no admission fee for shoppers. Proceeds from vendor fees received at
this event will be donated to Grundy Area Public Action to Deliver
Shelter (PADS). Junk in the Trunk Morris would like to thank the
Morris Department of Public Works for providing trash receptacles at
this event. Additional information about Junk in the Trunk Morris is
available on Facebook or contact event manager George Bennett,
630-319-0289 or <a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>.

Local Event: Junk in the Trunk Morris Flea Market

Junk in the Trunk Morris Flea Market


On
Sunday July 19th Junk in the Trunk Morris will hold an
outdoor flea market at our Morris Plaza home. A large selection...

Lake Chaminwood Preserve

Tweak your paddling technique at a Paddle Skills Refresher program being offered by the <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Forest Preserve District of Will County</a> at Lake Chaminwood Preserve. The program is set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 24. Registration is required by Thursday, July 23: 815-722-9470. The cost is $35 per person and the program is for ages 18 or older.&nbsp; The program is taught by American Canoe Association-certified instructors who will help you fine tune basic strokes and improve your overall form.&nbsp;Previous kayaking experience is required as instruction will focus on advancing existing paddling skills. Be sure to wear shoes and clothes that can get wet, and don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a water bottle.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/lake-chaminwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lake Chaminwood</a> has an accessible launch and can be reached by a paved trail from the parking lot. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">submit a request online</a> no later than 48 hours before the program.
<a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/event-calendar?activity=b31687f1-9066-4138-bc09-44c90829e175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CHECK OUT ALL UPCOMING PADDLING PROGRAMS</a>

Local Event: Paddle Skills Refresher At Lake Chaminwood

Paddle Skills Refresher At Lake Chaminwood

Tweak your paddling technique at a Paddle Skills Refresher program being offered by the Forest Preserve District of Will County...

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FREE Clothing & Shoe Pickup | Joliet Area

Need to clear out your closet? THRIFT DEGREE™ provides FREE residential pickup of clean, dry clothing, paired shoes, purses, and belts....

Northern Builders is pleased to announce the invitation to bid for the epoxy flooring scope of work for the renovations at Fire Protection District Station #2 to any union epoxy flooring contractors. Proposals must include a formal proposal as well as a bid bond form in a sealed envelope and send it to Northern Builders office at 5060 River Road, Schiller Park Illinois. Contractors can use the plans from the link below to formulate their proposal.&nbsp;<a href="https://northernbuilders.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s369e115cfbd04c038bab51d85c4069a9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">northernbuilders.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s369e115cfbd04c038bab51d85c4069a9</a>
Contractors have until 12 pm on July 24th to submit their proposal and bid bond form to Northern Builders. Any proposal not submitted in a sealed envelope will not be accepted.

New Lenox Fire Protection District #2 Epoxy...

Northern Builders is pleased to announce the invitation to bid for the epoxy flooring scope of work for the renovations at Fire Protection District...

New Lenox Fire Protection District #2 Epoxy FLooring Invitation to Bid

🌱 Patch AM: Larkin Avenue, Seriously? City Of...

And on the Joliet Patch calendar - Comicopolis

🌱 Patch AM: Larkin Avenue, Seriously? City Of Joliet Makes Busy Thoroughfare Latest Target For Water Main Repairs 

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Severed Body Parts Case: Family Calls Wife ...

Poor air quality closes beaches, cancels events | Family reveals suspected mass murder motive | Teacher fired after arrest

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Family Speaks Out About Dalewayne Turner As...

"Dalewayne's sense of humor and kindness made him a beloved friend to many, and he always went out of his way to help others," they said.

Family Speaks Out About Dalewayne Turner As Wife, Half-Brother Face Charges For His Dismemberment

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Larkin Avenue, Seriously? City Of Joliet Makes...

The water main replacement work for this section of Larkin Avenue is anticipated to be completed by August 15.

Larkin Avenue, Seriously? City Of Joliet Makes Busy Thoroughfare Latest Target For Water Main Repairs 

Traffic & Transit

Lower Property Taxes For Will County's Land...

A close ally of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant replaced Larry Walsh as Will County Executive. 

Lower Property Taxes For Will County's Land Owners: Republican Party Implores Jennifer Bertino In Letter

Politics & Government

Multiple Bomb Threat For Joliet's Hollywood...

Saturday night's caller stated they would be remotely detonated, Joliet police announced. 

Multiple Bomb Threat For Joliet's Hollywood Casino 

Angry Gunman Confronts Homeowner On Ingalls: Cops 

Joliet police say 47-year-old Brian Stuart came to Joliet to confront a homeowner who is acquainted with a woman Stuart knows.

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