On August 29th we open our doors for the first time as 31st Street Antiques!
We specialize in jewelry, artwork, housewares, clothing, and furniture and procure the finest, interesting and most unusual items available.
31st Street Antiques is a new mall owned and managed by Dealers and designed for Dealers. There's no place like our home.
Only 1.5 miles west of Brookfield Zoo! We are the Cornerstone of the new Antiques Corridor. 
Help us make Brookfield the premier destination for all things Antique &amp; Vintage in the Midwest.

Local Event: 31st Street Antiques Opening Day

Cook County

Brookfield

Illinois

31st Street Antiques Opening Day

On August 29th we open our doors for the first time as 31st Street Antiques!
We specialize in jewelry, artwork, housewares,...

Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion

Join our award winning group. Participate in parades and competitions.

Local Event: Pom Pom and Baton Registration 

La Grange

Pom Pom and Baton Registration 

Join our award winning group. Participate in parades and competitions.

Great activity, fun, performances! Call!

Local Event: Pom Pom & Baton Twirling Registration 

Pom Pom & Baton Twirling Registration 

Grand Opening for resale store which 100%&nbsp;proceeds go to BedsPlus ...

Local Event: Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Grand Opening for resale store which 100% proceeds go to BedsPlus ...

100 Block Washington Ave

Join one of the Eastside's biggest community celebrations as we bring together families, local businesses, artists, and changemakers for a day of fun, culture, food, and community pride. This special event celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laced Up Athletics and the 130th anniversary of Second Baptist Church with live music, local vendors, family games, and art activities for all ages.

Local Event: Eastside Fall Fest

Eastside Fall Fest

Join one of the Eastside's biggest community celebrations as we bring together families, local businesses, artists, and...

PUT THE PAN DOWN. 
It's Labor Day. There will be no labor. Not for you, anyway.
Wooden Paddle's new brunch menu lands Monday, September 7. First day anyone sees it. Think new brunch pizzas, snacks, booze. Order whatever you want. No set price, no set courses, just a chill hangout.
We're open on Labor Day, and the special brunch menu runs 10am to 2pm. Pajamas welcome, best ones get gift cards.
Book your table before they're gone!

Local Event: No Labor, Day Brunch 🥞🍹

No Labor, Day Brunch 🥞🍹

PUT THE PAN DOWN. 
It's Labor Day. There will be no labor. Not for you, anyway.
Wooden Paddle's new brunch menu lands Monday,...

Immanuel Lutheran Church

FREE-Family Food Distribution
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162
Begins at 11am, until we run out of food. 

One Family Per Vehicle Only.
A variety of bagged grocery items, meals, bread, beverage, dairy, protein and produce.
Let us help you with enrollment in Federal Food Programs, buy groceries online with the PEBT-debit card. See if you or your children are eligible today!
This is a FREE Event, open to all people, while supplies last.
Virtual Food Drive ONLINE DONATIONS: 
<a href="https://www.immanuel-hillside.org/pyht" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.immanuel-hillside.org/pyht</a>

Local Event: FREE-Food For Families in Need

FREE-Food For Families in Need

FREE-Family Food Distribution
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162
Begins at 11am, until we run out of...

La Grange Village Hall

Join the CommUNITY Diversity Group of La Grange Area for a celebration of inclusion and diversity, featuring the presentation of the CDG 2026 Awards to&nbsp;Tamiaka Killins, LT math teacher and&nbsp;Step&nbsp;Team Coach, and former CDG board officer Sherry Robinson. Rev. Meredith&nbsp;Onion of the First Congregational&nbsp;Church of Western Springs is&nbsp;performing the invocation, Katherine Padgett, Immediate Past&nbsp;President of the La Grange Area Historical Society, will be speaking, and there will be&nbsp;performances by the LTHS Step&nbsp;Team and the Caring Place Children's Choir.&nbsp;

Local Event: 35th Annual Race Unity Rally

35th Annual Race Unity Rally

Join the CommUNITY Diversity Group of La Grange Area for a celebration of inclusion and diversity, featuring the presentation...

AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t raise money.
Join us for a free Learn for Life at DePaul webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fundraising in the Age of AI: Smarter Strategies for Mission-Driven Organizations</a>, featuring social impact leader and DePaul SCPS alum Bevon Joseph. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience raising millions of dollars and building mission-driven organizations, Bevon will share practical strategies for using AI to strengthen fundraising efforts while staying focused on what matters most: relationships, readiness, and impact. 
This free, one-hour, virtual <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">session</a>&nbsp;is ideal for nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, grant writers, and emerging leaders looking to increase their organization's impact.
You'll Learn How To:
<ul>
 <li>Use AI to improve grant discovery and fundraising strategy. </li>
 <li>Evaluate whether funding opportunities are truly worth pursuing. </li>
 <li>Avoid common fundraising pitfalls that waste time and resources. </li><li>Combine technology, storytelling, and relationship-building for better results.</li>
</ul>
Visit our <a href="https://scps.depaul.edu/academics/continuing-education/learn-for-life" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a> for more information.

Local Event: Fundraising in the Age of AI

Chicago

Fundraising in the Age of AI

AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t...

Countryside Park

<h2>Healthy Habits Start with One Step</h2>
<h3>Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00am to 12:00pm. </h3>
Walk with a Doc is a free community walking program that is for people of all ages and fitness levels. During each walk, local physicians and healthcare professionals share practical, evidence-based health tips, answer questions, and walk alongside participants in a relaxed, supportive environment.
It’s a simple way to get moving, connect with neighbors, and learn strategies to improve your health.
As part of OptWell’s mission to inspire wellness throughout Chicago’s western suburbs, Walk with a Doc promotes the everyday habits that have the greatest impact on long-term health. Each walk encourages regular movement while reinforcing OptWell’s five healthy habits: Eat Well, Get Moving, Mental Wellness, Quality Sleep, and Manage Health. Together, these evidence-based habits can help reduce the risk of chronic disease and support a healthier, happier life.
Whether you’re taking your first walk or have been active for years, everyone is welcome. Come walk, learn, connect, and discover how small steps can lead to lasting health.
<a href="https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/la-grange-illinois/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>May-September, walks will occur at Countryside Park (630 61st St, Countryside, IL 60525).&nbsp; Meet by the gazebo and playground near the South Parking lot, just West of the tennis courts).

October-April, and in case of inclement weather, walks will occur at the Park District of La Grange Recreation Center (536 East Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525).
Thank you to our Partners &amp; Sponsors!

Local Event: OptWell Launches Walk with a Doc Program in the La Grange Area Along with Community Partners

OptWell Launches Walk with a Doc Program in the...

Healthy Habits Start with One Step
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00am to 12:00pm. 
Walk with a Doc is a free...

OptWell Launches Walk with a Doc Program in the La Grange Area Along with Community Partners

Township of Lyons

Interested in learning more about Power of Attorney? The Township of Lyons is thrilled to welcome The Center for Disability and Elder Law to learn about legal services for POA&nbsp;and living will declarations.

Local Event: Power of Attorney seminar

Power of Attorney seminar

Interested in learning more about Power of Attorney? The Township of Lyons is thrilled to welcome The Center for Disability and...

First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church of La Grange (FPCLG) will host a free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in their parking lot at 150 S. Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL.&nbsp;
This event provides area citizens an opportunity to properly dispose of electronic waste that is banned from landfills, and securely shred documents.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The event will be managed by the Cook County Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). FPCLG is partnering with the La Grange Rotary Club and Community Assisted Rides (CARS) to support this event.
Greg Beglen who serves on the Earth Care Committee at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange commented, “This event aligns with our focus on environmental care. Electronic products contain toxic metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, which is why they are banned from landfills by Illinois law. Recycling paper is important because it saves trees and reduces landfill emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.”&nbsp;
Items Accepted:&nbsp;
Electronics and small appliances:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anything with a plug or battery that can fit in the trunk of a car, such as: Televisions, computers, computer accessories, gaming devices, mobile devices, printers, air conditioners, microwaves, small kitchen appliances, etc. (no large appliances).
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHaRM disposes of these items sustainably through certified recycling partners.&nbsp;
Paper shredding:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Household documents only, limit of 2 bags per car.&nbsp;&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Staples and plastic covers are okay, but no binder clips.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On-site document destruction ensures your confidential materials are shredded securely.&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All shredded paper is recycled.
Cars should enter the church parking lot on Ashland Avenue and exit onto Catherine Avenue. Area seniors can contact Community Assisted Rides at 708-354-9328 by Friday, September 11, to register for a pick-up on the day of the event.

Local Event: Free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event

Free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding...

The First Presbyterian Church of La Grange (FPCLG) will host a free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event on...

Free Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event

La Grange Area Historical Society

Chicago-based photographer, tour guide, and influencer Ronnie Frey (better known as @doorwaysofchicago on Instagram) will join us to discuss his new book, his work—with its keen eye for details many overlook—and his deep love for Chicago’s layered architectural history. Guests will have the opportunity to view some of Frey’s photography collection and purchase signed copies of his new book.&nbsp;

Local Event: Doorways of Chicago

Doorways of Chicago

Chicago-based photographer, tour guide, and influencer Ronnie Frey (better known as @doorwaysofchicago on Instagram) will join...

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Western Springs

DuPage County

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Burr Ridge

Oak Brook

Forest Park

Darien

Lisa Marie Farver

Downers Grove

Oak Park-River Forest

Elmhurst

Lorraine Swanson

Oak Lawn

Advanced Family Medicine, PLLC is a physician-led medical pr

Advanced Family Medicine

Advanced Family Medicine, PLLC is a physician-led medical practice located at 5201 Willow Springs Rd #180 in La Grange, IL. Established in 2025, the clinic provides comprehensive, compassionate family medical care with a dedicated focus on long-term wellness and disease prevention. Patients can expect a personalized approach to healthcare that prioritizes both healthspan and lifespan. The practice offers a range of services including annual physical exams, medical consultations, and diagnosis and treatment for various health concerns. Specialized care options include men’s health services, such as evaluations for low testosterone, and confidential, physician-led treatment for opioid dependency. The clinic is staffed by board-certified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) who utilize a concierge medicine model to ensure longer patient visits and improved access to care. By emphasizing meaningful time with each patient, Advanced Family Medicine builds trusted relationships that empower individuals and families to manage their health proactively. Patients can expect a thorough, attentive experience where their unique needs are met with expert medical guidance and consistent, responsive communication.

Advanced Family Medicine, PLLC is a physician-led medical practice located at 5201 Willow Springs Rd #180 in La Grange, IL. Established in 2025,...

Fourth Avenue Design Group

Interior Design Firm specializing in full scale interior remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, and lower levels, guiding projects from concept to completion.  Other services include new construction selections, custom cabinetry and construction guidance.

Eric DeGrechie

Arlington Heights

Interior Design Firm specializing in full scale interior remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, and lower levels, guiding projects from concept to...

Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty

Oak Park Conservatory

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites. Free and open to the public, the Conservatory offers visitors a lush escape into nature with three distinct indoor showrooms — the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room, and Desert Room — each showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Outside, the urban gardens continue the experience with native Illinois landscapes featured in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden and Rubinstein Garden. Sweeps of prairie grasses and native blooms welcome you at the entrance, inviting you to slow down and explore this hidden oasis in the heart of the village. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory provides year-round opportunities to connect with nature through programs, events, and community initiatives. Highlights include: • Seasonal Events: Enjoy festive gatherings throughout the year such as the Candlelight Walk, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, and Halloween Fright at Night. • Plant &amp; Garden Markets: Shop a variety of seasonal plant sales, including the Winter Seed Sale, Valentine’s Market, Spring Plant Sale, Perennial Pollinator Sale, Succulent &amp; Cacti Sale, Fall Mum &amp; Bulb Sale, and Winter Greens Market. • Private Event Rentals: Celebrate life’s milestones surrounded by natural beauty. The Conservatory is available for weddings, showers, graduations, birthday parties, memorial services, and other special occasions. • Educational Programs: Participate in a variety of hands-on programs for all ages — from adult gardening workshops to free early childhood nature programs that inspire young explorers. Whether you’re a lifelong plant lover or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Oak Park Conservatory offers a space to reconnect with nature, beauty, and community — right in your own backyard.

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

Trusted Maid Service & House Cleaning Since 1984



Sophia’s Cleaning Service

Sophia's Cleaning Service is a 2nd-generation, family-owned maid service and house cleaning company based in La Grange, IL, serving Chicago's western suburbs since 1984. 730+ reviews, 4.9-star average across Google, Yelp, BBB, Nextdoor, and Thumbtack. A+ BBB with the 2025 Complaint Free Award. 3x Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave (2021, 2022, 2025). Thumbtack Top Pro. IJCSA Green Cleaning Masters certified. What sets us apart: +Same dedicated cleaner or team every visit +42 years of matching each home with the right cleaner +$52/hr vs. $72-$94/hr at franchises +Background-checked, licensed, bonded, and insured +56-Point Professional Cleaning Checklist every visit +Non-toxic, IJCSA-certified green cleaning products on request +Easy phone quotes in minutes, no walkthrough required +No contracts, 100% satisfaction guaranteed +Autopay via credit card including tips +24/7 availability for schedule changes or feedback Our Professional Cleaning Services: +Recurring maid service (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) +Deep house cleaning +Move-in/move-out cleaning +Post-construction cleanup +Airbnb turnover cleaning +Commercial office cleaning +Pre-sale/real estate prep A portion of every cleaning is donated to cancer research and local charities in honor of our founder, Sophia Borek, including St. Cletus Food Pantry, Brookfield Food Pantry, The Home 2 Home Project, UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, and Colon Cancer Alliance. Serving 39 western suburbs across Cook and DuPage counties: La Grange (HQ), Berwyn, Bridgeview, Broadview, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Cicero, Clarendon Hills, Countryside, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Forest Park, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, La Grange Highlands, La Grange Park, Lisle, Lombard, Lyons, Maywood, McCook, Melrose Park, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Oak Park, Palos Hills, River Forest, Riverside, Stickney, Summit, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, Willow Springs, and Woodridge. sophiascleaning.com | (708) 485-8100

Sophia's Cleaning Service is a 2nd-generation, family-owned maid service and house cleaning company based in La Grange, IL, serving Chicago's...

Dog Bathing and Grooming Appointments Available

Monica's Superior K-9's Dog Grooming Service

Monica's Superior K-9's offers professional and caring grooming services for your beloved canine companions. Our team of experienced groomers understands that every dog is unique, and we tailor our services to meet the individual needs of each furry friend. At Monica's Superior K-9's, we prioritize your dog's comfort and well-being. Our services include bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and styling. Whether your dog needs a simple wash and tidy or a full grooming session, we ensure they look and feel their best. We use only the highest quality grooming products that are safe for your dog's skin and coat. Our calming environment and gentle approach help even the most nervous dogs feel at ease during their grooming experience. Trust Monica's Superior K-9's to provide your dog with the love and care they deserve. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and treat your furry friend to a pampering session they'll enjoy!

Monica's Superior K-9's offers professional and caring grooming services for your beloved canine companions. Our team of experienced groomers...

Nazareth Academy

Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, coed, college prep high school in La Grange Park, IL, inspires academic excellence, faith, leadership, and service. Committed to a mission of educating the whole person, a Nazareth education helps students develop in Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity. Address: 1209 Ogden Ave, La Grange Park, IL 60526

Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, coed, college prep high school in La Grange Park, IL, inspires academic excellence, faith, leadership, and service....

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