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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...

Surf Internet

Surf Internet is your local provider delivering fast, reliable fiber fast internet. Get the connectivity you need for all your devices, without slowdowns. FREE Installation and FREE Wi-Fi router! Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet provider serving residential and business customers across the Great Lakes region, including Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Since 2002, the company has focused on bridging the digital divide by delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity to homes and businesses in underserved and rural communities. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Surf Internet provides a modern gateway to the digital future through its expansive fiber-optic network. The company specializes in high-performance fiber-optic internet plans, offering symmetrical upload and download speeds reaching up to 8 Gigabits per second. Customers benefit from advanced technology, including Whole-Home WiFi powered by eero TrueMesh, which ensures consistent signal coverage throughout the property. In addition to core internet services, Surf Internet offers integrated solutions such as VoIP home phone services and streaming TV marketplace tools to provide a comprehensive digital experience. Surf Internet distinguishes itself through a customer-first approach, evidenced by a strong Net Promoter Score of 68 as of June 2026. Subscribers can expect transparent, all-in pricing that includes equipment fees and taxes, supported by a 3-year price lock guarantee on select plans, no data caps, and no long-term contracts.

Will County

New Lenox

Surf Internet is your local provider delivering fast, reliable fiber fast internet. Get the connectivity you need for all your devices, without...

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

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...

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LiquidBooks - Used Bookstore, Print & Shipping Center

We’re your hometown destination for used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, toys, video games, and collectibles of all kinds. Whether you’re a reader, gamer, or collector, there’s something here for everyone. Beyond our shelves, we offer printing, shipping, packing supplies, and professional graphic design services — all at competitive local prices. From book lovers to small business owners, we’re here to help you save time, money, and stress. Looking to declutter? We buy, sell, and trade books and other media. Visit our Manteno location to browse, trade, or get help with your next project. There’s always something new to discover at LiquidBooks!

Kankakee County

Kankakee

Bourbonnais

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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

Crest Hill

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

MANHATTAN, IL (CBS) — A couple in Will County created a song to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Mark Mamirez, from Manhattan, Illinois, and his wife Vlada send in a song to CBS 2. They call it, "Keep Your Droplets to Yourself." <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/07/droplets-song/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

MANHATTAN, IL (CBS) — A couple in Will County created a song to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Mark Mamirez, from Manhattan, Illinois, and his wife Vlada send in a song to CBS 2. They call it, “Keep Your Droplets to Yourself.” <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/07/droplets-song/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

Manhattan

'Keep Your Droplets To Yourself'

Mark Mamirez, from Manhattan, Illinois, and his wife Vlada send in a song to CBS 2.

'Keep Your Droplets To Yourself': Will County Couple's Original Song

‘Keep Your Droplets To Yourself’: Will County Couple's Original Song

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New Lenox American Legion Post 1977

<h1>The Huey Is Coming Home: Community Invited to Historic Flight Home Memorial Homecoming September 18</h1>
Veterans, riders, families and community members are invited to welcome the Flight Home Memorial’s Huey to New Lenox on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
NEW LENOX, IL — On Friday, September 18, a historic UH-1 “Huey” helicopter will complete its journey from Virginia to its new home at the Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 in New Lenox.
The aircraft will become the centerpiece of the Flight Home Memorial, a permanent POW/MIA memorial being created to honor those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never made it home.
Fittingly, the Huey will arrive in New Lenox on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
The community is invited to be part of the homecoming. Participants can ride from New Lenox to Indiana, join the escort in Remington, Indiana, or gather at Post 1977 to welcome the Huey home.
<h2>STAGE 1 — Ride From New Lenox to Indiana</h2>
Riders who would like to make the trip together from New Lenox should meet at:
Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL
Meet: 6:30 AM Kickstands Up: 6:45 AM
The group will travel to Exit 201 in Remington, Indiana, off I-65 to meet the transport carrying the Huey.
<h2>STAGE 2 — Join the Escort in Remington</h2>
Riders and organizations wishing to join the main escort can meet the group in Remington.
Location: West side of I-65 Exit 201 near the abandoned hotel/gravel lot.
Because Remington is near the Central/Eastern Time Zone boundary, both times are being provided:
Meet: 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST Riders Meeting: 9:20 AM CST / 10:20 AM EST Kickstands Up: 9:30 AM CST / 10:30 AM EST
From Remington, the group will escort the transport carrying the Huey back to New Lenox.
Veterans organizations, motorcycle groups and individual riders are welcome to participate.
<h2>STAGE 3 — Welcome the Huey Home</h2>
You don't need a motorcycle to be part of this historic day.
Community members, Veterans, families, first responders and supporters are encouraged to gather at:
Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL
Please arrive no later than 11:00 AM.
The parking lot will need to remain clear as crews prepare for the transport and move the helicopter into position.
The Huey is anticipated to arrive at approximately Noon.
Bring your American flags, your family, your neighbors and your friends and help give this aircraft the homecoming it deserves.
Sandwiches and chips will also be available for a $10 donation, with proceeds benefiting the Flight Home Memorial.
<h2>More Than a Helicopter</h2>
The arrival of the Huey represents one of the largest milestones yet for the Flight Home Memorial.
The memorial is being created on the grounds of American Legion Post 1977 as a permanent place of remembrance centered around the stories of America's POW/MIA service members and their families.
Its primary honoree is Staff Sergeant Kenneth James Patton, who was lost in Vietnam on February 2, 1968, along with four fellow servicemen. More than five decades later, their story — and the stories of those who have yet to make their final flight home — will continue to be remembered.
The Huey arriving September 18 will eventually become the centerpiece of that memorial.
This project has grown into a true community effort, bringing together Veterans, local residents, businesses, skilled trades, transportation partners, volunteers and supporters who are donating their time and talents to make the Flight Home Memorial a reality.
Friday, September 18, 2026.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
The Huey comes home.

Local Event: The Huey Is Coming Home!

The Huey Is Coming Home!

The Huey Is Coming Home: Community Invited to Historic Flight Home Memorial Homecoming September 18
Veterans, riders, families...

Don't miss the chance to save on the biggest names in lighting and home decor during our Annual Storewide Sale. Shop our in-store discounts of -25% off all regular retail prices on in stock and special ordered items in categories of lighting, ceiling fans, home decor and more, as well as unbeatable deals starting at -70% off under our tent. 
This is the biggest sale we run all year, you don't want to miss it! Sale Days and Hours- Thursday September 17th, Friday September 18th 9am-5pm and Saturday September 19th 9am -4pm&nbsp;

Local Event: Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event 

Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event 

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Pints &amp; Pork 9/19/26 
 This Saturday, September 19th. Head to our website www.pintsandpork.com to see what it is all about. You will not want to miss this event. St. Joseph School&nbsp; in Manhattan IL is serving up the best pork and beer in Will County. Under the big tent on the West lot, enjoy all the smoked pork and craft beer samples, plus you get to vote for best beer, best pork and best pairing. That's right our smokers have paired up with craft beer vendors for a most savory tasting. We will have pop, water and even some seltzers as well. Enjoy live music from the amazing Grace &amp; John and some great chances to win baskets and 50/50 split the pot. Tickets are available at the link below and by accessing the QR on the flyer below and attached. This is an amazing fall night out that you won't want to miss. It is a 21 and over event. No minors please.Or go to our website pintsandpork.com for tickets. 

https://PintsandPorkSJS2026.eventbrite.com

Local Event: Pints and Pork 

Pints and Pork 

Pints & Pork 9/19/26 
 This Saturday, September 19th.  Head to our website www.pintsandpork.com to see what it is all about....

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home &amp; Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after dark for a night of plants, potions, prizes, food, drinks, and Halloween fun! Join us for the Bootanical Bash, an adults-only evening surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of our greenhouse after dark.
Come dressed to impress, grab a drink, and get ready for a night unlike anything else at the nursery.
🍂 Your Bootanical Bash Ticket Includes:
🌱 Plant Bingo — 3 Prize Rounds Test your luck with three rounds of Plant Bingo, with plants and botanical prizes up for grabs!
🍝 SPoOoghetti Dinner Fill your plate with our spooky spin on a classic spaghetti dinner.
🍺 Three Drinks Included Each guest receives three drink tickets, redeemable for:
<ul><li>Beer</li><li>Wine</li><li>Seasonal non-alcoholic cider</li></ul>
🎃 Mini Cauldron Party Favor Every guest takes home a mini cauldron planted with String of Pearls, creating a bubbling botanical treat!
💃 Monster Mash We'll be keeping the party going with great beats that go bump in the night!
👻 Costume Contest Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win! Prize Categories Are:
🕷️HAUNT OF THE NIGHT Scariest Costume
🍄CREATURE OF THE CONSERVATORY Best Botanical Themed Costume
👻THE WICKED GARDEN PARTY Best Group or Couple Costume
🌿 40% OFF HOUSEPLANTS Your ticket gets you access to a one-night-only 40% OFF Houseplant Sale during the event. Stock up on your favorite creepy-cool plants while you're here!
🎟️ Tickets
$40 per person 2 for $70
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and join us for a night of botanical mischief, spooky cocktails, dinner, dancing, and plants galore.
The greenhouse hits different after dark. Come see for yourself at the Bootanical Bash!

Local Event: Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home & Nursery
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