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.

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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)...

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We are a family owned and operated business, serving Frankfort and surrounding communities. Wewe specialize in stamped and decorative concrete. We also do pools, driveways, walks and much more. Our reputation is strong and our goal is quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. 

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Frankfort

We are a family owned and operated business, serving Frankfort and surrounding communities. Wewe specialize in stamped and decorative concrete. We...

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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.

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

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Clearway Exteriors

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations replacing or installing windows, doors, roofs, siding, gutters, gutter guards, soffit &amp; fascia, painting.

Tinley Park

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Compassionate & Affordable Veterinary Care You Can Trust!

Premier Paws at Lockport

Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care for pets at every stage of life. Your pets are family, and quality veterinary care should always be affordable. Our local clinic provides compassionate, modern care with transparent pricing and a team that truly listens. Our experienced staff focuses on personalized medicine in a welcoming environment , without the stress of unexpected costs. In addition to our everyday affordable services, we host low-cost vaccine clinics on the first Saturday of every month, making preventive care even more convenient and accessible for our community. Here are just a few of the services our new clinic offers: • Dentals • Spays/Neuters • Laser Therapy • X-Rays • Microchipping • Vaccinations We’re proud to care for your pets and are here to help them live long, healthy lives. We’re always welcoming new clients, so give us a call to schedule an appointment and experience care you can trust at a price you can feel good about. Visit us at any of our THREE locations: Premier Paws at Lockport 16935 W Bruce Road Lockport, IL 60441 708-550-7297 Premier Paws at Timberline 495 E Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60431 815-729-1555 Premier Paws at Burbank 7900 Lavergne Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 708-551-1000

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Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care...

Glitters and Grace Signature Mobile Parties & Perfume Bar

Glitters and Grace: Crafting Signature Scents Across Chicagoland In New Lenox, Illinois, a new fragrance experience is redefining how communities connect with scent. Glitters and Grace, founded by an artisan perfumer with a passion for creativity and quality, has launched Signature Mobile Parties—a one-of-a-kind concept that brings the luxury of a perfume bar directly to homes, businesses, and events throughout the Chicagoland area. What Glitters and Grace Offers At its core, Glitters and Grace is about making fragrance personal, interactive, and accessible. Our offerings include: Perfume Bar Pop-Ups: Smaller, intimate gatherings where guests can explore fragrance notes and design their own signature scent. Custom Perfume Creation: Personalized blends crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring each fragrance is unique and safe. Fragrance Workshops: Educational, hands-on sessions that teach the art of perfumery—from layering notes to understanding scent families. Artisan Dog Perfume &amp; Conditioners: Safe, gentle, and luxurious grooming products for pets, because our four-legged companions deserve elegance too. Unlike traditional perfume counters, Glitters and Grace focuses on experience over transaction. We bring the perfume bar directly to you, whether it’s a bridal shower, birthday party, corporate event, or community gathering. By prioritizing smaller pop-ups, we ensure every guest receives personal attention and leaves with a fragrance that truly reflects their individuality. Our commitment to quality materials sets us apart, as does our innovative inclusion of pet-friendly products—a rare offering in the world of artisan perfumery. This blend of artistry, education, and inclusivity makes Glitters and Grace a standout in Chicagoland’s creative landscape. Plans for the Year Ahead Looking forward, Glitters and Grace is expanding its reach with exciting initiatives with more mobile parties, community events, pop ups and expansion of our product lines.

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Glitters and Grace: Crafting Signature Scents Across Chicagoland In New Lenox, Illinois, a new fragrance experience is redefining how communities...

Chicken-N-Spice

Chicken-N-Spice is known for our fabulous Chicken Chunks, they are 3 oz pieces of always fresh never frozen chicken Breast that is marinated in our proprietary seasoning for 24 hours before being hand breaded. We also make our very popular Spicy Rice, coleslaw and chicken salad in house. Our weekly features include Bone in Chicken Wednesday's and here at Chicken-N-Spice Thursday is always "Gumbo Day". We are also known for catering our Chicken Chunks and our homemade sides for your parties and events.

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Chicken-N-Spice is known for our fabulous Chicken Chunks, they are 3 oz pieces of always fresh never frozen chicken Breast that is marinated in our...

Join us on Saturday, March 17th for our special St. Patrick's Day Buffet.  The buffet will feature corned beef &amp; cabbage, Irish Salt Potatoes, Potato &amp; Leak Soup, our famous gourmet pizzas, and desserts. Just $8.99! Eddie Ray will perform from 7:00-9:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, March 17th for our special St. Patrick's Day Buffet.  The buffet will feature corned beef &amp; cabbage, Irish Salt Potatoes, Potato &amp; Leak Soup, our famous gourmet pizzas, and desserts. Just $8.99!

Eddie Ray will perform from 7:00-9:00 PM

St. Patrick's Day Buffet

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Your gut does way more than digest food — it’s often called your second brain because it plays a huge role in mood, immunity, inflammation, hormones, and overall wellbeing. When your gut is happy, everything works better.

That’s why we’re bringing together trusted gut health professionals and gut-loving vendors for a one-of-a-kind wellness event focused on education, connection, and shopping with intention. This is your chance to learn, ask questions, and discover products that truly support your microbiome — all in one place.

Featuring local gut-focused experts &amp; vendors:
SunKissed Greenz
Simply Nourish Consulting
LK Acupuncture
RoCc Microgreens &amp; Kombucha
Sourdough by Carolann

Shop &amp; Get Educated! Explore gut-friendly offerings like traditional sourdough, kombucha, microgreens, CBG, L-Glutamine, and other supportive wellness essentials. Chat directly with specialists who are knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about digestive health.

Bonus Treat: Enjoy FREE mushroom coffee tastings hosted by SunKissed Greenz — come sip, sample, and discover a new gut-friendly way to energize your day.



Free admission | All are welcome

Whether you’re just starting your gut health journey or looking to fine-tune what you’re already doing, this event is designed to empower you with real tools, real products, and real conversations.

Make this the year of happy guts — because better health truly starts from the inside out.

Local Event: The Great Gut Gathering

The Great Gut Gathering

Your gut does way more than digest food — it’s often called your second brain because it plays a huge role in mood, immunity,...

Darvin Furniture & Mattress

Honor the Day and celebrate the Savings when you stop by Darvin Furniture &amp; Mattress today through May 25. Save big during the Memorial Day Sale. Enjoy 55% off storewide, plus an extra 10% off Famous Brands. With a qualifying purchase of $3,899 or more, choose a Free Roomba or Free Wagon. Take advantage of 0% APR financing for 55 months on purchases of $3,499 with 1/3 down. Darvin will be open on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss these limited-time savings!

Local Event: Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day, celebrate the savings

Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day,...

Honor the Day and celebrate the Savings when you stop by Darvin Furniture & Mattress today through May 25. Save big during the...

Darvin’s Memorial Day Sale, honor the day, celebrate the savings

Rosati's Pizza

<img alt="🌿" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1e/1/16/1f33f.png"><img alt="🪴" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcb/1/16/1fab4.png">PLANT BINGO NIGHT IS COMING TO ROSATI’S IN NEW LENOX <img alt="🪴" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcb/1/16/1fab4.png"><img alt="🌿" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1e/1/16/1f33f.png">Get ready for a super fun night filled with bingo, plants, prizes, food, drinks, and all the cozy garden vibes <img alt="🌱" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t69/1/16/1f331.png"><img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png">Join us Tuesday, May 27th from 6–8PM at Rosati's Pizza for Plant Bingo hosted by Hope’s Bee Hive<img alt="🌼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/1/16/1f33c.png"> First bingo card for EVERY game is FREE<img alt="🌼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/1/16/1f33c.png"> Plant giveaways all night<img alt="🌼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/1/16/1f33c.png"> Garden-themed prizes, decor &amp; goodies<img alt="🌼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/1/16/1f33c.png"> Food &amp; drinks available for purchase<img alt="🌼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9b/1/16/1f33c.png"> No RSVP required — just come hang out and play! Bring your plant-loving friends, your lucky bingo energy, and get ready for a laid-back night full of fun <img alt="🌿" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1e/1/16/1f33f.png"><img alt="💛" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t15/1/16/1f49b.png">&nbsp;Plants Sponsored by Bothwell Farms&nbsp;

Local Event: Plant Bingo @ Rosati's Sports Pub Plants sponsored by Bothwell Farms

Plant Bingo @ Rosati's Sports Pub Plants...

PLANT BINGO NIGHT IS COMING TO ROSATI’S IN NEW LENOX Get ready for a super fun night filled with bingo, plants, prizes, food,...

Plant Bingo @ Rosati's Sports Pub Plants sponsored by Bothwell Farms

Hollywood Casino Joliet

<a href="https://habitatwill.org/events/mix-of-26-beyond-beer-bourbon-fest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon Fest</a>, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the all-new Hollywood Casino Joliet to really make this not just a day—but a weekend to remember!
Saturday’s festival expands to Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon sampling not only craft beers and premium Bourbons, but we’ve added wines, tequilas, rums, vodka, hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails and more making sure there is something for everyone.
We’re excited to be Mixing It Up in 26 too by adding a Friday Night 5-Year Celebration Kickoff Concert&nbsp;so be sure to check that out too and get your Friday night tickets before this limited event is sold out.

Local Event: MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

The Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the...

The United Methodist Church Of New Lenox

<h4>America 250: A Musical Journey</h4>
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! Join the Southwest Community Concert Band for America 250: A Musical Journey, an inspiring concert event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the power of music. This special program will feature patriotic favorites, uniquely American musical traditions, and selections that reflect the spirit, character, and history of our nation. From moments of pride and pageantry to sounds that capture the richness and variety of the American experience, this concert is designed to honor a milestone of extraordinary significance.
More than simply a patriotic concert, America 250: A Musical Journey is a musical tribute to the story of a nation. Through stirring melodies, powerful themes, and music rooted in American culture, the program will take audiences on a journey through the sounds that have helped define the United States across generations. It is a chance to reflect on the heritage we share, the ideals we continue to uphold, and the enduring spirit that has shaped the country over the past two and a half centuries.
This promises to be an uplifting and memorable evening for audience members of all ages. Whether you are drawn by a love of patriotic music, an appreciation for American musical traditions, or simply the opportunity to be part of a historic anniversary celebration, America 250: A Musical Journey offers a meaningful and exciting way to mark this important occasion. Come celebrate with us as we honor America’s past, reflect on its present, and look ahead with pride and hope through an unforgettable program of music.

Local Event: America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250:  A Musical Journey
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the...

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Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts...

🌱 Patch AM: How a late-night Metra crash...

Coming up: Darvin's Memorial Day Sale, honor the day, celebrate the savings on the New Lenox Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a late-night Metra crash disrupted riders in New Lenox

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Memorial Day Weekend Prompts Reminders About...

Lifeguards will join beachgoers starting Friday as beaches officially open for the season.

Memorial Day Weekend Prompts Reminders About Safety For Swimmers And Boaters On Lake Michigan

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Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting,...

A grand jury on Thursday indicted Scott Sumrall on all charges against him in connection with the May 5 incident on Sharon Lane. 

Mokena Man Arrested In Sharon Lane Shooting, Standoff Indicted On All Charges 

'Every Dollar Carries A Piece Of Tyler':...

The Koscinski family recently rewarded 16 student-athletes following their passions to college, a nod to their late son and his dreams.

'Every Dollar Carries A Piece Of Tyler': Foundation In Memory Of New Lenox Man Awards $20K In Scholarships

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Shoes Needed: Couple On International Adoption...

The couple earns funds per total pounds donated, which will go toward their adoption effort. They're at Gost Coffee May 23 to accept shoes. 

Shoes Needed: Couple On International Adoption Journey In Final Push To Collect 2,500 Pairs For Those In Need

Scam Artists Impersonating Sheriff's Deputies:...

Several Will County residents have reported scammers calling pretending to be Will County Sheriff's Deputies and demanding money.

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