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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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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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Everyone's Irish at Post 1977 on St. Patrick's Day! Do you feel the luck of the Irish? A leprechaun left three pots of cash of $500 each to be given away FREE!* Will the luck rub off even more and your ticket be picked for the Queen of Hearts drawing? Try your luck in our private gaming room with six machines for more chances to win at Post 1977! DJ Chad will be providing the night's entertainment. $2 domestic bottle beer and Guinness specials! Food will be available for purchase * 1 entry per person per day from March 1st thru March 17th (7:00pm). See bartender for entry form.(SEE COVER PHOTO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS)

Everyone's Irish at Post 1977 on St. Patrick's Day!

Do you feel the luck of the Irish? A leprechaun left three pots of cash of $500 each to be given away FREE!* Will the luck rub off even more and your ticket be picked for the Queen of Hearts drawing?

Try your luck in our private gaming room with six machines for more chances to win at Post 1977! DJ Chad will be providing the night's entertainment.

$2 domestic bottle beer and Guinness specials! Food will be available for purchase

* 1 entry per person per day from March 1st thru March 17th (7:00pm). See bartender for entry form.(SEE COVER PHOTO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS)

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 Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $4,321 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $8,341
Kaboom - $6,549&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Speedway Card from Randy Holzhauer State Farm Insurance New Lenox.
Winner #2- $50 Cash from Hickey Funeral Chapel, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $50 Product from Jack of All Fades, New Lenox&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winner #3- $50 Card from Hog Wild,&nbsp;New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$30 Card from Paisano's Pizzeria, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$20 Card from CP&nbsp;Meat market, New Lenox 
&nbsp;Winner #4- $50 Starbucks product, New Lenox.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
1st week of the month, $3 Pizza slices from Italian Fiesta Pizza 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a> 
 
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

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Will County's Recyclepalooza takes place in New Lenox on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in partnership with ShareFest Will County! Free of charge, county residents can drop off nearly all kinds of unwanted electronics (such as televisions and computers), household hazardous wastes (such as paints, automotive fluids, and lawn chemicals), as well as scrap metal, wood, and clean polystyrene (Styrofoam) for recycling or safe disposal. Food pantry and animal shelter donations, toys, clothing, small home goods in working condition, and more will also be accepted.
The event takes place in New Lenox from 8 AM to 2 PM. Specific location information will be provided to residents who <a href="https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/NewLenox2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">make a free appointment here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Recyclepalooza-Joliet2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
<a href="https://www.willcountygreen.com/assets/1/AssetManager/2026_Recyclepalooza_New_Lenox_Flyer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">See the list of accepted items on our flyer here</a> and find other useful event information by visiting <a href="https://www.willcountygreen.com/fall2026recyclepalooza/" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County's Recyclepalooza event page on willcountygreen.com</a>.&nbsp;

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