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, medically tailored, and nutritious 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.

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Dean’s Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm

Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and finished vegetables—perfect for gardeners and food lovers alike! You’ll also find artisan breads, local organic honey, and seasonal favorites, all curated to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit us - open 7 days a week - at 8101 W 151st St to experience friendly service, farm-fresh products, and a charming rural atmosphere.

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Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer...

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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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Compassionate & Affordable Veterinary Care You Can Trust!

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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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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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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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NEW LENOX, IL — The first baby of 2023 born at Silver Cross Hospital has a long line of siblings waiting to meet her—nine, to be exact. The baby girl—whose first name has not been disclosed—was born to Amanda and Benny Davila of Joliet, at 1:55 a.m. on Jan. 1. The little one weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, measuring 20.5 inches. "Congrats to Amanda and Benny on the birth of your beautiful baby girl," the hospital shared on social media.

NEW LENOX, IL — The first baby of 2023 born at Silver Cross Hospital has a long line of siblings waiting to meet her—nine, to be exact.

The baby girl—whose first name has not been disclosed—was born to Amanda and Benny Davila of Joliet, at 1:55 a.m. on Jan. 1. The little one weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, measuring 20.5 inches. "Congrats to Amanda and Benny on the birth of your beautiful baby girl," the hospital shared on social media.

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The baby girl was born at 1:55 a.m. on Jan. 1. 

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A Special Event With SunKissed Greenz &amp; Cache Creek RescueStart your Sunday in the most heartwarming way possible — with yoga, coffee, shopping and adorable rescue dogs.Join us in the grassy area next to Gost Coffee&nbsp;for our Dog Yoga &amp; Adoption Event with Cache Creek Rescue. Enjoy a one-hour outdoor yoga flow led by the amazing Kadri, surrounded by wagging tails, happy faces, and pups striking their best downward dogs right alongside you.

Spending time with dogs has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and increase feelings of calm and connection — and this class is the perfect blend of movement, mindfulness, and unconditional love. You may even meet your new best friend, as all participating pups will be available for adoption.

Event Highlights:
<ul><li>One hour of outdoor yoga with Kadri</li><li>Rescue dogs joining you on the mat</li><li>Adoption opportunities with Cache Creek Rescue</li><li>Dog-related vendors for your shopping needs (details coming soon)</li><li>A portion of ticket sales donated to Cache Creek Rescue</li></ul>
Space is unlimited, so invite your friends, family, neighbors — everyone is welcome! Help us make this a big, beautiful, joy-filled community event.
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel for class. Be sure to grab a coffee from the wonderful Gost Coffee&nbsp;to make your morning pure bliss (coffee and shopping not included in ticket price).

There’s truly nothing better than calm, happy humans and hanging out — or falling in love — with rescue dogs. We can’t wait to flow with you!

Local Event: Downward Dog Yoga & Adoption Event

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Orland Park Civic Center

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.&nbsp;
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
The Snack Shack
The $1 Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby, during show hours, offering a wide variety of&nbsp;$1 packaged snacks, bottled water, Gatorade (Regular and Zero Sugar) and canned&nbsp;soda.
Support Our Sponsors, Friends and Neighbors
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Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. La Grange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @ Orland Park...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Will County and the City of Joliet are teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to host Water Conservation Night on Tuesday, July 7, 2026! Gates open at 5:35 PM, and the baseball game versus the Mississippi Mud Monsters starts at 6:35 PM at Duly Health and Care Field in downtown Joliet.
Collect water conservation-themed baseball cards and enjoy fun, family-friendly water conservation activities and giveaways on the concourse. Learn easy ways to save water at home, and <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UvewcEJyl0G5jiv1DP3J154EUKzzRYhCjj_i18QFfPNURVpURFpWOVdNNEE3TzI2RFYzRERZWElMSS4u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fill out a water pledge at the game</a> for a chance to win a rain barrel or water conservation kit. (Winners must be present at the game to collect their prizes.)
Tickets between $9 and $22 are available at the Joliet Slammers' will call (1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet) or <a href="https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//BuyNew.asp?EventID=356185#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online on the Joliet Slammers website</a>.&nbsp;
Many thanks to our partners joining us for the game!
<ul><li><a href="https://www.cityoflockport.net/937/BLOOM-Lockport" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Bloom Lockport</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gpwc-il.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Grand Prairie Water Commission</a></li><li><a href="https://ilenviro.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Illinois Environmental Council</a></li><li><a href="https://epa.illinois.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;" target="_blank">Illinois Environmental Protection Agency</a></li><li style="outline: #73a9ff solid 0.8px !important;"><a href="https://www.isawwa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association</a></li><li><a href="https://mayorscaucus.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Metropolitan Mayors Caucus</a></li><li><a href="https://extension.illinois.edu/mg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners</a></li><li><a href="https://willcounty.wildones.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County Wild Ones</a> </li></ul>Water conservation is a grand slam!

Local Event: Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

Will County and the City of Joliet are teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to host Water Conservation Night on Tuesday, July 7,...

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