Name: The Lives of Lightning Bugs at OLPL
Start: 2026-07-07T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library

Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and support the fireflies and lightning bugs in your backyard. Specialist Zach Salus from the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center describes the life cycle of fireflies.

Local Event: The Lives of Lightning Bugs at OLPL

Cook County

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

Illinois

The Lives of Lightning Bugs at OLPL

Tuesday, July 7; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and support the fireflies and lightning bugs in your backyard. Specialist Zach...

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Order by 2pm on Friday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 6:30-10:00am.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/44AjOke" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/44AjOke</a>

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Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, July 4th! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual...

4th of July donuts are here! Specialty sprinkles, Lemon Blueberry, and more classics! Order by 2pm.

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PLUS: Get a Large 16” Cheese Pizza at the Restaurant for only $10!
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Alsip-Crestwood

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Mondays, June 29-Aug. 3; 10-11 a.m. Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers, begin anytime.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

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Monday, July 6; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m.-noon Bring in your phone and learn how to call, text, download apps, and take and share pictures.Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

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Mondays; 5-8 p.m. Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, TTRPGs, all are welcome!Visit our website at <a href="https://www.olpl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.olpl.org</a> and view the <a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online event calendar</a>.

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Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

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The excitement continues!
After another packed house at Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar, the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has rolled over once again and is now over $1,030,280 for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Last week's drawing featured a standing-room-only crowd, Team USA on the big screens during the World Cup, and an incredible atmosphere as the million-dollar jackpot remained untouched. The winning ticket selected #11 – King of Hearts, earning the winner $150 and 24 entries into the next drawing, but the Queen of Hearts remains hidden.
<h3>🎉 Celebrate America's 250th with a Special Ticket Bonus!</h3>
From July 2 through July 5, Park Lawn is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a special Independence Day promotion:
🇺🇸 $50 receives $75 worth of tickets
🇺🇸 $100 receives 160 tickets
It's the perfect opportunity to increase your chances before next week's drawing.
<h3>Drawing Information</h3>
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
4901 Cal Sag Road 
Crestwood, IL 60418
If you're present at Fat Tommy's when your ticket is drawn and you reveal the Queen of Hearts, you'll win 60% of the jackpot. If you're not present, you'll receive 50% of the jackpot.
<h3>Purchase Tickets</h3>
🎟 Online: <a target="_blank" href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener">www.parklawn.com</a> (through Wednesday at 8:00 AM)
🎟 Park Lawn 
10833 Laporte Ave. 
Oak Lawn, IL 
(Business Hours through Wednesday at 4:00 PM)
🎟 Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
Daily until 6:50 PM on drawing day.
Every ticket purchased supports Park Lawn, a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the south suburban Chicago area. Your participation helps provide meaningful programs, employment opportunities, residential services, and community inclusion while giving you a chance to win one of Chicagoland's largest charitable jackpots.
Come see if you'll be Park Lawn's next millionaire!

Local Event: Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past $1.03 Million for July 8 Drawing

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past...

The excitement continues!
After another packed house at Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar, the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot...

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Soars Past $1.03 Million for July 8 Drawing

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St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 11,&nbsp; Saturday: 1pm-10pm
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 12,&nbsp; Sunday: 12pm-10pm
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Souvlaki, Greek Chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita, Tyropita, Greek Fries and more.
Pastries: Baklava, Diples, Kourambiedes, Melomakarona, Koulouria, Kataifi and much more.
Best of all "Loukoumades" is a dough fried in oil and dipped in a honey/sugar syrup sprinkled with cinnamon.
<a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Greek Music &amp; Dancing by DJ Nikita!
Greek Dance Troupe Performances each night at 7:30P.M.
Admission: Adults $2.00 Children under 12 Free·&nbsp;
Free Parking and Shuttle from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shuttle Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marist SportsPlex: 12221 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Mary Orthodox church: 6330 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Description of items on our website: <a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Saint-Spyridn.net</a>

Local Event: 12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

St. Spyridon Greek Festival! OPA!
12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·        July 11,  Saturday:...

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Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC

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