Authentic Arabic Sweets Taste of Tradition

Al Basha Sweets Co

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious array of desserts crafted from passed down Palestinian family recipes and reflect the heritage of the Middle Eastern region. Sometimes, the simplest sweets bring the greatest joy. Experience the beauty of our Oriental-Arabic treats that celebrate the essence of simplicity. Try Bridgeview’s most celebrated and innovative dessert trays for your table with tradition of sharing and community, open 7 days a week. Our desserts are authentic, distinctive, and made with the highest quality regionally sourced traditional ingredients. We have the most varieties of knafeh around and served fresh every morning, including both hot and chilled sweets. With the most authentic and unique selection of arabic desserts anywhere, be sure to visit for our seasonal specials. Al Basha Sweets Co is the taste of heritage and hospitality whether you’re celebrating Ramadan, birthday, wedding, holiday, or simply treating yourself, their sweets bring people together and turn moments into memories.

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

Illinois

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious...

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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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Lauren Traut

Orland Park

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

Clearway Promise providing a seamless process!

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

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations...

Krapils Steakhouse and Patio 

Krapils Steakhouse &amp; Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm, classic dining experience where quality comes first. All orders are prepared fresh daily, with hand-cut steaks and house-made dishes to ensure consistent quality and generous portions. Whether you’re joining us for a casual meal, a special occasion, or a night out with friends, Krapils is a place where traditions are kept and guests feel at home.

Lorraine Swanson

Alsip-Crestwood

Krapils Steakhouse & Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm...

A Bible Believing Church that meets each Sunday morning.

Palos Hills Christian Assembly

We are a Bible believing church that has Gospel Messages given at 10:45am each Sunday morning. And a message from the Word of God given at 11:20am each Sunday morning. We invite all to come and hear God's Word, Worship, &amp; grow closer to Jesus. Bible Groups &amp; Ministries: - Young Adults meet: Tuesdays at 7pm -Children (K-8th Grade) meet Fridays at 6:55 pm -Youth Group (High School) meet Fridays at 6:55 pm - Ladies Bible Study meet Tuesday mornings at 9am (nursey provided)

Palos

We are a Bible believing church that has Gospel Messages given at 10:45am each Sunday morning. And a message from the Word of God given at 11:20am...

This Saturday, April 11, the Band Boosters from Shepard High School will sponsor their annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show at in the gym. It's open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Please enter at door #12 -- cost is $2 per person. Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights.The fair features more than 100 vendors. Concessions include the famous Marching Tacos!

This Saturday, April 11, the Band Boosters from Shepard High School will sponsor their annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show at in the gym.

It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Please enter at door #12 -- cost is $2 per person. Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights.

The fair features more than 100 vendors. Concessions include the famous Marching Tacos!

Shepard to host Spring Arts, Crafts Fair on Saturday

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David Giuliani

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Lemont

Evergreen Park

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Beverly-MtGreenwood

La Grange

Buona

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona in Orland Park with $7.99 Regular Beef &amp; Fries (Limit 3) on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - Midnight
By K.P. Lynne
In Chicago...there is only one major food group...Buona Beef!
Have a Buona Beef sandwich for breakfast and take home 2 more for lunch and dinner! 
Taste “The Buona Difference”! You’ll be glad you did!
Chicago is a melting pot of Italian beef sandwiches...but only Buona dutifully and faithfully carries on the century-old Italian beef stand legacy you know and love! 
Celebrate National Italian Beef Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to Midnight, with a specially priced Regular Buona Beef sandwich and fries for just $7.99 (Limit 3 Per Guest) at Buona Beef Orland Park, located at 9525 West 131st Street (@ LaGrange Road and 131st Street).
At Buona in Orland Park everyone who walks through the door will be treated like family! 
General Manager, Sinisa Podoreski, and his dedicated “All-Star Italian Beef Crew” will be ready and waiting to serve you like family with a smile!
Mangia! Mangia! Mangia! Eat! Eat! Eat! 
Buona prides itself upon serving Chicago's Original Italian Beef, following in the footsteps of all the Italian immigrants, who founded Chicago’s very first Italian beef stands, mastering the process of slow-cooking delectable, flavorful, mouthwatering, tantalizing Italian roast beef sandwiches. Buona&nbsp;keeps the traditions and practices of past generations alive by consistently delivering the old-world taste of yesteryear to contemporary diners since 1981.
Family-Owned and Operated by The Buonavolanto Family, every Buona Beef sandwich consists of top cuts of hand-trimmed, thin-sliced, perfectly seasoned sirloin, completely free of preservatives, fillers and other unwanted additives! 
The 100% all-natural drippings are derived from a unique process of dry-roasting, slow-roasting, hand-trimming, slicing, and fluffing to create the most appetizing and aesthetically pleasing beef experience on the planet! 
Best of all...you can choose your own level of dripping wet pleasure...easy gravy, dipped or Baptized...swimming in gravy!&nbsp;
Buona - Orland Park
9525 W 131st St Orland Park, IL, 60462
(@ LaGrange Road and 131st Street)
Mon - Wed
10:30am – 11:00pm
Thu - Sat
10:30am – 12:00am
Sun
10:30am – 11:00pm
Phone: <a href="tel:(708)%20274-8770">(708) 274-8770</a>

Local Event: Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona Orland Park with $7.99 Beef & Fries All Day May 23

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona...

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona in Orland Park with $7.99 Regular Beef & Fries (Limit 3) on Saturday, May 23, 2026...

Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona Orland Park with $7.99 Beef & Fries All Day May 23

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

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health &amp; Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call your crew, bring the kids, and come be part of something powerful because this is more than an event, it’s a celebration of strength, healing, and community. For over 16 years, Toy Box Connection, a local children’s charity in Orland Park, has been dedicated to lifting up families and giving back in meaningful ways. Now, we are raising the bar even higher with our 2nd Annual Mental Health/Wellness Fair &amp; Walk—an event created with the whole family in mind, bringing people together to support one another while strengthening the mental wellness of our community .Happening Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event welcomes wellness warriors of all ages for a full day of connection and care. The 2K interactive, meditative walk is designed to be fluid throughout the day - no start time, no pressure. Whether you join for five minutes or the full experience, it’s an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and move at your own pace alongside others on a shared journey. The heart of the day continues with a vibrant wellness fair featuring local vendors, mental health advocates, and holistic practitioners offering resources, tools, and inspiration. You’ll find opportunities to learn, explore, and connect in ways that feel approachable and empowering and because healing doesn’t have to be heavy, the event is filled with family-friendly fun. Kids can play on the big obstacle course, bounce house, engage in the huge games, families can relax, and everyone can enjoy food trucks and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile. Home Depot will be there to build small crafts with all who would like to get creative. What makes this event truly special is the sense of unity it creates. That’s the heart of this day, showing up as wellness warriors for ourselves and for each other . go to <a href="https://www.toyboxconnection.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRk9FOG9ieEN5d0xiVEFCdnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7sgAmsuUAbdFiTL6ZqmgPuHmSgQKDe9P268z7CnwefG2w4gXmKEclERPpHcg_aem_rjdDBIIoinC5mRbH_6AuGw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.toyboxconnection.com</a> for all the details hope to see you all there!

Local Event: "Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental...

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health & Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call...

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

We will be having VBS from June 22th through June 26th.&nbsp; Each evening at from 6:15pm until 8:15pm. Kids entering K-8th grade.&nbsp; Each night will include: music, Bible lessons, games, activities &amp; snacks.&nbsp; Register by May 23rd to guarantee your free VBS T-Shirt!&nbsp; 
This event is free! Visit us at https://www.paloshillsassembly.org/contact to sign up for Vacation Bible School this Summer!
Get ready for a week of fun, faith, and adventure!&nbsp; You're cleared for takeoff!&nbsp; Mention this advertisement on the Palos Patch when you sign up this year for VBS and YOU&nbsp;will receive a 'special prize' the first night you come to VBS!

Local Event: Vacation Bible School for 5 nights!

Vacation Bible School for 5 nights!

We will be having VBS from June 22th through June 26th.  Each evening at from 6:15pm until 8:15pm. Kids entering K-8th grade. ...

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Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies are planned for Monday, May 25, in Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Palos Park.

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Flag Field, Unknown Union Solider, Remembrance Ceremonies Mark Memorial Day In Palos

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Shepard to host Spring Arts, Crafts Fair on Saturday

More than 100 vendors to attend.

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