White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you won’t find anywhere else—all at budget-friendly prices. Show off your best cosplay for a chance to win cash prizes, rock out to live music, laugh it up with an improv group, and catch insights at the artist panel. Plus, there’s a scavenger hunt, a themed photo booth, and yes—zombies! This is your ultimate fandom adventure—don’t miss it!&nbsp;
Swag bags for the first 500 attendees. Follow your fandoms at this FREE show presented by the White Oak Library District and the Lockport Council of Arts.&nbsp;
121 E 8th Street, Lockport IL. Find out more at <a href="https://whiteoaklibrary.org/comicopolis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">COMICOPOLIS.ORG</a> and on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/7676315335818212" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">comicopolislockport</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Comicopolis

Will County

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Comicopolis

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists,...

Hopvine Brewing Company

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!
You're invited to an enchanted artisan market at a tavern, as Hopvine Brewing Co. celebrates the launch of their new Dungeons &amp; Dragons inspired beer!
Refill your HP, learn new spells, and score some epic gear!
Browse magical &amp; fantasy-themed wares from local artisans, and have your fortune read!
COME &amp; ENJOY FOOD, DRINKS, AND SHOPPING!
Family Friendly &amp; Free to Attend!

Local Event: Dragons, Drafts & Crafts

Kane County

Aurora

Dragons, Drafts & Crafts

CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS!
You're invited to an enchanted artisan market at a tavern, as Hopvine Brewing Co. celebrates the...

Romeoville Pony Baseball is planning to field 10U, 11U and 12U&nbsp;Semi-Travel teams for the 2027 season.&nbsp;The Titan's Semi-Travel option is for players looking for more baseball. This program offers more practice, more field experience, and a more competitive environment.
Pitch counts are closely monitored throughout the week to protect player health.
Players in Pinto, Mustang, and Bronco Divisions must be registered for in-house ball to be eligible for the Sunday Semi-Travel Titans program. Titans are expected to exhibit advanced sportsmanship and help mentor players with less experience.
Upcoming Tryout Dates: Email communications@romeovillepony.com for questions or to secure your tryout spot.
<ul><li>Tuesday, July 28 from 6-8pm</li><li>Sunday, August 16 from 9am-12pm</li></ul>We need coaches! We are looking to expand our coaching staff to support the 10U&nbsp;and 11U&nbsp;Divisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please contact communications@romeovillepony.com if you are interested.

Local Event: Romeoville Titans Semi-Travel Baseball Tryouts

Romeoville

Romeoville Titans Semi-Travel Baseball Tryouts

Romeoville Pony Baseball is planning to field 10U, 11U and 12U Semi-Travel teams for the 2027 season. The Titan's Semi-Travel...

White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure. The speeding locomotive was a real-life representation of progress, and people gathered trackside to marvel at the big city opulence represented by an Illinois-built Pullman car. Rail workers were seen as heroic as they faced an extremely dangerous occupation. The railroad became a cultural symbol, reflected in advertising, cinema, and children’s toys.
Join speaker, historian, writer, and community organizer (with a passion for Illinois labor history!), Michael Matejka for an engaging presentation about Romeoville, Chicagoland, and Illinois railroad history. This event is generously sponsored by the <a href="https://ilhumanities.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Illinois Humanities</a> "Road Scholars Speakers Bureau" in which speakers travel across Illinois to bring art, culture, history, and contemporary social issues to life, making the humanities accessible to all!<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/whats-coming-down-line-railroad-american-mind-michael-matejka-66214" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please Register</a>

Local Event: What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind with Michael Matejka

What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in...

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry...

What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind with Michael Matejka

Romeo Crossing Park

FREE Community Event!&nbsp;
Celebrate Northern Will Country Special Recreation Association's 50th Anniversary of serving children &amp; adults with disabilities! Head out to the Adapted Field at Romeo Crossing Park for free hot dogs and Crackerjack. Win prizes, dance to tunes from the DJ and step up for batting practice at the softball inflatable. Plus, watch the Jr. Wheelchair Softball World Series. Everyone is invited to this FREE community event. For more information: Email bbitman@nwcsra.org or visit <a href="https://nwcsra.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaXhsdTUwYkIxRzludTVKUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6AkuiANDUB2isPYRHvseKWr8aPee5dQBs4CMhUSlm7xkEiiN2Jdu7xyaBVYg_aem_24mYQFjW7s-953q7gg0EvA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nwcsra.org.</a>

Local Event: NWCSRA 50th Anniversary Community Celebration

NWCSRA 50th Anniversary Community Celebration

FREE Community Event! 
Celebrate Northern Will Country Special Recreation Association's 50th Anniversary of serving children &...

Romeoville Pony Baseball is planning to field 10U, 11U and 12U&nbsp;Semi-Travel teams for the 2027 season.&nbsp;The Titan's Semi-Travel option is for players looking for more baseball. This program offers more practice, more field experience, and a more competitive environment.
Pitch counts are closely monitored throughout the week to protect player health.
Players in Pinto, Mustang, and Bronco Divisions must be registered for in-house ball to be eligible for the Sunday Semi-Travel Titans program. Titans are expected to exhibit advanced sportsmanship and help mentor players with less experience.
Upcoming Tryout Dates: Email communications@romeovillepony.com for questions or to secure your tryout spot.
<ul><li>Tuesday, July 28 from 6-8pm</li><li>Sunday, August 16 from 9am-12pm</li></ul>
We need coaches! We are looking to expand our coaching staff to support the 10U&nbsp;and 11U&nbsp;Divisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please contact communications@romeovillepony.com if you are interested.

Local Event: Romeoville Titans Baseball Tryouts (10U, 11U, 12U)

Romeoville Titans Baseball Tryouts (10U, 11U, 12U)

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Cook County

Lemont

DuPage County

Woodridge

John Ferak

Joliet

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

David Giuliani

Darien

Shorewood

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

G & F Junk Removal let us haul away your Old Junk or Debris

G & F JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE

We are a small family owned and operated business located in Romeoville Illinois We are offering junk and debris removal services. We do small item pick up all the way to large bulk item picks. We do homes, basements, garages, offices, warehouse no job is to big or small for us. Large clean out job may require a roll off to be delivered to the job site. 

We are a small family owned and operated business located in Romeoville Illinois We are offering junk and debris removal services. We do small item...

New Leadership at Visiting Angels Plainfield

Visiting Angels Plainfield

A Life-Saving Legacy: Justin Settle Takes Ownership of Visiting Angels Plainfield For Immediate Release Plainfield, IL — Justin Settle, through Settle Healthcare LLC, is proud to announce the official acquisition of Visiting Angels Plainfield, effective February 13, 2026. While the transition marks a change in leadership, it is rooted in a recent event that defines the agency’s core mission: the relentless protection of the seniors they serve. Shortly before the closing, a situation unfolded that highlighted why this agency is a pillar of the community. Pat Verlee, the former owner, observed a client’s condition and strongly urged the daughter-in-law to take the mother-in-law to the Emergency Room. Despite the family’s hesitation, Pat’s insistence prevailed. At the hospital, doctors discovered two aneurysms. Because of that clinical intuition and persistent care, a life was saved. "This acquisition feels like it was meant to be," said Justin Settle, the new owner of Visiting Angels Plainfield. "The story of Pat saving that client’s life is the real heart of this organization. It extends far beyond financials or tax returns; it’s about the profound impact we have on families when they are most vulnerable. I am honored to carry that torch forward." Justin Settle brings extensive experience from the biopharmaceutical sector to the role, where he has spent years managing specialty accounts and focusing on patient outcomes. Under his leadership, the agency will continue to provide top-tier non-medical home care, including companion care and specialized support, while maintaining the "eagle-eyed" vigilance that saved a life this year. About Visiting Angels Plainfield: Located at 24014 W Renwick Rd, Ste 100, Visiting Angels Plainfield provides essential living assistance services to seniors in Plainfield, Joliet, and surrounding areas. The agency is dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.

A Life-Saving Legacy: Justin Settle Takes Ownership of Visiting Angels Plainfield For Immediate Release Plainfield, IL — Justin Settle, through...

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.

Will

Crest Hill

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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10:00 AM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

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12:00 PM

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