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Will County

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Joliet

Illinois

Shorewood

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Channahon-Minooka

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Bolingbrook

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

Your DREAM HOME awaits!
5 Bedrooms | 4-1/2 Baths | 3,569 Sq Feet PLUS Finished Basement!
 <a href="https://www.calameo.com/read/007800618beaa2be8b312?authid=PLCG75z1ZueW&amp;utm_id=97758_v0_s04_e231_tv2_tp1_a1dennhbe0nbml&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdWtuYThOcUQwR2d6SDJ1OHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4OPULBOVnW7UTPDTqLs3zLro2Iufnao-VzBwqoQm1C530-ULmH1Ig1HfF7eg_aem_Il3KRj_7qI4SHsR695quKg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Just beyond it's Castlesque Grand Entryway's Wrought Iron Detailing and Rustic Elegance, lies a combination of Architecturally-Significant Details rarely found elsewhere, including Cornice &amp; Crown Moldings, Columns, 8-Foot Solid Core Interior Doors, 10-Foot 1st Floor Height, Custom Lighting, and More. Soaring Vaulted Ceilings include Coffered Ceilings in the Living Room &amp; Bar, Custom Arched Ceiling in the Primary Bedroom, and Various Tray and Cathedral Ceilings throughout. 
Bright &amp; Airy Kitchen w/Staggered White Brakur Cabinetry, Granite Tops, Tumbled Travertine Backsplash, Breakfast Island &amp; Morning Bar. Grand Foyer, Formal Living Room w/Stationary French Doors to the Front Porch, Dining Room, Family Room w/Woodburning Gas Start Fireplace, and Half-Bath w/Double 8-Foot Door Entry. Primary enSuite w/French Doors on the Entry and Bath, Balcony Deck, 15-Foot Long Walk-In Closet, and a Spacious 12x14 Full Bath w/Soaker Tub, Separate Shower and Dual Sink Vanity. Bedroom #2 w/Cathedral Ceiling &amp; Bedroom #3 are connected by a Jack &amp; Jill w/Water Closet. Bedroom features Windows overlooking both the Front &amp; Back Yards. 
FINISHED 3rd FLOOR ATTIC enSuite... a Large Living Room or Office w/Pond Views, 5th Bedroom, and Private Full Bath. 
FINISHED BASEMENT... an Amazing Entertaining Space or In-Law Arrangement with it's Beautiful Wet Bar, Recreation Room with Gas Fireplace, Full Bath, and a Bonus Room that can easily be utilized as a Guest/6th Bedroom.
BACKYARD RETREAT... Huge Stamped Concrete Patio with Seat Walls, Built-In Gas Firepit, Grilling Station w/Natural Gas Line, Wet Bar w/Fire Feature, and a Relaxing Lounge Area. And all with Amazing Pond Views!
 This Amazing Custom Home also includes: Dual-Zoned Heating &amp; Cooling (2 HVAC Systems), Tankless H2O, Central Humidifier (Zone 1), Central Vac, and Water Softener. The Heated 3-Car Garage includes an EV Charger and Extended 3rd Bay w/Service Door... and More! One of fewer than 2 Dozen Custom Maak Homes ever built!

Local Event: ✨OPEN HOUSE✨11am to 1pm

✨OPEN HOUSE✨11am to 1pm

Your DREAM HOME awaits!
5 Bedrooms | 4-1/2 Baths | 3,569 Sq Feet PLUS Finished Basement!
  Just beyond it's Castlesque Grand...

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Mass of All Nations beginning at 12 Noon and celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dennis E. Spies, Rev. Dindo Billote, and Rev. Patrick Murphy. 
Fellowship and a celebration of food, music, and entertainment, from many different cultures, to follow. All are welcome.&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 Pentecost Mass of All the Nations

2026 Pentecost Mass of All the Nations

Celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Mass of All Nations beginning at 12 Noon and celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dennis E. Spies,...

16410 John Ln Crossing, Lockport, IL, 60441 

SALE FRIDAY 5/29 8AM-2PM &amp; SAT 5/30 8AM-NOON:&nbsp; Desks, credenzas, quad cubicles, file cabinets, book cases, utility cabinets, stock pickers, pallet jacks, package scales, fans, computer monitors, PC's, laptops, battery backups, printers, keyboards, healthcare supplies, lots of corrugated boxes&nbsp; &amp;&nbsp;much more!&nbsp; Cash or Venmo only. No holds&nbsp;

Local Event: Warehouse & Office Liquidation Sale 

Warehouse & Office Liquidation Sale 

SALE FRIDAY 5/29 8AM-2PM & SAT 5/30 8AM-NOON:  Desks, credenzas, quad cubicles, file cabinets, book cases, utility cabinets,...

The Promenade Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and community come together! 
Please click on the link below to fill out the application form and vendor agreement packet:
https://forms.gle/zyBrLReEf6Fi88RU8
Turn your Taste of Bolingbrook experience into a full weekend getaway! Book a Stay &amp; Play Package at a participating hotel below and enjoy $50 in Chamber Bucks to spend at the event!
Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00</a>
Country Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook/Romeoville: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3</a>
Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774544033609&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your discounted rate for the Taste of Bolingbrook</a>
<h6>Band Lineup:</h6>
Saturday:
Noon-1:30 – Leroy Winn&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bUSqQ6AYlnoXDgrEwd6_lhBEsJkK-DHHe3_MkjzPH9QwRWfYQXVGLA0tCO17GhoZ0pNrm9eYLiOsphLR62pyNXw~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://leroywinn.com/#about</a>
2-4pm – Brad Jackson &amp; Shades Of Country&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?btwMlZI3XORLpUVihFPhrFTaRNFTzK0lDruqoF6E9j3Lmhcs5mtuwUKeAtU055iZ20oXy2T6bzqLAh7DkehsA3jcpry9tp4dUEJ23oAh56RCS-ssEVZdCecgFcqfOpYQRC2YY_VblDbai9ntmnl5VMaadbI88TCkt8gmB62_Zmus~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/p/Brad-Jackson-Shades-of-Country-100058185223780/</a>
4:30-6:30pm – Eddie V &amp; The Culprits&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bjzbF8m0WIQBOnTRO2OFg93jwz7oyl0YY9yXm4KSGz0p7hFGf3czi8G-vchHFRm2LU0cGDfPWR6SXzzmDOPL3Qg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eddievband.com/</a>
7-9pm – Anthem &nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bzqbGxci016Tv5jTkRJz9U_rLBSMJF7VNs_DJOF_58yW5kP-h6vvd5NbU3TIxYnfn4P_xwz12rlIE85xdv6HzMg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://anthembandchicago.com</a>
Sunday:
Noon-2pm – Hoodwink’d&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bFTYTyutpv-aP3jpO3s8EbVd2h5pZMGFE2fafRnMKcO7Vr5DPfwilmm89K5MAWxVTrB5eNwgddWsWejbcmwHilg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hoodwinkband.com/</a>
3-4:30pm – Simply Billy&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ_XP5iyfzlj0zqz_7QyWRCbDqTaA-FAH8GZ9Om4OgQhbq6Rrc5on5IoXCxqrimy4og~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/simply-billy</a>
5-7pm – Simply Elton&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ9zflWUiV0OFVXzpSDpE-exDTY-8jRJdr3v0GqI6lC0WXmW-K8BTDtOK-ziAoVRvVQ~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/</a>

Local Event: Taste of Bolingbrook

Taste of Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and...

Hollywood Casino Joliet

<a href="https://habitatwill.org/events/mix-of-26-beyond-beer-bourbon-fest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon Fest</a>, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the all-new Hollywood Casino Joliet to really make this not just a day—but a weekend to remember!
Saturday’s festival expands to Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon sampling not only craft beers and premium Bourbons, but we’ve added wines, tequilas, rums, vodka, hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails and more making sure there is something for everyone.
We’re excited to be Mixing It Up in 26 too by adding a Friday Night 5-Year Celebration Kickoff Concert&nbsp;so be sure to check that out too and get your Friday night tickets before this limited event is sold out.

Local Event: MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

The Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the...

The United Methodist Church Of New Lenox

<h4>America 250: A Musical Journey</h4>
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! Join the Southwest Community Concert Band for America 250: A Musical Journey, an inspiring concert event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the power of music. This special program will feature patriotic favorites, uniquely American musical traditions, and selections that reflect the spirit, character, and history of our nation. From moments of pride and pageantry to sounds that capture the richness and variety of the American experience, this concert is designed to honor a milestone of extraordinary significance.
More than simply a patriotic concert, America 250: A Musical Journey is a musical tribute to the story of a nation. Through stirring melodies, powerful themes, and music rooted in American culture, the program will take audiences on a journey through the sounds that have helped define the United States across generations. It is a chance to reflect on the heritage we share, the ideals we continue to uphold, and the enduring spirit that has shaped the country over the past two and a half centuries.
This promises to be an uplifting and memorable evening for audience members of all ages. Whether you are drawn by a love of patriotic music, an appreciation for American musical traditions, or simply the opportunity to be part of a historic anniversary celebration, America 250: A Musical Journey offers a meaningful and exciting way to mark this important occasion. Come celebrate with us as we honor America’s past, reflect on its present, and look ahead with pride and hope through an unforgettable program of music.

Local Event: America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250: A Musical Journey

America 250:  A Musical Journey
An incredible concert featuring patriotic songs and uniquely American music to celebrate the...

Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole family out for four days packed with: ✨ Carnival rides 🍔 Delicious food 🍻 Beer tent 🛍️ Artisan market 🎵 Live entertainment 🎆 Fireworks 🚁 A spectacular drone show
Plus so much more throughout the weekend!
🎟️ Don’t forget — Early Bird pricing on Mega Passes and Daily Wristbands is available through June 10.
Check out the full schedule of events and start planning your weekend fun today: <a href="https://www.oldcanaldays.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.oldcanaldays.com</a>

Local Event: Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole...

2816 Ninovan Ln

4 day Barefooting clinic with World Champion Ben Groen; fun tournament on Friday June 19th

Local Event: Barefooting water skiing clinic and tournament 

Barefooting water skiing clinic and tournament 

4 day Barefooting clinic with World Champion Ben Groen; fun tournament on Friday June 19th

Joliet West&rsquo;s Seianna Lozano Wins Advanced Division State Championship at USTA Northern Illinois&nbsp;Gym, Dynasty athlete, earns top honor, and advances to nationals in Madison, Wisconsin in June.

Seianna Lozano, a senior at Joliet West High School, has earned the title of Advanced Division State Champion at the USTA Northern Illinois Trampoline &amp; Tumbling Competition.Competing at the highest level of her division, Lozano demonstrated exceptional skill, focus, and determination to secure the championship title.
Training at Gym Dynasty, Seianna has dedicated years of hard work and perseverance to her sport. Her commitment inside and outside the gym has played a significant role in her continued success.
with her state championship victory, Seianna has qualified to complete at nationals this June in Madison, Wisconsin, where she will represent Northern Illinois among the national&rsquo;s top athletes.
As proud parents, we are incredibly honored to watch Seianna reach this milestone. &ldquo;We are so proud of her dedication and determination,&rdquo; her family shared. &ldquo;As she prepares to move on to the next chapter of her life this fall at Western Illinois University, where she will study Elementary Education and pursue a degree in Special Education, we know she will continue to inspire others both in the classroom and beyond.&rdquo;
Seianna&rsquo;s achievements reflect not only her athletic excellences but also her strong character,leadership, commitment to making a difference in&nbsp;the lives of others.

Seianna Lozano Wins Advanced Division State...

Joliet West’s Seianna Lozano Wins Advanced Division State Championship at USTA Northern Illinois Gym, Dynasty athlete, earns top honor, and...

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