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VFW Post 9545

Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry"&nbsp;(except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on WGN’s “Chicago’s Best!” Now serving Baked Icelandic Cod Fillet with choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, Icelandic Cod breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Shrimp, scallops, ½ chicken, and chicken&nbsp;tenders for the kids. All meals come with Coleslaw, French fries, and bread with butter. The baked potato is now available with all meals.
Coffee and Tea are free. A Pastry table is available for dessert, and we also have a full cash bar.
Tax is included in all of our prices. NO&nbsp;EXTRA&nbsp;CHARGE&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;CREDIT&nbsp;CARDS!
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001*.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry.Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m. Phone orders are taken starting @ 3:30 pm
Try our&nbsp;hand-trimmed and hand-breaded fried chicken.
We are famous for our hand-breaded fried cod, but why not try our Baked Cod Dinner for a change?
 Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
815.485.8369
Enjoy Sit-down dining!
Carry-out ordering is now available online! Go to the menu link below and scan the available QR Code. Pre-order to have your meal ready for you to come in and pick up&nbsp;at your selected time. Why wait on the phone when you can order and pre-pay online with our secure system?
Menu link: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/friday-fish-fry-menu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org/friday...</a> 
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Scan QR Code or click on the link below:
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Our Year-Round Fish Fry is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Holidays, and occasionally USA Independence Day.
Our Full-Service Bar will be open.
PUBLIC WELCOME!
For a change, try our Wing Dinner with&nbsp;Baked potato or Fries!!
Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry in Chicagoland by “Chicago’s Best” and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 Readers Choice Awards!" 
 
Kid-friendly. Try the Chicken tenders for the kids.
Dine-in or carry-out. Our complete menu is on our website: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org</a>. For carry-outs, phone ahead at 815.485.8369. Order online, and you won't have a busy signal!!
The fish fry opens at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
There is plenty of parking available, and it is handicap accessible.
Feeling lucky? After dinner, stroll into the Canteen and try your luck with our
Accel Video slots and poker games. You could win $500 on a single spin!
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION.
Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Helps Support Local Veterans and Our Community Services! Easy to get to. Close to
I-80 and I-355.
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VFW&nbsp;Post 9545!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke, Good Time DJ, DJ Chris.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS, yes, the one on your phone! 815.485.8369
<a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>

As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 , 2025 &amp; 2026 in "Best of Lincolnway."
Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2025!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. *per tbsp.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in, phone in or online order carryout PUBLIC WELCOME!!!. 

New Lenox

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Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry" (except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on...

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Werk Force Brewing Co.

BEWITCHING HOUR - where things get weird.
October 23 • 6–9 PM
Open your mind to the imaginable. Open your soul to an outer dimension. And prepare to get a little weird. Join us for Bewitching Hour — a night of strange happenings, eerie energy, and things that don’t quite belong in this dimension. 
Come curious. Come comfortable. Come ready to embrace the weird.
Open to the public - no cover
Werk Force Brewing 14903 S Center Street Plainfield

Local Event: Bewitching Hour at Werk Force

Bewitching Hour at Werk Force

BEWITCHING HOUR - where things get weird.
October 23 • 6–9 PM
Open your mind to the imaginable. Open your soul to an outer...

Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545. 323 Old Hickory Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451. 815.485.8369 DJ Friday!!! – All Welcome! NO COVER! 21+Playing in the Canteen! "DJ Chris” will play some great tunes, 60s, 70s, 80s &amp; more. He will take your requests all night. Just sit and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the music, or get up and dance!&nbsp; There are 12 beers on tap, including Craft and Fireball on Ice. Domestic bottles cost $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic bucket costs $14. Our wine is all single-serve, so each pour is a fresh bottle—no old open stuff. Could you take a break and ENJOY OUR VIDEO POKER AND SLOTS? They're closer than the Casinos, and you won’t have to fight all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck! OUR MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $52 MILLION! There is plenty of parking, and it is handicap accessible. There is no cover. The public is Welcome. You must be 21 years of age. ATMs, Visa/MasterCard/Discover are accepted. It is easy to find. It is close to I-80 and also I-355. 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 – <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZU9VJAcTwhYZJ4W0D3rquTNiKlJuS5qQUw3KHI00HIft2JMufZmiERIHZtJbOcS75nzZ1osex_CmUqLIDHkX9WoQQJ_rfrxZC03XBbFBnwG-9m9R8meP1fEcBv6483iKKJAG5h3bFOokPB_NhTUPt-YfyLtNnxmN-q5KZdD-fcNyHRb8y1LQ9abDxHuTk4T1PnUYRnQO_XuSuzyezFdKxUQ0-X6-PmvY961_sIjW5g8E5BumKRH3pDi1PJYZ6kzNUDvzMdx2YjLgeMUludDcEKd5SERpwV4eYsoPljOOAqNW0PKiBsOKyOo6TcPEyE0O0pbr_DJfWUoynE45K2APV4qbIW0tv3JJuFA3BYP5xoPafxhOvFQMmgpXpaA9L6kfxi1KYS6AHncS-2D_wrGofA91AaIQtAw2zHmjHm7V3HXet4dr37BrREcRqgcI89YnztIn3fh36PYb9pQWxQjdcQWZEvWBZXw_BDtCGtvg3X4pMQc5gi5bXxWCT7psrtAvJ4hS9Wgoulql_091GGwDmwiJ6ghMODIhdigFpdj0Mo_irJO60cGgG5ReXTK0BXPIX8IdQkSrFsG6FLvGf4_ZY82ACdYCOAAY6DfxIweRyRbOY_87qMZlRXbM_dPdeS9S9OXwV3iUrSfp3wVDeRqxb16XQhcTSCxoUxwHdBRWfUVFP6Psc2PDS0sv_mtkYmIt9yQ7bqJRWk106E_sDFi1ljDwp1sHeB2n6iU9DdLUp77VVLoW97UnTa4ppGeCW4NXmZFpnyuy5Svrhut-BcK5G2aCWJRDzdeTzXk01nnkyBCPwWu0X5c3TZFWefdjvQZ7t8" href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNlZIQU5vajFpMU5JUGJmSwEerwuzAsySsTd_A5AotinkVWLMoKQKJLJxIzA8rBXCdwIYtcedMSIlDLWS9j0_aem_ofcUL_E-ZofAOkc0vgo1VQ" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>

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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545. 323 Old Hickory Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451. 815.485.8369 DJ Friday!!! – All Welcome! NO COVER!...

NL VFW DJ Chris Raimbault Friday Night. 7pm-??? No Cover Public Welcome 21+

CHANNAHON, IL — Come for the crafts. You might discover your next address.
Remington Woods will host a craft fair on Saturday, October 24, from 10am- 3pm at the clubhouse, 22601 S. Remington&nbsp;Dr, bringing creativity, shopping and conversation together in this tree-lined Channahon subdivision.
The event offers a chance to explore a neighborhood that balances peaceful surroundings with everyday life. Homeowners include working professionals and retirees alike, drawn to single-family ranch homes, welcoming streets and room to enjoy life beyond the workday.
Walking paths and an outdoor lounge make it easy to unwind, while a state-of-the-art fitness center brings your workout close to home. The clubhouse features an elevator-accessible lower-level recreation room with billiards, darts and ping pong, plus a big screen for catching your favorite game. Upstairs, cozy up by the fireplace in the main-level lounge, complete with a chef’s kitchen for gathering and entertaining.
With Remington Woods in its final phase of new-home sales, prospective buyers can also learn about the available homes and arrange a closer look.
Whether your next chapter includes a busy career, a shorter to-do list or simply a home that better fits your life, Remington Woods is worth discovering.
You may come looking for something for your home—and leave thinking about a different front door.
Craft Fair at Remington Woods Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time:&nbsp;10-3pm Location:&nbsp;22601 S Remington&nbsp;Dr. Channahon
Remington Woods is a 55+ single-family subdivision. For event information or to arrange a home tour, contact Brandy Crask with Ravinia Communities at 815-426-9834.

Local Event: Shop the Craft Fair. Handmade finds and a neighborhood worth exploring this Saturday in Channahon.

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CHANNAHON, IL — Come for the crafts. You might discover your next address.
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The Promenade Bolingbrook

The Promenade Bolingbrook will host its annual Spooktacular Festival in partnership with the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 24, from 4 -7 P.M.
The event will feature Games Alley, hosted by local Chamber businesses, including My Shuttle Bus, Chiro One, Fash Counseling, J&amp;G Shine, and Gia Mia. Additional activities include story time in Barnes &amp; Noble,&nbsp; a trackless train, inflatable fun, and special character appearances.
Guests can also enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores. Look for signs in store windows indicating that trick-or-treaters are welcome inside from 5:30pm to 7pm while supplies last.&nbsp;
The festivities will include a costume parade led by Huggie Kids Empire’s favorite dragon character.&nbsp;
Need a Snack?&nbsp; A few delicious food trucks will be on-site, and Promenade restaurants will be open for dining, offering plenty of options to enjoy a meal with family and friends.
There will be fun for the whole family, so bring your little ghosts and goblins and join us for an evening of Halloween fun at The Promenade Bolingbrook! Find details in the link&nbsp;

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