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New Lenox

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VFW Post 9545

This Week's Grill Special:

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/3443549/20260917/090410/bingo-breaded-codad___17210409404.jpg" id="Bingo Breaded Codad.png" data-image="Bingo Breaded Codad.png"></figure> Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $3,964 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $9,188
Kaboom - $7,349&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Cash from 1st bank of New Lenox.
Winner #2- $50 Cards from Coopers Hawk (2)Desserts, and (1) Wine Tasting, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $30 Card from Jimmy John's, New Lenox&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $20 Card from McDonald's, New Lenox
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winner #3- $40 Cash from Ms Dona,&nbsp;New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$30 Card Creamery, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$30 Card from Jewel, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 
&nbsp;Winner #4- $50 Card from Jenny's Suite Salon, New Lenox.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
1st week of the month, $3 Pizza slices from Italian Fiesta Pizza 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a> 
 
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

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Avoid Costly Mistakes! - Join us to learn the A B C &amp; Ds!Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options so that you make the right choices.
Medicare can be confusing! Join us for a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. We will discuss Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, and cost savings strategies for the years to come.&nbsp;Immediate help needed?&nbsp; Call Gary - 708-261-4512This is NOT the 2027 Medicare Fair.&nbsp; The Main Fair will be Saturday, October 17th.&nbsp; Look for more information coming soon!&nbsp; No 2027 information at this general educational Medicare Seminar. Thank You!"This event is only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.""We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options."

Local Event: MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm 

MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm 

Avoid Costly Mistakes! - Join us to learn the A B C & Ds!Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options...

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Come shop our 50 craft/vendor tables, bake sale, and Deb’s kitchen. We will have a veterans table, raffles, door prizes, split the pot and new this year-car show in the church parking lot! Come join the fun! Free admission!

Local Event: Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show

Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and...

Come shop our 50 craft/vendor tables, bake sale, and Deb’s kitchen. We will have a veterans table, raffles, door prizes, split...

Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show

Mokena Estate Sale

MOKENA ESTATE SALE — ONE DAY ONLY!&nbsp;
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448
CALLING ALL TREASURE HUNTERS! 
Don’t miss this ONE-DAY Estate Sale in Mokena! We have a little bit of everything, with great finds throughout the house!
Furniture (bedroom sets (2), office furniture, family room furniture, recliners, couches, kitchen tables &amp; more - much of it BARELY&nbsp;used) Collectibles &amp; Antiques!! Artisan pieces, decorative collectibles &amp; craft fair finds Jewelry (clip on earrings, earrings, watches, necklaces, broaches, bracelets &amp; more) Clothing &amp; accessories (31 bags, Coach bags, women's clothing - casual, work-ready, coats, tops, men's jackets &amp;&nbsp;more) Dish sets, small appliances &amp; household items Electronics &amp; Office equipment Exercise equipment Tools &amp; garage goods PLUS MUCH MORE!
Whether you’re furnishing your home, adding to a collection, hunting for a bargain, or simply love discovering unique finds, there’s something here for everyone!
Grab a friend and come ready to treasure hunt! You never know what hidden gem you’ll find!
PAYMENT OPTIONS Cash • Credit Card • Zelle • Venmo Credit card purchases are subject to a 3% processing fee.
BUYING FURNITURE OR LARGER ITEMS? No worries! Multiple pickup dates are available, so you don’t have to take everything home the day of the sale.
A&nbsp;FEW&nbsp;FRIENDLY&nbsp;SALES&nbsp;NOTES
• Doors open at 9:00 AM — we can’t wait to welcome you! • To keep shopping comfortable for everyone, we’ll allow a limited number of shoppers inside at a time. Thank you for your patience if there’s a short wait. • Everything is first come, first served. We’re happy to consider an item yours once payment is complete. • All purchases are final, so please take a moment to look everything over before checkout. • Purchasing furniture or something heavy? Please bring someone who can help you load it. We’ll work with you to arrange a convenient pickup date. • We have lots of beautiful and breakable treasures, so we appreciate everyone handling items with care. • A few areas of the home will be marked Private — thank you for helping us keep those spaces closed. • Most importantly, have fun, take your time and enjoy the treasure hunt!
&nbsp;ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, September 26th | 9 AM – 4 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448SEE&nbsp;YOU&nbsp;THERE!

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MOKENA ESTATE SALE — ONE DAY ONLY! 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448
CALLING...

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Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
<ul><li>Walking Tacos &amp; Kettle Corn — on us!</li></ul>
Enter to Win: Large Fall Porch Package
<ul><li>How to Enter: Check-in on the<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/pages/alsip-app" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Alsip App</a> at checkout on 9/26</li><li>Prize Includes: Two 10" Tri-Color Garden Mums, Two Carving Pumpkins, Two Heirloom Pumpkins, One Strawbale, and One Cornstalk</li></ul>
<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/products/kids-fall-craft-pass" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kid’s Fall Craft Pass</a> — $15 (10am-2pm)
Fall fun for kids! Enjoy craft &amp; game stations, including:
<ul><li>Pie Pumpkin Decorating</li><li>Terra Cotta Pot Painting &amp; 3" Houseplant Adoption</li><li>Spiderweb Wild Bird Seed Craft</li><li>Succ’er Pull – Play to Win a 2" Succulent</li><li>Pumpkin Buckets – Play to Win 1–5 Mini Gourds/Pumpkins</li><li>Trick ’O’ Treat Prize Drop – Play to Win Small Toys or Candy</li><li>Temporary Tattoo Parlor - Walk away with a full sleeve!</li><li>Fun Fall Photo Opportunities</li></ul>
Good to Know
<ul><li>Craft and game stations operate continuously between 10am - 2pm; simply show your Craft Pass to check off the next activity. To make for the best experience, we have timed entries between 10am and 12:15pm. All activities can be completed within 2 hours.</li><li>Sweepstakes entries valid all day 9/26&nbsp;with app check-in at checkout.</li><li>Winners (one per store) announced Monday, 9/28.</li></ul>
Bring the whole crew, build your dream fall porch, and make a day of it! 🍁

Local Event: Fall Family Day

Fall Family Day

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Walking Tacos & Kettle...

The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields

Join Becky's Warriors&nbsp;as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest&nbsp;fundraiser. There is something for everyone, including a Bake-Off (we're also looking for bakers AND judges), giveaways, live music, food trucks, desserts, wine tastings, inflatables, face painting, caricaturist, vendors and so much more!&nbsp;FREE entry. FREE parking. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Come celebrate with us, whether you're 1 or 100. Registration is preferred so we have enough giveaways, but walk ups are more than welcome!
Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:crystal@beckyswarriors.org," target="_blank">crystal@beckyswarriors.org</a> or <a href="mailto:missy@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missy@beckyswarriors.org</a><a href="mailto:tammie@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank"></a>.
Interested in Vending? Sign up <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-vendor-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to participate in the Bake-off? Register <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-bake-off-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to&nbsp;Sponsor the event? More information can be found <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-sponsorship-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
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Local Event: Family Fest

Family Fest

Join Becky's Warriors as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest fundraiser. There is...

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Illinois
 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
to Chicago’s Harris Theater in Millennium Park for the First Time on September 27th, 2026
for a star-studded celebration honoring 
Illinois music legends and trailblazers across rock, blues, soul, jazz, 
hip hop and beyond, including The Plain White T's, Kevin Cronin of REO&nbsp;Speedwagon, Koko Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, 
 and other musical greats with deep Illinois roots.
Annual 
Induction Ceremony , coming to Chicago for the first time on Sept. 27 at 6
 p.m. at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The Hall of Fame 
Induction Ceremony is the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66’s 
largest annual fundraising event and celebrates the artists, industry 
leaders, and cultural contributors who shaped Illinois’ musical legacy. 
The event brings together inductees, performers, families, and fans for 
an evening of live music, award presentations, storytelling, and 
historic recognition.
The
 evening will feature live performances by Kevin Cronin, Jim Peterik of the Ides of March and Formerly of Survivor, The Plain White T’s, 1960s 
jazz-rock band The Flock, Hot Mix 5 and a special reunion performance by
 The Boyzz, plus several surprise guests to be announced. WGN Radio host
 and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame member Bob Sirott will host the 
ceremony. Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.
“We’re
 thrilled to bring the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction 
Ceremony to downtown Chicago for the first time, and the Harris Theater 
is the perfect stage for it,” said Ron Romero, founder and president of 
the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66. “With its incredible 
acoustics and intimate 1,550-seat setting, the venue will help us make 
this year’s celebration an unforgettable night of music, memories and 
Illinois pride. The class of 2026 is our most genre-spanning lineup yet,
 honoring iconic artists and innovators. We can’t wait to bring the 
music community together, celebrate their legacy and, of course, fill 
the room with great music.”
This
 year’s inductees include bands and solos artists Survivor, American 
Breed, Koko Taylor, The Boyzz and The Flock; songwriters Curtis Mayfield
 and Kevin Cronin; radio personality Terri Hemmert; radio station WDRV 
(The Drive); Brunswick Records; and industry leaders. Irving Azoff, Gary
 Richrath, Golden Voice Studio and Triangle Productions. Other honorees 
include Hot Mix 5 and Plain White T’s.
“I’m
 excited that this year’s Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame event 
will be held in my sweet hometown of Chicago,” said Kevin Cronin, lead 
singer and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. “Ron Romero’s awesome team in 
Joliet has been working since early this year to make September 27th a 
night of big fun. I plan to be there, co-hosting and doing a little 
unplugged set with Jim Peterik. The only thing that could possibly 
change is if one of the Beatles calls and needs me to be somewhere 
else!”
Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://mc.roadtorock.org/links/SscwknSkcYvlkfvWaHDMsBEZJBXsiWMBFEGaxuMhGjVMvVUuYMSDHwuqKMKJZcMKFeWaHDMceWcgME/3764078" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here&nbsp;</a> and range in price from $100.50, $75.00 and $64.50. Prices include fees.
The Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66
 is committed to preserving the rich history and contributions of 
musicians, performers and industry leaders who have impacted the music 
world and embodied the creative spirit of Illinois. Located on historic 
Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the museum attracts music lovers from 
around the world.&nbsp;Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
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