Brian Weaver

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Orland Park

Illinois

Tinley Park

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Mokena

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

Oak Forest

Andrea Earnest

Lemont

Frankfort

Alsip-Crestwood

New Lenox

Oak Lawn

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Back Pavilion

Join us for a free, family-friendly potluck where everyone is welcome to gather for an afternoon of community connection. Enjoy good food, engaging conversation, songs, wellness-inspired games, and prizes in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Local Event: Mindful Community Fall Picnic

Mindful Community Fall Picnic

Join us for a free, family-friendly potluck where everyone is welcome to gather for an afternoon of community connection. Enjoy...

All Seasons Pools • Spas • Outdoor Living

All Seasons Pools &amp; Spas is hosting a Hot Tub Tent Sale October 14–17 at our Orland Park showroom!
Shop a great selection of in-stock hot tubs with special event savings of up to $4,000 on select models.
Whether you’re just starting your hot tub search or already have a model in mind, stop by to compare spas, explore the latest features and water-care technology, and talk with our team about finding the right fit for your backyard.
October 14–17 All Seasons Pools &amp; Spas – Orland Park Save up to $4,000 on select in-stock spas
No appointment necessary — stop in during the event!

Local Event: Big Hot Tub Tent Sale | October 14–17

Big Hot Tub Tent Sale | October 14–17

All Seasons Pools & Spas is hosting a Hot Tub Tent Sale October 14–17 at our Orland Park showroom!
Shop a great selection of...

The Ranch

Create magic this season at Believe ✨
Growing up with four sisters probably drained my parents on a daily basis: emotionally, physically, and even financially.

We didn't get everything we asked for. We wore hand-me-downs, and got two pairs of shoes every school year. One for everyday school and a pair of gym shoes.

But when it came to Christmas, Mom and Dad made sure it was magical.

From Gram’s Christmas Eve Polish feast, to presents straight out of the pages of the Sears Wishbook, and all the way through to Christmas morning, when Santa arrived overnight and brought us every Fisher-Price toy and Barbie doll, car, home and outfit there was.

It wasn't just the gifts that made that time of year the very best. It was being with my whole family: aunts, uncles, Gram and my cousins. The joking, the laughing, playing games with our new haul, and just being together. That's what mattered most, then and now.

This year I'm putting all those feelings into a single Christmas event and sharing it with you, so your family can create the memories your kids will still love, even 50 years later.

Your Visit to Believe · Sunday, November 8 · The Ranch in Frankfort
<ul><li>Santa's Wonderland: Before meeting Santa, the kids craft, shop and sip hot chocolate.</li></ul>

<ul><li>The Stone Fireplace: A cozy stone fireplace, decked out for the holidays, sets the scene for your family portraits.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Santa's Front Porch: In the barn, on a fully decorated country front porch, the kids meet the BEST Santa: authentic, jolly and a true professional. Every moment is captured for the sweetest portraits.</li></ul>

<ul><li>The Ranch "Reindeer": We finish with a visit to the Ranch's gentle donkeys, wearing their antlers.</li></ul>

You get all the magic of the season, plus portraits you'll revisit and treasure every single year at Christmastime.

Make this year a new tradition, and create unforgettable memories at Believe — A Santa Experience on November 8.

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We can't wait to help your family celebrate the magic of Believe.

Believe,
Jean

Local Event: Believe - A Santa Experience

Believe - A Santa Experience

Create magic this season at Believe ✨
Growing up with four sisters probably drained my parents on a daily basis: emotionally,...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno Veterans Home is truly the "Home of the Brave", faithfully dedicated to serving the courageous men and women who served their country.&nbsp;Please consider making a difference in the lives of those who gave everything for our country by donating an item from the attached wish list.The New Lenox American Legion located at 14414 Ford Drive and The Stone City VFW located at 124 Stone City Drive in Joliet will serve as local donation drop-off sites now thru October 26, 2026. On October 27, 2026, Mr. Bob Metzger will be personally driving the donations to the Manteno Veterans Home, so your donations will be in good hands. If you live in the Manteno area, donations are always welcome. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans Home - Manteno 1 Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8159073506" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(815) 907-3506</a> Fax: (815) 468-8972
Prince Home For further information, please contact: Prince Home at Manteno Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs One Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8154689737" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">815-468-9737</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1220426406465523/user/100000731301727/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZguumR4vBQtINWonCSG3krWYugmcGGOaFAmF35sCJ3jZW9HcoALAlzCX_jOxRLRgZz_xsZlptsDC5KwKzCt4WRTXiwlFYrTV85Uhp1a_V8C1hmDKB09i9GZjUuv6OsbnZO1lfh5-c6XIiIG&amp;__tn__=%2CP-R" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

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Joliet

Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno...

Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop Off in Joliet or New Lenox Until October 26, 2026

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