On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Romeoville area churches will be collecting items such as canned foods, pasta mixes, cereals, coffee, tea, peanut butter, jelly, baby diapers or adult pads, paper products, and monetary gifts or gift cards. These donations will be distributed to seven local area food pantries. Please be sure the items are NOT OUTDATED, as the pantries are not allowed to accept expired items.<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/26954894/20261017/034557/screenshot-8___17154556974.jpg" id="Screenshot (8).png" data-image="Screenshot (8).png"></figure>

Local Event: 33rd Annual Harvest Saturday Food Drive

Will County

Romeoville

Illinois

33rd Annual Harvest Saturday Food Drive

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Romeoville area churches will be collecting items such as canned foods, pasta mixes,...

Harvest Saturday

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

Homer Glen-Lockport

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Cook County

Lemont

DuPage County

Woodridge

John Ferak

Joliet

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

David Giuliani

Darien

Shorewood

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Lockport Vfw Post #5788

Celebrate the season with traditional Alpine music by Max's Oberkrainer Express from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring authentic food choices like Bratwurst or Pork Chop, available for ages 12 and over with an admission fee of $10.

Local Event: Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Celebrate the season with traditional Alpine music by Max's Oberkrainer Express from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Enjoy a...

Joliet Junior College Event Center

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Join <a href="https://www.willcountysao.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow</a> and the <a href="https://www.willcountycac.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County Children’s Advocacy Center</a> for the 16th Annual <a href="https://www.MenWhoCook.info" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MEN WHO COOK presented by CITGO</a><a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp;on Saturday, October 17, from 6–9 PM at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DiC8FF8NQtP6YEeH8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Joliet Junior College Event Center</a>, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL. It’s one deliciously fun night where talented men from our community—amateur and professional cooks alike—serve up samples of their favorite APPETIZERS, ENTREES &amp; DESSERTS…and YOU get to decide which dishes deserve bragging rights!
TASTE. JUDGE. HAVE FUN! From savory to sweet, our cooks will pull out all the stops to win your vote. Bring your appetite and enjoy an evening packed with:
● Delicious Food ● Cash Bar by <a href="https://roccitybarandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Roc City Bar &amp; Grill</a> ● Kids’ Activities ● Raffles
Great food, great fun &amp; a great cause.&nbsp;And the best part? You get to be the judge!
HAVE FUN. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your ticket supports the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, providing HOPE, HEALING &amp; JUSTICE to children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence.
100% of proceeds stay local, supporting the CAC’s evidence-based, trauma-focused forensic interview, family advocacy, and trauma therapy services for children and their families.
Founded in 1995 by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, DCFS, medical professionals, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists under one roof to help abused children begin their journey toward healing and justice.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS &amp; FAMILY. COME HUNGRY! You won't leave that way!

Local Event: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's...

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Join Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center for the 16th...

MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

VFW Post 9545

Flipside is a talented party dance band that plays various music from the ’50s through the ’80s: Rock’ n Roll, Motown, blues, and rockabilly pop. We play songs that people relate to and sing along with. So come party with us and dance the night away. Bring your dance shoes for a fun time of music and dancing.
Enjoy our $3.50 domestic bottles and $14 Domestic 5 Bottle Bucket Specials. Twelve beers on tap include craft beers, single-serve wines, and plenty of seltzer. While you are here, try our slots; you could win $500 on a single spin! Our Slot players have won over $52 Million! <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/?fbclid=IwAR3E7x8SDHrLO0_-V-zkBAJnPS9-MBZt-jFDdFQ9SeKFuJsEkbAWAgl9QdA" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545</a>
Enjoy great sounds live. 

The band starts at 7 pm. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

Local Event: NL VFW Hosts the Band “Flipside” In The Bar, Saturday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Hosts the Band “Flipside” In The Bar,...

Flipside is a talented party dance band that plays various music from the ’50s through the ’80s: Rock’ n Roll, Motown, blues,...

NL VFW Hosts the Band “Flipside” In The Bar, Saturday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

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505 Kingston Dr, Romeoville, IL

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NL VFW Hosts the Band “Flipside” In The Bar, Saturday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+