Janet Serdar

Will County

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Joliet

Illinois

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Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

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Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Bolingbrook

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

VFW Post 9545

Join us starting at 4 PM for the first pitch as the Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.&nbsp; Happy hour is all day!. $1 off all bottled beer and $1 off all 12 oz drafts, $1 off all beer pitchers, $1 off all Well drinks. Also covers Euchre Night and Monday Night Football!

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Six big screens and our outdoor patio TV, too. NO&nbsp;COVER!!&nbsp; PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!&nbsp; 21+

Local Event: NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Happy Hour ALL DAY  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians...

Join us starting at 4 PM for the first pitch as the Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS.   Happy hour is...

NL VFW Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians Happy Hour ALL DAY  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO&nbsp;COVER, PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host Euchre at the bar.
Registration starts at 6 pm, and play starts at 6:30 pm.
NO&nbsp;ENTRY&nbsp;FEE. There will be prizes for the winners, as well as bragging rights. 
Happy Hour starts at 6 pm. $1 OFF ALL BOTTLED&nbsp;BEER, AND $1 OFF ALL 12OZ DRAFT GLASSES.
Bring your friends, or just come by yourself.

Local Event: NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC...

Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host...

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Catch Monday Night Football on 6 big screens or at the outside patio TV. Enjoy a no-cover event featuring a long happy hour from 7 pm to 11 pm with $1 off all bottled beer, drafts, well drinks, and more. Public is welcome!

Local Event: NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!!

NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Atlanta...

Catch Monday Night Football on 6 big screens or at the outside patio TV. Enjoy a no-cover event featuring a long happy hour...

NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood is hosting an educational program titled “Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Timbers, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Presented by Advocate Insurance Agency, the presentation will address how to review current coverage, evaluate provider networks and make informed choices to ensure health plans align with medical needs. The program is free and open to the public.
According to data from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS), nearly 70 million Americans rely on Medicare for their healthcare coverage. However, a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis of federal Medicare survey data found that nearly seven in 10 beneficiaries do not actively compare their coverage options during the annual open enrollment period, and historically only a small share of beneficiaries voluntarily switch plans each year.
“Medicare rules and plan options evolve every single year, making it easy for seniors to feel overwhelmed or inadvertently miss out on better coverage,” said Sheila Albor, director of marketing at The Timbers of Shorewood. “We wanted to get local experts in front of our residents and neighbors before open enrollment starts, so people have time to compare their options instead of just re-signing for whatever they had last year.”
Medicare's annual open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, giving seniors a limited window each year to review and change their coverage.
This presentation is part of the 2026 Timbers Educational Series, a multi-month initiative designed to bring expert guidance on senior health, safety and wellness directly to the local community. 
The schedule for the Timbers Educational Series includes:
<ul>
 <li>Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027 </li>
 <li>Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Preparing for Respiratory Season </li>
 <li>Thursday, Nov. 5 – Veterans Benefit Seminar </li>
 <li>Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Getting Your Affairs in Order </li>
</ul>
The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community that provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.
Again, all programs in the series are free and open to the public. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.timbersofshorewood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.timbersofshorewood.com</a> or call 815-609-0669.

Local Event: Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027 at the Timbers

Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027...

The Timbers of Shorewood is hosting an educational program titled “Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027” at 6 p.m....

Medicare Workshop: Important Changes for 2027 at the Timbers

Hope United Methodist Church

Savor a delicious homemade meal at the Annual Meatloaf Dinner. Each dinner includes meatloaf, mashed potato, vegetable, salad, roll, and dessert for $15.00, and $8.00 for children under 10. Enjoy your meal as a dine-in experience or choose carryout.

Local Event: Annual Meatloaf Dinner

Annual Meatloaf Dinner

Savor a delicious homemade meal at the Annual Meatloaf Dinner. Each dinner includes meatloaf, mashed potato, vegetable, salad,...

Carillon Clubhouse

Start your holiday shopping early with a fantastic selection of all handcrafted items at the Carillon Clubhouse. Enjoy a bake sale and hot dog lunch while you browse, featuring free admission and free parking for the public. Please note that guests must be 18 years or older to enter the clubhouse.

Local Event: Carillon Craft Show

Carillon Craft Show

Start your holiday shopping early with a fantastic selection of all handcrafted items at the Carillon Clubhouse. Enjoy a bake...

Renaissance Center

🌙 What to Expect at The Witching Hour Masquerade 🌙
Step into an immersive evening where mystery meets magic. Guests are encouraged to arrive in masquerade attire and embrace the energy of transformation, intuition, and connection.
✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:
🖤 Curated Mystical Vendors &amp; Readers Explore a hand-selected collection of tarot readers, psychics, healers, artisans, crystal vendors, and metaphysical creators.
🌙 Intuitive Experiences Receive personal readings, discover spiritual tools, and connect with practitioners offering insight, guidance, and healing.
✨ Immersive Atmosphere A beautifully styled, moody, and enchanting environment designed to feel like stepping into another realm.
🎭 Masquerade Energy Masks are encouraged—allowing guests to move freely, connect deeply, and experience the magic of anonymity and intuition.
🕯️ Community &amp; Connection Meet like-minded souls, explore new perspectives, and enjoy a night centered around curiosity, wonder, and transformation.
💫 A One-of-a-Kind Experience This is not a typical market or fair—it’s an intentional, curated evening designed to feel unforgettable.

Local Event: Witching Hour Masquerade Ball

Witching Hour Masquerade Ball

🌙 What to Expect at The Witching Hour Masquerade 🌙
Step into an immersive evening where mystery meets magic. Guests are...

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

For more information, <a href="https://speakeasygo.com/the-wellness-retreat/the-wellness-retreat-chicago?eid=EVE-I2830I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

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Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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

Dirt Oval Route 66

Experience the largest outdoor Halloween event featuring a massive array of demolition derbies including RV, school bus, and lawn mower derbies. The night is packed with family-friendly fun including a $1500 cash costume contest, hay rides, trunk-or-treat, fireworks, and a pumpkin smash contest. &nbsp;Please visit our website to sign up for Trunk Or Treat and Promote your business. Trunk Or Treat Starts at 3PM Show Starts at 5 PM.

Local Event: Eve Of Haunted Destruction

Eve Of Haunted Destruction

Experience the largest outdoor Halloween event featuring a massive array of demolition derbies including RV, school bus, and...

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