Joliet Chamber of Commerce

Will County

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Joliet

Illinois

Shorewood

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

Channahon-Minooka

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Romeoville

Manhattan

Bolingbrook

Mokena

Cook County

Lemont

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 your choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, plus 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.Full-service bar at Fish Fry.
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*.

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.

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!" 



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 runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
Plenty of parking is 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.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS, yes, the one on your phone! 815.485.8369
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.

<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!" *per tbsp.

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Werk Force Brewing Co.

FREAKY FRIDAY HOUSE PARTY at WERK FORCE!Remember the good old days of house parties? Great music, friends piling in, dancing, laughing, and nobody wanting the night to end?Costumes are welcome if you’re feeling festive, or casual if you’re not. LIVE MUSIC | 6:30-9:30PM Matt Hines Band NO COVER!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/happybellychefs?__cft__[0]=AZgjz3OP0pWvt_dy9VYnJ1k-9uPKTycqmxjUrJY_8hlhpzX1GPuBXVVF3Okf5ZFKV2okYTTDU8Q7H_vv8Gb6UswUKMlqxB0ovZHG8Wn9qItn_ixemJKuhoO5E2V5sbjP530BURKSvM1wwWOik6UMJ7Boy99c5IBDFrwICOyauY5-hGJFpCeTkua-mxw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Happy Belly Chefs</a> Kitchen: 12–9 PM Taproom: 12–10 PMLet’s Party.

Local Event: Freaky Friday House Party w/ Live Music

Freaky Friday House Party w/ Live Music

FREAKY FRIDAY HOUSE PARTY at WERK FORCE!Remember the good old days of house parties? Great music, friends piling in, dancing,...

PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!Dan Jeslis is live performing "One Man's Wall," featuring all the music from Pink Floyd's The Wall.
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
Band starts @ 7 pm.
Come out for a Night of Great Live Music featuring "Dan Jeslis", 12 Beers on tap, Bucket Specials, Single Serve Wines, Seltzers, Cold Fireball &amp; Jaeger waiting for you.
You can take a break and play our "Hot Slots," which our players have won over $52 million on.
NO&nbsp;COVER!&nbsp;PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!

Local Event: NL VFW Hosts Dan Jeslis "One Mans Wall' Performing Pink Floyd the Wall in it's entirety. NO COVER! 

NL VFW Hosts Dan Jeslis "One Mans Wall'...

PUBLIC WELCOME!!Dan Jeslis is live performing "One Man's Wall," featuring all the music from Pink Floyd's The...

NL VFW Hosts Dan Jeslis "One Mans Wall' Performing Pink Floyd the Wall in it's entirety. NO COVER! 

A HALLOWEEN NIGHT BASH WITH SIDE EFFECTS!!
Happy Hour 7-11pm $1 off all Bottled Beer $1 off all 12oz DRAFTS $1 off all WELL&nbsp;DRINKS!! FOOD&nbsp;WILL&nbsp;BE&nbsp;SERVED!! Costume Contest with prizes!!
Come out for a great night of Classic Rock by “SIDE EFFECTS!” Playing many different hits from many artists. bridging the 70's to 90's, and more.
 The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap, including Craft. Domestic bottles are $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $14. We also have plenty of seltzers. You can take a break anytime and try your luck with our new Video Slots and Poker. Maybe you could win $500 on a single spin! The machines are ready and waiting. Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck. OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION!
Plenty of parking is available, and it is accessible for people with disabilities. You must be 21 to attend. ATM on-site; Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and I-355. 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/vfwpost9545.org</a> No cover- public welcome! Must be 21

Local Event: NL VFW Presents: An ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY with SIDE EFFECTS, Saturday. No Cover Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Presents: An ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY with...

A HALLOWEEN NIGHT BASH WITH SIDE EFFECTS!!
Happy Hour 7-11pm $1 off all Bottled Beer $1 off all 12oz DRAFTS $1 off all...

NL VFW Presents: An ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY with SIDE EFFECTS, Saturday. No Cover Public Welcome 21+

Parks Place-102 S. IL Rt. 53 (next to Casey's)-Gardner, IL

On
Sunday November 1st a pop-up outdoor flea market sponsored by
Junk in the Trunk Morris will be held at Parks Place in Gardner. Our
independent vendors will be open for business from 9AM until 3PM.
This is the last Junk the Trunk Morris event of the season, so
shoppers can expect to find some really great deals. Parks Place was
once a Standard Oil Station on historic Rt. 66 and is located on a
highly visible corner at 102 S. IL Rt. 53, one block east of I-55 in
Gardner. New vendors are always welcome at Junk in the Trunk Morris
events, and if you would like to be a vendor in Gardner on November
1st it is not too late as advance registration is not required.
Simply arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee, take an available spot
and start selling. Vendors paying the $15 fee are guaranteed a space
of at least 10’ by 30’, and we can accommodate those bringing
small trailers without an additional charge. As a bonus, there will
be a vendor only giveaway on November 1st. Junk in the
Trunk Morris was founded in 2009 as a charitable fundraiser, and
proceeds from vendor fees received at this event will be donated to
Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue of Joliet. For additional information and
complete vendor rules visit us on Facebook, or contact event manager
George Bennett, <a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>
or 630-319-0289. Junk in the Trunk Morris will return in April of
2027.

Local Event: Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner

Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner


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Joliet Jewish Congregation

Join the Joliet Jewish Congregation for a delicious community spaghetti dinner with carry-out options available. Take part in the raffle featuring tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5 while enjoying a meal priced for adults, children, and seniors.

Local Event: Annual Spaghetti Dinner

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Joliet ReStore

Get ready for a festive holiday evening featuring holiday-themed martinis, appetizers, shopping local vendors and exciting raffles. Your $50 ticket supports the dream of home ownership and includes access to a cash bar for a fun night of giving back.

Local Event: Tinsel & 'Tinis 2026

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