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VFW Post 9545

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.
Our Full-Service Bar will be open.
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!" 
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 choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, 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.
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.&nbsp;
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001*.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry. 
Kid-friendly. Try the Chicken tenders for the kids.
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 opens at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
There is plenty of parking 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.
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR VETERANS!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke or Good Time DJ.
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>

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!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. *per tbsp.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order...

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...

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

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!

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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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American Legion Post 18, 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL, 60441

The VACWC and the Joliet Police Battle Buddy Program are excited to announce the 4th Annual VetFest!
&nbsp;Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lockport American Legion Post 18 15052 Archer Ave. Lockport, IL 60441
Join us for a fun-filled day as we come together to support those dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. All proceeds from VetFest benefit Veterans in Partnership (VIP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting veteran wellness, peer support, and suicide prevention initiatives. &nbsp;Event Highlights:
- Bearcat Pull - Car Show - Bounce House - Resource Fair - Basket Raffles - Pulled Pork &amp; Chicken Available - Veteran and Community Organizations
Whether you're a veteran, family member, first responder, or community supporter, we invite you to join us for a day of camaraderie, fun, and purpose as we work together to ensure that no veteran stands alone.

Local Event: 4th Annual VetFest 2026

4th Annual VetFest 2026

The VACWC and the Joliet Police Battle Buddy Program are excited to announce the 4th Annual VetFest!
 Saturday, September 26,...

Orland Park Civic Center

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Vendor Tables with Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer Glen and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park (Winners MUST&nbsp;Be Present @ Drawing Times)
Show Hours
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
IMPORTANT:&nbsp;Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but Ages 13 - 17&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
Door Prizes
Your $1 Entrance Ticket Automatically Enters You in 5 Door Prize Drawings
WINNERS&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;BE&nbsp;PRESENT&nbsp;@ Drawing&nbsp;Times - No Exceptions&nbsp;
(Dealers/Vendors are Not Eligible for&nbsp;Door Prizes and Cannot "Hold" Tickets for Patrons)
10:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:00 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
12:00 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
FREE Bundtlets for a Year Valid @ Nothing Bundt Cakes, 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show to 144th Street)
12:30 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
One Full Size Sports Theme Nothing Bundt Cake Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park
Support Our Sponsors, Special Neighbors, and Friends of the Show
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Ice Cream Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
Eckhartz Press (Publisher of Numerous Chicagoland Sports Books) - <a href="https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/</a>
Dr. Joe Coler @ Coler Chiropractic&nbsp;Center - 6657 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL&nbsp;
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL
Aesthetica Skin Care - 18700 S. Wolf Rd. Suite 204, Mokena, IL
CZ Family Dentistry New Lenox -&nbsp;<a href="https://czfamilydental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">czfamilydental.com/</a>
Kash Law Office - 6545 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Sterk Family Law Group - <a href="https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sterkfamilylaw.com/</a>

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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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Palos Hills Christian Assembly

Community members age 18 and older are invited to a free Kidney Health Outreach Program on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature kidney disease screenings provided by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois through its Kidney Mobile® program.&nbsp;The screening is open to everyone in the local community and will help identify kidney disease risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Attendees may also speak privately with a healthcare provider about their results.

Local Event: Free Community Kidney Health Screening

Free Community Kidney Health Screening

Community members age 18 and older are invited to a free Kidney Health Outreach Program on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10...

Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of celebrating the joy and companionship our pets bring to our lives. Individual blessings will be held ion the church parking lot under the pavilion. All pets are welcome! Bring your pet in person, or bring a picture of your pet. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Each pet will receive a special blessing, treat, and certificate. For everyone's safety and comfort, please bring pets on a leash or in a crate/carrier. The event runs from 10AM until noon.

Local Event: Pet Blessing

Pet Blessing

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of...

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All Appliances, Nuts, Bolts, Screws. If you have a question about anything we would pickup please call and ask. Please Call Brian at&nbsp; (815) 210-8819 for Free pickup.

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

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