Lisa O'Gara

Will County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

New Lenox

Illinois

Mokena

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Manhattan

Frankfort

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Orland Park

Tinley Park

Romeoville

Lemont

Shorewood

VFW Post 9545

We're having a NFL&nbsp;Draft Party Thursday night and Friday Night in the Bar and you are invited.$1 off all bottled beer, and food in the bar on Thursday. Friday is Fish Fry. Open Juke Box Friday. We Pay, you play!! Come out and join us watch the BEARS&nbsp;DRAFT&nbsp;DAYS!!

Local Event: NL VFW NFL DRAFT Party in the Bar. NO COVER-PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NL VFW NFL DRAFT Party in the Bar. NO...

We're having a NFL Draft Party Thursday night and Friday Night in the Bar and you are invited.$1 off all bottled beer, and food...

NL VFW NFL DRAFT Party in the Bar. NO COVER-PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss Watershed Cafe's annual&nbsp;SPRING MARKET. This curated market celebrates the ingenuity of independent, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products. Stop and between 9am and 2pm on Saturday, April 25.
Vendors include Drover's Trail Natural Farm, Mes C Potter, GC Lavender, Basic-Belief, Arise &amp; Grow Microgreens, Table Saw Creations, Repurpose Me, Cygnetature Soaps, Crust &amp; Crumb by Jen, Holistic Mommy, Thrive Mushrooms, Bella Node Houseplants, Awesome Honeywell, Root &amp; Stone Magnets, Watercolors by Patti, Wildbranch Olive Oil and, just added, Cousin's Maine Lobster food truck.

Local Event: Watershed Cafe's Annual Spring Market

Watershed Cafe's Annual Spring Market

Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss Watershed Cafe's annual SPRING MARKET. This curated market celebrates the ingenuity...

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer need? Bring them to First Bank of Manhattan &amp; New Lenox, 550 W. North St., Manhattan, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 25, and we will shred them right in front of you!
We are also collecting food for the Manhattan Food Pantry, and would welcome donations of non-perishable/unexpired food items so we can keep their shelves stocked!
Please call us at 815-478-4611 if you have any questions.
There is a 15 box limit per customer. Please, no magazines, newspapers, non-confidential papers, pictures, binders, credit cards, books, electronic items, or metal clips in your shredding.
Member FDIC

Local Event: FREE Shredding Event and Food Drive Saturday April 25

FREE Shredding Event and Food Drive Saturday...

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer...

FREE Shredding Event and Food Drive Saturday April 25

Christ Lutheran Church

Step back in time at this interactive hands-on art experience featuring a juried exhibition of talented works by local Girl Scouts and leaders. This family-friendly event is open to all and features creative art projects for all ages, a bake sale, and exciting raffles. If you have a Girl Scout from another area and they want to participate in the Art Show, please reach out to us at orlandparkgs614@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Local Event: Brush With The Past Girl Scout Art Show

Brush With The Past Girl Scout Art Show

Step back in time at this interactive hands-on art experience featuring a juried exhibition of talented works by local Girl...

Jacob Henry Mansion

Saddle Up…The Hottest Wild West Fundraiser of the Year Is Ridin’ Into Town...All to Support a Rootin' Tootin' Awesome Cause...The Shorewood Kiwanis Club
The Shorewood Kiwanis Club is a lifeline for many young people by providing a multitude of services and participating in a wide range of initiatives throughout the year, including fundraising, community service, and programs supporting local children as well as those in nearby communities.&nbsp;
Help support their mission and have some rootin’ tootin’ fun at the same time! 
Dust off those cowboy boots, grab your hats, and get ready for a night where the Wild West meets a powerful cause. 
This ain’t their first rodeo - but it might just be their best one yet!

This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year...a full night of entertainment including gaming tables, FULL buffet meal, raffles &amp; silent auction and tons of fun!
Participants are encouraged to dress up "Wild West" style.&nbsp;
Whether you come dressed as a cowboy, cowgirl, outlaw, or sheriff, one thing’s for sure… you won’t want to miss the hottest hoedown of the year.
The event will be held, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at
Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S Eastern Ave, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
Tickets are $50 Each plus $1.25 Service Fee
All proceeds raised will benefit local children in our community.
Tickets are available online at <a href="https://www.shorewoodilkiwanis.org/event-details-registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.shorewoodilkiwanis.org/event-details-registration</a>.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Heartland Bank and Trust in Shorewood and at Rt 59 in Plainfield.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have raffle/silent auction donations please contact Becki Hackett 815-690-7474 or Dawn Thomas 808-352-6423.Join the Shorewood Kiwanis Club for an unforgettable evening filled with:
Great people
Big Laughs
Wild West vibes
And a Charitable Mission that Truly Matters
The Shorewood Kiwanis Club was born out of a commitment to stop passing over the real issues of society, and deal with them head on. The members have set out to aid those who need it most.
Kiwanis Club of Shorewood believes change is possible when they put their hearts and minds to it. Not to mention their time, resources and talents.
Shorewood Kiwanis, 1147 Brook Forest Ave #137, Shorewood, IL 60404, USA
<a href="mailto:shorewoodilkiwanis@gmail.com">shorewoodilkiwanis@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Wild West Fundraiser Sponsored by Shorewood Kiwanis Club to Benefit Area Children

Wild West Fundraiser Sponsored by Shorewood...

Saddle Up…The Hottest Wild West Fundraiser of the Year Is Ridin’ Into Town...All to Support a Rootin' Tootin' Awesome...

Wild West Fundraiser Sponsored by Shorewood Kiwanis Club to Benefit Area Children

Orland Park Civic Center

Sports Cards and More Show
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!

Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy.Snacks, Lunch and Dinner OptionsThe Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby during the show with $1 packaged snacks, bottled water and canned soda.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For lunch or early dinner options...Burger 21, Buona Beef, Submarine City, P.F. Changs, The White Sheep, Dairy Queen and other delicious restaurants are nearby for your during and after-show noshing pleasure! Patrons are totally welcome to return to the show if you leave for lunch!&nbsp;
Door&nbsp;Prizes
Winner MUST Be Present @ Door Prize Drawing Times. No Exceptions.&nbsp;
Please support our generous door prize sponsors!&nbsp;We highly recommend our generous door prize sponsors Burger 21 (14650 South LaGrange in Orland Park) for the best burgers in town, Buona Beef (9525 W. 131st St @ LaGrange and 131st St in Orland Park) for the best Italian Beef sandwiches in town, and Nothing&nbsp;Bundt Cakes (14360 S. LaGrange in Orland Park) for the best desserts in town!&nbsp;
Every Paid Adult Guest 18+, each&nbsp;Paid Teen Guest 13-17&nbsp;accompanied and supervised by their Paid Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian, and every&nbsp;Child Guest 12 and Under,&nbsp;accompanied and supervised by their Paid Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian receives one Door Prize Drawing Ticket.
10:30 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $5 Burger 21 Gift Card
11:00 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $5 Burger 21 Gift Card
11:30 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $21 Burger 21 Gift Card
12:00 Door Prize
FREE Buona Original Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Topping @ Buona Beef Orland Park and FREE Bundtlets For A Year @ Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park
12:30 Grand Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate, FREE Buona Original Beef Sandwich or Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Topping @ Buona Beef Orland Park and One Full-Size Nothing Bundt Cake
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Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 9 am to 2 pm

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

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @ Orland Park...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 9 am to 2 pm

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Lockport on Sunday, April 26th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 4:30pm at Challenge Fitness. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Sunday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/42pEPgh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/42pEPgh</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

Lockport

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Lockport on Sunday, April 26th! Note that pizzas will be PAR...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director
Trinity Lutheran Church New Lenox, IL Choir Director Position - Part Time 
508 North Cedar Road New Lenox, IL 60451
Choir Director Job Description and Duties:
-Choose music from files and/or purchase (from budget*) music for selected services. 
-Music is chosen based on voicing, church year theme, readings, and/or gospel reading, if possible. Difficulty level is also a consideration. 
-Let church secretary know for placement in the service bulletin. 
-Organize music including filling and emptying folders and filing music. 
-Conduct rehearsals. 
-Direct choir at services and rehearsals. 
-Choir rehearsals have been held on Wednesday nights at 7pm for usually 1 hour (could be adjusted). More time needed near Easter and Christmas. 
-Choir has traditionally sung after the 2nd reading during services. We also sing during offering as well as for prelude. (concurred with pastor - anywhere during service as needed). 
-Singing dates are chosen based on choir member availability and when music is fully prepared. 
-Singing dates that happen every year: 
*Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving as well as on Thanksgiving 
*Christmas Eve 11:00pm Service 
*Ash Wednesday 
*Maundy Thursday 
*Good Friday 
*Easter at Both Services 
*Confirmation 
-Choir sings during Advent, Lent, and ordinary time. 
-Recruiting new members
Extra info: 
-During Lent, other rehearsal arrangements may need to be made since Wednesday have the Soup and Sandwich and Lenten Services. Choir has switched to Mondays or Thursdays before. (sometimes practices have been held between the 8:00am and 10:30am Service.) 
-If the organist is not available to accompany, the director may need to hire (budget funds) someone who is capable on piano, organ or other instrument. 
-Presently two choir members teach Sunday School, so when we have to sing during offering at the 9:00am service. The director may text them when the sermon starts.
-Questions, please call or email: (815) 485-6973 or <a href="mailto:tlcsecretary508@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">tlcsecretary508@gmail.com</a>

Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL Hiring...

Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pick Up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive (all car related parts), Furnaces, Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Screws, &hellip;..if it&rsquo;s Metal we&rsquo;ll take it away for you. If you&rsquo;re wondering if we can take a particular item just give us a call and ask. For Free Pickup please Call Brian @ 815-210-8819

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pick Up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive (all car related parts), Furnaces,...

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