Marcy Jensen

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Naperville

Illinois

Lisle

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Woodridge

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Aurora

Wheaton

Downers Grove

Romeoville

Plainfield

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Oswego

David Giuliani

Darien

Village Green in Naperville, 87th and Cherrywood Circle

Come find some great deals at our garage sale! We’ll have furniture, clothing, household items, books, toys, décor, and more—something for everyone!Date: 9/25 and 9/26Time: 9 AM to 4 PMLocation: 2112 and 2115 Cherrywood Circle 

💰 Affordable prices • Lots of bargains • Everything must go!
Bring your friends, bring your shopping bags, and come treasure hunting! See you there!

Local Event: Multi Family Garage Sale 9/25 & 9/26 9 am to 4pm

Multi Family Garage Sale 9/25 & 9/26 9 am to 4pm

Come find some great deals at our garage sale! We’ll have furniture, clothing, household items, books, toys, décor, and...

2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517

<h1>Big Fire. Bigger Savings.</h1>
Clearance, overstock, scratch &amp; dent, and blowout pricing on top outdoor living brands.
Five Days Only! 09/21-09/26 M-Th 9:00-5:00 / F 9:00-3:00<h2>Your backyard upgrade starts here.</h2>
Save huge on grills, pizza ovens, outdoor kitchens, islands, kamado smokers, fireplaces, and more. Shop exclusive warehouse deals while supplies last.<ul><li>Top Brands</li><li>Free Gifts</li><li>Live Demos</li><li>Exclusive Coupons</li><li>Accessory Bundles</li></ul>

Local Event: The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale

The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale

Big Fire. Bigger Savings.
Clearance, overstock, scratch & dent, and blowout pricing on top outdoor living brands.
Five Days...

Werk Force Brewing Co.

2 SETS • ALL AGES • NO COVER Playing classic DMB hits and deep cuts in the style of Dave &amp; Tim!
9/25/26 Show: 6:30-9:30pm Werk Force Brewing 14903 S&nbsp;Center StreetTap Room Open 12-10pm Happy Belly Kitchen Open 12-9pm
**** Proudest Monkey is a Chicagoland acoustic duo paying heartfelt tribute to the music of Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. Featuring two seasoned local musicians with a deep love for storytelling, rhythm, and intricate acoustic interplay, Proudest Monkey brings the spirit of Dave &amp; Tim’s iconic performances to life.
Armed with acoustic guitars, rich vocals, and years of musical chemistry, the duo recreates the energy and intimacy of a Dave &amp; Tim show – from beloved classics like “Crash Into Me” and “Ants Marching” to deep cuts and fan favorites. Whether they’re on a cozy stage or playing an outdoor festival, Proudest Monkey delivers a stripped-down, soul-filled experience that connects with longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Local Event: Live Music - Dave Matthews Tribute - No Cover

Live Music - Dave Matthews Tribute - No Cover

2 SETS • ALL AGES • NO COVER Playing classic DMB hits and deep cuts in the style of Dave & Tim!
9/25/26 Show: 6:30-9:30pm Werk...

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!. 

New Lenox

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!. 

Huge church garage sale includes furniture, household items, small appliances, electronics, tools, books, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, vintage items, artwork, crafts, linens, toys, games, baby items, CDs, DVDs, sports, outdoors, garden, holiday decorations, office supplies, pet supplies, and much more! SATURDAY, 9/26 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. HALF PRICE and BAG SALE ON SUNDAY, 9/27 FROM 11:00-1:00! Located at the First Congregational Church of Downers Grove, 1047 Curtiss Street and next door at 1101B Curtiss Street, across from the Downers Grove Public Library. Don’t miss this one!

Local Event: First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale

First Congregational Church of Downers Grove...

Huge church garage sale includes furniture, household items, small appliances, electronics, tools, books, jewelry,...

First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale

My2tor ACT & SAT Test Prep

My2tor is hosting a free, full-length PSAT/NMSQT practice test for local juniors on Saturday, September 26th, with two time options: 9am or 1pm, at their office in Naperville. The test is proctored just like the real thing, giving students a real score report and a clear sense of where they stand ahead of the actual PSAT on October 9th (D203) and 14th (D204). There is no cost and no obligation, just useful information for families navigating the PSAT/NMSQT. Space is limited.

Local Event: Free PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test

Free PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test

My2tor is hosting a free, full-length PSAT/NMSQT practice test for local juniors on Saturday, September 26th, with two time...

Remington Woods to Host Saturday Open House as Final Phase is Complete
Remington Woods will host a Saturday Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering prospective buyers the opportunity to tour the final available homes in the community’s completed final phase.
The event will be hosted by Brandy Crask, Director of Sales, who has played a central role in shaping the homes, finishes and buyer experience at Remington Woods.
Located at 22601 S. Remington Dr. in Channahon, Remington Woods is a 55+ single-family community featuring brand-new ranch-style homes, spacious private yards and a peaceful wooded setting.
“There is a feeling here that is hard to put into words until you drive through it,” Crask says. “These are some of the quietest streets you will ever experience, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful single-family homes. I had the opportunity to design these homes with the finishes and luxury upgrades I would want in my own home — larger islands, upgraded cabinetry, beautiful lighting, spacious primary suites and details that make the homes feel elevated from the moment you walk in.”
For Crask, the completion of the final phase is especially meaningful. This community has become very personal to me,” she says. “I have watched these streets come together home by home, helped buyers choose where they wanted to live, and designed homes around the way people actually want to live in this next chapter of their lives. There will never be another phase added. When these final homes are sold, Remington Woods is complete. That makes this open house feel a little different.”

Homes in the final phase are currently offered from approximately $135,000 to $182,500, with ranch-style floor plans ranging from approximately 1,280 to 1,568 square feet.
Residents also enjoy access to a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, billiards, library and gathering spaces, walking paths, an outdoor pergola, picnic area and cedar swings.
“I want people to come out and experience it for themselves,” Crask says. “Drive the streets slowly. Look at the yards. Walk through the homes. Sit in the clubhouse. It is peaceful here, and I think that is what people remember most. Remington Woods gives you the feeling of coming home before you have even chosen which home is yours.”
Saturday Open House 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Remington Woods 22601 S. Remington Dr. Channahon, IL 60410
For additional information or a private tour, call or text 815-426-9834.

Local Event: Tour Channahon’s Premier 55+ Community This Saturday

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Remington Woods to Host Saturday Open House as Final Phase is Complete
Remington Woods will host a Saturday Open House from 9...

Tour Channahon’s Premier 55+ Community This Saturday

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.

Local Event: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction 

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
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Everything half price and most things $5 a bag on Sunday, 9/27 from 11:00-1:00! Located at the First Congregational Church of Downers Grove, 1047 Curtiss Street and next door at 1101B Curtiss Street, across from the Downers Grove Public Library. Don’t miss the bargains!

Local Event: First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale 

Everything half price and most things $5 a bag on Sunday, 9/27 from 11:00-1:00! Located at the First Congregational Church of...

First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale 

Glen Arbor Community Church

Randy Stonehill, one of the pioneering voices of the Jesus Music movement, helped usher in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). For over five decades, his thoughtful songwriting, engaging storytelling, and unmistakable sense of humor have inspired audiences around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of Christian music's most enduring and influential singer-songwriters! This is a free concert (a freewill offering will be taken).

Local Event: Randy Stonehill Live in Concert!

Glen Ellyn

Randy Stonehill Live in Concert!

Randy Stonehill, one of the pioneering voices of the Jesus Music movement, helped usher in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)....

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>

(Photo Credit: © 2026 The Wellness Retreat. All rights reserved.)

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

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Multi Family Garage Sale 9/25 & 9/26 9 am to 4pm

The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale

Live Music - Dave Matthews Tribute - No Cover

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

First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale

Free PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test

Tour Channahon’s Premier 55+ Community This Saturday

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction

First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale

Randy Stonehill Live in Concert!

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