Martha Sojka

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

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre

Join the City of Joliet for a free community celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This family-friendly event features live music, food vendors, and children's activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Local Event: Joliet Eve of Independence - America 250 Celebration & Block Party

Joliet Eve of Independence - America 250...

Join the City of Joliet for a free community celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence....

Joliet Eve of Independence - America 250 Celebration & Block Party

Ronald D. Lehman Community Park

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free evening of music, food trucks, and patriotic fun culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a live concert by Sundance and receive commemorative giveaways while supplies last.
As part of this year's celebration, we will host a special presentation commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Join us as we sing "Happy Birthday" to America and celebrate this historic milestone together.
Commemorative giveaways will be available in honor of the 250th anniversary while supplies last. In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by noon on July 3 regarding postponement. Please watch the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/channahon.parkdistrict" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Channahon&nbsp;Park District's Facebook page</a> for the most up-to-date event information.
Schedule of events:
<ul><li>6-9 p.m.:&nbsp;Food trucks</li><li>6-9:15 p.m.:&nbsp;Concert in the park featuring Sundance</li><li>9:15 p.m.:&nbsp;Fireworks display</li></ul>
Cost:&nbsp;Free!

Local Event: Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026

Channahon Independence Day Celebration 2026

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free evening of music, food trucks, and patriotic fun culminating in a spectacular...

Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood invites the community to the next free summer concert featuring acclaimed musician Frank Rossi. The concert takes place at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at The Timbers of Shorewood, located at 1100 North River Road, Shorewood. The event is free and open to the public.FOOD TRUCK UPDATE: Joey's Red Hots Food Truck will be onsite from 5 – 7 p.m.UPDATE: Due to the heat, the concert will be moved indoors.
Frank Rossi, performing on accordion and keyboard, will fill the evening air with a lively variety of polkas, hits from the 1950s, and current favorites. Rossi was named the 2010 recipient of the Order Sons of Italy Leonardo da Vinci Award of Excellence in Performing Arts and frequently performs at fine dining establishments throughout the Chicagoland area.
“Frank Rossi is one of our absolute favorite entertainers here at the Timbers,” said, Sheila Albor, director of marketing. “Having him perform on our patio is always a very special treat for the community. We welcome everyone to come out, bring a blanket and/or a lawn chair, and enjoy a wonderful evening of live music.”
Upcoming summer concerts at the Timbers:
- 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16 – Del Bergeson Orchestra (Big Band) -&nbsp;2 p.m., Thursday, July 23 – Hearts of Zagreb (Traditional Croatian Folklore Dance Group) Note: This specific performance will be hosted inside the main Ballroom. -&nbsp;10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25 – Cloggin’ Craze (New Lenox Clogging Dance Group)
About the Timbers of Shorewood
The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living 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.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/</a> or call (815) 609-0669.

Local Event: Frank Rossi Free Concert brings Polkas, 50s Hits, and Joey's Red Hots Food Truck - Timbers

Frank Rossi Free Concert brings Polkas, 50s...

The Timbers of Shorewood invites the community to the next free summer concert featuring acclaimed musician Frank Rossi. The...

Frank Rossi Free Concert brings Polkas, 50s Hits, and Joey's Red Hots Food Truck - Timbers

VFW Post 9545

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TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap. Domestic bottles are $3, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $12. 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 of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. You can try your luck.
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION!!
There is plenty of parking available and it is handicapped accessible.
You must be 21 to attend. ATM, Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355.
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>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vfwpo...</a>

Local Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar...




TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and...

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium

Experience one of the region's premier fireworks displays synchronized to music broadcast on STAR 96.7. This unforgettable patriotic celebration offers free admission for attendees and serves as a spectacular Independence Day culmination.

Local Event: Joliet's America 250 Fireworks Spectacular

Joliet's America 250 Fireworks Spectacular

Experience one of the region's premier fireworks displays synchronized to music broadcast on STAR 96.7. This unforgettable...

Parks Place, 102 South IL RT. 53-Gardner, IL (I-55 Exit #227, next to Casey's)

The
celebration of our Nation's 250th
Birthday
is truly an historic moment in time. On Sunday July 5th come make our
Gardner Flea
Market
part of your
Independence Day weekend. A
wide variety of items
will
be for
sale at
Parks Place in Gardner from 9AM until 3PM. The easy to find Gardner
location is 102 South
IL Rt. 53, one block east of I-55 (Exit
#227),
next to Casey’s.
Vendor setup is 8AM, and the vendor fee is $15.
If
you would like to be a vendor in Gardner
this coming Sunday, or at any of our upcoming
Junk in the Trunk Morris events,
simply arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee and take an available
spot. New
vendors are always welcome and reservations are not required. Junk in
the Trunk Morris is a charitable fundraiser, and proceeds from vendor
fees received at the Gardner event on July 5th

will
benefit the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center of Minooka. For
additional information and
vendor rules,
visit Junk in the Trunk Morris on Facebook. You
can also
contact event manager George Bennett, <a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>
or
630-319-0289.

Local Event: July 5th Flea Market in Gardner

July 5th Flea Market in Gardner


The
celebration of our Nation's 250th
Birthday
is truly an historic moment in time. On Sunday July 5th come make our
Gardner...

Will County and the City of Joliet are teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to host Water Conservation Night on Tuesday, July 7, 2026! Gates open at 5:35 PM, and the baseball game versus the Mississippi Mud Monsters starts at 6:35 PM at Duly Health and Care Field in downtown Joliet.
Collect water conservation-themed baseball cards and enjoy fun, family-friendly water conservation activities and giveaways on the concourse. Learn easy ways to save water at home, and <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UvewcEJyl0G5jiv1DP3J154EUKzzRYhCjj_i18QFfPNURVpURFpWOVdNNEE3TzI2RFYzRERZWElMSS4u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fill out a water pledge at the game</a> for a chance to win a rain barrel or water conservation kit. (Winners must be present at the game to collect their prizes.)
Tickets between $9 and $22 are available at the Joliet Slammers' will call (1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet) or <a href="https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//BuyNew.asp?EventID=356185#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online on the Joliet Slammers website</a>.&nbsp;
Many thanks to our partners joining us for the game!
<ul><li><a href="https://www.cityoflockport.net/937/BLOOM-Lockport" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Bloom Lockport</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gpwc-il.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Grand Prairie Water Commission</a></li><li><a href="https://ilenviro.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Illinois Environmental Council</a></li><li><a href="https://epa.illinois.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;" target="_blank">Illinois Environmental Protection Agency</a></li><li style="outline: #73a9ff solid 0.8px !important;"><a href="https://www.isawwa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association</a></li><li><a href="https://mayorscaucus.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Metropolitan Mayors Caucus</a></li><li><a href="https://extension.illinois.edu/mg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners</a></li><li><a href="https://willcounty.wildones.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County Wild Ones</a> </li></ul>Water conservation is a grand slam!

Local Event: Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

Will County and the City of Joliet are teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to host Water Conservation Night on Tuesday, July 7,...

 25 Springfield Ave, Joliet,

The Joliet Moose Lodge 300 is celebrating its Grand Reopening with Bingo Night on Thursday, July 9!&nbsp; Doors open at 5 PM, with Early Bird Bingo at 6:15 PM and regular games starting at 6:30 PM. All regular games pay $100, plus jackpot raffles, bonus games, food, drinks, and fun for everyone. The event is open to the public at 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet — come join the excitement and win big!

Local Event: Moose bingo

Moose bingo

The Joliet Moose Lodge 300 is celebrating its Grand Reopening with Bingo Night on Thursday, July 9!  Doors open at 5 PM, with...

New Lenox Soccer Association

The New Lenox Soccer Association's recreational division is the premier rec soccer league in the Lincoln Way area. Our mission is to provide quality soccer instruction and education in a fun filled, positive and supportive environment. The NLSA prides itself on creating a soccer experience where positive coaching, sportsmanship and friendship are paramount. &nbsp;


Teams are coached by dedicated parents that have passed annual background checks, with practices occurring 2 times a week until games begin and then are reduced to once a week. All NLSA recreational games are played on fields located in New Lenox, Illinois, including a special tournament at the new Crossroads Sports Facility! We encourage parents to bring their lawn chairs, sit back and watch their children enjoy the game of soccer.

Local Event: Fall Soccer Registration Closes

Fall Soccer Registration Closes

The New Lenox Soccer Association's recreational division is the premier rec soccer league in the Lincoln Way area. Our mission...

OPA!&nbsp;&nbsp;Come join us for Joliet&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;Fest, presented by All Saints&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;Orthodox Church,&nbsp;102 N Broadway St in&nbsp;Joliet!&nbsp; Saturday,&nbsp;July 18th noon to 9pm and Sunday, July 19th noon to 8 pm!&nbsp; Enjoy traditional&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;food, refreshing cold drinks and&nbsp;slushies,&nbsp;homemade pastries, amazing&nbsp;loukoumades,&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;coffee and frappes,&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;wine and beer, and much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;For the first time we are also offering delicious baklava sundaes!&nbsp;&nbsp;Outdoor and indoor seating is available, and free shuttle service from nearby parking at Bicentennial Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mark your calendars, we can't wait to see you!

Local Event: Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox...

OPA!  Come join us for Joliet Greek Fest, presented by All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N Broadway St in Joliet! ...

Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

God be with you or as the Irish would say Dia Duit!! From the lush&nbsp;meadows of its countryside to the cobblestone streets of its cities,&nbsp;there is something to delight the senses everywhere we turn in Ireland.&nbsp;So journey with us to Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm&nbsp;23.&nbsp;Every stop along our path will teach us about the Good Shepherd and how&nbsp;he cares for his sheep. Like David discovered throughout his life, first&nbsp;as a shepherd and later as a king, we'll discover important truths such&nbsp;as:








*I can be a child of God and have the Lord as my shepherd.
*I need the Lord to lead me on the right path through His Word.
*I can turn to the Lord for comfort when I'm feeling anxious or afraid.
*I can have an attitude of gratitude in every situation.
*I need to be on the lookout for God's goodness and mercy, my traveling&nbsp;companions through life.

Beauty and adventure await - so grab your work boots and your walking&nbsp;staff and get ready for a grand ol' time at Emerald Crossing!

Local Event: Emerald Crossing VBS @ Faith Bible Church

Emerald Crossing VBS @ Faith Bible Church

God be with you or as the Irish would say Dia Duit!! From the lush meadows of its countryside to the cobblestone streets of its...

Spring Creek Gospel Hall

Embark on an unforgettable journey at The Seeker’s Quest, a FREE one-week Vacation Bible School (VBS) adventure centered on the powerful theme of “Seeking.” Designed for children of all ages, this immersive experience invites participants to discover what it truly means to seek God with all their heart through games, songs, and engaging lessons.
At the end of the week, (Friday) kids will also have a chance to win PRIZES for attending consistently.
AgendaMonday, July 27-Friday, July 31 &nbsp;•&nbsp; 6:30 PM-8 PM
<ul><li>6:30-6:45pm Check-in</li><li>6:45-7pm Singing</li><li>7-7:30pm Bible lesson</li><li>7:30-7:45pm Games</li><li>7:45-8pm Check-out + Snack</li></ul>
The Seeker's Quest VBS is a FREE event open to children ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under are welcome to attend but should be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, we do not offer transportation services for this event. If you have additional questions, our volunteers are happy to address them during the event. Alternatively you can reach us by phone or email:
Phone: 779-379-9919 Email: support@springcreekgospelhall.com

Local Event: The Seeker's Quest 2026 VBS

The Seeker's Quest 2026 VBS

Embark on an unforgettable journey at The Seeker’s Quest, a FREE one-week Vacation Bible School (VBS) adventure centered on the...

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Joliet Greek Fest at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

Emerald Crossing VBS @ Faith Bible Church

Emerald Crossing VBS @ Faith Bible Church

The Seeker's Quest 2026 VBS