Liz Rizzo

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Romeoville

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Lemont

Bolingbrook

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Shorewood

Mokena

Orland Park

DuPage County

Woodridge

VFW Post 9545

This Week's Grill Special:

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/3443549/20261015/092917/week-3-pulled-pork-special___15092916303.jpg" id="Week 3 Pulled Pork Special.JPG" data-image="Week 3 Pulled Pork Special.JPG"></figure> Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $4,132 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $11,689
Kaboom - $9,575&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Cash First Bank of New Lenox.
Winner #2- $50 Card from Hickory Creek Brewing, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $60 Cash from Ms. Dona, New Lenox&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Winner #4- $50 Card from Anointed Hands (Massage), New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
2nd week of the month: Breaded Chicken Sandwich 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 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> 
 
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

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First Presbyterian Church

Trunk- N-Treat is a Spooktacular Gathering at First Pres. Joliet. There will be Candy, Food, Games, Classic Cars, and more! Come join us and help if you want to decorate a trunk. Use the QR&nbsp;code if you are willing to help!

Local Event: Trunk - N - Treat

Trunk - N - Treat

Trunk- N-Treat is a Spooktacular Gathering at First Pres. Joliet. There will be Candy, Food, Games, Classic Cars, and more!...

Come on out bring your children for free candy until depleted &amp; enjoy great music or enter our talent show to win prizes. Shop with&nbsp; out unique vendors and enjoy games. More details about talent show prizes and vendor participation is below!&nbsp;
Event Title: Fall Back Into Fall Vendor Show &amp; Harvest Fest Join I've Been Mended Inc. NP and Dynasty Platinum Enterprises LLC for a community celebration and fundraiser at the Fall Back Into Fall Vendor Show &amp; Harvest Fest! All registration proceeds directly support our local non-profit community programs. Come out to shop small businesses, grab food, and enjoy seasonal festivities.
<ul><li>🎃 Free Candy for Kids: Sweet treats available for children until depleted.</li><li>🍔 Food Vendors: Delicious food and seasonal options available for purchase.</li><li>🎤 Live Talent Show: Enter our exciting All Talents excepted. (No explicit language or gestures because this is a family-oriented event). competition for a $5 cash entry fee to perform. Three winners will be crowned in both divisions!</li></ul>
Adult Division Prizes (Ages 18+):
<ul><li>🥇 1st Place: "Business in a Box" Mystery Box valued over $500 from Dynasty Platinum Enterprises LLC!</li><li>🥈 2nd Place: Custom Gift Basket valued at $100 from Dynasty Platinum Enterprises LLC.</li><li>🥉 3rd Place: Small Gift Basket valued between $25 and $50.</li></ul>
Children's Division Prizes (Under 18):
<ul><li>🥇 1st Place: Shopping Gift Card donated by Dynasty Platinum Enterprises LLC!</li><li>🥈 2nd Place: Custom Gift Basket valued at $100 from Dynasty Platinum Enterprises LLC.</li><li>🥉 3rd Place: Small Gift Basket package valued between $25 and $50.</li></ul>
Event Details:
<ul><li>📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026</li><li>⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.</li><li>📍 Location: Parking Lot of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 104 East Zarley Boulevard, Joliet, IL (Moves indoors for inclement weather).</li></ul>
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<h2>🛍️ Info for Vendors &amp; Performers</h2>
<ul><li>Vendor Space: Registration is $45 and includes a free meal. Vendors must bring their own tents and 6ft tables (chairs supplied). Early bird, returning vendor, and referral discounts apply.</li><li>🍬 Candy Request: Vendors are kindly asked to keep a bowl of candy at their display tables for visiting children.</li><li>🚫 Stage Policy: Strictly family-oriented. Absolutely no explicit language, adult themes, profane lyrics, or inappropriate gestures permitted. Keep it clean and positive!</li><li>How to Register: To sign up for a vendor space or a talent bracket slot, TEXT ONLY to 779-702-2766.</li></ul>

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Experience the Largest Outdoor Halloween Event in the area! Featuring a Massive array of Demolition Derbies including: RV, School Bus, and Lawn Mower Derbies, Extreme Tailer Race and MORE! The night is Packed &nbsp;with Family-Friendly Fun including Trunk Or Treat, Haunted House, bouncy houses, $1500 cash overall winner costume contest, hay rides, trunk-or-treat, Music by School Of Rock and a Spooktacular fireworks finale!&nbsp;
Please visit our website to sign up for Trunk Or Treat and Promote your business. Trunk Or Treat Starts at 3PM Show Starts at 5 PM.

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Chicago Gaelic Park

Come Celebrate Autumn for a Great Cause!
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
PLACE: Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 pm
ENTRY: $40 per person (Includes Dinner Buffet, Wine, Draft Beer and Soda)
ENTERTAINMENT: Port Authority 
Event details that include entry/grand raffle/sponsor payment options available at&nbsp;<a href="https://actionsertoma.org/fall-fest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fall Fest</a>
Sponsor/Ad forms for submission deadline is Oct. 20.
Our headliner, Port Authority, is a rock band from Chicago’s South Side, formed in 8th grade by John McFarland and Scott Bonshire. Reuniting in 2025 with Kristen McFarland on vocals and Brian Sarna on bass.The band returns with fresh energy and classic rock roots. Get ready to dance!
There will be an Auction, various raffles going on throughout the evening, that includes the Grand Raffle for the grand prize of $5,000. Try your luck on all these raffles!!
Action Sertoma NFP has been serving local communities since 1967 in the Chicagoland area. We are the biggest club in the State of Illinois. We are one of the three clubs who founded the Sertoma Centre, now called Sertoma Star Services, and the Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center in 1971. These facilities provide state-of-the-art services and programs to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and hearing impaired. Additionally, Sertoma Star Community Mental Health and Counseling has been a leader in supporting those living with mental illness. All these services provide choices and opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families through a culture of innovation and caring to enrich their lives and maximize their independence.
Action Sertoma Cares! We, also, have donated to ALS walk, Alsip Kids Scholarship Fund w/Alsip Scholarship Industrial Association, &nbsp;Alicia’s House, Alzheimer's, Chicago First Look For Charity, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Chicago Lawn Sertoma, Crisis Center of South Suburbia, Cruise for a Cause, Dans House of Hope, David Patrick O'Donnell Foundation, Filling the Gap, Forever U, Frankfort Lions Club, GiGi's Playhouse, Hickory Hills Sertoma, Homewood Rotary Foundation, JDRF, Jenny’s Make a Wish, Jones Center, Lemont United Sertoma, Midwest BBQ for the Brave, Misericordia - Grid Iron Golf Outing, New Lenox Rotary Charities, Navarro Farms, Oak Forest Fleadh, Open Access, Operation Breakthrough, Pack The Place for Pat, Pathlights, POW-R Sertoma, Project Fire Buddies, Reclaim 13, RESPOND NOW, Second Sense, Sleep &amp; Heavenly Peace, St. Damians Food Bank and Men’s Club, Suburban Access, Tinley Park PAWS, Together We Cope, Toss for Tots, Toys for Tots, Trey McCambell Foundation, 19th Ward Mutual Aid Group, and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;SERvice TO MAnkind.
For more information about us visit our website at <a href="https://www.actionsertoma.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">actionsertoma.org</a>
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