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VFW Post 9545

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. NO&nbsp;EXTRA&nbsp;CHARGE&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;CREDIT&nbsp;CARDS!
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001*.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry.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!" 
 
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 VFW&nbsp;Post 9545!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke, Good Time DJ, DJ Chris.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS, yes, the one on your phone! 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, phone in or online order carryout PUBLIC WELCOME!!!. 

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New Lenox

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CHANNAHON, IL — Come for the crafts. You might discover your next address.
Remington Woods will host a craft fair on Saturday, October 24, from 10am- 3pm at the clubhouse, 22601 S. Remington&nbsp;Dr, bringing creativity, shopping and conversation together in this tree-lined Channahon subdivision.
The event offers a chance to explore a neighborhood that balances peaceful surroundings with everyday life. Homeowners include working professionals and retirees alike, drawn to single-family ranch homes, welcoming streets and room to enjoy life beyond the workday.
Walking paths and an outdoor lounge make it easy to unwind, while a state-of-the-art fitness center brings your workout close to home. The clubhouse features an elevator-accessible lower-level recreation room with billiards, darts and ping pong, plus a big screen for catching your favorite game. Upstairs, cozy up by the fireplace in the main-level lounge, complete with a chef’s kitchen for gathering and entertaining.
With Remington Woods in its final phase of new-home sales, prospective buyers can also learn about the available homes and arrange a closer look.
Whether your next chapter includes a busy career, a shorter to-do list or simply a home that better fits your life, Remington Woods is worth discovering.
You may come looking for something for your home—and leave thinking about a different front door.
Craft Fair at Remington Woods Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time:&nbsp;10-3pm Location:&nbsp;22601 S Remington&nbsp;Dr. Channahon
Remington Woods is a 55+ single-family subdivision. For event information or to arrange a home tour, contact Brandy Crask with Ravinia Communities at 815-426-9834.

Local Event: Shop the Craft Fair. Handmade finds and a neighborhood worth exploring this Saturday in Channahon.

Channahon-Minooka

Shop the Craft Fair. Handmade finds and a...

CHANNAHON, IL — Come for the crafts. You might discover your next address.
Remington Woods will host a craft fair on Saturday,...

Shop the Craft Fair. Handmade finds and a neighborhood worth exploring this Saturday in Channahon.

Sokol Spirit

Enjoy an authentic evening with the Moravian Cultural Society featuring traditional Czech food, drinks, and music! No cover charge!

Local Event: A Night At The Hospoda

A Night At The Hospoda

Enjoy an authentic evening with the Moravian Cultural Society featuring traditional Czech food, drinks, and music! No cover...

Orland Park Civic Center

Next Show: Sunday, October 25, 2026
About the Show
The 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 Complimentary 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;<a href="https://www.colerchiropractic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">colerchiropractic.com/</a>
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL&nbsp;<a href="https://southlandeye.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southlandeye.com/</a>
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>
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Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Orland Park

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

Next Show: Sunday, October 25, 2026
About the Show
The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Fenwick High School

Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and serve.
On October 25 from 12-2 p.m., you're invited to Open House for an all-access look inside the school community, based in Oak Park since 1929!
Learn about the academics, athletics, clubs and activities that make Fenwick one of the top college preparatory schools in Illinois.
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Can't make it on October 25?&nbsp;Join us on October 26 from 6-8 p.m. for our final Open House of the year!

Local Event: Fenwick High School Open House

Oak Park-River Forest

Fenwick High School Open House

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More Brewing Company

Spooky Fun Artisan Market — October 25! Join us at More Brewing Co. (Villa Park, IL) on Sunday, Oct 25 from 12–5 PM for a festive, spooky shopping experience.~30+ makers, artists &amp; small businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp; ~Craft beer + seasonal “boos” ~Unique handmade goods &amp; Halloween creations ~Trick or treating welcomed ~Free admission &amp; family-friendlyHosted by Streetz Artz AllianceThis is an outdoor market in the side &amp; back lot

Local Event: Spooky Fun Artisan Market at More Brewing in Villa Park

Villa Park

Spooky Fun Artisan Market at More Brewing in...

Spooky Fun Artisan Market — October 25! Join us at More Brewing Co. (Villa Park, IL) on Sunday, Oct 25 from 12–5 PM for a...

Spooky Fun Artisan Market at More Brewing in Villa Park

College of DuPage, Culinary and Hospitality Center, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137

In this Glenbard Parent Series event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn, Dr. Corinne Low, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at Wharton School, will talk about her book, Having it All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours. The event will take place live and virtually (via Zoom) at 12:00 and via Zoom again at 7:00 PM. For more information, including the Zoom link, see below.

Local Event: Glenbard Parent Series: Having it All: What Data Tells us About Women's Lives

Glenbard Parent Series: Having it All: What...

In this Glenbard Parent Series event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn, Dr. Corinne Low, Associate...

Glenbard Parent Series: Having it All: What Data Tells us About Women's Lives

Ruth Lake Country Club

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at <a href="https://uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.com</a>Raise a glass for a great cause at UNCORKED: "Pull A Cork For Cancer", our 10th Annual Charitable Wine Event, featuring wine tastings with special food pairings, live music, and an open bar. Enjoy an evening of raffles and the chance to win a closet makeover, all while benefitting Scoreboard Charities, Camp One Step, and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Local Event: Uncorked: Pull A Cork For Cancer

Uncorked: Pull A Cork For Cancer

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.comRaise a glass for a great cause at UNCORKED: "Pull A Cork For...

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