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Andrea Earnest

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John Ferak

Joliet

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Orland Park

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Romeoville

Lemont

Shorewood

Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole family out for four days packed with: ✨ Carnival rides 🍔 Delicious food 🍻 Beer tent 🛍️ Artisan market 🎵 Live entertainment 🎆 Fireworks 🚁 A spectacular drone show
Plus so much more throughout the weekend!
🎟️ Don’t forget — Early Bird pricing on Mega Passes and Daily Wristbands is available through June 10.
Check out the full schedule of events and start planning your weekend fun today: <a href="https://www.oldcanaldays.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.oldcanaldays.com</a>

Local Event: Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Joliet on Friday, June 12th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at 3351 Mall Loop Dr. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Friday. 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/4xp8Ds2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4xp8Ds2</a>

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

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

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Joliet on Friday, June 12th! Note that pizzas will be PAR...

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

Heritage Park, 14240 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL

Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash 
This 5K Race will be held June 13th in Heritage Park in Homer Glen. Come join the fun! Joey’s Red Hots food truck will there, as well as Culver’s Frozen Custard, music by DJ Heavy E, numerous raffle prizes to local establishments (Tavern in the Green, Tazza Italian Ristorante, Stork Café, Mucha Salsa, Nothing Bundt Cakes), and multiple vendor tents, including Big River Footware, Goodlife Physical Therapy, Heat Shock Fitness, BMO Bank, Endure Running Company, and others. Also, Big River Footware is offering $15 off shoes and 20% off apparel to registered participants!
All proceeds go to the Homer Glen Community and Nature in Harmony Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to raise funds for parks, open spaces, trails, etc., in the Homer Glen Community. Sign up to have a great time and support the Community as well! Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/HomerGlen/LaceUp5KRunWalk

Local Event: Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash for Parks, Trails, & Open Space

Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash...

Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash 
This 5K Race will be held June 13th in Heritage Park in Homer Glen. Come join the...

Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash for Parks, Trails, & Open Space

Goold Park

36th ANNUAL DULCIMER FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 13 &amp; 14 IN MORRIS
Family-friendly opportunity to enjoy quality live music in a beautiful park setting
 – Goold Park in Morris, Illinois will again be the&nbsp;location for this
 year’s Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music&nbsp;Festival on June 13
 &amp; 14, featuring hourly performances and&nbsp;workshops from 10:00 am. 
until 6:00 pm. both days.
Performances&nbsp;feature both hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer and
 other&nbsp;traditional instruments in a wide variety of musical styles, 
including&nbsp;contemporary, old-time, bluegrass, jazz, blues and more.
The festival also features:
More than 50 workshops (all levels)
 led by instructors in hammered andmountain dulcimer, harp, guitar, 
ukulele, and related musical topics • Open stage signups for those wishing to share their musical talents • Master instrument builders and related vendors • Supervised activities for children • Scheduled open jam sessions on site • Food and beverages available
Beautiful Goold Park is located at 308 Northern Avenue, Morris, Ilinois.
For more information: Visit our website at <a href="https://www.GebhardDulcimer.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.GebhardDulcimer.org</a>

Local Event: Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival

36th ANNUAL DULCIMER FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 13 & 14 IN MORRIS
Family-friendly opportunity to enjoy quality live music in a...

Families can attend this free event for a chance to explore Ozinga equipment up close, including concrete mixers, cement bulker, dump truck, loader and bobcat. Plus, Rainbow Cone will be on site for a sweet treat. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a sensory friendly hour running from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Local Event: Free Ozinga Touch-a-Truck Event

Free Ozinga Touch-a-Truck Event

Families can attend this free event for a chance to explore Ozinga equipment up close, including concrete mixers, cement...

36th ANNUAL DULCIMER FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 13 &amp; 14 IN MORRIS
Family-friendly opportunity to enjoy quality live music in a beautiful park setting
 – Goold Park in Morris, Illinois will again be the&nbsp;location for this year’s Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music&nbsp;Festival on June 13 &amp; 14, featuring hourly performances and&nbsp;workshops from 10:00 am. until 6:00 pm. both days.






Performances&nbsp;feature both hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer and other&nbsp;traditional instruments in a wide variety of musical styles, including&nbsp;contemporary, old-time, bluegrass, jazz, blues and more.



The festival also features:More than 50 workshops (all levels) led by instructors in hammered andmountain dulcimer, harp, guitar, ukulele, and related musical topics • Open stage signups for those wishing to share their musical talents • Master instrument builders and related vendors • Supervised activities for children • Scheduled open jam sessions on site • Food and beverages available




Beautiful Goold Park is located at 308 Northern Avenue, Morris, Ilinois.

For more information: Visit our website at <a href="https://www.GebhardDulcimer.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.GebhardDulcimer.org</a> <a href="mailto:gebhard.festival@gmail.com" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music...

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival

Northfield Square Mall

Mark your calendar and join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for all the great food, fun and entertainment at this year’s Strawberry Jazz Festival on Sunday, June 14. The fun begins at 11 am at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL and continues to 4:00 pm.&nbsp; Admission and parking is free, so bring the whole family!

Entertainment will be provided on three stages featuring local groups like Acting Out Theater at the Community Stage.&nbsp; Enjoy top-notch jazz groups like The Kings of Dixieland, the Jazz Time Combo and the Allan Laskey Quartet at the Outdoor Stage. Relax to the sounds of smooth jazz from entertainers like Patrick Noland, Andrew David and Inversion Jazz on the Center Court Stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Artists and crafters will be selling original work such as wood, glass, fabric, ceramic, art, jewelry and other types throughout the Mall and outdoors.&nbsp; Local non-profits will have information about membership and upcoming events and be sure to stop by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library’s annual book sale.&nbsp; An indoor Kids’ Zone will let your child explore their creativity with art and craft activities and the popular Dime Toss will be outdoors.

Several local food truck vendors will be serving summer favorites and offering specialty strawberry items.&nbsp; Make your way to Center Court to purchase fresh strawberries and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Admission is free as always and the whole family is welcome.&nbsp; Northfield Square is fully accessible for persons with disabilities and the Mall stores will observe their regular hours of operation.&nbsp; For more information and a list of vendors, creators, non-profits and the schedule for entertainment, “Like” and “Follow” the Strawberry Jazz Festival 2026&nbsp; and the CAC Events Facebook pages.

Local Event: Strawberry Jazz Festival

Strawberry Jazz Festival

Mark your calendar and join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for all the great food, fun and entertainment at this...

Rosati's Pizza

Naughty Bingo Night is back — and it’s definitely not your Grandma’s Bingo! Join us for a wild, adults‑only twist on the classic game. Expect laughs, cheeky surprises, and adult‑themed prizes you won’t find anywhere else.Must be 21+ to play. Bring your friends, your sense of humor, and get ready for a night you’ll be talking about long after the last number is called! For Reservations call 815-485-1000

Local Event: Naughty Bingo @ Rosati's 

Naughty Bingo @ Rosati's 

Naughty Bingo Night is back — and it’s definitely not your Grandma’s Bingo! Join us for a wild, adults‑only twist on the...

Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox

Town Hall opportunity to meet and ask questions of our 1st Congressional District Congressman to be held in the Lincoln-Way West High School auditorium (Southwest corner of the HS off Gouger Road). Registration requested - link below.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30

Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson -...

Town Hall opportunity to meet and ask questions of our 1st Congressional District Congressman to be held in the Lincoln-Way...

Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30

MorningStar Mission was founded in 1909.&nbsp;
MorningStar Mission is a non-denominational charitable organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor. The mission accomplishes this by providing food for the hungry, clothing for the needy, shelter for the homeless and the Gospel of Jesus Christ for all.&nbsp;
Through multiple Christ-centered programs and services, MorningStar Mission aims to help people in need by getting to the core issues of what has caused their homelessness. Whether the problem stems from alcohol, drugs, mental health or family issues, their services have been developed for those who have reached the decision to make a real change in their lives.
To help carry out their meaningful work, MorningStar Mission is presently in need of sewing supplies for a newly created sewing class.&nbsp;

Donations may be dropped off or mailed to:
MorningStar Mission, c/o "Sewing&nbsp;Class", 350 East Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60432If you come in person - ask for Judy. Phone: (815) 722-5780.
If you can't drop the supplies off at the Washington Street office, you may also drop them off at the mission's Treasure Chest Thrift stores in New Lenox or Joliet - but be sure to write "Sewing Class" c/o Judy on your donation bags or boxes in marker or print "Sewing Class" in large font on your computer printer and tape it to your donation so it reaches the sewing class.&nbsp;
<h2>Treasure Chest in New Lenox</h2>
2571 East Lincoln Highway New Lenox, IL&nbsp; 60451 815-462-3007
Hours: Mon &ndash; Fri: 9 am &ndash; 7 pm &#8203;&#8203;Saturday: 9 am &ndash; 5 pm &#8203;Sunday: 12 pm &ndash; 4 pm
<h2>Treasure Chest in Joliet</h2>
2221 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL&nbsp; 60435 815-725-6702
Hours: Mon &ndash; Fri: 9 am &ndash; 7 pm &#8203;&#8203;Saturday: 9 am &ndash; 5 pm
<a href="https://morningstarmission.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">morningstarmission.org/</a>

MorningStar Mission is Seeking Donations of...

MorningStar Mission was founded in 1909. ...

MorningStar Mission is Seeking Donations of Sewing and Craft Supplies

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,Nuts...

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