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Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan: Wish you knew about the differences between Medicare Supplement Plans? What is the difference between Plan F and Plan G? This education program will review the gaps in coverage in Medicare A &amp; B, as well as the benefits of Medicare Supplement plans (also called Medigap plans). Free but please register&nbsp;Call: 630-960-7500

Local Event: Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan

Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan

Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan: Wish you knew about the differences between Medicare Supplement Plans? What is the...

Downtown Lemont

The Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K and 10‐mile race offers runners a challenging course in Lemont’s unique, scenic and small town setting. The 5K and 10‐mile race start and finish in historic downtown Lemont and wind through the hilly neighborhoods of Lemont.<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lemont/Quarryman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lemont/Quarryman</a>

Local Event: Quarryman Challenge 5K & 10-Mile

Quarryman Challenge 5K & 10-Mile

The Lemont Quarryman Challenge 5K and 10‐mile race offers runners a challenging course in Lemont’s unique, scenic and small...

Drop into the office at 908 Curtiss any time between 1:00 and 3:00. There will be fun for the whole family, including treats, crafts, button-making, and prizes. This will be a chance to meet candidates and learn how to get actively involved.

Local Event: Downers Grove Township Democrats Open House

Downers Grove Township Democrats Open House

Drop into the office at 908 Curtiss any time between 1:00 and 3:00. There will be fun for the whole family, including treats,...

Lyons Township High School South Campus

Hitchcock meets HILARITY!
6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM.
On-stage plane crashes ✈️ 
Train &amp; car chases 🚂 
Lightning-fast costume changes 🎭 
Monty Python-style humor 😂
Perfect for families, teens, and anyone who loves to laugh.

SHOW TIMES: 
Thurs May 7 – 7 PM 
Fri May 8 – 7 PM 
Sat May 9 – 2 PM &amp; 7 PM
LOCATION: 
LT South Campus PAC 
4900 Willow Springs Rd 
Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Tickets: $5–$15 
<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lattetheater.com</a> 
708-655-0989

Support local kids in theater and enjoy a fun night out!

Local Event: LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

Hitchcock meets HILARITY!
6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM.
On-stage plane crashes ✈️ 
Train & car chases 🚂...

The Morton Arboretum

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Hosts Nature Photography Exhibit Mother's Day Weekend
May 8-10, 2026
·Over 150 fine art photographs of the natural world
·Exhibited in the beautiful Cudahy Room at The Morton Arboretum
·Everyone is welcome.
·Admission is free to the exhibit with Arboretum entry.
Reception 
Friday, May 8, 5-8 pm
Cash bar and raffles
Exhibit
Saturday May 9, 10 am-4 pm
Sunday May 10, 10 am-4 pm

Local Event: Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Spring Exhibit

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Spring...

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Hosts Nature Photography Exhibit Mother's Day Weekend
May 8-10, 2026
·Over 150 fine art...

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Spring Exhibit

On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Celebrate Mom the right way this year at On Par Restaurant &amp; Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch 💐
Join us for a beautiful and delicious brunch experience filled with all your favorites, plus a few elevated touches to make her feel extra special. From savory classics to sweet treats, our buffet is curated for the perfect mix of comfort and indulgence.
🗓 Mother’s Day Brunch, May 10, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✨ Pricing: $35 per adult $15 for kids 12 and under
🍽 Buffet Highlights Include: Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, garden salad, roasted potatoes, asparagus, chicken piccata, and Alfredo pasta
🥧 Dessert Pies: French silk, banana cream, and apple pie
🥂 Drink Specials: Mimosa carafes for $15 Single mimosas for $9
Whether you’re celebrating moms, grandmothers, or mother figures, this is the perfect setting to gather, eat well, and create memories.
📲 Reserve your table today via OpenTable or call 630-982-8810
Make this Mother’s Day one she won’t forget 💕
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Local Event: Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Celebrate Mom the right way this year at On Par Restaurant & Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch 💐
Join us for a beautiful and...

Are you ready for what AI&nbsp;is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many organizations are discovering that the biggest challenges aren't technical—they're human. Judgment, trust, accountability, and decision-making are now more critical than ever.&nbsp;Join us for a free, interactive webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=35307656-9eb0-44ac-b08e-8224ce29e40b&amp;utm_source=Patch&amp;utm_medium=desc_link&amp;utm_campaign=may_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Human Fluency in an AI World</a>, presented by Stephen Carman, PhD, and explore what it truly takes to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

Local Event: Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World

Chicago

Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World

Are you ready for what AI is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many...

La Grange Theatre

A local filmmaker is bringing to light a powerful and largely untold La Grange story connected to September 11—one that is now coming home to the very community where it began.
John Scaletta of Motion Source Studio in Brookfield has completed a new documentary, 'Nasty', about the life of Lt. Col. Daniel Nash—a La Grange resident and 1984 graduate of Lyons Township High School who was scrambled from Otis Air National Guard Base on the morning of 9/11 to intercept the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11.
While the mission ended that day, the impact of that morning stayed with Nash for the rest of his life.
The film explores not only what Nash experienced during the attacks, but also the lasting effects he quietly carried afterward. Through interviews with his brother Brendan Nash, a fellow Air Force pilot, and close friends—including local Pet Parade historian and MC, Marty Dunne—the documentary sheds light on the often unseen toll of service and the long shadow of trauma faced by many veterans.
Following Nash’s passing in 2021, his hometown of La Grange honored him during its 75th annual Pet Parade—a tradition he loved since childhood—when his 1984 classmates created a scrappy, yet heartfelt tribute float. That moment of remembrance became a turning point for many in the community, deepening their understanding of his story.
The film will premiere at the historic La Grange Theatre on Wednesday, May 13, with screenings at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM. A second screening is also being planned at Lyons Township High School in late May.
Scaletta says the premiere location carries special meaning: it’s the same theater Nash would walk to as a kid to watch matinees with his siblings, and later attend regularly throughout his high school years with friends.“It seems fitting to premiere his film where he watched movies as a child,” he said.
The film itself is a deeply local effort, created by Scaletta with contributions from more than 50 collaborators, including friends, family, classmates, pilots, camera and drone operators from Illinois and Massachusetts, and a musician discovered on YouTube. The film also features a powerful tribute tradition honoring fallen pilots—a piano set on fire as a symbol of remembrance.
Scaletta hopes the film not only honors Nash’s life but also helps raise awareness around PTSD and the lasting effects of service. Those interested in hosting a screening at a library, theater, or other venue are encouraged to contact Scaletta directly. Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nastyfilm.weebly.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nastyfilm.weebly.com/</a>

Local Event: Documentary tells about La Grange's 9-11 connection

Documentary tells about La Grange's 9-11...

A local filmmaker is bringing to light a powerful and largely untold La Grange story connected to September 11—one that is now...

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