A Trusted Source of Answers to Medicare? Retiring into Medicare? New to Medicare? Register now! Hit the "more info" above to register. Seating is limited. Everyone in the community is invited!&nbsp; Multiple dates!

Local Event: Educational Medicare Seminar @ Silver Cross!  This Thursday @ 5:15 pm

Palos

Illinois

Educational Medicare Seminar @ Silver Cross! ...

Thursday April 18, 2024: A Trusted Source of Answers to Medicare?  Retiring into Medicare? New to Medicare?  Register now!  Hit the "more...

Educational Medicare Seminar @ Silver Cross!  This Thursday @ 5:15 pm

Treadstone Tire Recycling LLC

EARTH DAY SALE!
For one day only, we are dropping our prices and providing a FREE GIFT for the first 100 customers! This sale only lasts one day for used tire drop offs on Friday, April 19 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Sale prices:
RESIDENTAL CUSTOMERS:
- $.50 per car tire (no rim)
- Limit: 20 car tires
- Drop off only
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS:
- $.25 off per car tire (no rim)
- Limit: 20 car tires
- Drop off only
The prices listed above are valid on any used car tire without the rim. Pricing for recycling tires after the 20 tire limit are dependent on the type of tire and if a rim is on the tire. For more information contact us @ (815) 726-4644 dispatch@ttrtire.com <a href="https://www.treadstonetirerecycling.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.treadstonetirerecycling.com</a>

Local Event: Earth Day Sale

Joliet

Earth Day Sale

Friday April 19, 2024: EARTH DAY SALE!
For one day only, we are dropping our prices and providing a FREE GIFT for the first 100 customers!...

VFW Post 9545

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 am on Friday for pickup at your chosen time starting @ 4:30 pm!
Lent is over, so have some hand-trimmed and hand-breaded fried chicken.
We are famous for our hand-breaded fried cod, but for a change, why not try our Baked Cod Dinner?
 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" 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, and the New Year's Holidays, and occasionally 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, &amp; 2023 Readers Choice Awards!" 
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. Chicken 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.&nbsp;
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry. 
Kid-friendly. Try the Chicken tenders for the kids.
Dine-in or carry out. Check our website https://vfwpost9545.org for our complete menu. For carry-outs phone ahead. 815.485.8369. Better yet, order online and you won't have a busy signal!!
The fish fry opens at 4:30 pm and runs until 7:30 pm. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry. There is plenty of parking available, and it is handicapped 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 $8 MILLION.
Closer than the Boats, it avoids all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Helps to Support the Local Veterans and our Community Services! Easy to get to. Close to
I-80 and also I-355.
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR VETERANS!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment every Friday in the Bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke or Good Time DJ.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369
<a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545</a>
As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, &amp; 2023 in "Best of Lincolnway."
Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2023!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online and save time at pickup!. 

New Lenox

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order...

Friday April 19, 2024: Online orders can be placed as early as 8 am on Friday for pickup at your chosen time starting @ 4:30 pm!
Lent is...

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online and save time at pickup!. 

TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL Inside The Canteen!!!
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 at any time 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 Boats, avoids all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck.
OUR SLOT MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $8 MILLION!!
There is plenty of parking available and handicapped accessible.
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" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>
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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...

Friday April 19, 2024: TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL Inside The Canteen!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21
The music is Hot, and the...

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

First Presbyterian Church

We are seeking Crafters and Vendors for our event on April 27th 9am - 2pm&nbsp; &nbsp; Pre-Approval is required before submitting paperwork, Please .
1 -&nbsp;Please email tkkhay@yahoo.com to confirm approval -&nbsp;
2 -&nbsp;Download forms from firstpresjoliet.org&nbsp;
3 - fill out and submit with payment
4 - invite family, friends, community to the event.&nbsp;
Thank you so much for your interest in our event.&nbsp;

Local Event: Sprint Fever Craft & Vendor Fair -Crafters & Vendors WANTED

Channahon-Minooka

Sprint Fever Craft & Vendor Fair -Crafters &...

Saturday April 27, 2024: We are seeking Crafters and Vendors for our event on April 27th 9am - 2pm&nbsp; &nbsp; Pre-Approval is required...

Sprint Fever Craft & Vendor Fair -Crafters & Vendors WANTED

Channahon Lanes and Mini Golf

Baker Team bowling is one of the most exciting and intense formats in bowling.&nbsp; See if your team has what it takes in our Baker Team Shootout on April 28th at noon.&nbsp; 5 person teams compete for cash prizes.&nbsp; $60 per bowler. Sponsored by Striking Concepts Pro Shop.&nbsp; For more info&nbsp;call 815 467-0799 and ask for Randy or Larry.

Local Event: Baker Team Shootout Tourney at Channahon Lanes

Baker Team Shootout Tourney at Channahon Lanes

Sunday April 28, 2024: Baker Team bowling is one of the most exciting and intense formats in bowling.&nbsp; See if your team has what it...

Immaculate Conception Church 516 E. Jackson St. Morris, IL. 60450

Father Steven Borello Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 7 PM

“The End of Life: What to Know, What to Consider, and What I Should Have Together” by Father Steven Borello (Vocations Director, Diocese of Joliet)

End-of-life and biomedical issues are all too easy to push to the back of our minds. Yet, medical crises can strike us or our loved ones at any time. Being prepared can not only empower you to make the right decisions but also give you peace of mind in these heart-wrenching situations. Join us as Father Borello helps us to prepare for those days when we must make the most difficult decisions of our lives.

Local Event: Healthcare Bioethics and End of Life Issues Presentation Series

Healthcare Bioethics and End of Life Issues...

Monday April 29, 2024: Father Steven Borello Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 7 PM

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1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451

Join the pack and stomp over to the Lightways Hospice 5K Family Fun Run on Sat. June 1 at the New Lenox Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. It will be a dino-mite time to raise funds for Lightways’ Pediatric Care Program. A special Dino Dash race will be held for ages 13 and under. Sponsorships are also available which include entry tickets and signage.&nbsp; 





Sign up today for some prehistoric fun! Registration deadline is May 10 to guarantee your shirt size. $35 adults ($45 day of) Kids 3-13 $15 ($20 day of) Under 3 free to participate but will not receive a goodie bag or t shirt.&nbsp; Pets on a leash and strollers are welcome.&nbsp;
Visit the website lightways.org/lightways5K or call 815-740-4104 for more details. 
Gather your dino-loving friends and family for this great event. It will be a roaring good time!

Local Event: Lightways Family Fun Run Walk 5k-Dinosaur Style

Lightways Family Fun Run Walk 5k-Dinosaur Style

Saturday May 4, 2024: Join the pack and stomp over to the Lightways Hospice 5K Family Fun Run on Sat. June 1 at the New Lenox Commons, 1...

The Village Christian Church Minooka

Many families are struggling to bring food to the table. That is why The Village Christian Church is partnering with <a href="https://solvehungertoday.org/" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Northern Illinois Food Bank</a> and will host a Mobile Food Pantry at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//The+Village+Christian+Church,+8965+Bell+Rd,+Minooka,+IL+60447/@41.4255956,-88.3217238,18807m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x880e8f6d36b1a27f:0x3047dc44d7a3f5e2!2m2!1d-88.2525743!2d41.4255533" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Minooka Campus</a>, 8965 South Bell Road, on Monday, May 6, 5 pm.
Families in the Channahon, Minooka, and surrounding communities will be able to get enough groceries (bread, dairy, meats, veggies) for a week or two.
Distribution will be first come first served. There is no registration, proof of income or I.D. required.

Local Event: Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry

Monday May 6, 2024: Many families are struggling to bring food to the table. That is why The Village Christian Church is partnering with...

Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet

Tickets for the 3rd annual Will County Beer and Bourbon Fest, presented by Blue Ribbon Products, are now available. The event will feature over 100 different kinds of beer and bourbon available to sample, as well as food available for purchase.
Will County Beer and Bourbon Fest, held June 8th outside Hollywood Casino in Joliet, will benefit Will County Habitat for Humanity's Veterans Build program. Last year's Beer and Bourbon Fest raised $138,500.
Live music will include Eve Casino, Righteous Hillbillies, Crooked Tails, The Chicago Blues Angels, The Steepwater Band, Cheryl Rodey, Tom and Becky Duo, David Francis and Colleen Wild, and Ryan Hegarty. 
"This amazing event brings the community together in support of Will County Habitat for Humanity's Veteran Build programs," Will County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Nicole Murray said. "A safe and stable home is vital for the success of every family. Supporting the Will County Beer &amp; Bourbon Fest is not only an investment in our community but helps local veterans in need."
Tickets to the Will County Beer and Bourbon Fest are $75 ($65 early bird) for general admission and $125 for VIP. Admission includes entrance from 12pm-5pm (11am VIP), a commemorative glass, samples of beer and bourbon, food available for purchase, live music, vendors, and games. 
For more information about the event, visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/49i3jtJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/49i3jtJ</a>.

Local Event: Beer and Bourbon Fest 2024

Beer and Bourbon Fest 2024

Saturday June 8, 2024: Tickets for the 3rd annual Will County Beer and Bourbon Fest, presented by Blue Ribbon Products, are now available....

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NL VFW Hosts “The Rockaholics” Playing in the Bar on Saturday. 7 pm. NO COVER! PUBLIC WELCOME 21+ 

Hope UMC
2506 Caton Farm Rd.
Joliet, IL
FREE clothing Giveaway, Saturday April 20th, 8:30AM t0 3:00PM
Infant through Adult sizes

Hope UMC FREE Clothing giveaway

Hope UMC
2506 Caton Farm Rd.
Joliet, IL
FREE clothing Giveaway, Saturday April 20th, 8:30AM t0 3:00PM
Infant through Adult sizes

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF&rsquo;S MERIT COMMISSION IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF
WRITTEN TEST DATE (ELECTRONICALLY FROM YOUR LOCATION): May 13, 2024 to May 17, 2024
 DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 8, 2024 
Starting salary: $69,541 with benefits and uniforms
Applications must be downloaded from the Sheriff&rsquo;s website at: <a href="http://www.willcosheriff.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.willcosheriff.org</a>. 
Applications must have official sealed college transcripts or be sent electronically directly from the college or Military DD214/DD215 AND the non-refundable processing fee attached. Mail or hand deliver the application and requirements to the Will County Merit Commission office at the address listed on the application before the deadline. *There is a drop box at the front of the building available 24/7.
All applicants will be notified by e-mail with the test details after their application has been reviewed and accepted. 
The Will County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thursday, April 18

Featured Event

Educational Medicare Seminar @ Silver Cross! This Thursday @ 5:15 pm

Friday, April 19

Featured Event

Earth Day Sale

Featured Event

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online and save time at pickup!.

Featured Event

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

Saturday, April 27

Local Event

Sprint Fever Craft & Vendor Fair -Crafters & Vendors WANTED

Sunday, April 28

Local Event

Baker Team Shootout Tourney at Channahon Lanes

Monday, April 29

Local Event

Healthcare Bioethics and End of Life Issues Presentation Series

Saturday, May 4

Local Event

Lightways Family Fun Run Walk 5k-Dinosaur Style

Monday, May 6

Local Event

Mobile Food Pantry

Saturday, June 8

Local Event

Beer and Bourbon Fest 2024

That’s all!

Educational Medicare Seminar @ Silver Cross! This Thursday @ 5:15 pm

Earth Day Sale

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online and save time at pickup!.

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

NL VFW Hosts “The Rockaholics” Playing in the Bar on Saturday. 7 pm. NO COVER! PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Hope UMC FREE Clothing giveaway

WCSP Deputy Test Scheduled