In recognition of their work to better the lives of our military heroes, K9s for Veterans, Nfp has been chosen by Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. as the Non-Profit Hero of the Month. 
This charitable volunteer organization brings hope and healing to those who have defended our nation&rsquo;s freedom.
K9s for Veterans, Nfp rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and trains them to become service dogs for veterans living with PTSD and/or a TBI. 
The program is literally a lifeline for BOTH the dogs and the humans, by saving two lives at the same time. 
The rescued dogs are given a second chance at life while providing companionship, support, and stability to the people who served our country.
 K9s for Veterans covers the cost of food and basic medical care for the entire life of every single service dog they place. The dogs receive lifelong care, with no financial burden for the veteran or their family. 
Gwendolyn J. Sterk interviewed Dan Miller from K9s for Veterans for a podcast. To learn more about the work they do, watch the video or listen to the podcast. 
Watch the full interview here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3RONK93" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3RONK93</a>
Listen to the podcast here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PM9Eco" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/3PM9Eco</a>&nbsp;
Dan shared the incredible work this organization does to pair rescue dogs with military veterans living with PTSD. 
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CARTER REALTY GROUP

Come on out for rotating Food Trucks, Music, Games and Community Fun! Every Friday in the month of June, come rain or shine. FREE event.Sponsors: Numark, Darcy GMC, CristianLoanDepot, Carter Title, After The Peanut, AABA, The Tooth Company, Tracy C. Stallworth Esq., Moffett Income Tax

Local Event: Food Truck Friday-Free Event

Food Truck Friday-Free Event

Come on out for rotating Food Trucks, Music, Games and Community Fun! Every Friday in the month of June, come rain or shine....

VFW Post 9545

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!" 
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.&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. 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 YOUR VETERANS!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is 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
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As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025&nbsp;in "Best of Lincolnway."
Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2025!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible.

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

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

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...

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

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TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
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 anytime 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 Casinos, it avoids all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. You can try your luck.
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION!!
There is plenty of parking available and it is handicapped accessible.
You 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 noopener" 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...




TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and...

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

St Joseph's Catholic School

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is excited to invite you to be part of something truly special—our upcoming 5K on June 6th in support of our Pediatric Care Program!
This event is more than just a run or walk—it’s an opportunity to come together, have fun, and make a meaningful impact on the children and families we serve every day. Bring your family to participate!&nbsp;

Local Event: Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk

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Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk

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9000 W College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills, IL

Sag Moraine 2026 Native Plant Sale Get ready to transform your landscape with beautiful, sustainable native plants!&nbsp;RAIN OR SHINE! Come early for the best selection! Thousands of native plants will be available for purchase at the sale on June 6 from 9am–2pm, with all plants just $5 each. We’ll have a wide selection of native perennials, grasses, sedges, and more — including pollinator favorites, keystone species, woodland natives, prairie plants, and rain garden selections. Please note: Most plants are sold as plug plants. Homegrown plants will be available in pint containers. We will have trays available, but shoppers are encouraged to bring their own containers, boxes, trays, or wagons for carrying plants home. Our 5th Annual Native Plant Sale&nbsp;will take place at Moraine Valley Community College:&nbsp;9000 W College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3 Palos Hills, IL 60465 Sag Moraine is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the plant sale support Sag Moraine educational programs and native plant initiatives. We thank you for your support! Learn more and place your pre-order: <a href="https://sagmoraine.org/2026-native-plant-sale/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://sagmoraine.org/2026-native-plant-sale/</a>

Local Event: Sag Moraine Native Plant Sale

Sag Moraine Native Plant Sale

Sag Moraine 2026 Native Plant Sale Get ready to transform your landscape with beautiful, sustainable native plants! RAIN OR...

Marley Community Church

Crafters, Artists, Artisans, Handmade, Farmhouse Items! &nbsp; Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00pm 
Free Admission and Parking!!! Come join us for a lovely day in our shaded park, listen to some music, have a snack!&nbsp;
Food Vendors, Live Music, Raffles, Dance Party for the kids! Something for everyone!

Local Event: ❤️ HEART in the PARK, 10:00AM-3:00PM

❤️ HEART in the PARK, 10:00AM-3:00PM

 Crafters, Artists, Artisans, Handmade, Farmhouse Items!   Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00pm 
Free Admission and Parking!!! Come join...

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...

Lockport Loft Office Suites

Perfect 1-4 person office suites, downtown Lockport, furnished, all utilities included.

Compassionate & Affordable Veterinary Care You Can Trust!

Premier Paws at Lockport

Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care for pets at every stage of life. Your pets are family, and quality veterinary care should always be affordable. Our local clinic provides compassionate, modern care with transparent pricing and a team that truly listens. Our experienced staff focuses on personalized medicine in a welcoming environment , without the stress of unexpected costs. In addition to our everyday affordable services, we host low-cost vaccine clinics on the first Saturday of every month, making preventive care even more convenient and accessible for our community. Here are just a few of the services our new clinic offers: • Dentals • Spays/Neuters • Laser Therapy • X-Rays • Microchipping • Vaccinations We’re proud to care for your pets and are here to help them live long, healthy lives. We’re always welcoming new clients, so give us a call to schedule an appointment and experience care you can trust at a price you can feel good about. Visit us at any of our THREE locations: Premier Paws at Lockport 16935 W Bruce Road Lockport, IL 60441 708-550-7297 Premier Paws at Timberline 495 E Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60431 815-729-1555 Premier Paws at Burbank 7900 Lavergne Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 708-551-1000

Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care...

Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

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

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