Remember our Veterans' sacrifices and help our Veterans and their families throughout the year with your Poppy donation. Our Poppy fundraiser at Berkot’s in New Lenox on Laraway Road begins May 17th to May 31st.
Please consider making a Poppy donation. Donations accepted at the checkout registers.
100% of your donations help the American Legion AuxiliaryPost 1977 support the following and more:
Local Active Duty Military
Wreaths Across America
Lincolnway ROTC
Warriors Walk
Farm 2 Veteran
Homes for Troops
Illinois State Veterans Homes in Manteno and LaSalle
Fisher House
Honor FlightUSO

Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 Auxiliary thanks you for your continued support and loyalty to our Veterans, their families and the community!

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VFW Post 9545

MEATLOAF MONDAY IS BACK!!!
Every 3rd Monday of the month is Meatloaf Monday at VFW Post 9545. Enjoy Homemade Meatloaf, REAL mashed potatoes (with lumps) &amp; gravy, vegetables, and bread with butter. Desserts are available for $3. Dining in the bar or carrying out is available. All dinners are $15. Dinner is served from 4 pm to 6 pm, unless we run out. It goes quickly, so arrive early. You can save time and place your carryout order by phone starting at 2 pm. 815.485.8369 $3 Domestic Bottles and 5 Bottle Buckets of Domestic Bottles are just $12. Single-serve wine is available as well. After dinner, try your luck with our video poker and slots. 
Our Slot players have won over $52 Million.

CASH ONLY PLEASE!
ATM For your Convenience
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355. Avoid that nasty I-80 traffic to the casino.
 The Public is Welcome.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. 
Plug it into your GPS! 815.545.87071 – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545</a>

Local Event: NL VFW Meatloaf Monday by Post 9545 Auxiliary. Dine-in or Carry-out. The Public is Welcome!

NL VFW Meatloaf Monday by Post 9545 Auxiliary....

MEATLOAF MONDAY IS BACK!!!
Every 3rd Monday of the month is Meatloaf Monday at VFW Post 9545.  Enjoy Homemade Meatloaf, REAL...

NL VFW Meatloaf Monday by Post 9545 Auxiliary. Dine-in or Carry-out. The Public is Welcome!

Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO&nbsp;COVER, PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host Euchre at the bar.
Registration starts at 6 pm, and play starts at 6:30 pm.
NO&nbsp;ENTRY&nbsp;FEE. There will be prizes for the winners, as well as bragging rights. 
Happy Hour starts at 6 pm. $1 OFF ALL BOTTLED&nbsp;BEER, AND $1 OFF ALL 12OZ DRAFT GLASSES.
Bring your friends, or just come by yourself.

Local Event: NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

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Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host...

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options so that you make the right choices.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Can't Make it? Call Silver Health Team presenter @ 708-261-4512.
Medicare can be confusing! Join us for a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. We will discuss Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, and cost savings strategies for the years to come. You don't need to be a patient, as all are welcome. Please register as room is limited! Hurry, register today!&nbsp;

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Hollywood Casino Joliet

<a href="https://habitatwill.org/events/mix-of-26-beyond-beer-bourbon-fest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon Fest</a>, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the all-new Hollywood Casino Joliet to really make this not just a day—but a weekend to remember!
Saturday’s festival expands to Beyond Beer &amp; Bourbon sampling not only craft beers and premium Bourbons, but we’ve added wines, tequilas, rums, vodka, hard seltzers, ready-to-drink cocktails and more making sure there is something for everyone.
We’re excited to be Mixing It Up in 26 too by adding a Friday Night 5-Year Celebration Kickoff Concert&nbsp;so be sure to check that out too and get your Friday night tickets before this limited event is sold out.

Local Event: MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

The Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest, presented by Blue Ribbon Products is elevating this year’s event and partnering with the...

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