VFW Post 9545

You are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening among friends and neighbors who share a love of local history. This dinner event will have a homecooked meal of delicious pork loin roast, mashed potatoes and homemade gravy, harvest vegetables, sauerkraut, and cake from Fleckenstein's Bakery. Hot dogs and chips will be available. Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will also be at the event. Tickets can be purchased in advance from an Historical Society member or at the door. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children under 10, and FREE under 3. Carry-outs will also be available. For tickets and more information, please call 815-485-5004 or email at newlenoxhistory@aol.com.

Local Event: New Lenox Area Historical Society Fall Feast Fundraiser

Will County

New Lenox

Illinois

New Lenox Area Historical Society Fall Feast...

You are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening among friends and neighbors who share a love of local history. This dinner event...

New Lenox Area Historical Society Fall Feast Fundraiser

Kendra Aprile

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Mokena

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Manhattan

Frankfort

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Orland Park

Tinley Park

Romeoville

Lemont

Shorewood

Hope United Methodist Church

Multiple Vendors Something for Everyone. Shopping, Food and Bake Sale8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Local Event: Multi-vendor Yard Sale/Flea Market 

Multi-vendor Yard Sale/Flea Market 

Multiple Vendors Something for Everyone. Shopping, Food and Bake Sale8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Mokena Estate Sale

MOKENA ESTATE SALE — ONE DAY ONLY!&nbsp;
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448
CALLING ALL TREASURE HUNTERS! 
Don’t miss this ONE-DAY Estate Sale in Mokena! We have a little bit of everything, with great finds throughout the house!
Furniture (bedroom sets (2), office furniture, family room furniture, recliners, couches, kitchen tables &amp; more - much of it BARELY&nbsp;used) Collectibles &amp; Antiques!! Artisan pieces, decorative collectibles &amp; craft fair finds Jewelry (clip on earrings, earrings, watches, necklaces, broaches, bracelets &amp; more) Clothing &amp; accessories (31 bags, Coach bags, women's clothing - casual, work-ready, coats, tops, men's jackets &amp;&nbsp;more) Dish sets, small appliances &amp; household items Electronics &amp; Office equipment Exercise equipment Tools &amp; garage goods PLUS MUCH MORE!
Whether you’re furnishing your home, adding to a collection, hunting for a bargain, or simply love discovering unique finds, there’s something here for everyone!
Grab a friend and come ready to treasure hunt! You never know what hidden gem you’ll find!
PAYMENT OPTIONS Cash • Credit Card • Zelle • Venmo Credit card purchases are subject to a 3% processing fee.
BUYING FURNITURE OR LARGER ITEMS? No worries! Multiple pickup dates are available, so you don’t have to take everything home the day of the sale.
A&nbsp;FEW&nbsp;FRIENDLY&nbsp;SALES&nbsp;NOTES
• Doors open at 9:00 AM — we can’t wait to welcome you! • To keep shopping comfortable for everyone, we’ll allow a limited number of shoppers inside at a time. Thank you for your patience if there’s a short wait. • Everything is first come, first served. We’re happy to consider an item yours once payment is complete. • All purchases are final, so please take a moment to look everything over before checkout. • Purchasing furniture or something heavy? Please bring someone who can help you load it. We’ll work with you to arrange a convenient pickup date. • We have lots of beautiful and breakable treasures, so we appreciate everyone handling items with care. • A few areas of the home will be marked Private — thank you for helping us keep those spaces closed. • Most importantly, have fun, take your time and enjoy the treasure hunt!
&nbsp;ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, September 26th | 9 AM – 4 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448SEE&nbsp;YOU&nbsp;THERE!

Local Event: MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome

MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY -...

MOKENA ESTATE SALE — ONE DAY ONLY! 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12628 Royal Gorge Ct, Mokena, IL 60448
CALLING...

MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer need? Bring them to First Bank of Manhattan &amp; New Lenox, 550 W. North St., Manhattan, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and we will shred them right in front of you!
We are also collecting food for the Manhattan Food Pantry, and would welcome donations of non-perishable/unexpired food items so we can keep their shelves stocked!
Please call us at 815-478-4611 if you have any questions.
There is a 15 box limit per customer. Please, no magazines, newspapers, non-confidential papers, pictures, binders, credit cards, books, electronic items, or metal clips in your shredding.
Member FDIC

Local Event: Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer...

American Legion Post 18, 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL, 60441

The VACWC and the Joliet Police Battle Buddy Program are excited to announce the 4th Annual VetFest!
&nbsp;Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lockport American Legion Post 18 15052 Archer Ave. Lockport, IL 60441
Join us for a fun-filled day as we come together to support those dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. All proceeds from VetFest benefit Veterans in Partnership (VIP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting veteran wellness, peer support, and suicide prevention initiatives. &nbsp;Event Highlights:
- Bearcat Pull - Car Show - Bounce House - Resource Fair - Basket Raffles - Pulled Pork &amp; Chicken Available - Veteran and Community Organizations
Whether you're a veteran, family member, first responder, or community supporter, we invite you to join us for a day of camaraderie, fun, and purpose as we work together to ensure that no veteran stands alone.

Local Event: 4th Annual VetFest 2026

4th Annual VetFest 2026

The VACWC and the Joliet Police Battle Buddy Program are excited to announce the 4th Annual VetFest!
 Saturday, September 26,...

The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway 3200 S. Chicago Street Joliet, IL  60433

Race for Boobs! CRASH. SMASH. SURVIVE! High speeds &amp; and heavy impacts are coming your way with a 4-team Tournament of Destruction event at Route 66 Raceway’s Dirt Oval! Orange Crush won the May 2026 event; can they make it two-in-a-row?&nbsp;The other teams are aiming to put an end to their win streak on September 26!
Killbillies // Orange Crush // Reckoning // Mean Green Machine
Also included: Women’s Team Demo Race | Music from Modern Legacy | Dirty “O” Spectators car races | Fireworks
It’s a PINK OUT! Fundraising efforts will be donated to PINK HEALS. 
Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals and families in their local community facing various challenges, with a primary focus on those battling cancer. They are run ENTIRELY by VOLUNTEERS.&nbsp;

Local Event: Race For Boobs Team Demo Derby @Dirt Oval 66 

Race For Boobs Team Demo Derby @Dirt Oval 66 

Race for Boobs! CRASH. SMASH. SURVIVE! High speeds & and heavy impacts are coming your way with a 4-team Tournament of...

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Illinois
 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
to Chicago’s Harris Theater in Millennium Park for the First Time on September 27th, 2026
for a star-studded celebration honoring 
Illinois music legends and trailblazers across rock, blues, soul, jazz, 
hip hop and beyond, including The Plain White T's, Kevin Cronin of REO&nbsp;Speedwagon, Koko Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, 
 and other musical greats with deep Illinois roots.
Annual 
Induction Ceremony , coming to Chicago for the first time on Sept. 27 at 6
 p.m. at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The Hall of Fame 
Induction Ceremony is the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66’s 
largest annual fundraising event and celebrates the artists, industry 
leaders, and cultural contributors who shaped Illinois’ musical legacy. 
The event brings together inductees, performers, families, and fans for 
an evening of live music, award presentations, storytelling, and 
historic recognition.
The
 evening will feature live performances by Kevin Cronin, Jim Peterik of the Ides of March and Formerly of Survivor, The Plain White T’s, 1960s 
jazz-rock band The Flock, Hot Mix 5 and a special reunion performance by
 The Boyzz, plus several surprise guests to be announced. WGN Radio host
 and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame member Bob Sirott will host the 
ceremony. Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.
“We’re
 thrilled to bring the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction 
Ceremony to downtown Chicago for the first time, and the Harris Theater 
is the perfect stage for it,” said Ron Romero, founder and president of 
the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66. “With its incredible 
acoustics and intimate 1,550-seat setting, the venue will help us make 
this year’s celebration an unforgettable night of music, memories and 
Illinois pride. The class of 2026 is our most genre-spanning lineup yet,
 honoring iconic artists and innovators. We can’t wait to bring the 
music community together, celebrate their legacy and, of course, fill 
the room with great music.”
This
 year’s inductees include bands and solos artists Survivor, American 
Breed, Koko Taylor, The Boyzz and The Flock; songwriters Curtis Mayfield
 and Kevin Cronin; radio personality Terri Hemmert; radio station WDRV 
(The Drive); Brunswick Records; and industry leaders. Irving Azoff, Gary
 Richrath, Golden Voice Studio and Triangle Productions. Other honorees 
include Hot Mix 5 and Plain White T’s.
“I’m
 excited that this year’s Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame event 
will be held in my sweet hometown of Chicago,” said Kevin Cronin, lead 
singer and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. “Ron Romero’s awesome team in 
Joliet has been working since early this year to make September 27th a 
night of big fun. I plan to be there, co-hosting and doing a little 
unplugged set with Jim Peterik. The only thing that could possibly 
change is if one of the Beatles calls and needs me to be somewhere 
else!”
Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://mc.roadtorock.org/links/SscwknSkcYvlkfvWaHDMsBEZJBXsiWMBFEGaxuMhGjVMvVUuYMSDHwuqKMKJZcMKFeWaHDMceWcgME/3764078" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here&nbsp;</a> and range in price from $100.50, $75.00 and $64.50. Prices include fees.
The Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66
 is committed to preserving the rich history and contributions of 
musicians, performers and industry leaders who have impacted the music 
world and embodied the creative spirit of Illinois. Located on historic 
Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the museum attracts music lovers from 
around the world.&nbsp;Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.

Local Event: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction 

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame...

Illinois
 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
to Chicago’s Harris Theater in Millennium Park ...

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction 

Orland Park Civic Center

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Vendor Tables with Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer Glen and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park (Winners MUST&nbsp;Be Present @ Drawing Times)
Show Hours
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
IMPORTANT:&nbsp;Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but Ages 13 - 17&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
Door Prizes
Your $1 Entrance Ticket Automatically Enters You in 5 Door Prize Drawings
WINNERS&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;BE&nbsp;PRESENT&nbsp;@ Drawing&nbsp;Times - No Exceptions&nbsp;
(Dealers/Vendors are Not Eligible for&nbsp;Door Prizes and Cannot "Hold" Tickets for Patrons)
10:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:00 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
12:00 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
FREE Bundtlets for a Year Valid @ Nothing Bundt Cakes, 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show to 144th Street)
12:30 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
One Full Size Sports Theme Nothing Bundt Cake Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park
Support Our Sponsors, Special Neighbors, and Friends of the Show
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Ice Cream Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
Eckhartz Press (Publisher of Numerous Chicagoland Sports Books) - <a href="https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/</a>
Dr. Joe Coler @ Coler Chiropractic&nbsp;Center - 6657 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL&nbsp;
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL
Aesthetica Skin Care - 18700 S. Wolf Rd. Suite 204, Mokena, IL
CZ Family Dentistry New Lenox -&nbsp;<a href="https://czfamilydental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">czfamilydental.com/</a>
Kash Law Office - 6545 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Sterk Family Law Group - <a href="https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sterkfamilylaw.com/</a>

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center

The Forest Preserve District of Will County's fall <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/be-a-trailblazer-campaign" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Be a Trailblazer</a> experience is underway!
The first mission drop landed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and the second will come during the week of Nov. 1.
Each drop includes a combination of GPS-based missions in preserves, photo missions and trivia questions. Some photo missions must be completed at specific locations, while others can be done anywhere outdoors.
Missions will be sprinkled across more than a dozen locations.
The fall session of Be a Trailblazer runs through Saturday, Dec. 12. To join, download the free Goosechase app to your smartphone and search for 2026 Be a Trailblazer or enter the code JYBKK4.
Prize pool
Participants are randomly selected to receive prizes funded by <a href="https://www.willcountynature.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Nature Foundation of Will County</a> and donated by more than 30 local businesses. Nearly 200 prizes worth more than $15,000 will be awarded during the 2026 challenge.
Foundation-funded items include a Fitbit Charge 6, Yeti Roadie 48 cooler and Bonfire 19-inch Solo Stove. 
Donated items include bird-feeding prize packs from Wild Birds Unlimited in Joliet, gift cards from West52 BBQ in Shorewood, wine from Goat &amp; Vine Restaurant and Winery, and golf passes from Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Crest Hill and X-Golf in Shorewood.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ReconnectWithNature.org</a>.

Local Event: Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience

Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer...

The Forest Preserve District of Will County's fall Be a Trailblazer experience is underway!
The first mission drop landed on...

Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All Appliances, Nuts, Bolts, Screws. If you have a question about anything we would pickup please call and ask. Please Call Brian at&nbsp; (815) 210-8819 for Free pickup.

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Kendra Aprile, Community Contributor

Posting Activity