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. 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 $3.50 Domestic Bottles, and 5 Bottle Buckets of Domestic Bottles are just $14. Single-serve wines and Seltzers are 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!

Will County

New Lenox

Illinois

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!

This Week's Grill Special:

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/3443549/20260917/090410/bingo-breaded-codad___17210409404.jpg" id="Bingo Breaded Codad.png" data-image="Bingo Breaded Codad.png"></figure> Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $3,964 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $9,188
Kaboom - $7,349&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Cash from 1st bank of New Lenox.
Winner #2- $50 Cards from Coopers Hawk (2)Desserts, and (1) Wine Tasting, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $30 Card from Jimmy John's, New Lenox&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $20 Card from McDonald's, New Lenox
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winner #3- $40 Cash from Ms Dona,&nbsp;New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$30 Card Creamery, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$30 Card from Jewel, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 
&nbsp;Winner #4- $50 Card from Jenny's Suite Salon, New Lenox.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
1st week of the month, $3 Pizza slices from Italian Fiesta Pizza 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 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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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

Local Event: NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $22,575 in Prizes -$100 Bingo Prizes*, $500 Coverall** Public Welcome!

NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $22,575 in Prizes -$100...

This Week's Grill Special:

 Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and THE PUBLIC IS...

NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $22,575 in Prizes -$100 Bingo Prizes*, $500 Coverall** Public Welcome!

This week: "GENERAL KNOWLEDGE!!" Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will host. Bring your friends and have some “Friendly Competition!” Start time is 6:30 pm sharp. “Happy Hour” starts at 6 pm:&nbsp;

<h2>NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+</h2>

Local Event: NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "GENERAL KNOWLEDGE". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar...

This week: "GENERAL KNOWLEDGE!!"  Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will host. Bring...

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "GENERAL KNOWLEDGE". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545. 323 Old Hickory Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451. 815.485.8369 DJ Friday!!! – All Welcome! NO COVER! 21+Playing in the Canteen! "DJ Chris” will play some great tunes, 60s, 70s, 80s &amp; more. He will take your requests all night. Just sit and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the music, or get up and dance!&nbsp; There are 12 beers on tap, including Craft and Fireball on Ice. Domestic bottles cost $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic bucket costs $14. Our wine is all single-serve, so each pour is a fresh bottle—no old open stuff. Could you take a break and ENJOY OUR VIDEO POKER AND SLOTS? They're closer than the Casinos, and you won’t have to fight all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Try your luck! OUR MACHINES HAVE PAID OUT OVER $52 MILLION! There is plenty of parking, and it is handicap accessible. There is no cover. The public is Welcome. You must be 21 years of age. ATMs, Visa/MasterCard/Discover are accepted. It is easy to find. It is 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 attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZU9VJAcTwhYZJ4W0D3rquTNiKlJuS5qQUw3KHI00HIft2JMufZmiERIHZtJbOcS75nzZ1osex_CmUqLIDHkX9WoQQJ_rfrxZC03XBbFBnwG-9m9R8meP1fEcBv6483iKKJAG5h3bFOokPB_NhTUPt-YfyLtNnxmN-q5KZdD-fcNyHRb8y1LQ9abDxHuTk4T1PnUYRnQO_XuSuzyezFdKxUQ0-X6-PmvY961_sIjW5g8E5BumKRH3pDi1PJYZ6kzNUDvzMdx2YjLgeMUludDcEKd5SERpwV4eYsoPljOOAqNW0PKiBsOKyOo6TcPEyE0O0pbr_DJfWUoynE45K2APV4qbIW0tv3JJuFA3BYP5xoPafxhOvFQMmgpXpaA9L6kfxi1KYS6AHncS-2D_wrGofA91AaIQtAw2zHmjHm7V3HXet4dr37BrREcRqgcI89YnztIn3fh36PYb9pQWxQjdcQWZEvWBZXw_BDtCGtvg3X4pMQc5gi5bXxWCT7psrtAvJ4hS9Wgoulql_091GGwDmwiJ6ghMODIhdigFpdj0Mo_irJO60cGgG5ReXTK0BXPIX8IdQkSrFsG6FLvGf4_ZY82ACdYCOAAY6DfxIweRyRbOY_87qMZlRXbM_dPdeS9S9OXwV3iUrSfp3wVDeRqxb16XQhcTSCxoUxwHdBRWfUVFP6Psc2PDS0sv_mtkYmIt9yQ7bqJRWk106E_sDFi1ljDwp1sHeB2n6iU9DdLUp77VVLoW97UnTa4ppGeCW4NXmZFpnyuy5Svrhut-BcK5G2aCWJRDzdeTzXk01nnkyBCPwWu0X5c3TZFWefdjvQZ7t8" href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNlZIQU5vajFpMU5JUGJmSwEerwuzAsySsTd_A5AotinkVWLMoKQKJLJxIzA8rBXCdwIYtcedMSIlDLWS9j0_aem_ofcUL_E-ZofAOkc0vgo1VQ" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>

Local Event: NL VFW DJ Chris Raimbault Friday Night. 7pm-??? No Cover Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW DJ Chris Raimbault Friday Night. 7pm-???...

Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545. 323 Old Hickory Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451. 815.485.8369 DJ Friday!!! – All Welcome! NO COVER!...

NL VFW DJ Chris Raimbault Friday Night. 7pm-??? No Cover Public Welcome 21+

<h2>NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+</h2>
 Join us on Saturday and listen to a great-sounding rock band. Discount Vinyl is a Chicago-based band that plays your favorite Classic rock from the 70s to the 90s.
Come out and enjoy some great sounds and a cocktail, wine, or Beer. 12 beers on tap. Iced Fireball and Jäger. Seltzers, Single-serve wines, $3.50 Domestic Bottles, and a bucket of 5 domestic bottles are only $14!
Take a break if you'd like, and enjoy our Slots, which our players have won over $52 Million!
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and I-355

Local Event: NL VFW-in the Bar Saturday, DISCOUNT VINYL. Rocking the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME!

NL VFW-in the Bar Saturday, DISCOUNT VINYL....

NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+
 Join us on Saturday and listen to a great-sounding rock band. Discount Vinyl is a Chicago-based...

NL VFW-in the Bar Saturday, DISCOUNT VINYL. Rocking the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME!

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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 $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $14. 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+

Buy, sell, and trade all types of Militaria.Doors open at 9 am. Admission $5PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!Dealer setup at 8 am. $30 per table.

Local Event: NL VFW- Militaria Show in The Hall.  Sunday, 9am-1pm. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

NL VFW- Militaria Show in The Hall.  Sunday,...

Buy, sell, and trade all types of Militaria.Doors open at 9 am. Admission $5PUBLIC WELCOME!!Dealer setup at 8 am. $30 per table.

NL VFW- Militaria Show in The Hall.  Sunday, 9am-1pm. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Larry Paveza

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Advertising Exec,
 Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd 
New Lenox, IL 60451

Mokena

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Manhattan

Frankfort

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Orland Park

Tinley Park

Romeoville

Lemont

Shorewood

North Central College

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students, families, educators, and community leaders to an evening of dialogue, reflection, and empowerment focused on the lived experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth navigating discrimination in educational spaces. The event features an interactive panel discussion with BIPOC youth — including first-generation high school and college students — sharing personal stories alongside mental health professionals offering clinical insight. A community resource fair runs alongside the panel, connecting attendees with local youth-serving and mental health organizations, plus entertainment, interactive activities, and complimentary food.
Free and open to the public. Spanish interpretation provided.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m. 
📍 North Central College, Wentz Science Center – Stevenson Hall (2nd Floor), 131 S Loomis St, Naperville, IL

Local Event: Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

DuPage County

Naperville

Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating...

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students,...

Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

Avoid Costly Mistakes! - Join us to learn the A B C &amp; Ds!Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options so that you make the right choices.
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.&nbsp;Immediate help needed?&nbsp; Call Gary - 708-261-4512This is NOT the 2027 Medicare Fair.&nbsp; The Main Fair will be Saturday, October 17th.&nbsp; Look for more information coming soon!&nbsp; No 2027 information at this general educational Medicare Seminar. Thank You!"This event is only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.""We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options."

Local Event: MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm 

MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm 

Avoid Costly Mistakes! - Join us to learn the A B C & Ds!Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options...

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...

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
<ul><li>Walking Tacos &amp; Kettle Corn — on us!</li></ul>
Enter to Win: Large Fall Porch Package
<ul><li>How to Enter: Check-in on the<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/pages/alsip-app" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Alsip App</a> at checkout on 9/26</li><li>Prize Includes: Two 10" Tri-Color Garden Mums, Two Carving Pumpkins, Two Heirloom Pumpkins, One Strawbale, and One Cornstalk</li></ul>
<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/products/kids-fall-craft-pass" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kid’s Fall Craft Pass</a> — $15 (10am-2pm)
Fall fun for kids! Enjoy craft &amp; game stations, including:
<ul><li>Pie Pumpkin Decorating</li><li>Terra Cotta Pot Painting &amp; 3" Houseplant Adoption</li><li>Spiderweb Wild Bird Seed Craft</li><li>Succ’er Pull – Play to Win a 2" Succulent</li><li>Pumpkin Buckets – Play to Win 1–5 Mini Gourds/Pumpkins</li><li>Trick ’O’ Treat Prize Drop – Play to Win Small Toys or Candy</li><li>Temporary Tattoo Parlor - Walk away with a full sleeve!</li><li>Fun Fall Photo Opportunities</li></ul>
Good to Know
<ul><li>Craft and game stations operate continuously between 10am - 2pm; simply show your Craft Pass to check off the next activity. To make for the best experience, we have timed entries between 10am and 12:15pm. All activities can be completed within 2 hours.</li><li>Sweepstakes entries valid all day 9/26&nbsp;with app check-in at checkout.</li><li>Winners (one per store) announced Monday, 9/28.</li></ul>
Bring the whole crew, build your dream fall porch, and make a day of it! 🍁

Local Event: Fall Family Day

Fall Family Day

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Walking Tacos & Kettle...

Big Run Wolf Ranch

Featuring Wolves, Opossum, Pythons, Lizards, Sloth, Lynx,Tiger, Bear,Armadillos, Macaw,Hedgehog, Snakes, Porcupine, Goats, Frogs, Rabbits, Cavies and More! 

10:00 am—4:00 pm 
Admission $12 per person, Ages 0-3 Free
(accepting cash/credit/debit)
Educational Presentations, Concessions, Vendors, 
Photo &amp; Petting Opportunities, Everything is Outside
Proceeds to benefit animal education &amp; rescue programs.
(12:00Wolf Show) Big Run Wolf Ranch
(Display / Meet N’ Greet) Crosstown Exotics
(Display / Meet N’ Greet) The Natural Naturalist
(12:30-3:00 Photos with Sloth) Animal Quest
*Parking is at Walmart 16241 Farrell Rd
(SW Corner of Lot) with free non-stop bus service 
(strollers allowed) to the ranch*
*Handicapped Parking (with placard) available at 
Big Run Wolf Ranch 
14857 Farrell Rd., Lockport, IL*

Local Event: Outdoor Wild Fest

Outdoor Wild Fest

Featuring Wolves, Opossum, Pythons, Lizards, Sloth, Lynx,Tiger, Bear,Armadillos, Macaw,Hedgehog, Snakes, Porcupine, Goats,...

Join the Baird &amp; Warner Frankfort and Orland Park offices, along with local pet organizations, for our 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day. Stop by to enjoy a variety of fun activities, including:


»Fun Giveaways and raffles »Delicious hot dogs, refreshments and snacks »The opportunity to meet and adopt wonderful rescues


Together, we can help these deserving pets find the families and forever homes they’ve been waiting for. We hope you’ll join us and be part of something special!Support The Cause: Donation Wish List» Bags or Cans of dog/cat food: (unopened, non-expired &amp; properly stored) » Towels » Blankets » Collars, Leashes, Harnesses » Hand Soap » Bleach » Laundry Detergent » Paper Towels » 55-Gallon Garbage Bags » Disinfectant Wipes » Gift Cards to Amazon, Walmart &amp; ChewyDonations can be dropped off at either B&amp;W location during business hours now through september 26th:Baird &amp; Warner Frankfort (Event Location) 21130 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423Baird &amp; Warner Orland Park 9145 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462Participating Organizations &amp; Businesses:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cachecreekrescue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cache Creek Animal Rescue</a> <a href="https://ttdr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Traveling Tails Dog Rescue</a> <a href="https://fidoslanding.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fidos Landing Outreach and Dog Rescue</a> <a href="https://southsuburbanhumane.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">South Suburban Humane Society</a> <a href="https://compasspetsitting.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Compass Pet Sitting</a>

Local Event: Baird & Warner's 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day

Baird & Warner's 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day

Join the Baird & Warner Frankfort and Orland Park offices, along with local pet organizations, for our 8th Annual Pet Adoption...

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.

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
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🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home &amp; Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after dark for a night of plants, potions, prizes, food, drinks, and Halloween fun! Join us for the Bootanical Bash, an adults-only evening surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of our greenhouse after dark.
Come dressed to impress, grab a drink, and get ready for a night unlike anything else at the nursery.
🍂 Your Bootanical Bash Ticket Includes:
🌱 Plant Bingo — 3 Prize Rounds Test your luck with three rounds of Plant Bingo, with plants and botanical prizes up for grabs!
🍝 SPoOoghetti Dinner Fill your plate with our spooky spin on a classic spaghetti dinner.
🍺 Three Drinks Included Each guest receives three drink tickets, redeemable for:
<ul><li>Beer</li><li>Wine</li><li>Seasonal non-alcoholic cider</li></ul>
🎃 Mini Cauldron Party Favor Every guest takes home a mini cauldron planted with String of Pearls, creating a bubbling botanical treat!
💃 Monster Mash We'll be keeping the party going with great beats that go bump in the night!
👻 Costume Contest Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win! Prize Categories Are:
🕷️HAUNT OF THE NIGHT Scariest Costume
🍄CREATURE OF THE CONSERVATORY Best Botanical Themed Costume
👻THE WICKED GARDEN PARTY Best Group or Couple Costume
🌿 40% OFF HOUSEPLANTS Your ticket gets you access to a one-night-only 40% OFF Houseplant Sale during the event. Stock up on your favorite creepy-cool plants while you're here!
🎟️ Tickets
$40 per person 2 for $70
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and join us for a night of botanical mischief, spooky cocktails, dinner, dancing, and plants galore.
The greenhouse hits different after dark. Come see for yourself at the Bootanical Bash!

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Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

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Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home & Nursery
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