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Get in The Holiday Spirit! 

See center spread for a roundup of 

southwest suburban events 

The homer horizon 

The LockporT Legend 

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Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites 

Conference Centre completes $1M renovation 

Georgios has been again voted the best 

of The Chicago Southland Banquet Hall 

2018 for a 16th consecutive year, and 

won a Best of Weddings Award from The 

Knot for the fifth year. 

Georgios features four banquet rooms, 

each with a private staircase, customized 

elevated head table and hospitality room 

especially made for wedding parties, and 

the ability to combine three of the banquet 

halls into a grand ball room to accommodate 

up to 1,000 people. We have 

modernized our look to a luxurious silver, 

black, marble and white palette, creating 

a more intimate and elegant feel, featuring 

rich mirrored décor. Our wedding 

package includes a lot in the price: the 

wedding cake, open premium bar, a honeymoon 

suite with whirlpool for the bride 

and groom, along with a discounted hotel 

room block. Ordering more in one place, 

like a one stop shop, makes it easier for 

couples to plan and avoid stress. 

Event coordinators are in the office at 

Georgios seven days a week and make 

planning a breeze for clients. We work 

as a team letting the client know we are 

only a call or an email away. Not only do 

we take care of the day of pre-wedding 

details, we also take the ease off our couples 

by providing an experienced event 

manager to execute your special day of 

requests, putting out favors, champagne 

Saturday December 1st • 1:00—4:00 PM 

OUR VENDORS: 

Orland Park Health & Fitness Center 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Premier Designs Jewelry 

Damsel in Defense 

Oxygen Med Spa 

Bittens Mittens 

Pink Strawberry Bubbles 

Lipsense 

Pink Zebra 

Avon 

Tastefully Simple 

Pampered Chef 

Young Living Essential Oils 

Mary Kay 

Old Chicago Coffee 

Pruvit Ketones 

Magnolia Design & Consign 

And many more! 

Orland Funeral Home 

9900 West 143rd Street 

Orland Park, Illinois 60462 

708-460-7500 

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flutes, cake topper, being there before 

your wedding begins until after it ends, 

making sure your items to make your 

special day vision become a reality. 

With Black Sheep Lounge & Eatery’s 

new look and the Quality Inn & Suites all 

on the same property and open late night, 

Georgios makes it very convenient for 

couples to plan their big day. 

Another feature added with all the 

renovations is a new outdoor ceremony 

space with a trellis and high topiary trees, 

which is also a beautiful space to take 

wedding pictures or have a cocktail reception. 

Started by George Georgiou — Doulas’ 

father — and her uncles, the Georgiou 

family has been in the hospitality industry 

for more than 47 years. George Georgiou 

continues to work on the property to 

make sure things are running smoothly. 

Doulas’ cousin, Alex Georgiou, is the 

general manager of the hotel. We’re family 

owned and we love catering to families. 

In addition to our weddings, anniversaries 

and other social events, we also host 

a variety of corporate events accommodating 

up to 2,500 guests. Our facility encompasses 

approximately 22,000-squarefeet 

of flexible conference, meeting 

and banquet facilities. We have 12 furnished, 

multi-functional rooms, and our 

14,000-square-foot ballroom is perfectly 

suited for any business or social occasion. 

Submitted by Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 

159th St., Orland Park, 60462. For more 

information, visit georgios.com or call (708) 

403-1100. 

Memory loss: 

Find peace, joy 

Those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s 

disease, dementia or other types 

of memory loss are no longer alone. 

The Legacy: Memory Support’s team of 

trained caregivers offers personalized care 

and a unique approach to caring for seniors 

with memory loss. 

Legacy Living means that caregivers 

are making sure their loved ones are cared 

for in the best way possible based on their 

needs. Choosing Legacy Living fulfills the 

promise caregivers make to their loved 

ones. 

The Legacy lets each day gently unfold, 

taking into account each senior’s preferences 

and comfort levels. The Legacy’s 

person-centered programming promotes 

socialization during a time that can feel 

incredibly isolating. The staff, who come 

in each day refreshed and revitalized, take 

care of the day-to-day tasks so family 

members can go back to being that role in 

their loved one’s life. 

This unique approach works in tandem 

with The Legacy’s building, which has 

been created to strategically cater to its 

residents with memory loss. Every detail 

at The Legacy: Memory Support has been 

designed with those loved ones in mind. 

The continuous, figure-eight walking 

paths make it so one can always find 

their way to their destination. Meanwhile, 

customized memory boxes hang outside 

of rooms to help residents know they are 

home. Bathrooms are set at an angle in the 

apartments, so that residents have a clear 

idea of how to enter and exit. The kitchen/ 

dining areas are built for smaller groups, 

which leads to less noise and interruptions 

and more individualized attention. 

For more than 55 years, the Heritage 

family of senior living campuses has been 

caring for seniors in various stages of life 

and health. In that time, it has learned the 

best ways to care for those with memory 

loss. It has combined the most effective 

methods for its unique approach, calling 

it Life Unrehearsed. It allows seniors to 

live life at their comfort level, with each 

day full of peace and joy. 

Evergreen Senior Living in Orland 

Park is a community where independence 

thrives and compassionate care is always 

present. 

Submitted by Evergreen Senior Living, 

10820 183rd St. in Orland Park. For more 

information, call (708) 479-1082 or visit 

www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark.

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New year, new surprises 

at Taco Patio in Lockport 

Authentic Mexican Food 

You just stand there looking good. 

We’ll do the rest 

Now Serving 

Margaritas & Cold Beer 

“Classico” Taco Bars 

“Fiesta” Fajita Bars 

“Especial” Packages 

Extras for Taco & 

Fajita Bar Packages 

Discover how we can help make your 

next event a hit with fresh,delicious 

catering. We will take the time to help 

you find the perfect catering package 

for your needs! 

Call 815-838-TACO (8226) 

or email tacopatio@yahoo.com 

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Anybody visiting Lockport should seriously 

consider a stop at Taco Patio, an 

upscale fast food restaurant, serving some 

seriously fresh, yet reasonably priced, 

Mexican food in a contemporary setting. 

Since its opening seven years ago, Taco 

Patio has seen its family business grow 

and flourish within the community. 

In addition to the great food, the Taco 

Patio family has shown a lot of love for 

the community. From the Old Canal Days 

parade to a variety of fundraisers to supporting 

local schools and organizations, 

the business has become a true part of the 

community. 

“We really love the area and all the people 

that dine here are great,” said Christos 

Giannakopoulos, owner of Taco Patio. 

Taco Patio is so much more than just 

good fast food. Here are a few new and 

exciting features. 

Margaritas & Mariachi 

Taco Patio is serving a selection of 

imported and domestic beers, as well as 

margaritas. 

Where does the mariachi band come in? 

“We wanted to bring something fun 

once in a while for the customers to enjoy,” 

said Nasia Katris, manager at Taco 

Patio. 

So customers can be on the lookout for 

the first Margaritas & Mariachi night. It is 

definitely going to be something new and 

exciting in the new year. 

New technology to make things easier 

and faster 

Everyone who has been to Taco Patio 

knows one can call in an order and have it 

hot and ready upon arrival. 

Customers can even pick up through 

the drive-thru, which is great for those 

days people do not feel like getting out of 

their cars. 

Now, Taco Patio has added some updates. 

Download the Taco Patio app to order 

from a phone or order online — quick, 

new, no-hassle ways to order when those 

taco cravings hit in the middle of that 

meeting. 

Catering 

Taco Patio’s catering program is a wellkept 

secret, about which many are slowly 

learning through word of mouth from 

very satisfied customers. 

“Customers would come in and ask 

for food from Taco Patio for their parties 

and work functions because they loved 

our freshness and taste, so we decided to 

make it official,” Giannakopoulos said. 

Taco Patio can accommodate any size 

party, including office meetings, baby 

showers, school functions and birthday 

parties. The restaurant also delivers and 

sets up everything. It is pretty flexible on 

how far employees will travel. 

Satisfied customers have said the portions 

are amazing and the food smells 

fantastic, and guests have raved that it is 

excellent. 

Taco Patio launched the official catering 

menu this year and plans on adding 

dessert options, as well, this holiday season. 

So, if you are having a holiday party 

and want to spice things up, call Taco Patio 

and really make it a fiesta! 

Submitted by Taco Patio, 1022 E. Ninth St., 

Lockport, 60441. For more information, visit 

tacopatio.com or call (815) 838-8226.



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Worry-free living at Alvernia Manor Senior Living 

Is mom living alone? Are 

you concerned of her safety? 

Is she able to reach out 

quickly for assistance should 

something happen? Do you 

worry dad is taking his daily 

medications as prescribed or 

eating nutritional meals? Is 

the hired home care provider 

giving that special aunt all 

the care, attention and socialization 

she needs and deserves? 

Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living is the “hidden gem” 

that can ease your family’s 

concerns. The mission of this 

unique senior living community 

is to provide seniors a 

loving, safe and caring home. 

Alvernia Manor has a warm, 

homey setting, its walls 

brimming of compassion, 

fulfillment and fun. Amenities 

include three daily meals 

plus snacks, staffed healthcare 

services, 24-hour emergency 

call system, housekeeping, 

furnished private 

rooms, and a calendar full of 

activities and socialization. 

In addition, there are no annuities 

or endowment fees. 

For more than 45 years the 

School Sisters of St. Francis 

of Christ the King and their 

dedicated staff have cared 

for seniors as their own family: 

with respect, love and 

concern. Family and friends 

refer to Alvernia Manor as 

their “hidden gem”. 

Alvernia Manor is located 

on a hilltop in the southwest 

suburb of Lemont. With its 

beautiful bluff location, the 

vivid colors of the four seasons 

are played out annually 

in panoramic view. The Little 

Bit of Heaven pavilion is a 

favorite spot for residents to 

take in the scenery and enjoy 

Fresh Cut 

Christmas Trees 

Balsam Fir, Fraiser 

Fir, Scotch Pine, 

Black Hill Spruce 

Live Wreath 

& Garland 

Beautiful 

Poinsettias 

Firewood 

available for 

pickup or 

delivery 

12720 West 159th Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491 

708.301.2090 www.aTouchofGreen.net 

the fresh air. Residents also 

have the opportunity to enjoy 

several other secured patios 

or common areas, relax 

in the privacy of their rooms 

or spend spiritual time in the 

chapel. Keeping a resident’s 

body and mind healthy and 

active is the goal the sisters 

and staff strive for. Games, 

exercise, movies, bingo, best 

buddy visits, shopping trips, 

entertainment and other special 

outings, like a trip to 

Brookfield Zoo, are among 

the many activities on Alvernia’s 

monthly activity calendar. 

There are definitely fun 

times enjoyed by all. 

Alvernia Manor’s wellness 

coordinators and healthcare 

staff ensure residents’ 

medications are dispensed, 

vitals taken and daily health 

monitored. Fresh meals are 

prepared daily and all housekeeping 

needs attended to. 

All this adds up to no more 

worries for you. 

In addition, adult day services 

or short-term stay are 

other available options for 

families. Loved ones receive 

the care and recreation they 

need in a safe, loving environment, 

while caregivers go 

to work or get a much needed 

break. Whether for a few 

hours a day or a longer period 

of time, Alvernia Manor 

may be exactly what your 

family is looking for. 

Come see for yourself all 

Alvernia Manor Senior Living 

offers. The care, charm 

and beauty are undeniable. 

Submitted by Alvernia Manor 

Senior Living, 13950 Main St., 

Lemont, 60439. For more information, 

visit alverniamanor.org 

or call (630) 257-7721. 

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Seven is Lockport Resource Center’s lucky number 

Whether roaming the 

hills of Rome, lighting a 

menorah, or counting the 

Fruits of the Spirit, seven 

is a magical number. So it 

is with the Lockport Resource 

Center and Pass 

It On Thrift Shop as we 

prepare to celebrate seven 

years of giving Lockport 

a hand up, a connection 

to rewrite his or her story, 

or just a friendly ear and a 

safe place to visit with new 

friends. In a return to our 

roots in the local church 

community, we are reaching 

out to ask the entire 

community to spend the 

first seven weeks of 2019 

to celebrate with us the 

seven best things about the 

Lockport Resource Center. 

Our official seventh anniversary 

is Feb. 14, 2019, 

the reason we always have 

a bowl of candy kisses, 

free to anyone who stops 

by. It also marks the seventh 

week of the new 

year, and the significance 

is not lost on the leadership 

team. During a recent 

board of directors meeting, 

members agreed enthusiastically 

on the idea of a 

special celebration. 

The challenge was to 

identify the Top 7 things 

about the Resource Center. 

So here they are, the seven 

best things about the Lockport 

Resource Center. 

1. The No-Interest Pass- 

It-On Emergency Relief 

Loan. A small loan given 

to Lockport residents to 

offset unexpected costs, 

such as car repairs, home 

repairs or utility bills. All 

loans are pay as you can 

and funds roll over. 

2. The Pass It On Thrift 

Shop. Perhaps our best 

known service or ministry, 

the Thrift Shop accepts 

donations of gently used 

clothing, household goods 

and select furniture pieces. 

We are blessed to be entrusted 

with quality materials 

from our donors. Prices 

are deliberately kept low. 

3. The Bag Sale. A staple 

of our business model 

since early on, the Bag 

Sale continues to be our 

most popular promotion. 

A small grocery bag can 

be filled with merchandise 

for $3. For $10, we have a 

larger bag, and the new star 

of the show is our Insider 

Bag. The Insider Bag is a 

reusable cloth bag emblazoned 

with our logo, available 

for $5 and refillable 

for $5 each time. Once 

per month we hold Insider 

Days, during which your 

Insider Bag can be filled at 

the reduced price of $3. Insider 

days are promoted on 

social media and through 

our email list. 

4. Bicycle Ministry. 

Partnering with Lockport 

Loves, the Lockport Police 

and other volunteer organizations, 

we host a bicycle 

drive each year to collect 

used bicycles through 

the police department. The 

bikes are lovingly tuned 

up and repaired before being 

offered for sale. This 

year, we held a bicycle 

re-homing event, which 

raised enough to sponsor 

our Transformation Scholarship 

for an entire year. 

5. Transformation Scholarship. 

Conceived at the 

legendary Brownie Summit, 

a meeting between the 

Lockport Resource Center, 

The Lockport FISH Pantry 

and the police department, 

the Transformation Scholarship 

aims to “change the 

narrative” for a Lockport 

student. Past recipients 

have studied at Joliet Junior 

College, four-year 

colleges and even OASIS 

programming. If you know 

a deserving Lockport student, 

have them contact us 

for information. 

6. Connections. It’s not always 

about being able to do 

something in the moment; 

sometimes it’s about knowing 

what other resources are 

available. The connectivity 

of the network of people 

who come through our 

doors every day — whether 

furnishing homes for veterans 

and seniors, or tracking 

down needed items for 

a new arrival — are one of 

the things that makes the 

LRC great. 

7. Our people. We are 

100 percent volunteer run, 

and it takes a lot to keep us 

running. From balancing 

the books to sorting donations 

to changing light 

bulbs and washing windows, 

everything that happens 

is a labor of love, the 

love of our volunteers, the 

love of our donors, and the 

love of our shoppers. 

So whether counting 

the days of the week or 

the wonders of the world, 

remember, seven is truly 

magic for your Lockport 

Resource Center. 

Submitted by Lockport 

Resource Center, 944 N. 

State St., Lockport, 60441. 

For more information, visit 

lockportresource.org or call 

(815) 838-9615. 

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LockportResourceCenter 

After the Mall and the big box stores, come and fill 

your Santa Bag with the best deals in town and also 

help your neighborsinneed! 

*$25 00 bags Friday &Saturdayonly 

The LockportResource Center is Lockport 

and Homertownshipsall volunteer run Thrift 

shop. Proceedsfromthe shop funda 

No-Interest loan program,scholarship 

program, and FISH Food Pantry. 

Black Friday (11/23): 

10am - 2pm 

Saturday (11/24): 

10am - 2pm 

(Nodonations will be accepted on thesedays) 

HALF OFFTHE ENTIRE STORE including bags! All 

regularmerchandise is bag sale eligible. 

Largefurniture items arehalf off theticketed price. 

815.838.9615 | 944 N. StateSt. |Lockport, IL



Get your car’s maintenance needs met at Bump & Grind 

For more than 35 years, 

Homer Glen’s Bump & 

Grind Auto Body has been 

an independent and family-owned 

repair facility 

that prides itself in servicing 

customers and helping 

them with all their collision 

repair needs. 

Now, the body shop people 

have come to know and 

trust is getting a change 

for the better. Not only is 

Bump & Grind getting a 

full cosmetic makeover 

of the offices and the exterior 

of the property, but 

thanks to certified technicians 

it also is expanding 

its services to include oil 

changes and maintenance 

to brakes and exhaust, 

among other things. 

There have been major 

technological advances in 

the automotive industry, 

and Bump & Grind meets 

the needs of most any 

modern vehicle. 

Many insurance companies 

have revised the 

guidelines with repair shops 

within their repair networks. 

They continue to require additional 

concessions and 

conditions when performing 

repairs, including dictating 

repair procedures 

themselves. “Insurance 

companies are trying very 

hard to muscle customers 

to repair shops that have 

contracted with them; this 

allows the insurance company 

to control costs and in 

some cases possibly could 

jeopardize quality and or 

safety of the repairs,” said 

Kevin Flondor, the president 

of Bump & Grind. 

“Cars are very sophisticated 

today, meaning that continued 

education and ongoing 

training — along with 

repair procedures, such as 

pre- and post-scanning — 

are required by the vehicle 

manufactures to assure 

proper safe repair, no matter 

the severity of the loss. 

Our team here at Bump & 

Grind has extensive manufacturer 

and industry training. 

However, our factory 

certifications can lead us to 

have concerns about some 

of these changes, and the 

impact they may have on 

the overall repair process. 

Customers need to be sure 

they choose the shop they 

feel has the proper credentials 

and standard operating 

repair procedures they deserve.” 

Contrary to what customers 

may hear, there 

will be no out-of-pocket 

expense or added repair 

time to have a vehicle repaired 

at Bump & Grind 

that has not been authorized 

by the customer 

personally. Although the 

insurance carrier pays the 

bill, they do not accept the 

liability for the quality and 

safety of the repairs — the 

repair facility does. 

Be sure to not let any 

party make you feel as if 

you don’t have the choice 

of where your vehicle is 

repaired. You alone control 

the fate of your vehicles 

repair. Your vehicle, 

your choice! 

When you work with 

Bump & Grind’s expert 

collision technicians, you 

can rest assured that your 

vehicle is left in the hands 

of highly trained and 

factory-certified specialists, 

who have the both 

the knowledge and access 

to advanced technologies 

that are necessary to provide 

precise repairs to your 

vehicle. 

Additionally, you can 

count on Bump & Grind’s 

Classic Automotive Restoration 

Services to give 

your car that makeover 

you’ve been dreaming 

about. 

Bump & Grind works 

closely with all insurance 

companies to provide a 

quality, safe repair at a fair 

price. 

You may or may not be 

a past customer, but we assure 

you that this shop’s 

No. 1 priority is a satisfied 

customer and a properly 

repaired safe vehicle. 

All repairs are backed 

by a comprehensive warranty. 

As Kevin would say, 

“Our founder’s motto is to 

earn all customers’ trust, 

service everyone how we 

would expect to be serviced 

ourselves and make 

them a ‘Customer for 

Life.’” 

Bump & Grind has the 

proper credentials and repair 

procedures customers 

look for. 

Bump & Grind is a 

Certified Assured Performance 

Collision Care 

Center. 

Bump & Grind factory 

is certified by: General 

Motors Collision Repair 

Network, Ford Collision 

Repair Network, Honda/ 

Acura ProFirst Network, 

FCA Collision Repair Networks, 

Nissan Collision 

Repair Network and others. 

Bump & Grind is an 

I-Car Gold Repair facility 

with Platinum Certified 

technicians. The 

Gold Class recognition is 

the highest role-relevant 

training achievement recognized 

by the collision 

repair industry. It is estimated 

that only 10 percent 

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Homer for the 

Holidays highlights 

season festivities 

To ring in the Christmas holiday season, 

the Village of Homer Glen and the Parks 

and Recreation Committee is hosting a 

newly imagined holiday event, Homer for 

the Holidays, which will include the annual 

tree lighting ceremony at the Village 

Hall on Dec. 1. “Homer for the Holidays” 

is completely free and available to Homer 

Glen residents of all ages. 

Homer for the Holidays will feature 

indoor and outdoor holiday themed activities. 

Participants who head inside the 

Village Hall can have a photo taken with 

Santa Claus and receive a treat from Fannie 

May, as well as make holiday crafts 

and visit the “Letters to Santa” station 

provided by Hallmark, where children 

have the opportunity to write their Christmas 

wish list and “mail” it to the North 

Pole. 

Indoor activities will also include a 

dress your pet holiday costume photo contest. 

Simply email mwalsh@homerglenil. 

org a photo of your pet in costume — dog, 

cat, horse, bird, rabbit, pig, reptile, anything 

goes. Be sure to include your contact 

information, pet’s name and details 

about your pet’s costume for a chance to 

win. Photos will be printed and displayed 

for all to view and cast votes. There will 

be one winner in each category, which 

will include: Best Traditional Costume, 

Best Creative Costume, and Overall Cutest 

Costume. The deadline for submissions 

is Wednesday, Nov. 28. 

Outside the Village Hall people can 

climb aboard a Christmas hayride along 

the newly developed Heritage Park Circle, 

which will be adorned in lights and 

holiday décor. The Homer Township Fire 

Protection District will join the event 

with a holiday trimmed touch-a-firetruck 

for participants to enjoy. A “Your Face 

Here” holiday cutout board will offer a 

#HomerForTheHolidays Instagram photo 

opportunity. Music for the event includes 

live Christmas carols sung by the choir 

students of Homer Junior High School 

and Oak Prairie Junior High School. The 

Cross of Glory Band will also add musical 

talents to the festivities with their own 

renditions of beloved holiday music. Seasonal 

refreshments for all will be generously 

provided by Konow’s Corn Maze 

and Joey’s Red Hots. 

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony 

will conclude the event, outside the Village 

Hall, with the lighting of a 30-feet 

evergreen tree, specifically donated to 

the Village for this event from residents 

James and Nancy Walker, and transported 

by Homer Tree Care. The large tree will 

be prominently placed in front of the Village 

Hall and will be decorated by M&D 

Farms. 

For a full schedule of events and more 

info, visit homerglenil.org/2555/Homerfor-the-Holidays. 

Submitted by Village of Homer Glen, 14240 

W. 151st St. Homer Glen, 60491. For more 

information, visit homerglenil.org or call 

(708) 301-0632. 

Homer 

For The Holidays 

Christmas Tree Lighting 

And More! 

Saturday, December 1 

4:30 -7:30 p.m. 

Homer Glen Village Hall 

14240 W. 151st St. 

Photos with Santa Claus 

Holiday Crafts 

Christmas Hayride 

Live Music 

Seasonal Refreshments 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

And More! 

Also Enter ToWin The 

“Dress Your Pet” Holiday 

Costume Photo Contest! 

For More Info Visit 

homerglenil.org



SS. Cyril and Methodius School: Faith to move mountains 

For more than 130 years, 

SS. Cyril and Methodius 

School in Lemont has provided 

area students from 

PreK-3 through eighth 

grade with the opportunity 

to receive an outstanding 

catholic education. Our 

graduates go on to a variety 

of local high schools, 

are placed in advanced 

classes, and receive scholarships 

based on both academics 

and service. 

Our academically challenging 

program is enhanced 

through physical 

education, Spanish, technology, 

art and music. Students 

in the junior high are 

also provided the opportunity 

each week per trimester 

to choose an extra 

elective course in Spanish, 

art or STEM. Classroom 

teachers departmentalize, 

providing students the opportunity 

to work with different 

teachers who have 

endorsements in their assigned 

subject areas. 

Along with the academic 

program, our students 

have the opportunity to be 

involved with a variety of 

extracurricular programs. 

SSCM has a dynamic 

athletic program offering 

basketball and volleyball. 

Students can also participate 

in newspaper, student 

council, National Junior 

Honor Society, academic 

team, choir, band and 

chess on a regular basis. 

During the year, we also 

have a talent show, two 

vocal concerts and a spring 

musical. SSCM also offers 

both a before and after 

school program, along 

with a uniform recycling 

program. Students living 

in Lemont are eligible to 

receive bus service from 

the local school district, as 

well. 

The facilities offer wireless 

technology and smart 

boards in all of the classrooms. 

We have a 1:1 

program for the junior 

high, Chromebooks in 

our computer lab and four 

Chromebook carts located 

throughout the school. 

Textbooks are updated on 

a regular basis and available 

online, along with 

homework and grading. 

SSCM has an outstanding 

faculty and staff committed 

to meeting individual 

needs, and who 

are involved each year in 

a variety of professional 

growth opportunities. 

Through professional development, 

teachers have 

the chance to stay current 

in best practices for 

education. SSCM teachers 

work together on a variety 

of teams to help provide 

extra events and opportunities 

within each classroom. 

Teacher assistants 

are available and help the 

classrooms in a variety of 

ways. 

We welcome our parents 

as partners in the educational 

program. SSCM 

provides a variety of opportunities 

and programs 

for parents to become 

more involved with their 

child both during and after 

the end of each school day. 

Our entire school family 

welcomes prospective 

families to tour our school 

and we offer Shadow Days 

for students. Please call 

our office at (630) 257- 

6488, ext. 21 to request 

information or to arrange 

a visit! 

Please join us for our 

open house to celebrate 

Catholic Schools Week 

from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

on Jan. 27. 

Submitted by SS. Cyril and 

Methodius School, 607 

Sobieski St., Lemont, 60439. 

For more information, visit 

stcyril.org/ss-cyril--method 

ius-school or call (630) 257- 

6488. 

SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS SCHOOL 

A Community of Faith, Kindness, and Service 

• Pre-K through 8th Grade 

• On-site morning and after school care 

• 100% acceptance rate of students applying to private high schools 

• Computer and Science Labs 

• 1 to 1 chrome books in the JR. High 

• Smart Boards in all classrooms 

• Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Music & Art 

• Extra-Curricular activities include: Basketball, volleyball, band, 

chess, talent show & school musical 

• Financial aid is available, inquire at school 

OPEN HOUSE 

Friday, November 16th, 2018 

Tours start at 10am 

630-257-6488



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in the 

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SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 24 |1-4:30 PM 

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Diamond’s Family Restaurant hopes to unite families for the holidays 

Community involvement is a 

core value for Diamond’s Family 

Restaurant and Bar, 16529 W. 

159th St., in the Jewel plaza behind 

Starbuck’s in Lockport. 

When Lockport resident Teresa 

Bahryjczuk opened the restaurant 

in September 2018, she 

knew she wanted it to become 

a gathering place for families in 

the community. 

“The biggest thing about our 

restaurant is that it is more of a 

family-style restaurant,” Teresa 

said. “We provide home-cooked 

meals. The food here is made to 

order from our kitchen to your 

table.” 

At Diamond’s Family Restaurant, 

the food is made from 

scratch, with the exception of a 

few appetizers. 

“I take pride in serving fresh, 

not frozen foods,” Teresa said. 

The menu at Diamond’s Family 

Restaurant is large and can be 

categorized as American traditional. 

While there are a variety of offerings 

on the menu, Teresa said 

their most popular items are the 

half-pound, hand-packed burger 

($8.95), flat-iron steak sandwich 

($11.49) and the Diamond 

chopped salad ($12.49). 

The offerings don’t stop there. 

Diamond’s Family Restaurant 

sets itself apart with its daily 

lunch buffet. 

The buffet is from 11 a.m.-2 

p.m. and is $6.99 for adults and 

$4.99 for children 10 and younger. 

On top of that, the restaurant 

also offers daily specials. 

On Mondays, stop in for a 

po’boy sandwich ($8.95), which 

is a beef patty served on garlic 

bread with grilled onions, American 

cheese and your choice of 

side. 

Tuesdays are taco night. Come 

for a Taco Dinner ($6.95), which 

includes three beef or chicken 

tacos, topped with cheese and 

cilantro, and served with a bed 

of lettuce, tomato rice and beans. 

Add steak for an extra $2. 

Diamond Family Restaurant’s 

famous half-pound, hand-packed 

burger is on special for $5 on 

Wednesdays. The burger comes 

with a choice of french fries, 

tater tots or a side salad. Add 

cheese for $1 or upgrade your 

side for an additional charge. 

Fresh bone-in or boneless 

wings ($5) are on special every 

Thursday. 

Then, customers can come 

right back on Friday for the Malibu 

chicken sandwich ($8.95), 

which is a grilled chicken breast 

with ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce 

and tomato, all served on a bun 

with a choice of side. 

Saturday is chicken Parmesan 

sandwich night ($8.95). 

The classic is made with handbreaded 

chicken breast, marinara 

sauce, and mozzarella and Parmesan 

cheeses on a bun with a 

choice of side. 

The week ends on Sunday 

with the Italian beef sandwich 

($8.95). 

In an effort to give back to the 

community that supports Diamond’s, 

Teresa donates 10 percent 

of the restaurant’s Tuesday 

sales to a local charity or school. 

“I am a strong believer in supporting 

the local small businesses,” 

she said. “I am really big at 

giving back to the community, 

because the community is what 

keeps us alive.” 

Teresa welcomes families to 

her restaurant for the holiday 

season and said there is something 

for everyone. While children 

are waiting on their food, 

they can play a number of games 

at the restaurant. 

Diamond’s Family Restaurant 

and Bar is a full, sit-down restaurant, 

with carryout and delivery 

options through DoorDash and 

Uber Eats. 

Submitted by Diamond’s Family 

Restaurant and Bar, 16529 W. 159th 

St., Lockport. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 

Sunday-Tuesday and 11 a.m.-10 

p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. For more 

information, call (815) 838-6605 or 

visit www.diamondsrestaurantand 

bar.com. 

Written by 22CM Boost, the 

content-writing division of 22nd 

Century Media, publisher of this 

special section and newspaper. 

Diamond’s Restaurant & Bar 

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Locally Handcrafted 

English Toffee • Sea Salt Caramel • Chesters 

Cashew Brittle & More! 

926 N STATE ST. • LOCKPORT 

815-838-2275 

www.hollingworthcandies.com 

HOLIDAY 

HOURS 

$ 

Mon. - Fri. 9am-7pm 

Sat. 9am-5pm • Sun. 11am-4pm 

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve 

9am-2pm. 

2 00 

Off lb. 

English Toffee 

Limit 6 lbs. Not valid with any 

other offer. Expires 12-31-18 

CLOSED 

DEC. 25 & 26 

JAN. 1 & 2 

Local real estate group dispels 

myth of spring selling season 

Most people have probably 

heard it before – spring 

is the best time to sell a 

home. It is a common misconception 

and, as a result, 

agents see fewer homes being 

listed in the winter and 

then a flood of inventory in 

the spring. If people look 

at this from a supply and 

demand standpoint, this 

actually creates a “buyer’s 

market” in the spring when 

inventory goes up and a 

“seller’s market” in the 

winter when supply goes 

down. 

The great news is that 

there are always people 

who need to buy a home 

— no matter what time 

of year it is. In addition, 

interest rates remain low, 

the economy is strong 

and home prices continue 

to rise. In fact, according 

to the most recent MLS 

data, the average sales 

price for houses in Homer 

Glen is up by 5.6% and our 

month’s supply of homes 

is down by 3.8% over this 

same time last year . Right 

now it is truly is a perfect 

seller’s market here in 

Homer Glen and a great 

time to list a home for sale. 

The other advantage of 

listing now is that in the 

spring buyers have so many 

options to choose from that 

they tend to take their time 

looking for a home. This 

means a home will probably 

sit on the market a little 

longer than normal. In the 

winter, when inventory is 

low, buyers know that they 

need to move quickly to 

avoid losing out. Besides, 

anyone who puts on their 

hat, gloves, boots and winter 

coat and trudges out into 

the snow to look at houses 

is not just kicking tires. 

They need to buy a home. 

There is still time to take 

advantage of this great 

seller’s market and beat 

the spring rush. Contact the 

Dan Kenney Group today 

for a private consultation. 

From all of us here at 

the Dan Kenney Group, 

may you and yours have a 

wonderful holiday season! 

Submitted by the Dan Kenney 

Group - Keller Williams 

Preferred Realty, 16101 

108th Ave., Orland Park. 

For more information, call 

(708) 629-6452 or visit www. 

dankenneyhomes.com. 

Hollingworth Candies makes life a little sweeter 

In 1982 — with some 

chocolate, pecans, butter 

and a special family recipe 

— Margaret Carlson began 

making toffee 1 pound 

at a time on her kitchen 

stove in Homer Township. 

She started selling her 

candy at small craft shows 

and soon needed to start 

taking orders for friends 

and family, as word spread 

about the quality and 

freshness of her product. 

Her husband, Chester, 

retired and began making 

the toffee with her. Before 

long, Margaret’s signature 

toffee was in high demand. 

In 1993, her daughter, 

Wendy, joined them,and 

she continues the tradition 

now, bringing Hollingworth 

Candies home to 

happy customers. 

Hollingworth Candies 

has expanded to a larger 

facility to make the handcrafted 

toffees and candies, 

and it also holds their 

storefront. It is located at 

926 N. State St. in Lockport. 

Though toffee remains 

Hollingworth’s most popular 

seller, the company 

also makes cashew brittle, 

Chesters, gourmet caramel 

apples, sea salt toffee, sea 

salt caramels, chocolatedipped 

strawberries and 

much more. Carlson has 

added her own line of 

molded chocolates, called 

Maggie’s Creations. Each 

one is hand-painted with 

colored chocolate and 

molded into delicious, artful, 

chocolate creations. 

Hollingworth Candies has 

many ideas for corporate 

gifts, as well. 

People can shop online 

24/7 or stop in the Lockport 

store. Holiday Hours 

are: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Saturday; and 11 a.m.-4 

p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Christmas Eve & New 

Year’s Eve. Closed Dec. 

25-26, as well as Jan. 1-2. 

Submitted by Hollingworth 

Candies. For more information, 

visit hollingworthcan 

dies.com.


22ND CENTURY MEDIA | November 21, 2018 | 15



Chesdan’s maintains status as crowd-pleaser 

Historic pizzeria 

tantalizes taste buds 

with assortment of 

dishes 

At Chesdan’s, the goal is to be 

innovative in adding things to 

the menu — but not to the point 

where people feel uncomfortable 

trying new dishes. 

That is the mindset of Dan 

Garr, who — along with his 

brother Jim — owns the Homer 

Glen pizzeria and grille. The dining 

establishment was started in 

Brighton Park by brothers Chester 

and Dan Sr., who combined 

their names in 1946. The business 

quickly became popular for 

its pizza and other cuisine. 

Garr and his brother took over 

running the restaurant in 1975, 

and they moved it out to Homer 

Glen in 2002 when they got the 

first liquor license in a village 

that was incorporated just the 

year prior. 

Though the brand has been a 

success ever since, Garr does not 

rest on his laurels. 

“There are some core things 

we always have here,” said Garr, 

noting the pizzas with fresh ingredients 

and many of the pasta 

dishes. “But people’s tastes have 

changed over the years in what 

they are looking for.” 

For those looking to stick with 

tradition, getting a small, 10-inch 

Original King Special pizza — 

with thin crust, cheese, sausage, 

mushroom, onion and green pepper 

— is a viable option. 

“That pizza has been one of 

our specialties since 1946,” Garr 

said. “We still make our own 

sausage. It’s fresh, never frozen. 

We grind our own cheese, and 

I’m very particular about the 

freshness of cheese.” 

The owner points out there is 

a delicate balance to be found in 

the dairy. 

“We get the cheese direct from 

Wisconsin, and if it is too fresh, 

it is very dry,” he said. “And if 

it is too old, it is very oily. If it’s 

not right, I reject the whole lot.” 

Where the restaurant has 

branched out in more recent 

years is in adding things like 

new pasta dishes and sandwiches, 

such as the chicken margarita 

sandwich — a grilled chicken 

breast on a French bread bun that 

is toasted and served with mozzarella 

and Parmesan cheeses. 

Menu items like these make for 

a good lunch or quick bite, according 

to the owner. 

If in the mood for the pasta, 

the Arabiatta di Manzo — which 

also comes in a meta (or halfportion) 

— gives the palate plenty 

of flavor with its tender beef 

red pepper flakes, garlic, red 

onion, mushrooms, black olives 

and fresh basil tossed over penne 

noodles and finished with sliced 

Parmesan cheese. 

“I think people like the familyowned, 

solid restaurant that has 

friendly service,” Garr said. 

Chesdan’s also attracts customers 

by coming up with daily 

specials. Between wine nights, 

summer entertainment on the 

Chesdan’s patio and other promotions, 

there is plenty to experience 

with each new visit to the 

restaurant. 

There also are treats all ages 

can enjoy, like a hand-scooped, 

made-with-whole-milk, creamy 

Oreo milkshake in a 22-ounce 

glass mug. 

Altogether, Chesdan’s is proud 

of its past, while still working 

hard and tweaking things here 

and there for an even better future. 

“It is quite fulfilling,” said 

Garr, of working at the restaurant 

with many family members 

and providing a combination of 

excellence in ambiance and cuisine. 

“I love it.” 

Other dishes not to miss ... 

Buffalo shrimp 10-piece — 

Owner Dan Garr’s favorite 

Chesdan’s appetizer on which 

to snack, this dish consists of 

breaded and butterflied shrimp 

Please see CHESDAN’S, 48 

Relax This Holiday Season With 

Chesdan’s Catering 

See our website for entire catering menu 

and valuable coupons! 

Gift 

Certificates 

available 

for the 

Holidays! 

15764 S Bell Road Homer Glen, IL 60491 708.301.8300 ChesdansPizza.com


22ND CENTURY MEDIA | November 21, 2018 | 17



From $1.99 sq. ft. 

Come sing along 

with the Ozinga 

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20 year warranty 

with Lifetime installation 

Marchio Tile & Carpet, Inc. 

910 S. State Street, Lockport 

815-838-6050 

540 W. North Street, Manhattan 

815-418-3161 

This holiday season, Ozinga is decking 

out one of their signature red and 

white mixers with more than 32,000 

programmed LED lights. This dazzling 

display, dubbed the Merry Mixer, can 

be spotted at multiple events throughout 

the greater Chicagoland area, and 

will feature animated light sequences 

and toe-tapping renditions of some of 

your favorite Christmas tunes. 

To kick off the Merry Mixer, Ozinga 

is hosting a truck lighting, Merry 

Mixer Merrymaking event from 4:30-6 

p.m. on Nov. 29 at their Mokena office, 

located at 19001 Old LaGrange Road. 

Those in attendance will be party to hot 

chocolate, carols, pictures and giveaways. 

The Ozinga Merry Mixer will make 

its way to other local events, including: 

• Six Flags Holiday in the Park - 2 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 25 in Gurnee; 

• Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event - 

4:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Ozinga Office 

in Mokena; 

• Tinley Park Parade of Lights - 5 p.m. 

on Dec. 2 in Tinley Park; 

• Peotone Lighted Parade - 5 p.m. on 

Dec. 8 in Peotone; 

• Brookfield Zoo Holiday magic - 4 

p.m. on Dec. 15 in Brookfield; 

• Six Flags Holiday in the Park - 2 p.m. 

on Dec. 26 in Gurnee. 

Events are updated regularly, so visit 

ozinga.com/merrymixer for the most 

recent event list. 

Ozinga is a fourth-generation, family 

owned, American company providing 

concrete, materials, energy and 

logistics solutions to neighborhoods 

throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, 

Michigan, and South Florida. For 

90 years, the company has offered the 

highest quality and best service in the 

communities where they live, work and 

play. 

An important part of the Ozinga culture 

is being a part of and giving back to 

the local communities. Over the years, 

Ozinga has participated in numerous 

Touch-a-Truck events and local parades; 

hosted Father’s Day events; supported 

local nonprofits, schools, and 

organizations; and donated materials to 

special projects for worthy causes. 

Submitted by Ozinga, 19001 Old La- 

Grange Road, Mokena, 60448. For more 

information, visit ozinga.com.



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selection at Ludwig’s Feed Store 

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Mon, Tues,Wed, Fri 8am-5pm 

Thurs 8am-7pm • Sat 8am-3pm • Sun 8am-1pm 

13205 131st St., Lemont 

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S TORE 

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Founded by Howard and 

Esther Ludwig in the early 

1970s, Ludwig’s Feed 

Store has been serving the 

area with Purina Feeds, 

animal supplies, wild bird 

feed, salt products, grass 

seed and fertilizer ever 

since. Currently, the store 

is run by Jeff Ludwig, his 

wife Vicki, and employees 

Jeff, Aaron and Jose, who 

are always willing to help. 

As times change, so does 

Ludwig’s. They now carry 

several lines of holistic and 

grain free dog foods along 

with three different lines 

of organic poultry feed. 

Ten different types of wild 

bird feed can be found and 

several wildlife products. 

Horse feed and bedding 

products are still a big part 

of the business along with 

grass seed, straw, and fertilizer. 

Stop in and see all 

they have to offer. 

Submitted by Ludwig’s 

Feed Store, 13205 131st St., 

Lemont, 60439. For more 

information, visit ludwigs 

feedstore.com or call (630) 

257-3097. 

Those who don’t have a primary 

care physician need one 

“Not me…I’m healthy.” 

At least you think you are. When 

you’re examined by a primary care physician, 

you can know for sure. A PCP is 

your medical point person with whom 

you can have a trusted, ongoing relationship. 

Health can be fragile and uncertain, 

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Better health, reduced illness and a longer 

life are just a few of the well-documented 

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PCPs understand your unique health 

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an established relationship with your 

own physician provides preventative care, 

health counseling and continuity to ensure 

your good health continues. 

Routine screenings, like prostate and 

breast exams, can be scheduled at the 

right ages and provide early detection and 

treatment of life-threatening illnesses. If 

you need to see a specialist, your PCP can 

refer you to doctors they know and trust, 

so they stay connected to you. 

People who feel well can still have potential 

problems. It is still important to see 

your PCP annually to monitor changes 

to your health status from year to year. 

Chronic ailments, like heart disease, diabetes 

and cancer, can run in families, but 

early detection and prevention may help 

a person break the grip of these diseases. 

Perhaps you want to lose weight, get to 

the bottom of a sleep disorder or manage 

migraine headaches. A PCP can diagnose 

your specific problem and keep you on 

the road to wellness. 

So what type of PCP is right for you? 

• Family Practice: This type of doctor is 

trained to care for your whole family, 

from infants to seniors. 

• Internal Medicine: An internist provides 

primary care for adults and often has 

additional training in specific medical 

conditions. 

• Obstetrics/Gynecology: This type of 

doctor is trained to care for the unique 

health needs of women, including 

women experiencing or planning for 

pregnancy. 

• Pediatrics: A pediatrician cares for your 

children until they are well into their 

teens. 

With locations from The Magnificent 

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Medicine is bringing the very best in primary 

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more information, visit uchicagomedicine.org 

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Ramon’s Leatherworks & Shoe repair 

Winter Sale! 

20% off 

FRI., NOV. 23 RD THROUGH FRI., DEC. 28 TH 

gloves | saddlebags | patches | vests | jackets | helmets | pouches 

swing arm bags | heat-shields | all retail merchandise 

Excludes Ramon’s Custom Work or Shoe Repair Services. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. 

Offer expires Friday, December 28th, 2018 

WHEN YOU VISIT LET US KNOW HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT US! 

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Massage Envy can help with holiday season stress 

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experience. From Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 

when a customer purchases $100 in gift 

cards, they will receive two free enhancement 

vouchers and when they purchase 

$175 in gift cards, they will receive one 

free upgrade voucher to an advanced skin 

care treatment. This offer is available in 

clinic only and not online. It does expire 

18 weeks after date of purchase. 

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and skin care. They help customers take 

care of themselves through the power of 

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• Let’s talk about stress relief 

Who doesn’t want to reduce the stress 

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that lingers long after the massage is 

over. 

• Sit up and take notice ... of posture 

Unlike other bad habits, poor posture 

can help be corrected by relaxation. Massage 

helps reinforce healthy and natural 

movements, which can get posture back 

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Upcoming Merry Mixer Appearances 

Come Sing Along with the 

Ozinga Merry Mixer! 

This holiday season, Ozinga is decking out one of their signature red 

and white mixers with more than 32,000 programmed LED lights. This 

dazzling display, dubbed the “Merry Mixer”, can be spotted at multiple 

events throughout the greater Chicagoland area and will feature 

animated light sequences and toe-tapping renditions of some of 

your favorite Christmas tunes. 

Nov. 23: Festival of Lights Parade - Crystal Lake, IL 

Nov. 24: Electric Christmas Parade - St. Charles, IL 

Nov. 25: Six Flags Holiday in the Park - Gurnee, IL 

Nov. 30: Illuminated Christmas Parade - Whiting, IN 

LIGHT UP THE TRUCK WITH OZINGA 

Bring the family to Ozinga’s Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event and 

enjoy the truck lighting, pictures with Santa, carols, hot chocolate, 

and giveaways! 

Dec. 1: Electric Christmas Parade - Lake Geneva, WI 

Dec. 2: Parade of Lights - Tinley Park, IL 

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting - Calumet City, IL 

Dec. 8: Lighted Parade - Peotone, IL 

Dec. 10: Victorian Village - Homer Glen, IL 

Dec. 11: Rush Children’s Hospital - Chicago, IL 

Dec. 12: Comer Children’s Hospital - Chicago, IL 

Dec. 15: Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic - Brookfield, IL 

Dec. 22: Parkview Christian Church - New Lenox, IL 

Dec. 26: Six Flags Holiday in the Park - Gurnee, IL 

Visit ozinga.com/merrymixer for a 

regularly updated list of events. 

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November 29th from 4:30-6 PM 

WHERE: 

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Papa Joe’s the place 

for pizza and more 

Papa Joe’s serving delicious 

appetizers, salads, 

sandwiches, pastas, veal, 

chicken, seafood, broiled 

specialties and, of course, 

pizza. Top off your lunch 

or dinner with a delectable 

dessert. 

Papa Joe’s provides catering 

services. We also offer 

private or semi-private banquets 

at our Orland Park location 

for up to 125 guests. 

Papa Joe’s Orland Park 

Italian Restaurant offers 

a banquet menu consisting 

of delicious authentic 

Italian dishes and offers a 

family style package for 

your convenience. With 

our elegant private and 

semi-private rooms accommodating 

up to 125 

you can be sure that, whatever 

the occasion, your every 

need will be catered to. 

Our banquet menu contains 

our basic family style 

menu choices. If there is 

anything that you do not 

see on the menu that you 

would like, please do not 

hesitate to mention it to one 

PAPA JOE’S ORLAND PARK 

14459 South LaGrange 

Road, Orland Park, 

60462 

HOURS 

• Monday–Thursday: 

11 a.m.-10:30pm / 

Carry out 10 a.m.– 

10:30 p.m. 

• Friday–Saturday: 11 

a.m.–11:30 p.m. / 

Carry out 10 a.m.– 

11:30 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon–9:30 

p.m. / Carry out 10 

a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION... 

Phone: (708) 403-9099 

Email: orlandpark@ 

papajoesrestaurant.com 

of our banquet managers. 

Here we strive to please 

our customers and to make 

your visit an experience to 

remember. 

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1001 S. State St., 

Lockport, 60441 

HOURS* 

• Monday–Thursday: 

10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

• Friday–Saturday: 10 

a.m.–10:30 p.m. 

• Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 

*Delivery and carry out 

FOR MORE 

INFORMATION... 

Phone: (815) 838-9099 

Email: lockport@ 

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14459 S. LaGrange Road, 

Orland Park, 60462; and 

1001 S. State St., Lockport, 

60441. For more information, 

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from jaw fatigue and soreness 

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SAVE THE DATE 

9am - 1pm 

SATURDAY 

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Tinley Park 

Convention Center 

18451 Convention Center Drive 

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This women-focused 

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• Speaker sessions 

• Cooking demo stage 

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A town-by-town look at the southwest suburbs’ biggest holiday events 

HOMER GLEN 

During last year’s Christmas in the Square event in Lockport, (left to right) Santa Claus asks Jessica Eaton and her 

cousin Cameron Haas what they want for Christmas. 22ND CENTURY MEDIA FILE PHOTO 

Homer for the Holidays 

4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, Homer Glen 

Village Hall, 14240 W. 

151st St. The Village 

of Homer Glen hosts 

its annual tree lighting 

ceremony. Guests can 

meet Santa, enjoy a cold 

weather refreshment and 

go on a hayride, and 

children will be able to 

make a craft they can 

take home. For more 

information, visit www. 

homerglenil.org, or call 

(708) 301-0632. 

Healthy Eating for the 

Holidays 

7-8 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 3, Homer Township 

Public Library, 

Community Meeting 

Room, 14320 W. 151st 

St. Attendees will learn 

10 secrets to preventing 

holiday weight gain 

with wellness coach 

Tom Kens. Registration 

is required. For more information 

or to register, 

visit www.homerlibrary. 

org or call (708) 301- 

7908. 

Fifth-Grade Chorus 

Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 3, Hadley Middle 

School gymnasium, 

15731 S. Bell Road. 

Sixth-Grade Chorus 


7 p.m. Tuesday, 




Polish Christmas Traditions 

6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 5, Homer Township 

Public Library, 

Family Activity Zone, 

14320 W. 151st St. Participants 

can learn Polish 

traditions, make Christmas 

tree decorations, 

try a Christmas delicacy 

and sing Polish carols. 

Children suggested ages 

6 and older; ages 12 and 

younger must be with an 

adult. The program will 

be in Polish and English. 

Registration and a $2 

fee are required for all 

attendees. Please register 

each child and adult. 

For more information or 

to register, visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Seasonal Celebration 

3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 9, Homer 

Township Public Library, 

14320 W. 151st 

St. Refreshments, crafts, 

games, prize wheel and 

more. Guests can dress 

in their holiday finery 

to visit Santa at the library. 

Those who attend 

are asked to bring their 

camera for photos. An 

all-ages event, with children 

ages 6 and younger 

to be accompanied by 

adults. For more information, 

visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Homer Jr. High Chorus 


6:30-9 p.m. Monday, 




LOCKPORT 

Christmas in the Square 

1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 24, Central 

Square, 222 E. 9th St. 

The Christmas season 

officially gets underway 

in Lockport with the 

Christmas in the Square 

event. Admission is free, 

so anyone can join and 

celebrate the beginning 

of the Christmas season 

with live reindeer, pictures 

with Santa, festive 

entertainment, train 

rides, holiday games and 

much more. For more 


cityoflockport.net. 

TAGOL Kids Holiday 

Art Show Opening 

6-9 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, The Flower of 

Life Art Gallery, 1601 

S. State St. The Artist 

Guild of Lockport is 

kicking off its annual 

Kids Holiday Art Show 

with an opening reception 

for all. Most of the 

artwork on display will 

be for sale, and the exhibit 

is to be on display 

until Dec. 23. Attendees 

are asked to park in the 

lot behind the art gallery 

on at the Metra Station 

just north of the gallery 

on State Street. For 

more information, email 

theartistguildoflock 

port@gmail.com or visit 

www.tagolshow.com. 

Holiday Open House 

5-8 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 4, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St. Holiday enthusiasts 

of all ages can enjoy 

holiday crafts, refreshments 

and surprises during 

the library’s Holiday 

Open House. From 6-7 

p.m., there is to be a 

special visit from Santa 

and Mrs. Claus, with 

photo opportunities. The 

Taft Concert Band and 

Choir are to perform at 

5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For 

more information, call 

(815) 552-4257. 

LTHS Band Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

6, Lockport Township 

High School, East Auditorium, 

1323 E. 7th St. 

Holiday Gift Wrapping 


Dec. 11, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St. Anyone struggling 

to put the perfect 

finishing touches on 

their gifts with Christmas 

wrap can attend the 

Creative Holiday Gift 

Wrapping event at the 

library. Attendees are to 

get tips for wrapping, 

ribbon tying and bow 

making, while listening 

to holiday music and sipping 

on cocoa. Wrapping 

supplies are to be provided 

for two gifts per 

attendee. Registration is 

required. For more information, 

contact Deborah 

Lullo at (815) 552-4260 

or dlullo@whiteoakli 

brary.org. 

LTHS Choir Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

13, Lockport Township 

High School, East Auditorium, 

1323 E. 7th St. 

ORLAND PARK 

Tree Sale 

Orland Park Lions 

Club Christmas Tree & 

Wreath Sale. Times vary, 

now through Sunday, 

Dec. 16, or until trees are 

sold out, Village Hall, 

14700 S. Ravinia Ave. 

For more information, 

visit www.orlandpar 

klionsclub.com. 

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Turkey Trot 

8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 

22, Franklin Loebe Center, 

14650 Ravinia Ave. 

This 2.5-mile chip-timed 

cross country race is run 

through the streets, paths 

and woods of Orland 

Park, near the Village 

Hall. For more information, 

visit orlandpark.org. 

Mayor’s Holiday Festival & 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, 

Nov. 25, Orland 

Park Civic Center, 14750 

Ravinia Ave. Participants 

can enjoy holiday craft 

and food vendors, barrel 

train car rides for $1 

per child/per ride, sleigh 

rides, live community 

entertainment, activities 

and more. Santa will be 

visiting, so attendees 

should bring their cameras. 

Holiday crafts, food, 

beer, wine and beverages 

available for purchase. 

Attendees should be outside 

at 4:40 p.m. by the 

holiday tree at Village 

Hall for the lighting ceremony. 

Santa’s Pit Stop 

at Sportsplex 

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 1. Sportsplex, 

11351 W. 159th St. Free 

to all ages. Bringing a 

camera is encouraged. 

Melikin Puppets Perform 

‘The Night Before 

Christmas’ 

11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 

1, Orland Park Public Library, 

14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Room 104. 

It’s Christmastime 

in Chicago 

7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

4, Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave., Room 104. Since 

its inception, Chicago 

has had a finger in every 

bit of plum pudding, 

from being one of the nation’s 

first mass marketers 

of holiday trees and 

wreaths to revolutionizing 

the toy and game 

industry many times 

over. “It’s Christmastime 

in Chicago” will refresh 

old memories and help to 

create new ones. 

Victorian Holiday Customs 

7 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 5, Orland Park 

Public Library, 14921 S. 

Ravinia Ave., Room 104. 

Many of the holiday customs 

we hold most dear 

today came into being 

and gained popularity 

during the Victorian Era. 

President and Mrs. Abraham 

Lincoln actors are 

to tell attendees a little 

about what the holidays 

were like in America 

during this time, and how 

some of the customs we 

observe today first came 

to be. 

Orland Park Theatre Troupe 

presents ‘The Christmas 

Express’ 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

7, and Saturday, Dec. 

8; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

9; Orland Park Civic 

Center, 14750 Ravinia 

Ave. Reserved seating is 

available at Recreation 

Administration, 14600 

S. Ravinia Ave. For more 

information, visit orland 

park.org, or call (708) 

403-7275 and (708) 645- 

7529. 

Home Alone Building 

Challenge 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

7, The Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court. 

Attendees will create a 

wild contraption, just like 

in the movie. It will be 

playing in the Art Studio 

the whole night. Then, 

attendees can match the 

movie quotes to the right 

movies. Those sitting later 

in the night at booths 

in the Big Room are 

eligible for prizes. One 

Shot Finch is performing 

live. Culver’s is to serve 

frozen custard in the 

kitchen. Open to grades 

7-12, free with student 

membership application 

on file. No outside food 

or beverages permitted. 

Gingerbread House 

Decorating Party 

4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

11, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Family event. All 

ages can come and decorate 

a paper gingerbread 

house. Limited to 15 

families. Register with 

a Youth Services staff 

member in person. 

White Elephant 

& Holiday Market 

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 14, The 

Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court. 

Participants can stroll 

through a White Elephant 

Holiday Market, make a 

special Christmas card or 

gift tag in the Art Studio 

and taste the flavors of 

PDQ while taking in the 

sound of Christal Luster. 

All white elephant 

items and ugly Christmas 

sweaters in the Holiday 

Market will be priced 

$.50-$10. All items have 

been donated by the 

community through The 

Bridge Thrift Store, and 

proceeds made will benefit 

the free programs 

and events at The Bridge 

Teen Center. Cash only. 

Open to students in 

grades 7-12. Free with 

student membership application 

on file. No outside 

food or beverages 

permitted. 

American Girl Holiday 

High Tea 

2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 

15, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Children grades 

K-4 can bring a doll and 

holiday good cheer to 

enjoy a spot of tea. Registration 

Required. Limit 

20. 

Teen Gingerbread 

Smack Down 

5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 

Yarah (left) and Lana Kadoura, of Orland Park, look at handcrafted ornaments from 

Baum Designs during the 2017 Mayor’s Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony in 

Orland Park. 22ND CENTURY MEDIA FILE PHOTOS 

Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave. The library will 

provide all the supplies; 

attendees just bring the 

creativity. Waiting list. 

Showcase - Southwest 

Community Band Brass 

Ensemble 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 

Orland Park Public Library, 


Ave. The Southwest 

Community Concert 

Band will be performing 

a mixture of classic yuletide 

tunes. 

TINLEY PARK 

Holiday Market 

6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 

30; 12-5 p.m., Dec. 1-2, 

Oak Park Avenue Metra 

station, 6700 S. St., 

south parking lot. Stroll 

through a heated tent 

and shop for unique, 

handmade crafts. Food 

and live music by local 

groups will entertain all 

weekend. There also will 

be activities for children, 

including making holiday 

crafts, writing letters 

for soldiers and decorating 

cookies. For more 

information, visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Community Tree Lighting 

Ceremony 

6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 

Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Ave. Village 

officials will light the 35- 

foot community holiday 

tree. Holiday music and 

a sing-along will precede 

the lighting and start at 

5:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit down 


Holiday Art Workshop 

6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 

30, Vogt Visual Arts Center, 

17420 S. 67th Court. 

Instructor Marlo Steinke 

will lead a holiday art 

workshop. Tickets are 

$25 for residents and 

$33 for nonresidents. For 

more information, visit 

www.tinleyparkdistrict. 

org/calendar-of-events. 

Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

11:45 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 1, 175th St. to 

Zabrocki Plaza. Tinley’s 

Toyland Parade celebrates 

the official arrival 

of Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

The guests of honor will 

arrive at the Oak Park 

Avenue Metra station 

immediately after the 

parade. Children are encouraged 

to bring an unwrapped 

toy to donate to 

a local charity. For more 

information, visit down 


Parade of Lights 

5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

2, viewing at 177th St. 

along Oak Park Avenue. 

Watch as festive floats 

and decorated vehicles 

parade down the street 

with community members 

and a few special 

guests. For more information, 

visit down 


Trip: Holiday Lights Tour 


Dec. 4, meet at Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 

8125 W. 171st St. 

Travel to Chicago for a 

holiday lights tour. The 

tour includes a stop at the 

Adler Planetarium, Lincoln 

Park, Michigan Avenue, 

Millennium Park 

and Christkindlmarket 

at Daley Plaza. The sixhour 

trip costs $48. For 



Avery McCurdy and her sister Chloe check out the cookies during the Frankfort 

Historic Business Alliance’s 2017 Cookie Walk in downtown Frankfort. 


Pizza Lunch with Santa 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 8, Bettenhausen 

Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 171st 

St. Attendees can grab a 

slice of pizza and a photo 

with Santa and play a 

few holiday games. Tickets 

are $10 for residents 

and $13 for nonresidents. 

Registration is required 

to attend this event. For 

more information or to 

register, call (708) 342- 

4200. 

Elf on the Shelf Workshop 

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 

Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 

171st St. This two-hour 

workshop for ages 4-10 

provides an opportunity 

for children to make 

crafts, play a few games 

and enjoy some snacks 

while singing along to 

holiday music. The cost 

to participate is $12 for 

residents and $16 for 

nonresidents. For more 


tinleyparkdistrict.org/ 

calendar-of-events. 

Rudolph Dash 

5:30-6:45 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 14, Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 8125 

W. 171st St. Fitness activities 

and a dash around 

the indoor track. A special 

visitor will meet children 

ages 4-9 at the finish 

line. After the activities, 

Rudolph will lead everyone 

to visit with Santa, 

where they will enjoy hot 

chocolate, cookies and 

crafts. The event costs 

$15 for residents and 

$20 for nonresidents. For 




The Essential Christmas 

Carol 

7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 

17, Tinley Park Public 

Library, 7851 Timber 

Drive. Get insights 

about Charles Dickens 

and his famous novel, 

as storyteller William 

Pack performs a reading 

from Dickens’ 1867 

script of the classic story, 

enhanced with a magic 

lantern show. For more 


tplibrary.org/events. 

FRANKFORT 

Small Business Saturday 

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 24, downtown 

Frankfort. People 

can start their holiday 

shopping early with the 

downtown shops, many 

of which will be offering 

reverse progressive 

discounts by the hour, 

beginning with 25 percent 

off in some shops at 

8 a.m. People can get the 

word out and celebrate 

Small Business Saturday 

by using #ShopSmall on 

social media. 

Lighting of the Green 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, Breidert 

Green, Kansas and 

White streets, downtown 

Frankfort. Experience 

the magical tree lighting 

ceremony to kick off the 

holiday season in Frankfort. 

There will be a visit 

from Santa and Mrs. 

Claus, hot chocolate and 

cookies. 

Lunch with Santa 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 1, Mary 

Drew Elementary 

School, 20130 S. Rosewood 

Drive. Children 

younger than 10 years 

old must be accompanied 

by an adult. Cost 

is $12 for residents and 

$15 for nonresidents. Everyone 

ages 1 and older 

must purchase a ticket. 

Children younger than 

1 year attend free. Registration 

is required, and 

no tickets will be sold at 

the door. To register, call 

(815) 469-3524. 

Letters to Santa 

Letters due by 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 5 to 

the Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Santa will personally 

write to each family who 

writes him a letter, provided 

that all information 

on the checklist is 

complete. Checklists are 

available at the main office 

or on the park district 

website. Please address 

letters to: Santa Claus, 25 

Candy Cane Lane, North 

Pole (c/o Frankfort Park 

District, 140 Oak Street, 

Frankfort, IL, 60423). 


call the Frankfort Park 

District at (815) 469- 

9400. 

Cookie Swap 


Dec. 5, Frankfort Public 

Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer 

Road. This is an event for 

those who like to cook 

but, more importantly, 

for those who like to eat. 

Try a recipe from one of 

the recommended titles 

or make a family favorite. 

Please bring two dozen 

cookies, a copy of the 

recipe and a container to 

bring cookies home. For 

more information and 

registration, visit www. 

frankfortlibrary.org call 

(815) 534-6173. 

Santa’s Mailbox 

Letters are due by 

Friday, Dec. 7, to the 

Frankfort Square Park 

District’s Community 

Center, 7540 W. Braemar 

Lane. For more information, 

call (815) 469-3524. 

Madrigals Performance 

11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 8, Frankfort 


Pfeiffer Road. Join the 

Lincoln-Way East Madrigals 

for a quick show 

of their wonderful talents. 

Stay afterward to 

chat with the performers 

or enjoy refreshments 

with the Friends of the 

Frankfort Public Library 

District. Doors open at 

10:30 a.m., and space is 

available on a first-come, 

first-served basis. 

Santa Photos & Workshop 

11, 11:30 a.m. and 

Noon Saturday, Dec. 

8, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Santa will be making a 

special appearance in 

Frankfort, and there will 

be cookie decorating and 

holiday-themed games, 

as well. Cost is $5 per 

child. Deadline to register 

is Dec. 6. 

Paws with Claus 

1-2 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 8, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak 

St. Residents can bring 

friendly family pets 

and a camera for a holiday 

photo opportunity 

with Santa Claus. All 

pets must be on a leash. 

People should bring a pet 

item to be donated to a 

local shelter. No registration 

required. Cost is $2 

per dog family. 

Chorale Christmas Concert 

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

9, Lincoln-Way East 

Performing Arts Center, 

201 Colorado Ave. “Sing 

We Now of Christmas” 

will be presented by the 

Lincoln-Way Area Chorale. 

Tickets may be purchased 

online at www. 

lwac.com, from any 

Chorale member, or by 

calling (708) 479-1863 

or (815) 469-1010. Cost 

is $18 for adults and $16 

for seniors and students. 

Holiday Karaoke 

7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 



Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. 

People can bring family, 

friends, neighbors 

or perhaps just go solo 

to participate in this fun 

holiday group karaoke 

for all ages. Song experts 

Gina Slager and Muriel 

Reymond will guide participants 

while they sing 

along with others, or just 

come to listen. Registration 

is encouraged but not 

required. For more information 

and registration, 

visit www.frankfortli 

brary.org or call (815) 

534-6173. 

Holiday Traditions: 

Hanukkah 




Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. 

This event is for anyone, 

whether they celebrate 

Hanukkah or just want 

to learn more about the 

holiday. There will be 

a guest speaker and a 

potluck. Celebrants are 

asked to share favorite 

foods and family stories 

to teach others how their 

family celebrates. Patrons 

should bring a dish 

in a container they will 

take home with them and 

bring serving utensils. 

Holiday Traditions: 

Christmas 




Pfeiffer Road. This event 

is for anyone, whether 

they celebrate Christmas 

or just want to learn more 

about the holiday. There 

will be a guest speaker 

and a potluck. Celebrants 

are asked to share favorite 

foods and family sto- 

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ries to teach others how 

their family celebrates. 

Patrons should bring 

dishes in containers they 

will take home and bring 

serving utensils. 

New Year’s Countdown 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Monday, Dec. 31, 

Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. Get 

ready to countdown to 

2019. Celebrate New 

Year’s Eve with dancing, 

party games, a giant 

inflatable, crafts and ice 

cream. There will be a 

“Countdown to 2019” 

balloon drop at noon to 

celebrate the New Year. 

Deadline to register is 

Dec. 28. This program 

is for children ages 4-10 

years old. Cost is $8 for 

residents, and $11 for 

nonresidents. 

MOKENA 

Madrigals Performance 


Nov. 28, Mokena Community 

Public Library 

District, 11327 W. 195th 

St. Enjoy a performance 

by the Lincoln-Way 

Central High School 

Madrigal Singers to start 

the holiday season. The 

Madrigals — which 

are costumed singers, 

ladies, troubadours, a 

jester, wench and Shakespearean 

players — will 

perform Medieval and 

Renaissance Christmas 

music. To register, call 

(708) 479-9663 or visit 

www.mokenalibrary.org 

and find the event on the 

calendar. 

Holiday Lights Contest 


Monday. Dec. 10. Don’t 

miss out. People should 

enter their residences 

in this annual free contest 

to win great prizes. 

Judging will take place 

between 6:30-9:30 p.m. 

on Dec. 12 and 13, and 

will be based on creativity, 

originality, theme, 

musical effects, lighting 

and overall layout. To 

enter, call the Mokena 

Park District office at 

(708) 390-2401. 

Winterbreak Jumpfest 

3-8 p.m. Thursday, 

Jan. 3, The Oaks Recreation 

and Fitness 

Center, 10901 W. La 

Porte Road. Jumpfest 

wristbands will include 

unlimited jump time on 

tons of inflatables. Early 

bird registrants (by Dec. 

3) will receive a VIP 

wristband that will include 

an additional hour 

of jump time from 2-3 

p.m. Children 11 years 

and younger must have 

a guardian with them. 

Register by Jan. 3 for 

$10, or register at the 

door for $12. 

NEW LENOX 

Christmas Cantata 

3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 

25, St. Jude Catholic 

Church, 241 W. Second 

Ave. Join St. Jude 

for “Sing Christmas: A 

Christmas Choral Experience,” 

under the direction 

of Tom Labanauskas 

and performed by 

the St. Jude Music Ministry 

choirs and orchestra. 

The show will feature 

guest soloists from 

Chicago Lyric Opera 

and Chicago Symphony 

Chorus. All are welcome. 

Holiday Cards 

5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, New Lenox 

Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. People 

can earn volunteer hours 

while spreading holiday 

cheer. Teens can create 

some crafty holiday 

cards for the residents of 

local nursing homes and 

retirement communities. 

To register, visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Madrigal Performance 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 29, New 

Paul Eckhardt (left), of New Lenox, and his cousin 

Alyssa Guglielmo, of Wheaton, pose for a photo with 

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who during last year’s Lunch 

with The Grinch, hosted by the Lincolnway Special 

Recreation Association. 

22ND CENTURY MEDIA FILE PHOTO 

Lenox Public Library, 

120 Veterans Parkway. 

Enjoy a performance by 

the Lincoln-Way Central 

High School Madrigal 

Singers to start 

the holiday season. The 

Madrigals — costumed 

singers, ladies, troubadours, 

a jester, wench 

and Shakespearean 

players — will perform 

Medieval and Renaissance 

Christmas music. 

To register, visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Pictures with Santa 

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 1, Animal 

Clinic at New 

Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar 

Road. The Animal Clinic 

at New Lenox is to 

welcome Santa for photos 

with two- and fourlegged 

family members 

to benefit the TLC Animal 

Shelter in Homer 

Glen. A $10 minimum 

cash donation is requested. 

Additionally, 

Animal Clinic at New 

Lenox will be collecting 

donations (both monetary 

and wish list items) 

for TLC throughout the 

month of December. 

Christmas in the Commons 

Saturdays and Sundays 

Dec. 2-Jan. 6, Village 

Commons, 1 Veterans 

Parkway. Enjoy a 

full season of entertainment 

and activities in 

the Commons and come 

see the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus in 

the United States. There 

will be a dazzling light 

display throughout the 

Commons, holiday markets 

and ice skating. For 

a full list of times, dates, 

events and activities, 

visit www.newlenox. 

net. 

Empty Bowls 

2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

2, Village Commons, 


Anyone who purchases 

a ticket for the event 

will receive a bowl that 

was hand-painted by a 

New Lenox Community 

Park District Program 

participant and soup at 

the Kick-Off Celebration. 

Proceeds from the 

event will go to the New 

Lenox Township Food 

Pantry. Tickets can be 

purchased at the Administration 

Building, 701 

W. Haven Ave., or at the 

Lions Community Center, 

1 W. Manor Drive. 

Cost is $15. 

Jingle and Mingle 

5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 7, The Atrium 

at Gatto’s Restaurant & 

Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln 

Highway. People can 

join the New Lenox 

Chamber of Commerce 

for a festive night of 

networking, food and 

beverages, 50/50 Merry 

Money Raffle and 2018 

award announcements 

— all while supporting a 

good cause: The Township 

Food Pantry. Many 

of the families served 

by the food pantry have 

children who can benefit 

from the generosity of 

community members. 

Donations will be accepted 

at the Jingle & 

Mingle event and at 

Chamber office through 

Thursday, Dec. 6. Deadline 

to RSVP for the Jingle 

and Mingle event is 

Friday, Nov. 30. Cost is 

$25 per person. To register, 

call (815) 485-4241. 

Cookie with Mrs. Claus 

10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 15, New 



Join Mrs. Claus and 

some North Pole elves 

for festive stories, a 

craft, cookies and elf 

games. To register, visit 

www.newlenoxlibrary. 

org. 

Lunch with the Grinch 

10 a.m. and noon 

Saturday, Dec. 15, Lincolnway 

Special Recreation 

Association, 1900 

Heatherglen Drive. Join 

the LWSRA for their 

third annual Lunch with 

the Grinch. There will be 

two, two-hour sessions. 

This event is open to 

the public, and all children 

must be accompanied 

by an adult. Space 

is limited. Register at 

www.eventbrite.com 

and search for “Lunch 

with the Grinch” in New 

Lenox. 

Holiday Lights Contest 

6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 15. Open to 

all homes in the New 

Lenox Community Park 

District boundaries. 

Judging will take place 

on the weekend of Dec. 

15-16 in the categories 

of: overall curb appeal, 

originality and use of 

theme, and creativity and 

design. Winners for first 

and second place will be 

notified on Wednesday, 

Dec. 19. To enter, email 

Tracy at twrase@new 

lenoxparks.org. Because 

of the popularity of the 

contest last year, there is 

a maximum amount of 

15 houses that can enter. 


Monday, Dec. 10. 

Family Holiday Party 

6-8:30 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 17, Lincolnway 

Special Recreation Association, 

1900 Heatherglen 

Drive. Join the 

LWSRA for a family 

holiday party. For more 

information, call (815) 

320-3507 or visit www. 

lwsra.org. 

Scooby-Doo Christmas 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 17, New 



Watch the movie, “Scooby-Doo 

Christmas,” 

have some Scooby Snax 

and take pictures in The 

Mystery Machine photo 

booth. To register, visit 

www.newlenoxlibrary. 

org. 

Flower Pot Ornaments 

6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 19, New 



Patrons can create 

matching Mickey and 

Minnie flower pot ornaments 

for the tree. To 

register, visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org.



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Be part of the family at Dancing Marlin Restaurant 

Eat! Drink! Share! 

Dancing Marlin in Frankfort 

is proud to be the first 

South Suburban Chicago 

restaurant to offer shared 

plates featuring fine American 

cuisine in an ultrahip, 

yet informal setting. Conveniently 

located minutes 

from Interstate 80, Dancing 

Marlin offers a seasonally 

evolving menu that 

highlights innovative, responsible 

and sustainable 

fare with a purpose. Experience 

the innovate, chefdriven 

Dancing Marlin 

menu, where every item 

is made in-house from 

scratch using high-quality, 

fresh and locally sourced 

ingredients. In addition 

to great food, Dancing 

Marlin’s sharing concept 

provides a lively and entertaining 

experience that 

is perfect for dining with 

friends and family. What 

are the rules for sharing? 

There are no rules. Guests 

begin by ordering a few 

dishes to share. If they’re 

still hungry, they can go 

ahead and try a few more. 

If someone at the table is 

not the sharing type (and 

there’s nothing wrong with 

that), then they may enjoy 

one of the larger entrées. 

Start the tasting adventure 

with house-made 

sliders, tacos or a salad, 

and then enjoy a DM signature 

dish, such as gnudi, 

The Fig and the Pig, or the 

locally-famous NY strip 

steak served Tuscan style. 

And don’t forget to taste 

the fresh seafood. Dancing 

Marlin features fresh 

fish that is sourced direct 

from Hawaii, Japan, British 

Columbia and other 

acclaimed international 

seafood locations. Try 

some of the acclaimed 

DM favorites, such as crab 

stuffed peppers, DM scallops, 

spicy garlic shrimp 

and the daily “fresh off 

the hook” specials. An extensive 

list of gluten-free 

items, as well as vegetarian 

dishes, are offered. 

Dancing Marlin knows 

when it comes to quality, 

details matter. The DM 

full-service bar now includes 

our hand-picked 

bottled wine program to 

complement our 18 carefully 

selected wines served 

from a custom tap system 

with perfect air and temperature 

control for every 

glass poured. Eight handcrafted 

cocktails are also 

offered on tap, many of 

which are seasonally inspired. 

The DM staff has a 

passion for food and drink 

and customers are encouraged 

to ask for pairing 

suggestions. 

Dancing Marlin recognizes 

that dining is as 

much about the experience 

as it is the cuisine, 

and the atmosphere is as 

rousing as our food. Interior 

design elements are 

reclaimed or repurposed, 

and serve as a reflection 

of responsible and sustainable 

values. Have a seat at 

the chef’s communal table, 

also known as The Kitchen 

Table, where you can 

experience an exclusive 

behind-the-scenes look at 

the high-energy DM open 

kitchen. The Kitchen Table 

atmosphere buzzes with 

excitement and creates a 

festive sharing environment 

for up to 16 people. 

Dancing Marlin is the 

perfect setting for private 

dining and group events, 

ranging from Holiday parties, 

cozy family affairs for 

birthdays, anniversaries or 

showers, to large corporate 

dinners and client cocktail 

parties. Customers can 

create their own custom 

menu as unique as the party 

being planned. Dancing 

Marlin Restaurant staffs 

each private party with 

dedicated servers to ensure 

you have the best dining 

experience. 

Family and friend dining 

with a sharing twist. Visit 

Dancing Marlin today. 

Submitted by Dancing 

Marlin Restaurant, 20590 S. 

LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 


visit dancingmarlin 

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464-6646. 

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Years of experience show in Ramon’s hand-crafted leather accessories 

Ramon’s Shoe Repair 

and Motorcycle Leatherworks 

has been serving the 

Chicagoland area for more 

than 20 years, and now 

they’ve brought their talents 

to their shop in Mokena. 

Ramon’s offers premium 

hand-crafted, artisanquality 

leather motorcycle 

saddlebags, pouches, accessories 

and much more. 

They know a customer’s 

motorcycle is more than 

just a way to get around 

town; it’s an investment, 

and it’s a reflection of the 

owner’s personality. 

Ramon’s understands the 

passion that bikers have for 

their motorcycles. After 

serving thousands of satisfied 

customers for three 

decades in Worth, they’ve 

built the expertise to provide 

bikers with those alterations 

and customizations 

that truly allow the owner 

to represent who the person 

is on the bike. 

Ramon personally 

works with each individual 

customer to make sure 

they’re getting exactly 

what they want. He’ll sit 

down with the customer, 

and together, they come up 

with an exact plan for the 

design and implementation, 

ensuring that customers 

won’t be talked into 

a product that they don’t 

want or need, and will do 

the work for a price that 

is fair and reasonable. 

Customers won’t find any 

unwelcome surprises like 

hidden costs and fees. Everything 

will be planned 

out with their specific 

wants and needs before 

work is started. Customers 

won’t pay a dime until the 

work is done and they’re 

satisfied with the finished 

product. 

Some of Ramon’s specialties 

include custom 

motorcycle bags, seat coverings, 

fringe, heritage bag 

reinforcement, patch applications 

for a customer’s 

favorite old or new jackets 

or bags, and many other 

custom jobs. Customers 

can also get their favorite 

pair of boots and shoes repaired, 

getting rid of the 

hassle of having to get a 

new pair and spend the uncomfortable 

time breaking 

them in. 

Ramon’s attention to 

detail means a customer’s 

custom motorcycle bag 

will be the finest a customer 

has ever owned and will 

get them noticed on the 

road. Seat coverings can 

be altered to fit the individual, 

so no more struggling 

with factory stock seats 

that can be uncomfortable 

or even dangerous to ride 

on. Ramon can add fringe 

to any leather motorcycle 

accessories, including 

custom hand grip fringe, 

floor board fringe and bag 

fringe. Heritage Softail 

bags can sag over time, 

but Ramon can keep those 

bags looking new with his 

custom-made leather supports. 

If a customer has 

patches but doesn’t trust 

themselves to apply them, 

Ramon can apply them for 

the customer to their cut, 

leather or denim jackets or 

their bike’s bags. 

Ramon has been working 

with leather since his 

father started teaching him 

when he was just 5 years 

old. Since then, Ramon 

has been honing his craft 

so that there isn’t any job 

too big or too small for 

him to handle with the 

expertise and care needed 

when making alterations 

or repairs to a customer’s 

most prized possessions. 

When customers work 

with Ramon, they’re going 

to come away with exactly 

the work they want done 

at a fair and honest price. 

This holiday season, come 

see why Ramon is the only 

name a customer needs 

to know for all their motorcycle 

leatherwork and 

shoe repair needs. 

Submitted by Ramon’s Shoe 

Repair and Motorcycle 

Leatherworks, 19410 S. La- 

Grange Road, Mokena. For 

more information, call (708) 

478-8144. 

DENTISTRY 

From Page 24 

tice’s manager Jeanette 

Akroush, who added she 

wants patients to, “Look 

the age you feel.” 

“We can see the joy we 

are giving [our patients],” 

she said. “People [are] so 

happy, and hugging you. 

We are giving people back 

that confidence that they 

need to get through the 

day.” 

Since opening, the practice 

has focused on researching, 

installing and offering 

the latest and greatest 

options for dental treatment. 

Aside from the newest 

addition of Botox, Artistic 

Dentistry uses state-of-theart 

technology, such as: 

• The Cone Beam CT 

Scan, which minimizes 

radiation exposure by 

200 times while producing 

high-quality 360-degree 

images; 

• Intraoral digital cameras 

that give high-resolution 

photos that help both 

doctor and patient; 

• Digital x-rays that emit 

less radiation than conventional 

x-rays and are 

available in seconds; 

• Cinemizer video glasses 

that allow patients to 

watch movies or television 

while they are reclined 

in a dental chair; 

• Juvederm injectable dermal 

fillers, a nonsurgical 

option for restoring lost 

volume and softening 

wrinkles and folds. Juvederm 

can plump thin 

lips, build cheeks to 

help lift jowls, enhance 

shallow contours, soften 

facial creases, remove 

wrinkles and improve 

the appearance of recessed 

scars. 

Also, unlike many facilities, 

Dr. Joel Akroush 

and company can perform 

a full suite of dental procedures, 

from cleanings and 

restorations to root-canal 

therapy and implants. 

Dr. Akroush graduated 

from Loyola University 

School of Dentistry and 

has since achieved multiple 

post-graduate certificates. 

He has received extra 

training at The Dawson 

Academy and is a member 

of the Illinois State Dental 

Society, American Academy 

of Impact Dentistry, 

American Dental Association, 

American Academy 

for Cosmetic Dentistry 

and the American Academy 

of Facial Esthetics. 

Submitted by Artistic Dentistry. 


visit artisticdentistry-pc.com 

or call (708) 301-6060. 


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Providence Catholic 

invites eighth-graders 

to placement exams 

High school touts 

academic, athletic 

accomplishments 

Providence Catholic 

High School is inviting all 

eighth-grade students to 

register for the Incoming 

Freshman Placement Exam 

taking place from 8-11:30 

a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. 

Pre-registration is required 

at Providencecatho 

lic.org, and there is a $25 

exam fee. 

Providence Catholic is 

the top college prep high 

school in the area, with 

students going on to study 

at top colleges and universities 

across the country. 

With 100 of its graduates 

going onto college, students 

receive personalized 

college counseling to make 

the right choice, while the 

most recent grads received 

$40 million in college 

scholarship offers, more 

than any other high school 

in the area. It is quite clear 

that there is an advantage to 

attending Providence Catholic, 

often dubbed “The 

Providence Advantage.” 

“We just opened the 

21,000 square foot Brown 

Student Commons in early 

October in conjunction 

with our school’s 100th 

anniversary,” added the 

Rev. John Merkelis, OSA, 

president of the school. 

“The new facility provides 

a safe, welcoming central 

space for all students to 

gather before, during and 

after school hours. A larger 

modern kitchen, food 

court, concession space and 

spirit shop allows our staff 

to provide a greater diversity 

in offerings — hot and 

cold, healthy and quick. 

The facility also includes 

a spiritwear shop and rest- 

Please see EXAMS, 37 

STEAKS • CHOPS • PRIME RIB 

SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • RIBS 

Jack Gibbons Gardens all 

about traditions, not trends 

Jack Gibbons Gardens does not follow 

trends. 

Diners are not going to witness Happy 

Hours or Margarita Mondays at Jack Gibbons. 

That is because Jack Gibbons focuses 

on what really matters: great food and 

even better company. 

The restaurant reportedly has customers 

who say they have not been there for 

25-30 years but come back and it is just 

the way they remember it. 

Jack Gibbons Gardens — or Gibbons, 

as the regulars call it — opened in 1922 

as a speakeasy. Although times have 

changed drastically since then, the restaurant 

itself has not. From the red leather 

booths to the wood-paneled walls, Jack 

Gibbons is truly timeless. 

In a time where chain restaurants are on 

every corner, Gibbons has become even 

more special and unique. From the second 

a diner sits and is instantly delivered 

delicious warm bread, three-bean salad 

and coleslaw, before even a glance at the 

menu, it is easy to know one is about to 

have one of the best meals of his or her 

life. From surf and turf to fried chicken, 

Gibbons has something to satisfy any 

craving. 

Gibbons has been described as a “generational 

place” that sees everyone from 

grandfathers and fathers to their grandchildren 

who dine there. 

A secret to that success is that the restaurant’s 

staff does not experience the 

type of turnover seen in some chain restaurants. 

Its employees have worked there 

for years, striving for a “Cheers” vibe with 

which the bartender knows the customers, 

what they’re having, and the friends they 

bring with them. 

Submitted by Jack Gibbons Gardens, 14700 

Oak Park Ave. in Oak Forest. For more information, 

visit www.jackgibbonsgarden.com or 

call (708) 687-2331. 

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Proceeds benefit people with disabilities served by Trinity Services, Inc. 

427 W. Francis Road 

New Lenox, Illinois 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 1



Petals & Twig’s From Our House to Yours Holiday 

Open House set for Dec. 1 to benefit Trinity Services 

Petals & Twigs Home 

Decor and Gifts gives 

shoppers more than just 

the delight of a new purchase; 

it gives them the 

lasting joy that only giving 

back to one’s community 

can bring. 

Every purchase made at 

this gift shop, which has 

been a staple of the New 

Lenox community since 

the 1980s, directly benefits 

people with developmental 

disabilities and 

serious mental illness who 

the nonprofit organization 

Trinity Services supports. 

Petals & Twigs has gifts 

for members of the whole 

family, including pets. Staples 

at the store include: 

Vera Bradley bags of all 

shapes and sizes; classic 

and seasonal scents from 

Yankee Candle; indoor 

and outdoor decorations 

for every season and style; 

snacks, coffees and kitchen 

accessories; bath products; 

and much more. 

A popular feature at the 

store is the Trinity Barkery 

II, a separate building on 

the Petal’s property that 

houses a range of novelty 

and brand-name items for 

pets. Pet food, toys, accessories 

and even gifts for 

pet lovers line the shelves. 

One-of-a-kind treats from 

the namesake of this building, 

the original Trinity 

Barkery, based in Wilmington, 

are also sold here. 

This line, called Fritters 

for Critters, offers all-natural 

dog biscuits in small 

Imagine the smiles and surprise when 

your loved one, friend or co-worker gets 

the joy of dancing with a Gift of Dance 

“Gift Certificate” from you. They can 

choose to learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing, 

or Social Dancing from our Five Star 

Certified Professional Dancers. The Gift 

of Dance “Gift Certificate” starts as 

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to large sizes, dog cakes 

and cupcakes for birthdays 

and holidays, cat treats, cat 

cookies, and even horse 

treats. 

These delicious treats 

are all manufactured, 

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decorated and packaged 

by people with disabilities 

who Trinity Services 

supports. Purchasing Fritters 

for Critters products 

ensures opportunities for 

people to gain valuable 

skills through their work 

at the Trinity Barkery will 

continue for years to come. 

In addition to Fritters for 

Critters products, Petals & 

Twigs features an entire selection 

of items handmade 

by people with disabilities 

supported by Trinity Services. 

Decorations, ornaments, 

wall signs and more 

are crafted by the artists at 

Trinity’s Old Plank Studio, 

and a variety of game 

sets, decorations, and furniture 

items are created by 

the woodworkers at New 

Lenox Woodworks, another 

Trinity community day 

service. 

For shoppers looking 

to round out their holiday 

decorations, Petals & 

Twigs sells a variety of 

artificial floral decorations 

and wreaths created by 

the store’s in-house floral 

designer, ornaments, treetoppers, 

light-up table and 

wall decorations, throw 

pillows, and more. 

For discounts throughout 

the store, samples of 

coffee and dips, and more, 

attend Petals’ From Our 

House to Yours Holiday 

Open House between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 

Be sure to follow Petals 

& Twigs on Facebook. 

Submitted by Petals & Twigs 

Home Decor and Gifts, 427 

W. Francis Road, New Lenox, 


visit trinityservices.org 

or call (815) 485-5976.



Circle Tractor celebrates 

38 years in business 

For 38 years, people 

from the southwest suburbs 

have been coming 

to Circle Tractor for the 

highest quality tractors, 

lawn equipment and attentive 

service. That has 

been its hallmark. We offer 

the widest selection 

of cutting-edge products 

from the industry-leading 

brands: John Deere, Toro, 

Honda and the latest edition, 

Avant. 

The dealership has 

grown from a small specialty 

shop to one of the 

largest multi-line outdoor 

power equipment dealers 

in the area. 

At Circle Tractor, the 

company prides itself on 

customer service and its 

ability to meet each of 

its customer’s individual 

needs. They know how important 

equipment is to its 

customers and understands 

they want someone they 

trust to maintain it. 

The parts department 

is staffed by experienced 

professionals. They want 

to make sure customers 

get the right parts when 

they need them and at a 

fair price. The store carries 

more than 10,000 original 

equipment manufacturer 

parts in stock, and if for 

any reason it is not carrying 

the part someone 

needs, employees will 

gladly have it shipped to 

the store within just a couple 

of days. 

Having trouble finding 

a part? Just come in and 

talk to one of the store’s 

parts employees, who 

will gladly help locate the 

proper part needed for any 

machine. 

The service department 

is staffed by factory-trained 

and -certified 

professional mechanics. It 

prides itself on thorough 

inspections and proper 

diagnoses of machines in 

a timely manner. The service 

department will stand 

behind its work to make 

sure equipment is working 

properly for customers 

through the entire lawn 

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southwest entry for 

the school building.” 

New in 2019 will be the 

creation of the school’s 

STEM Program. STEM is 

an acronym for Science, 

Technology, Engineering 

and Math. The Providence 

Catholic STEM Academy 

will provide students with 

self-directed and collaborative 

learning in those integrated 

fields of study, and 

the content of all four disciplines 

will be interwoven. 

It will provide students 

with communication and 

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during their high school 

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PCHS students also succeed 

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DID YOU KNOW? 

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effect on your overall health. 

360 

million 

people worldwide 

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It is the third most common 

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1 World Health Organization. (2015). Deafness and hearing loss. Retrieved from: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs300/en/ | 2 National Academy on an Aging Society. (1999). Challenges for the 

21st Century: Chronic and Disabling Conditions. Retrieved from: http://www.agingsociety.org/agingsociety/pdf/chronic.pdf | 3 Li, C. M. & Hoffman, H. J. (2014). Untangling the Link Between Hearing Loss and 

Depression. Retrieved from: http://journals.lww.com/thehearingjournal/Fulltext/2014/07000/Untangling_the_Link_Between_Hearing_Loss_and.2.aspx 

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The effects of agerelated 

hearing loss 

South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center specializes 

in age-related hearing 

loss. This is the loss of 

hearing that gradually occurs 

in most of us as we 

grow older. It is one of the 

most common conditions 

affecting older and elderly 

adults. 

Approximately one in 

three people in the United 

States between the ages 

of 65 and 74 has hearing 

loss, and nearly half of 

those older than 75 have 

difficulty hearing. Having 

trouble hearing can make 

it hard to understand and 

follow a doctor’s advice, 

respond to warnings, and 

hear phones, doorbells, 

and smoke alarms. Hearing 

loss can also make it 

hard to enjoy talking with 

family and friends, leading 

to feelings of isolation. 

Jonathan L. Wright, 

ACA, BC-HIS, a specialist 

at South Suburban Hearing 

says that age-related 

hearing loss most often occurs 

in both ears, affecting 

them equally. Because the 

loss is gradual, if you have 

age-related hearing loss 

you may not realize that 

you’ve lost some of your 

ability to hear. 

“Many people put off 

getting help for their hearing 

loss because they think 

it’s insignificant – something 

they can deal with 

by simply turning the TV 

louder or asking family 

and friends to repeat 

themselves,” Wright said. 

But research has linked 

untreated hearing loss to 

significant issues that affect 

peoples’ lives in many 

ways. 

Dementia and hearing loss 

Seniors with hearing 

loss are significantly more 

likely to develop dementia 

over time than those who 

retain their hearing. 

• Mild hearing loss: two 

times more likely to develop 

dementia. 

• Moderate hearing loss: 

three times more likely 

to develop dementia. 

• Severe hearing loss: five 

times more likely to develop 

dementia. 

Mental health and 

hearing loss 

Hearing loss results in 

social isolation. Adults 

with untreated hearing loss 

tend to withdrawal from 

engaging with family & 

friends. 

Adults ages 50 and older 

with untreated hearing loss 

are more likely to report 

depression, anxiety, anger 

and frustration, emotional 

instability, and paranoia, 

and are less likely to participate 

in social activities 

than those who wear hearing 

aids. 

Can I prevent age-related 

hearing loss? 

At this time, scientists 

don’t know how to prevent 

age-related hearing loss; 

however, you can protect 

yourself from noise-induced 

hearing loss by protecting 

your ears, with ear 

plugs or ear muffs, from 

sounds that are too loud 

and last too long. 

How can I tell if I have a 

hearing problem? 

Ask yourself the following 

questions. If you 

answer “yes” to three or 

more of these questions, 

you could have a hearing 

problem and may 

need to have your hearing 

checked*: 

• Do you sometimes feel 

REFERENCES 

• The Hearing Handicap 

Inventory for 

Adults [HHIA]: Psychometric 

adequacy 

and audiometric 

correlates. Ear Hear, 

11, 430-433. 

• National Institute on 

Deafness and Other 

Communication 

Disorders [NIDCD]: 

Hearing, Ear Infections, 

and Deafness. 

Age-Related Hearing 

Loss. nidcd.nih.gov/ 

health/age-relatedhearing-loss. 

embarrassed when you 

meet new people because 

you struggle to 

hear? 

• Do you feel frustrated 

when talking to members 

of your family because 

you have difficulty 

hearing them? 

• Do you have difficulty 

hearing or understanding 

co-workers, clients 

or customers? 

• Do you have trouble 

hearing in the movies or 

in the theater? 

• Does a hearing problem 

cause you to argue with 

family members? 

• Do you have trouble 

hearing the TV or radio 

at levels that are loud 

enough for others? 

*Adapted from: Newman, 

C.W., Weinstein, 

B.E., Jacobson, G.P., & 

Hug, G.A. (1990). The 

Hearing Handicap Inventory 

for Adults [HHIA]: 

Psychometric adequacy 

and audiometric correlates. 

Ear Hear, 11, 430-433. 

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Find adventure with 

St. Christopher Tours 

Travelers in pursuit of 

adventure should look no 

further than Phil & Amy’s 

St. Christopher Tours and 

their deluxe motorcoach 

venues. In addition to being 

recording artists and 

musical performers, for 

more than 25 years Phil 

& Amy have hosted oneday 

and overnight luxury 

motorcoach trips. Their 

St. Christopher travelers 

have traveled all around 

the country to exciting getaway 

locations across the 

United States and Canada. 

This past summer and fall, 

St. Christopher Tours visited 

Yellowstone National 

Park and Jackson Hole, 

experiencing the scenic 

wonders of Wyoming. 

Phil & Amy surprised their 

guests as they were invited 

to sing the national anthem 

for the world-famous 

Cody, Wyo. rodeo. Old 

Faithful, plunging waterfalls, 

multicolored canyons, 

rivers and streams, 

mountains, forest, countless 

plant and animal life 

and beautiful accommodations 

are sure to be forever 

remembered by their travelers. 

Phil & Amy’s Tours 

also took their guests later 

in June to beautiful Mackinac 

Island and are just 

back from their head start 

of Christmas shopping on 

a three-day visit to Frankenmuth, 

Mich. Plenty of 

one-day tours are offered 

all the time as well. 

Once again, St. Christopher 

Tours has great travel 

plans and destinations 

in store for one-day and 

overnight vacations for the 

coming year. June 2019 

features a nine-day motorcoach 

trip to Cape Cod that 

includes everything from 

visiting the New England 

islands and a visit to Boston 

to a five-day stay at a 

Cape Cod resort and spa 

and even a boat cruise for 

whale watching. Travelers 

will have a delightful 

morning experience as the 

group crosses Nantucket 

Sound by ferry to visit 

Martha’s Vineyard. The 

little villages and town 

each have their own personality 

and a tour guide 

that will show the sites, 

such as the Oak Bluffs and 

famous lighthouses. Back 

on the mainland, travelers 

will experience dinners at 

famous fine local restaurants, 

as well as meals at 

the resort and spa that they 

venture out from each day. 

Winding roads through 

picturesque communities 

will take travelers on an 

expedition off the coast for 

the whale-watching cruise. 

This is a great trip for joining 

Phil & Amy and St. 

Christopher Tours. Just ask 

any past travelers about the 

2016 Cape Cod trip, which 

was fun, relaxing and educational, 

too. Check out 

their ad and visit the www. 

philnamymusic.com website 

and gallery to relive 

travel moments and anticipate 

future destinations. 

One-day trips include Phil 

& Amy’s Starved Rock 

performances and theater 

events including “The Producers” 

lunch and matinee 

at the Paramount Theater 

in Aurora, “Mamma Mia” 

lunch and matinee at The 

Drury Lane Theater in 

Oak Brook and “West Side 

Story” evening performance 

at the Lyric Opera. 

Call their offices to find 

out more about pick-up 

and drop-off locations and 

options. Nothing brings a 

family together more than 

a motorcoach bus tour. 

Submitted by Phil & Amy’s 

St. Christopher Tours, 5348 

Forest Trail in Oak Forest. 


(708) 687-3302 or visit www. 

philnamymusic.com.


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for safety and avoiding fire 

traps, as well as fully efficient 

dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, owner 

of Dryer Vent Wizard, 

opened his New Lenoxbased 

business in 2009. 

Lint is the villain — lint 

that has been allowed to 

build up and linger too 

long in the dryer exhaust 

vent. 

It is estimated by the 

U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission and 

the U.S. Fire Administration 

that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers 

occur annually. These fires 

account for an average of 

20 deaths, 370 injuries and 

more than $88 million in 

property damage. “Failure 

to clean the dryer vent” 

was the leading factor cited 

in U.S. Fire Administration 

reports. 

“It is something very few 

people know about or think 

about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company specializes 

in dryer vent cleaning, 

repair, alteration and installation. 

“It is the leading 

cause of dryer fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent 

clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18-$24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting 

causes problems, as well,” 

Enzenberger said. “The 

dryer exhaust duct and 

connections should be 

made of rigid metal or 

semi-rigid metal and secured 

with metal, heatresistant 

tape rather than 

duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordiontype 

material, which can 

easily trap lint and is more 

susceptible to kinks and 

crushing.” 

Warning signs include: 

• Clothes are taking more 

than one cycle to dry, especially 

jeans and towels 

• No lint visible on lint 

screen 

• Dryer repeatedly stops 

during a cycle 

• Clothes have moldy 

smell after dry cycle 

• Clothes are very hot after 

a dry cycle 

• Top of dryer hot to the 

touch while running 

• Excess lint left on clothing. 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, 

but it’s hard to get the 

word out,” Enzenberger 

said. “Most don’t call until 

they have a serious problem 

with their dryer.” 

He suggests people 

treat clothes dryers as a 

household item in need of 

regular maintenance. Consumers 

can protect dryer 

performance and promote 

safety by cleaning the lint 

screen between each use, 

ensuring the connection 

between the dryer and 

wall is made of compliant 

material and remains 

un-kinked, and having the 

dryer exhaust duct cleaned 

regularly. Dryer manufacturers 

recommend inspection 

and cleaning at least 

annually. 

Those who are taking 

some time off for the holidays 

find it is the perfect 

time to have an inspection 

and cleaning of clothes 

dryers and dryer vent systems. 

Another important tip: 

Never let your clothes dryer 

run when you are out of 

the house or asleep. 

Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard, 

1505 Cherrywood Lane, 

in New Lenox. For more 

information, visit dryer 

ventwizard.com or call (815) 

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Catering items include, 

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Aside from Just Shrimp’s 

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smoked beef, pulled pork, 

fried chicken, fried chicken 

tenders, and chicken wings 

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Side dishes to choose 

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coleslaw, mixed green 

salad, pasta salad, rice, 

oven roasted potatoes, or 

sweet mashed. 

Other menu items as 

well as other meat and side 

dishes can be sold in catering 

packages by request. 

Traditional menu items, 

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Potterco Real Estate creates fantastic 

experiences, shares its lifestyle 

The mission at Potterco 

Real Estate is to create 

such a fantastic and seamless 

home-buying and 

-selling experience for its 

buyers and sellers that they 

will share the information 

with everyone they know 

and care about who could 

benefit from its real estate 

services. 

Ninety percent of its 

business, year after year, 

is based on repeat business 

and customer referrals. 

The broker believes this 

is because we treat customers 

with integrity and 

transparency, while offering 

unbeatable customer 

service, aggressive marketing 

and ease of transaction. 

Potterco works hard 

to get the best price possible 

wherever one wants 

to live or sell in Chicago’s 

southwest suburbs. Our 

clients benefit from its 

knowledge of local and 

county real estate-related 

issues by staying active in 

the community. 

Home ownership is the 

largest investment most 

people make in their lives. 

More than just a roof over 

people’s heads, Potterco 

believes a home gives us 

a space to be one’s true 

self, where one can feel 

safe and secure. It should 

reflect what is important to 

that person and reflective 

of their personality. 

Growing organic fruits 

and vegetables, canning 

and composting has become 

a huge part of Potterco’s 

family lifestyle. 

It enjoyed a great harvest 

this year and plan on sharing 

our gardening adven- 

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Most Americans take water for granted 

Investment in 

infrastructure critical 

to daily service 

Most Americans take the 

community water systems that 

bring clean water to and from 

their homes and businesses for 

granted. 

They turn on the tap and flush 

the toilet without thinking twice 

about where the water came 

from or where it will end up. 

Imagine a day without water; 

a day without safe, reliable water 

and wastewater service. A 

day without water would mean 

no water comes out of the tap to 

brush one’s teeth. There would 

be no morning coffee. When 

flushing the toilet, nothing 

would happen. 

Firefighters would have no 

water to put out fires. Farmers 

couldn’t water their crops. Restaurants 

and industries would 

close. Doctors couldn’t wash 

their hands. 

A single, nationwide day 

without water service would put 

an estimated $43.5 billion of 

economic activity at risk. In just 

eight days, a national water service 

stoppage would put nearly 

2 million jobs in jeopardy. 

A day without water everywhere 

would be nothing short 

of a humanitarian, political and 

economic crisis. 

That’s unimaginable for most, 

but there are communities in the 

U.S. that have lived without water. 

From manmade tragedies in 

Flint, Michigan, to water scarcity 

issues in central California, to 

wastewater runoff in the Great 

Lakes — water issues abound. 

There are millions of 

Americans living in communities 

that never had the infrastructure 

to provide safe water 

service, relying on bottled water 

and septic systems each day. 

The problems that face our 

drinking water and wastewater 

systems are multi-faceted. The 

nation’s water and wastewater 

infrastructure is aging and 

in need of investment, having 

gone underfunded for decades. 

Drought, flooding and climate 

change stress water and wastewater 

systems. Too many communities 

have ignored the infrastructure 

needs of their water 

and wastewater systems. They 

are reluctant to adjust or raise 

customer rates to pay for necessary 

infrastructure improvements. 

Reinvestment in our water 

and wastewater infrastructure 

must be a national priority, but 

requires locally driven solutions. 

Illinois American Water 

invests approximately $70 million 

to $100 million annually 

to replace, upgrade and expand 

capacity of its water and wastewater 

systems. 

Nationally, American Water 

invests an estimated $1 billion 

annually on water and wastewater 

infrastructure. 

The United States Environmental 

Protection Agency estimated 

that approximately $384 

billion in improvements to 

drinking water infrastructure is 

needed by 2030 for systems to 

continue providing safe drinking 

water to 297 million Americans. 

More than $300 billion is 

needed for upgrades to wastewater 

facilities by 2030. 

The good news is that the 

American people are already 

widely supportive of increased 

investment in nation’s water 

infrastructure. Above any other 

pressing political issue, Americans 

name rebuilding the nation’s 

infrastructure as an issue 

they most want elected officials 

to address. 

Americans view water infrastructure 

investment as an even 

greater priority than infrastructure 

generally, with 82 percent 

of voters saying that they view 

the issue as either important or 

very important. No other issue 

facing our public officials enjoys 

such a broad consensus. 

Americans across the regional 

and political spectrum know 

that investing in drinking water 

and wastewater systems is key. 

While neglecting the nation’s 

water systems poses grave 

health and economic dangers, 

the benefits of reinvestment 

are great. If America closes the 

existing water infrastructure in- 

Please see WATER, 53 

WARM WISHES 

TO YOU THIS 

HOLIDAY SEASON 

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Forest View Farms offers horseback riding for the holidays 

For more than 50 years, Forest 

View Farms has welcomed 

horse-lovers of all ages, whether 

they have been riding all of their 

lives or want to enjoy their first 

rides. 

Forest View Farms in Tinley 

Park abuts the Cook County Forest 

Preserves — a beautiful piece 

of land that begs to be seen. The 

farms invite people to enjoy time 

away from life’s stresses and 

spend time relaxing by meandering 

through the beautiful forest 

trails. 

Riders are paired with a horse 

at the rider’s skill level, so new 

riders do not feel overwhelmed 

while sleigh rides, hayrides or 

other horse-drawn vehicles are 

piloted by one of the farms’ accomplished 

workers. 

Trail rides begin on the Forest 

View Farms property and take 

adjacent trails through the Cook 

County Forest Preserves. Trail 

rides are offered year-round, and 

offered for both private, reserved 

rides and non reserved walk-in 

customers. Trail riders need to 

be at least 9 years of age, with a 

250-pound weight limit. 

Children younger than 9 who 

want to ride also can enjoy pony 

rides, which are offered yearround 

and are great for smaller 

children. Children learn to be 

comfortable around horses during 

their controlled trail ride 

around the Forest View Farms 

property. All ponies are hand-led 

by a parent or adult. 

Forest View Farms offer riding 

lessons for new and advanced 

riders, young and old. For those 

who have always wanted to try 

horseback riding, there are classes 

for people of all ages, from 3 

years and older. Toddlers can become 

comfortable around horses 

or ponies with mommy and me 

classes, and older children can 

start learning riding basics, with 

lessons tailored to their ages and 

levels of comfort. 

For adults who have never 

had the chance to try horseback 

riding, Forest Views Farms has 

both group and private lessons, 

so people can try it out with their 

friends or on their own. Forest 

View Farms also offers driving 

lessons for those who do not 

drive. 

Forest View Farms offers everything 

one needs for a successful, 

memorable party. Parties can 

be built to accommodate everything 

from trail rides, pony rentals, 

hayrides, ride wagons, covered 

wagons, carriages and stage 

coach to petting farm animals. 

Sheriff badges, hats and bandannas 

are available as party favors. 

The farms have outdoor party 

pavilions available and heated 

party barn for fall, winter and 

spring comfort. 

And whether or not one decides 

to have a party at his or 

her location, or the farms, Forest 

View can supply everything 

needed, including western decorations 

and props for a great party 

all guests will remember. 

Forest View also does parades, 

weddings, reunions, convention 

events, company picnics, cookouts, 

special events and parties 

for all occasions. 

Forest View Farms invites everyone 

to join for a week of horsey 

fun at the horse camp, which is 

a great way to learn about horses 

and other farm animals. During 

the week at camp, campers will 

learn to brush, saddle and ride 

horses. Campers also will adopt 

one farm animal and take care 

of it for the week. Campers also 

will have riding lessons and go 

on trail rides daily. 

The farm also has other 

types of horse-related activities 

throughout the week. 

Fall is upon us, and hayride 

season is here, while winter is 

fast approaching. And the coming 

of snow brings sleigh rides. 

Gift certificates are available 

for any of the above and 

make great Christmas stockingstuffers 

for presents. 

Yes, Christ is still in Christmas 

at Forest View Farms. Call for 

additional details. 

Submitted by Forest View Farms. 

For more information, visit www. 

fvfarms.com, or call (708) 560-0306 

or (219) 365-1350. 

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Discover creative muses at Art a la Carte 

Finding a fun venue to book 

a holiday get together can be 

stressful, especially when parties 

start to become the same old 

thing. Art a la Carte promises an 

unforgettable celebration and 

certainly a unique way to have 

fun during the holidays. From 

painting on a wood sign, canvas 

or wine glasses, to planting a terrarium, 

the studio has a variety 

of art projects taught step-bystep 

to ensure each person leaves 

with a new creation they’re 

proud of. But the studio isn’t 

your typical art class; beer, wine 

and food are permitted, so adults 

can bring in their favorite bottle 

of chardonnay and craft their 

stress away. During the holidays, 

everyone looks forward to getting 

together, company parties, 

holiday fundraisers and family 

gatherings, so why not make 

memories with a new homemade 

project? ‘Tis the season of giving. 

It’s the perfect time to DIY or date night. The studio’s Freends 

for a simple girl’s night out 

a masterpiece. Private parties get quent Painter program awards 

their own room and receive personal 

instruction on a painting or nine classes. Patrons are reward- 

a free class to those who attend 

project of their choice. 

ed for discovering and practicing 

Art a la Carte offers BYOB a skill they thought they never 

canvas classes Tuesdays-Thursdays 

at a discounted rate. Classes Painter, Lauren Benedict, wrote: 

had. Art a la Carte’s Frequent 

are also offered during the week- 

“We went for the kid’s unicorn 

happy holidays 

painting this morning. I’m literally 

the least artistic human and 

my 7 year old loves to draw and 

color, so we thought it would be 

fun to do. They were so helpful, 

and the instructor was super supportive 

when my little girl was 

crying over a mess up on her 

canvas. All in all, a wonderful 

experience and we can’t wait to 

do it again.” 

Everyone is an artist and Art a 

la Carte inspires the community 

to be one. 

Art a la Carte not only teaches 

classes but supports local artists, 

as well. The studio has a 

shop full of handmade products 

for sale crafted by local Chicagoland 

artists, including pieces 

made by Art a la Carte instructors. 

Personalized and custommade 

gifts are available for purchase, 

making gift-giving that 

much more special. Or, what 

better gift to give than one made 

by the giver. Gift cards are available 

for those who want to share 

the experience. 

Submitted by Art a la Carte, 11209 

W. 159th St., Orland Park, 60467. 

For more information, visit artalac 

arteinc.com or call (708)403-2233. 

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Presented 

by: 

in the 

Sunday, December 2nd 

Kick-off Celebration, 2pm - 6pm 

101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox 

Holiday Market Dates: 

Saturday, December 8th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Craft Beer Tasting Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Holiday Character Visits 

Food Trucks Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Sunday, December 9th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Lamplight Singers Ice Carving Demonstration 


Saturday, December 15th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Craft Beer Tasting Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Holiday Character Visits 


Sunday, December 16th 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Truck Lamplight Singers 


Saturday, December 22nd 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Holiday Sweets and Treats Sale Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 

Holiday Character Visits Lamplight Singers Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Sunday, December 23rd 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Santa Claus Visit Touch a Truck Food Trucks 

NLFPD Santa Claus send off! Shopping and Skate Rentals 

Visit newlenox.net/events for more 

details on these FREE events! 

Santa Claus returns to New Lenox 

for Christmas in the Commons 

Mayor Tim Baldermann 

and the Village of 

New Lenox are excited 

to announce the return of 


for the 2018 holiday 

season. 

The spectacular display 

of lights — highlighted 

by the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus in the United 

States — will return to the 

New Lenox Village Commons 

for its third year, accompanied 

by a full calendar 

of holiday activities. 

The holiday light display 

is scheduled to begin 

lighting up the Village 

Commons on Dec. 2, with 

dazzling drapes of lights 

and life-sized displays 

that will transform the 

Commons into a winter 

wonderland. Santa Claus 

himself stands nearly 40- 

feet tall and is illuminated 

by 18,500 LED lights. A 

special mailbox sits near 

the display where visitors 

will have the opportunity 

to mail letters to Santa, 

all of which will receive a 

response directly from the 

North Pole if mailed by 

Dec. 16. 

Also returning to the 

Commons this year will be 

not one, but two synthetic 

skating rinks, presented 

in part by the New Lenox 

Community Park District. 

Standard ice skates can 

be used on the rink, and 

though guests are encouraged 

to bring their own, 

a limited supply will be 

available for rental during 

select hours. 

Another featured event, 

also making a return for its 

second year in a row, is the 

Holiday Market, open to 

the public each Saturday 

and Sunday in December 

before Christmas. Guests 

will find a variety of vendors 

each weekend, offering 

homemade and artisanal 

wares for sale. This 

is the perfect time to find 

unique gifts for family and 

friends all while supporting 

small businesses in a 

beautiful, holiday atmosphere. 

The ever-expanding 

celebration will also include 

many new features 

this year, including Santa 

Claus and other holiday 

character visits each weekend, 

horse-drawn wagon 

rides, musical performances, 

two holiday craft beer 

tasting nights, crafts and 

movies for the children, 

and more. 

All of the fun begins 

Sunday, Dec. 2, with the 


Kick-off Celebration 

from 2-6 p.m. in the 

Village Commons. The 

kick-off will include a 

visit from Santa and Mrs. 

Claus, an appearance by 

Santa’s reindeer, holiday 

musical performances and 

more. The day will culminate 

with the official 

throwing of the switch 

to light up the Commons 

with its breathtaking display 

of holiday lights. 

Additional details on 

all of the special events 

and activities that will be 

a part of Christmas in the 

Commons this year can 

be found at newlenox.net/ 

events, or by calling the 

Village of New Lenox at 

(815) 462-6400. 

All events are free to 

attend and no admission 

ticket is required. The Village 

Commons is located 

at 101 Veterans Parkway 

in New Lenox. 

Submitted by Village of New 

Lenox, 1 Veterans Parkway, 

New Lenox, 60451. For more 

information, visit newlenox. 

net, or call (815) 462-6400.



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fresh orchid centerpieces. 

Wedding coordinators in the office 7 days a week! 

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Pet food fit for furry 

family members 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd is a familyowned 

business, dedicated to helping pet 

owners keep their pets healthy and happy 

by providing high-quality pet food for 

dogs and cats. 

Customers can also enjoy the delicious 

aroma of fresh-baked goods in our 

store. Joy’s Best Friends Ltd Best Bites 

uses only high-quality ingredients in our 

cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pizza. We 

create healthy and nutritious snacks for 

one’s best friend using no preservatives in 

our bakery. Our dog bakery is now taking 

orders for the holidays. 

Please come visit us with special hours 

of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 23, 

for huge sales. 

Photos with Santa Claus at Joy’s Best 

Friends Ltd. Best Bites from 11 a.m.-2 

p.m. on Nov. 25 and from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

on Dec. 15. 

Submitted by Joy’s Best Friends Ltd, 11323 W. 

143rd St., Orland Park. For more information, 

visit joysbestfriendsbestbites.com or call 

(708) 403-1510. 

CHESDAN’S 

From Page 16 

that are peeled and de-veined in-house, 

and covered in a Cuervo buffalo sauce. 

Cinnamon pillows — A dessert the 

whole family can share, these “pillows” 

are fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar 

and dipped in caramel and chocolate 

sauces — served on the side. 

Chesdan’s also caters holiday parties. A 

few customer favorites are: 

HEARING 

From Page 38 

What should I do if I have trouble 

hearing? 

Hearing problems can be serious. The 

most important thing you can do if you 

think you have a hearing problem is to 

seek advice from a health care provider. 

If you suspect that you or a loved one is 

experiencing a hearing loss, please don’t 

Don’t just 

list your 

real estate 

property... 

Sell It! 

With a Classified Ad 

Italian Baked Chicken Breast – Prepared 

with Italian-seasoned bread crumbs 

and baked with Parmesan cheese. 

Sausage and Peppers – Italian sausage, 

sautéed with tri-color peppers over a bed 

of fettuccine with Chesdan’s basil garlic 

sauce. 

Submitted by Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille, 

15764 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. For more 

information, call (708) 301-8300 or visit 

www.chesdanspizza.com. 

hesitate to get a hearing test. Come visit 

South Suburban Hearing Health Center’s 

professionals in Homer Glen, Burr Ridge 

and Mokena. Call (708) 966-4724 to 

make an appointment. 

Submitted by South Suburban Hearing Health 

Center, 14316 S. Will-Cook Road, Homer 

Glen, 60467; and 20006 Wolf Road, Mokena, 

60448. For more information, visit southsub 

urbanhearing.com. 

See the Classified 

Section for more info, 

or call 708.326.9170 


Black 

Friday 

HUGE SALE 

NOVEMBER 23 RD 2018 

8AM-4PM 

20 % 

OFF 

Any Toys or 

Bagged treats. 

Some restrictions apply. While supplies last. 

11323 W. 143 rd St • Orland Park 

708.403.1510 

joysbestfriendsbestbites.com 

Holiday 

Photos 

with Santa 

NOVEMBER 25 TH & 

DECEMBER 15 TH 2018 

11AM-2PM 

IN STORE DOG BAKERY



See what’s new at Hanover Place 

Exciting changes have gone on at Hanover 

Place this year. In May, Greystar 

took over management of the property. It 

renovated units with upgraded counters 

and stainless steal appliances. But the biggest 

changes have come in the new management 

team. 

Bethany Mazzola started on Nov. 1 as 

the new executive director of the property. 

She brings with her eight years of 

experience in property management and 

is excited to join the Hanover Place Community. 

She is a great listener who strives 

to provide a high, customer-service living 

experience, and to ensure our residents 

appreciate their decision to make Hanover 

Place their home. 

Hanover Place offers one- and twobedroom 

independent living apartments 

with a variety of amenities and services. 

Stop in for a tour and meet the new staff 

at Hanover Place. 

Happy Holidays from Hanover Place. 

JOIN HANOVER PLACE FOR THE 

FOLLOWING HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES 

• Dec. 8: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop Till 

You Drop, featuring 20 different 

vendors 

• Dec. 11: Holiday party, drinks and 

Appetizers with a visit from Santa 

• Dec. 28: 2-4 p.m. New Years Eve 

Celebration. Entertainment by 

Jean and Felice, with drinks and 

appetizers 

All seating is limited and you must 

RSVP to attend. For reservations, call 

(708) 633-1700 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 16851 S. Harlem 

Ave., in Tinley Park. For more information, 

visit hanoverplaceil.com or call (708) 

501-6629. 

WELCOME WINTER WITH MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING 

Francesca’s provides the perfect 

party atmosphere for the holidays 

The holiday season 

is the perfect time for a 

celebration and no one 

throws a party quite like 

Francesca’s. From family 

get-togethers to company 

dinners and every occasion 

in between, an event 

at Francesca’s is one to 

remember. The excellent 

food and superior service 

that customers have come 

to know and love from the 

Frankfort and Palos Park 

Francesca’s locations carries 

over from their restaurants 

into their private 

dining rooms with accommodations 

for up to 125 

guests. For information on 

menu packages, visit Francesca’s 

online and then 

contact an event planner to 

reserve the date. 

Also, save the date for 

Christmas Eve and New 

Year’s Eve dinners. These 

dates fill up fast and they 

want to make sure their 

customers are on the guest 

list, so call and reserve a 

table today. 

Francesca’s Holiday Gift 

Card Program returns 

With the holidays just 

around the corner, don’t 

forget to add Francesca’s 

gift cards to any holiday 

shopping list. Starting on 

Black Friday (Friday, Nov. 

23) and continuing until 

Dec. 31, every $100 Francesca’s 

gift card purchased 

will earn customers a $25 

holiday bonus gift card. 

There is no purchase limit 

with their holiday gift card 

program, so stock up on 

gifts for family, friends, 

teachers and business associates, 

then treat yourself 

to dinner during the 

early part of 2019 with a 

bonus gift card (some restrictions 

apply, see store 

for details). 

Submitted by Francesca’s 

Fortunato, 40 Kansas St. 

Frankfort and Francesca’s 

Vicinato, 12960 S. LaGrange 

Road, Palos Park. For more 

information, call (815) 464- 

1890 or (708) 671-1600 or 

visit www.miafrancesca.com. 

They are also owners of Fat 

Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar, 

28 Kansas St., Frankfort. 


(815) 534-1640 or visit www. 

fatrosies.com. 

NEW RESIDENT SPECIAL 

LEASE AN APARTMENT BY DEC 31 ST & EARN 2 MONTHS FREE! 

VALID AT LEASE SIGNING ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR SPECIAL.WITH COUPON ONLY. OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/18 

WHAT MAKES 

HANOVER PLACE 

DIFFERENT THAN 

OTHER COMMUNITIES? 

OUR COMMITMENT 

TO YOU! 

WE TRULY WANT OUR RESIDENTS 

TO REDISCOVER INDEPENDENT LIVING! 

Spacious One- & Two-Bedroom Floor Plans | Nine Foot Ceilings 

Full Kitchen Including Dishwasher & Microwave | Spacious Closets 

Individually Controlled Heating & Air Conditioning Units 

Cable TV Included - Senior TV with Channels Plus Premium Channels 

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting | Close to Transportation 

Continental Breakfast | Activity Programs 

Please join us at Hanover Place for Holiday Festivities 

December 8th Saturday-Shop Till you Drop from 10am-2pm. Featuring 20 different vendors 

December 11th Holiday Party Drinks & Appetizers with a visit from Santa 

December 28th New Year’s Eve Celebration 2pm-4pm, Entertainment by Jean & Felice with 

Drinks & Appetizers. All Seating is Limited and you Must RSVP to attend 708-633-1700 

Don’t Miss the Fun, Reserve your spot early! 

16851 Harlem Avenue | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | HanoverPlace@Greystar.com 

708-688-5439 | www.HanoverPlaceIL.com



MAKE FRANCESCA’S RESTAURANT GROUP A PART OF YOUR 

Holiday Celebrations! 

LUNCH • DINNER • PRIVATE EVENTS CARRY OUT • CATERING • BAR 

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FRANCESCA’S 

FORTUNATO 

FRANKFORT 

40 KANSAS STREET 

(815) 464-1890 

FRANCESCA’S 

VICINATO 

PALOS PARK 

12960 S. LA GRANGE ROAD 

(708) 671-1600 

EARN A 

$25 Holiday Bonus Card * 

FOR EVERY $100 IN GIFT CARDS PURCHASED! 

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE AND IN-STORE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 

*RESTRICTIONS APPLY 

WEEKEND BRUNCH • LUNCH • DINNER • PRIVATE PARTIES 

FRANKFORT 

28 Kansas Street 

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VISIT OUR WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING



PROVIDENCE 

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 

PROVIDENCE 

B e c o m e S o m e t h i n g G r e a t e r 

PLACEMENT EXAM 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please bring a $25 check payable to PCHS (Test Fee) 

Complete the Student Information Form at: 

www.providencecatholic.org 

@PCHS_Celtics 

/Providence.Catholic 

/charlie.celtic 

/PCHS_Celtics 

1800 West Lincoln Highway • New Lenox, IL 60451 • (815) 717-3160



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• Minimizes eye strain by 

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• Provides privacy from 

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• Holds glass shards together 

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• Available in a wide range 

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• (1) 2-Button & (1) 4-Button Remote 

• Parking Light Flash 

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• ASK Long Range Technology 

• FSK Technology for increased range 

• 3rd Channel Auxiliary Outputs 

• Gas/Diesel Compatible 

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• Selectable Runtime 

• Valet Mode 

• Extended Range Window Mount Antenna 

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Choo Choo choose the 

best in model trains 

Choo Choo Works opened in Frankfort 

almost a year ago and is a reincarnation of 

an Oak Lawn store by the same name that 

was owned by Tony Shockwave’s father. 

He decided to open up a similar shop after 

his two sons became interested in model 

trains. 

The store carries both new and old train 

sets, most of which remain in mint condition 

in the box. The trains are priced 

lower than those that could be bought on 

many online sites. For the older collectors, 

Choo Choo Works has no shortage 

of collectible Lionel trains, including rare 

sets. 

Tony Shockwave, owner of Choo Choo 

Works, purchased the archives from the 

Lionel Century Club. Many of the historic 

engine models will come with copies of 

the blueprints from the actual trains, certification 

and documentation, as well as a 

special display case from Lionel. 

We keep our displays in mint condition. 

We have a wide array of different sets, including 

a train set made of solid gold. We 

are always looking for new sets to add to 

our collection, so feel free to contact us if 

you have one. 

Submitted by Choo Choo Works, 9555 W. 

Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, 60423. For more 

information, visit choochooworks.wordpress. 

com or call (708) 268-5941. 

MASSAGE 

From Page 22 

• One 60-minute wellness 

massage session, total 

body stretch or healthy 

skin facial session per 

month. Each session 

includes 10 minutes for 

consultation and dressing. 

• Member discounts on 

their upgrades and 

90-minute massages and 

facials. 

• Member discounts on 

their Microderm Infusion 

and chemical exfoliation 

services. 

• Unlimited additional 

massage, stretch or skin 

care sessions at member 

rate. 

• Discounts on membership 

for family members. 

• 10% discount on Murad 

Home Regimen Kits. 

• Unused sessions roll over 

or can be shared with 

others 

• Other benefits of membership 

will be presented 

upon enrollment. 

To purchase gift cards, 

enroll in the wellness pro- 

HOURS 

• Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon–4 p.m. 

gram or to make an appointment, 

stop by today 

at one of the following 

convenient south suburban 

locations. 

Submitted by Massage Envy, 

11061 W. Lincoln Highway 

in Frankfort; 15159 S. La- 

Grange Road, Orland Park; 

and 7270 W. 191st St., Tinley 

Park. For more information, 

call (815) 277-5151, (708) 

675-1555 or (815) 469-4400 

or visit www.massageenvy. 

com.



LIFESTYLE 

From Page 42 

tures throughout the year 

on our website pottercohomes.com. 

Cooking and baking is 

another hobby shared by 

all in the family, and they 

enjoy making most of 

meals in a scratch kitchen 

daily. 

Potterco works with 

Kelvin Grove Nature 

Club, teaching children 

the benefits of growing 

their own food, while offering 

hands-on experience 

in gardening and 

composting. The company 

wants to bring more attention 

to the vital role local 

vegetable gardens offer to 

everyone by growing under-produced 

food, such as 

fresh fruits and vegetables, 

locally. Its bigger purpose 

is creating a local grower 

network to sell directly to 

consumers within hours 

or days of harvest, making 

good food available to everyone. 

Submitted by Potterco Real 

Estate. For more information, 

call (815) 531-5566 or 

potterco@cpotterco.com. 

WATER 

From Page 43 

vestment gap, the national 

economy would gain $220 

billion in annual economic 

activity and 1.3 million 

jobs. 

There is no option. Public 

officials at the local, 

state and national level 

must prioritize investment 

in water and wastewater. 

Public-private partnerships 

will play an important 

role in building the 

water and wastewater 

systems of tomorrow. Innovation 

will allow for 

building modern, energyefficient 

and environmentally 

advanced systems 

that will sustain communities 

for generations to 

come. 

America needs to prioritize 

building stronger 

water and wastewater systems 

now, so that no community 

in America has to 

imagine living a day without 

water. 

Submitted by Illinois 

American Water. For more 

information, visit amwater. 

com/ilaw/ 

CAR 

From Page 8 

of repair shops currently 

meet the rigorous Gold 

Class standard. 

The I-CAR Professional 

Development Program 

provides collision repair 

and insurance businesses 

with a reliable training 

framework for acquiring 

Gold Class, and maintaining 

the up-to-date knowledge 

and skills that contribute 

to proper repairs, 

improved business performance 

and risk reduction. 

Bump & Grind is planning 

to host an open house 

car show this spring, so be 

sure to stay tuned for more 

information on this exciting 

event. 

Submitted by Bump & Grind 

Auto Body, 12640 W. 159th 

St., Homer Glen, (708) 301- 

6262. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Monday-Friday. www.bump 

andgrindautobody.com. 


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22nd Century Media, publisher 

of this special section 

and newspaper.



FREE 

Parking 

SAVE THE DATE 

Saturday, 

Jan. 19, 2019 

9am - 1pm 

Tinley Park 

Convention Center 

FREE 

Admission 

This health-focused event will offer: 

• Vendor booths 

• FREE 30-minute workout sessions! 

• Speaker sessions 

• Healthy cooking demos 

• Vitalant Blood Drive 

AND MORE TO COME! 

FREE 

Tote Bag* 

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attendees 

MORE INFO: 

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Experience the Experimac difference in Orland Park 

For those who have always 

wanted an Apple 

computer but thought the 

cost of a new one was too 

high, or have an Apple device 

that is broken and unsure 

about getting it fixed, 

the solution is right in the 

neighborhood. 

Experimac, in Orland 

Park, offers gently used 

computers and mobile 

devices, and also repairs 

those devices. 

“We help our customers 

decide between the cost 

of repair and the cost of a 

previously owned, ‘broken 

in’ device,” said Gary Lundquist, 

owner of the new 

Experimac store at 9212 

W. 159th St. Lundquist 

operates the new franchise 

location along with his son 

Jeff. 

Repair shops are inclined 

to propose fixing a 

well-worn device because 

many have no alternatives, 

and used computer stores 

only want to sell you a 

“new” device, according 

to Lundquist. 

But it rarely makes sense 

to repair an iPad 2 because 

the cost of the repair will 

almost always exceed the 

cost of a replacement unit 

with the same or even 

enhanced features. But a 

popular iPhone 5 that only 

needs a new battery will 

serve its intended purpose 

for less than $40 and not 

require the user to adapt to 

a new piece of equipment, 

he explained. 

“We help customers 

make the choice that best 

suits them,” Lundquist 

said. 

Experimac is part of a 

fast-growing franchise 

group named by Entrepreneur 

Magazine as 

one of the Top 10 New 

Franchises. Experimac 

in Orland Park is part of 

a network of experts who 

can be contacted for parts 

and information on the 

more esoteric repair challenges. 

“While we’re a relatively 

small player in a world 

full of giants, we use our 

size as an advantage,” 

Lundquist said. “Little 

guys have to be more 

flexible and offer more 

options, like financing. 

And appointments are not 

necessary at Experimac. 

You’ll never have to wait 

more than 10-15 minutes, 

and that is itself a rarity.” 

The store offers a sevenday, 

“no questions asked” 

return policy, an in-house 

90-day warranty, and a 

full-year limited warranty 

underwritten by the nation’s 

largest warranty 

provider. 

“We believe that outstanding 

customer service 

is what everyone should 

provide, and we strive to 

do be better than outstanding,” 

Lundquist said. 

The proof of that is in 

the feedback he and his 

staff have received from 

customers. 

“They see that we’re 

interested in gaining customers, 

not just one-time 

sales,” Lundquist said. 

“We don’t automatically 

recommend the most expensive 

device, and if we 

can make a balky iPad 

or iPhone run simply by 

cleaning out the power 

ports, we won’t charge 

for re-building the phone/ 

iPad. If the problem can be 

fixed in five minutes, we 

often don’t charge at all.” 

For the holiday season, 

Experimac is offering 10 

percent off 15-inch retina 

laptops through Black Friday, 

and at various times 

throughout December the 

store will have 50 percent 

off on Red Tag accessories, 

or customers can buy 

a mobile phone and get 

25 percent off any phone 

case. 

Submitted by Experimac, 

9212 W. 159th St., Orland 

Park, 60462. For more information, 

visit experimac.com/ 

orland-park-il or call (708) 

949-8562. 

9212 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 | Experimac.com/orland-park-il | (708) 949-8562



LIMITED 

TIME 

ONLY! 

60 

MONTHS 

0% 

FINANCING 

5 YEARS 

OF EQUAL 

MONTHLY 

PAYMENTS** 

Buy Under $ 1000 

DOOR BUSTER ITEMS ARE 

AVAILABLE FRI-11-23 BETWEEN 

8:00 AM AND 12:00 PM ONLY 

DINING TABLE AND 6 CHAIRS 

66% OFF RETAIL! 

AVAILABLE IN 3 COLORS: 

Gray • Chocolate • Red 

RECLINER 

only 

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DOORBUSTER SPECIAL! 

UPHOLSTERED BED 

QUEEN OR KING 

$ 

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WHILE 100 RECLINERS LAST! LIMIT 1 75% OFF RETAIL • 25 TO SELL • LIMIT 1 

MARBLE TOP DINING 

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$ 

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RETAIL VALUE $1300 

Solid Wood 

$ 

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QUEEN BED, DRESSER, 

MIRROR 

QUEEN BED, 

DRESSER, MIRROR 

COUNTER HEIGHTTABLE 

AND 6 CHAIRS 

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RETAIL 5 PC. COUNTER 

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RETAIL VALUE 

$ $1025 

679 99 

Your choice of color and 

VALUE 

$650 

HEIGHT TABLE 

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height (regular or counter) 

CONSOLE SIDE 

BOARD 

76”W x 15”D x 49”H 

Charcoal rustic finish 

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PANEL BED 

AVAILABLE IN 

FULL SIZE AND 

POSTER STYLE 

RETAIL VALUE 

$2300 

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$ 

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HAND-CARVED 

ROUND 

COFFEE TABLE 

$ 

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TABLE 

$ 

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MATTRESS SALE 

60-80% OFF 

BRAND NAME CLOSEOUT MATTRESSES 

2 PC.TWIN, FULL OR QUEEN MATTRESS SETS 

$ 

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3 PC. KING MATTRESS SETS 

$ 

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RETAIL 

VALUE 

$500 

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VALUE 

$300 

ABOUT US: 

We liquidate overstocked products, factory closeouts and special buys. All first-quality merchandise are 

purchased in bulk for discounted prices. We only open on weekends to reduce cost of operation and sell for less. 

SHOWROOM HOURS: FRI - SAT: 10AM - 8PM • SUN: 10AM - 6PM 

9100 W. 191ST ST. MOKENA IL 

708.479.6444 

Disclaimer:We reserve the right to correct any mistake or typographical error in this ad. Black Friday sale starts Friday November, 23, 2018 at 8:00 am and ends December 9, 2018 at 5:00pm. Doorbusters 

items are special buys, limited quantities first come first serve, (available between 8:00am – 12:00 pm Friday 10/23/2018 only). Doorbusters items are sold AS IS and final sale, no returns, no exchanges 

and not warranted. Doorbusters items can not be put on layaway or hold. * 0% financing is based of credit approval for our store’s card and qualified purchases as follow:Any purchase of $300 - $999.99 

before tax and delivery qualify for 6 months 0% differed plan.$1000 - $1999.99 before tax and delivery will qualify for 12 months differed plan.$2000 or more before tax and delivery qualify for 24 months 

equal monthly payments. **60 months financing offer is for any purchase of $3000 or more before tax and delivery, tax and delivery must be paid at the time of purchase. 60 months plan offers an equal 

monthly payments option only:To avoid interest charges on differed plan and equal payment plan; balance must be paid in full before the end of the term agreed on and no late payments.

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