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HAVE A BLAST THIS SUMMER! 

Photo submitted: 

Kami Genet, of Frankfort, submitted this 

year’s Vacation Photo Contest winner, 

featuring (left to right) Cade, Cruz, Russ 

and Kami Genet, who became certified 

divers before taking this photo underwater 

in Grand Cayman. 

fun ways to enjoy 

your summer! 

special pullout events 

calendar inside! 

The Orland Park Prairie • The Tinley Junction 

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SUMMER IN 

ORLAND PARK ** 

Community events 

fill Orland Park’s 

summer calendar 

CENTENNIAL PARK 

AQUATIC CENTER 

MARKET AT THE PARK 

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 

VETERANS LIBERTY RUN/WALK 

CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. PRESENTS 

JULY 4TH CONCERT/FIREWORKS 

May 25-Sept 2 • Open Daily 12-8PM* 

May 30-July 25 • Thursdays 4-8PM 

No Market July 4 

June 23—Strung Out Band • 6-7:30PM 

July 21—Abby Kasch • 6-7:30PM 

July 3 • 7:00 PM 

July 4—Suburban Cowboys • 7:15-9:15PM 

PALOS HEALTH &LOYOLA MEDICINE PRESENT Aug 2 • 5-11:00 PM 

TASTE OF ORLAND PARK 

Cowboy Jukebox/Lip Sync Showdown/ 

20+ Restaurants • Trivia • Bingo Trippin Billies 

CENTENNIAL PARK WEST 

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 

CONCERT 

VETERAN’S GOLF CLASSIC 

FOR DETAILS: ORLANDPARK.ORG • 708.403.5000 

** Check OrlandPark.org for modified holiday and back-to-school hours. 

** Bands subject to change. 

Aug 3 • 1-11:00 PM 

Rockin’ Fenderskirts/Rock the 80s–The Beat 

Goes On with Lisa McClowry (Cher Tribute)/ 

Live Band Karaoke/7th Heaven 

Aug 4 • 1-9:00 PM 

Veteran’s Tribute/Car Show/Orland Park’s 

Got Talent/The Millenials/American English 

Sept 1—Taking Back Emo • 4-5PM 

Serendipity • 5:30-6:30PM 

52ND Street • 7-9:00PM 

Sept 10 • 8:30AM Golf/3:00PM Dinner 

SAT|SEP21 

6-10 PM 

C R E S C E N T P A R K 

ORLANDPARKBREWFEST.BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM • 800.838.3006 

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

MAYOR Keith Pekau VILLAGE CLERK John C. Mehalek 

TRUSTEES: Kathleen M. Fenton, James V. Dodge, Daniel T. Calandriello, 

William R. Healy, Cynthia Nelson Katsenes, Michael R. Milani 

The Village of Orland 

Park’s community events 

calendar fills quickly once 

all of the summer schedules 

are announced. Memorial 

Day Weekend starts 

the summer fun in Orland 

Park, beginning the Village’s 

packed season of 

events, music, festivals 

and more. 

“We officially welcome 

summer to Orland Park 

Memorial Day Weekend,” 

said Orland Park Mayor 

Keith Pekau. “The Village’s 

Centennial Park 

Aquatic Center will open 

for the season and we 

gather as a community to 

remember those who made 

the ultimate sacrifice at the 

village’s Memorial Day 

Ceremony.” 

The names of veterans 

who have been added to 

Orland Park’s memorial 

are announced as each veteran 

stands and waves to 

the applauding audience. 

Friends and family stand 

for those being posthumously 

honored. 

Orland Park’s ceremony 

will be held at 1 p.m. 

Monday, May 27, at the 

Veterans Memorial, 14700 

S. Ravinia Ave. Attendees 

are encouraged to bring 

lawn chairs. 

Orland Park’s Market 

at the Park returns from 

4-8 p.m. on Thursday 

evenings, May 30-July 

25. Vendors and products 

include farmers, artisans, 

home décor, jewelry, antiques, 

ready to eat food, 

food trucks and more. The 

market is held at Crescent 

Park, at 9705 W. 142nd 

St., adjacent to the 143rd 

Street Train Station. 

“Orland Park has a rich 

history of community 

events that bring everyone 

together,” said Trustee 

Jim Dodge, chair of the 

Village’s Recreation and 

Parks Committee. “What’s 

nice about the Village’s 

events is people running 

into friends and neighbors 

they haven’t seen 

in a while, seeing people 

from when their kids were 

younger. The reunion aspect 

of the Village’s events 

creates a great community 

atmosphere for residents 

of all ages.” 

Market at the Park also 

includes different food 

trucks each week, free 

lawn games, beer and wine 

for purchase, and will feature 

live entertainment 

each week from 6-7:30 

p.m. 

The Village of Orland 

Park Arts Commission 

will host Chalk Champ 

Artist Shaun Hays at the 

market from 4-8 p.m. on 

June 6. 

Orland Park’s Cruise 

Night is held during the 

market. Car and motorcycle 

enthusiasts are invited 

to bring their rides 

to Crescent Park. There 

is no charge to participate 

and spots are available on 

a first come first served basis. 

There is no market on 

Independence Day, July 4. 

Orland Park’s summer 

events also include: Orland 

Park Night with the 

Chicago White Sox on 

July 2; the Veterans Liberty 

Run/Walk July 3; Independence 

Day Celebration 

July 4; Concerts at 

Crescent Park June 23 and 

July 21; the Taste of Orland 

Park Aug. 2-4; Night 

Out Against Crime Aug. 

6; the Labor Day Concert 

at Centennial Park West 

on Sept. 1; and the Orland 

Park Veterans Golf Classic 

on Sept. 10. 

Tickets for the Village’s 

Sept. 21 Orland Park 

Brewfest are currently on 

sale. Find details at orlandpark.org. 

Details about all of Orland 

Park’s events can 

be found at orlandpark. 

org and on the Village’s 

social media outlets. For 

more information, call the 

Recreation Department at 

(708) 403-5000. 

Submitted by the Village of 

Orland Park, 14700 Ravinia 

Ave. in Orland Park. For 

more information, call (708) 

403-6100, or visit orland 

park.org.

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Are you ready for some summer fun? 

Lockport is ready. We 

have many events planned 

for this summer, so start 

making your plans now to 

enjoy all that Lockport has 

to offer 

First, the City of Lockport 

will kick off summer 

with its annual Old Canal 

Days Festival to be held 

June 13-16 in downtown 

Lockport. This familyfriendly 

event starts Thursday 

when the carnival 

comes to town. On Friday 

evening, we will have a 

parade followed by rockin’ 

entertainment in the 

main tent. Saturday and 

Sunday will offer a huge 

craft show with more than 

100 vendors, live bands in 

the beer/wine tent, food 

trucks, bingo, car show, 

magic show, petting zoo, 

Lock 1 tours, new trolley 

tours, cemetery tours, 

history exhibits, antique 

appraisals and vendors, 

worship service, bean bag 

tournament, craft beer tasting, 

and much more. For 

more information on the 

activities and entertainment 

offered at the 2019 

Old Canal Days event, go 

to oldcanaldays.com. 

In addition to Old Canal 

Days, the city will offer a 

variety of events in downtown 

Lockport, including 

our Cruisin’ Into Lockport 

Classic Car Show on Monday 

evenings, and Friday 

Nights with Abe at the Lincoln 

Landing. Both events 

offer live entertainment, 

as well as drinks and food 

available for purchase. 

Furthermore, be sure 

to save the date for the 

fifth Annual Comicopolis 

Comic and Fandom Con 

event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

July 27, where the first 

500 attendees will receive 

free swag bags. For more 

information and to see pictures 

of the Batmobile and 

the DeLorean that will be 

there, go to comicopolis. 

org. 

If you’re a film buff, the 

Summer Art Series Committee 

is introducing its 

first ever Midwest Waterways 

Short Film Festival. 

Come enjoy this summerlong 

event in the Roxy 

Theater, a newly restored 

art deco venue in the heart 

of Lockport, Illinois’ historic 

downtown. 

Films will cover five 

genres on the following 

dates: 

• July 11 – Drama 

• July 25 – Comedy 

• Aug. 8 – Horror 

• Aug. 22 – Documentary 

• Sept. 12 – Sci-fi or 

Animated 

• Oct. 5 – Best of Fest 

Aside from the events 

mentioned above, the 

Summer Art Series Committee 

has partnered with 

other organizations to offer 

programs and art experiences 

throughout the 

summer. For instance, the 

Illinois State Museum’s 

Rocked & Rolled exhibit 

ingeniously pairs rock 

stars with moon rocks and 

meteorites. It’s a one-ofa-kind 

exhibit that you 

must experience this summer, 

which runs from May 

1-Oct. 6. 

Also, you can have 

fun this summer seeking 

out the giant picture 

frames strategically placed 

throughout the downtown. 

Once you find them, take 

a selfie or a group picture 

in these frames to be a part 

of the Picture Perfect challenge. 

Your best photo 

can win a $25 gift card to 

one of the restaurants in 

town. Four gift cards will 

be given away each month 

for the best photos taken in 

one of the frames. No professional 

photographers. 

You must be 18 years or 

older to enter the competition. 

Finally, this summer you 

will see many creatively 

designed Adirondack 

chairs displayed throughout 

town. This is because 

the Summer Art Series 

Committee partnered with 

Trinity Services, Inc to offer 

businesses the opportunity 

to purchase handmade 

chairs constructed by Trinity 

Services Woodworks. 

Then, in August, these 

chairs will be auctioned 

to the public. Trinity Services, 

Inc is a 68-year-old, 

nonsectarian, nonprofit 

organization dedicated to 

helping children and adults 

with developmental disabilities 

and mental illness 

flourish, and live full and 

abundant lives. 

For a full calendar of 

summer events, visit lock 

port.org . 

Submitted by the City of 

Lockport, 222 E. 9th St. in 

Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 838-0549, or 

visit cityoflockport.net. 

A Family Veterinary Clinic 

Dedicated to Exceptional 

Primary Care. 

Prairie State offers 

• High-quality medicine 

• Surgical care 

• Dentistry 

• Ultrasound 

• X-rays 

• Cold laser therapy 

• Acupuncture. 

ON STAFF 

Dr. John Fleming, Dr. Lauren Tassone, Dr. Frank Norton, and Dr. Angela Riffice 

Prairie State Veterinary Clinic 

100 Ravinia Placen • Orland Park, IL 60462 

708-349-3331 • prairiestatevet.com



Orland Park Public 

Library natural 

connection to community 

during summer season 

Summer reading 

challenge 

The Orland Park Public 

Library 2019 Summer 

Reading Challenge, It’s 

Showtime at Your Library, 

begins at 10 a.m. June 1 

and concludes at 9 p.m. 

July 31. The June 1 kick-off 

party will feature fun-filled 

activities and live music 

from Wendy & DB for 

the youngsters at 11 a.m. 

and country artist William 

Russell Wallace for the 

adults at 3 p.m. Children 

through sixth grade, teens 

and adults with an OPPL 

library card can participate 

in this performancethemed, 

two-month event 

with programs, entertainment 

and the chance to win 

some great prizes. Register 

in person or with the new 

Beanstack app. 

The library would like 

to thank the following 

businesses and organizations 

that have donated 

to the Summer Reading 

Challenge: Windy City 

Thunderbolts, Smallcakes, 

Portillo’s, The Chicago 

Academy of Sciences/ 

Peggy Notebaert Nature 

Museum, Emagine Theater, 

Chicago Fire Soccer, 

iO Theater, Brookfield 

Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, 

Bear Paddle Swim School 

(Orland Park), Gizmos Fun 

Factory, Granite City Food 

& Brewery, Kane County 

Cougars, Meatheads, Orland 

Bowl, Escapology, 

Oberweis, Marriott Theatre 

in Lincolnshire, The 

Open Bottle, Dave and 

Busters, Beggars Pizza, 

Silver Lake Country Club, 

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & 

Restaurants, Gatto’s Italian 

Restaurant and Bar, Simply 

Slices (Mokena), Flying 

High Sports and Rec 

Center (Hickory Hills), 

Cool Cuts 4 Kids, Joe 

Rizza, Eli’s Cheesecake, 

Naper Settlement, House 

of Music, Eye Level, Blue 

Man Group, The Original 

Pancake House, Essence 

Suites, Buffalo Wild 

Wings, Children’s Museum 

in Oak Lawn, Texas Roadhouse, 

Chili’s and Sky 

Zone. 

Summer concert series 

The library will host the 

annual outdoor summer 

concert series on the library 

plaza for all ages beginning 

in June. Concert goers are 

encouraged to bring blankets 

and lawn chairs. Concerts 

will be moved indoors 

in case of inclement weather. 

The following musical 

groups will be featured: 

• Multiplicity Band: 2 p.m. 

June 9. A jazz-inspired 

ensemble of talented, 

Chicago-based musicians 

who draw from 

varied eras and styles to 

create fresh, improvised 

interpretations of music 

by legendary artists. 

• The Ava Logan Quintet: 

2 p.m. June 23. Awardwinning 

singer Ava Logan 

returns and will perform 

jazz tunes. 

• Legacy: 2 p.m. July 14. 

Listen to the best of ‘60s 

rock and the coolest soul 

sounds. 

• Sueños Latin-Jazz: 2 p.m. 

July 28. Enjoy a wide 

range of styles, including 

Latin, Brazilian, Afro- 

Cuban and Caribbean 

combined with jazz improvisation. 

OPPL Con 

Returning for a fifth 

year, the library is hosting 

its own mini comic con 

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 

20. A myriad of events are 

planned including: Artists’ 

Alley, superhero training, 

storytime, costume parade 

and more. New activities 

include a royal tea party, 

scavenger hunt and video 

game extravaganza. 

The Summer Reading 

Challenge, concerts and 

OPPL Con are free and 

registration is not required. 

For more information, visit 

orlandparklibrary.org or 

call (708) 428-5100. The 

Orland Park Public Library 

is located at 14921 Ravinia 

Ave. in Orland Park. Hours 

are from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 

Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.- 

5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 

p.m. Sunday. 

Submitted by Orland Park 

Public Library, 14921 

Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. 

For more information, call 

(708) 428-5100, or visit 

orlandparklibrary.org.



MEMORIAL WEEKEND MAY 24, 25, 26 

Three Days of World Class Irish Musical Talent 

NATHAN CARTER 

STEEL CITY ROVERS 

MAGGIE SPEAKS 

THE FITZGERALDS 

ALSO APPEARING 

Larkin and Moran, The Dancing Noodles, The Irish Musicians, Shannon Rovers, Pipes and Drums of Emerald Society, 

Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon, Paddy Homan and the Noble Call, The Neverly Brothers, The Heartbreakers, Shepherd 

School of Music, Bernie Glim and Friends, Joe and Declan McShane, Joe Cullen, Gerry Haughey & Sean O’Donnell 

Fest Hours 

Friday, May 24 - Gates Open at 4pm 

Saturday, May 25 -Gates Open at 2pm 

Sunday, May 26 -Gates Open at 1pm 

11:30am Mass 

9am-3pm Chicago Feis Dancing Competition 

Monday May 27 

9am-3pm Chicago Feis Dancing Competition 

Gates open at 1 pm - Carnival Only 

Admission 

Full Access Daily includes ALL Stages, Events and Shows, FREE 

Parking and Unlimited FREE Carnival Rides! 

Only the Carnival will be open on Monday, May 27 

All day carnival pass - $10 

BACK WEST MUSIC 

LIAM DURKIN 

COLM KEEGAN 

Check www.ChicagoGaelicParklrishFest.org in April 

for more discounts and hotel information. 

Online Discounts 

3 Day, 2 Day and 1 Day passes available through May 20th 

www.ChicagoGaelicParkIrishFest.org • Most Credit Cards Accepted 

For Visitor Information 

Chicago Gaelic Park• 6119 W. 147th St.• Oak Forest, IL 60452 • 708-687-9323 • www.ChicagoGaelicParkIrishFest.org 

Sponsored by Chicago Gaelic Park (A Not-for-Profit Organization). Schedule subject to change.



Family friendly prices, 

activities at Gaelic 

Park’s Irish Fest 

Unlimited carnival rides, great entertainment 

and all kinds of fun exhibits for 

one low admission price of $15 for adults 

and $12 for children during the first hour 

of each day has got to be one of the best 

deals in the southland all summer, and it 

can be found at Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest, 

6119 W. 147th St. in Oak Forest. Throw in 

a petting zoo and a stage dedicated to the 

wee folk and you have a great holiday adventure 

for one low price. The leprechaun 

stage has all kinds of magic acts and face 

painters. 

Irish Fest is not just for the youngsters. 

This indoor/outdoor festival will feature 

more than 40 acts, including Nathan 

Carter, Jig Jam, The Fitzgeralds, Backwest 

Music, Maggie Speaks, Steel City 

Rovers, Liam Durkin, Colm Keegan, The 

Dancing Noodles, The Neverly Brothers, 

Larkin and Moran, Heartsfield, The Fenians, 

Bernie Glim and Friends, Joe Cullen, 

Paddy Homan, Jerry and Kara Eadie, and 

many more. The Performing Arts stage, 

located in the main building in the Celtic 

Room on the second floor, includes great 

one-act Irish plays. 

The low admission price includes all 

the entertainment, unlimited carnival 

rides, parking, Irish step dancing competition 

and various Irish exhibitions. The 

festival hours are: 4-11 p.m. Friday, May 

24; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, May 25; and 1-11 

p.m. Sunday, May 26, with Mass at 11:30 

a.m. Daily admission is $18 for adults, 

and $15 for seniors and children ages 

4-12. Each day has a reduced admission 

of $15 for adults, and $12 for children and 

seniors during the first hour. Online discounts 

include a three-day pass for only 

$27 when purchased by May 19. A daily 

pass is $10 for adults, $8 adults ages 65 

and over, and children ages 4-12 through 

May 19. For more information and to purchase 

the on-line price discounts visit chi 

cagogaelicparkirishfest.org, or call (708) 

687-9323. 

Submitted by Gaelic Park Chicago, 6119 

147th St. in Oak Forest. For more information, 

call (708) 687-9323, or visit chicago 

gaelicpark.com.



Welcome to Giddyup 

Junction at Ashburn 

Howdy partners! You 

do not want to miss 

VBS at Ashburn Baptist 

Church this year, June 

17-21. It’s going to be an 

amazing week of cactuses 

and cowboy boots at Giddyup 

Junction, a westernthemed 

VBS where children 

spin lassos, mine 

for gold and ride horses, 

complete with an Old 

West town, cactuses and 

covered wagons. Children 

will learn about the good 

news of God’s love— 

the-gospel, going to new 

frontiers in the book of 

Acts. They will respond to 

God’s love and learn how 

they can take it to new 

frontiers today. 

Registration 

Registration begins May 

12. Register online at ashburnbaptist.com. 

Every 

child who is registered online 

will have their name 

entered in a drawing for a 

$50 Chick-Fil-A gift card. 

We can’t wait to see you. 

It’s going to be an amazing 

week. If you need 

assistance or have any 

questions please feel free 

to contact us at info@ash 

burnbaptist.com or (708) 

403-1363. 

Submitted by Ashburn Baptist 

Church, 4537, 15401 Wolf 

Road in Orland Park. For 


403-1363, or visit ashburn 

baptist.com. 

Vacation Bible School 

Dates &Times 

Giddy Up Junction 

Register Online 

WWW.ASHBURNBAPTIST.COM



JUNE 20 - 23 

Heritage Park 

14240 151 st St 

FREE ADMISSION 

FREE PARKING 

Homer Fest to feature 

four days of food fun, 

‘Magic in the Sky with 

Diamonds’ fireworks 

JUNE 20, 2019 

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC IN OUR 

FREE ENTERTAINMENT TENT 

Featuring 

PRESENTED BY: 

VILLAGE OF HOMER GLEN 

The Village of Homer 

Glen will bring four days 

of food, fun and fireworks 

to the Homer Community. 

Celebrating the arrival of 

summer, the 2019 Homer 

Community Festival will 

take place June 20-23, at 

the Village’s new Heritage 

Park. 

All Around Amusements 

will return with rides to 

thrill and excite those of all 

ages. Mega Passes, for unlimited 

carnival rides for 

the duration of the event, 

will go on sale June 3 for 

$55. Passes can be purchased 

at the Homer Glen 

Village Hall until June 19. 

Major credit cards will be 

accepted. Starting June 20, 

Mega Passes will be available 

at the festival for $65. 

With generous support 

from Meijer and Kenwood 

Liquors, the “Magic in the 

Sky with Diamonds” fireworks 

display will help 

kick off the festival on 

Thursday evening. The 

display, which will be choreographed 

to the music 

of The Beatles, will begin 

at 9:30 p.m. Families are 

invited to arrive early and 

enjoy a magic show at 7 

p.m. from Mr. D’s Magic 

and Illusions. 

Courtesy of entertainment 

sponsors All Around 

Amusements and Xfinity, 

the stellar music lineup 

will include local favorites 

Anthem and Maggie 

Speaks on Thursday night, 

Hot Rocks and American 

English on Friday night, 

The Millennials and Infinity 

on Saturday night, and 

The Chicago Experience 

and One of These Nights 

on Sunday. A detailed 

schedule listing all 11 

bands for the entire event 

is available at homerfest. 

com. 

Admission to the family-friendly 

Entertainment 

Tent is free. Patrons 

aged 21 and older will 

once again be able to enjoy 

Budweiser and Bud 

Light products, Goose Island 

312, Stella Artois and 

more. Local not-for-profit 

groups serving in the tent 

will appreciate charitable 

tip-donations. 

New this year, local 

food vendors Big Joe’s 

Backyard BBQ, Kenootz 

Pizza and Ben’s Soft Pretzels, 

will join returning 

local food vendors Cool 

Creations, Davidson’s Bar 

& Grill, and Pelican Harry’s 

in serving a delicious 

variety of menu items. 

The 2019 Homer Community 

Festival is made 

possible through the support 

of many sponsors, 

including All Around 

Amusements, Meijer, BI 

Rental, Kenwood Liquors, 

Lakeshore Beverage, Xfinity, 

Booth Orthodontics, 

Enbridge, GT Mechanical, 

Homer Township Professional 

Firefighters L4223, 

Dan Kenney Group, Total 

Flooring, Dr. Mary Ellen 

Hoye, Bump and Grind, 

HR Green, Montessori 

School of Lemont, Will- 

Cook ACE Hardware, 

and Homer Tree Care. For 

more information on Homer 

Fest visit homerfest.com 

or Homer Community Fest 

on Facebook. 

Submitted by the Village of 

Homer Glen, 14240 W. 151st 

St. in Homer Glen. For more 

information, call (708) 301- 

0632, or visit homerglenil. 

org.



2019 SUMMER 

EVENT SCHEDULE 

Schools Out Movie Night 

Friday, June 7|7:30 pm 

Movie Starts at Dusk –Family Fun, 

Food, Beer &Wine, Live Music &More! 

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Night Out -Summer Social 

Thursday, June 13|5:00 –8:00 pm 

Enjoy aNight Out with the Girls –Live Music, 

Fashion, Vendors &More! 

Beatles Tribute Concert 

Friday, July 19 |7:00 –9:00 pm 

Bring aChair and Enjoy the Live Music, 

Food, Beer &Wine! 

Spirit Of America Car Show 

and Drive In Movie Theater 

Saturday,September 7|5:00 –10:00 pm 

Free Family Fun and Movie Night! 

Movie Starts at Dusk. Featuring “The Dukes 

of Hazzard.” 

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Orland Park Crossing: 

The center for everything 

With summer right around the corner 

Orland Park Crossing shopping center 

is here to make sure that everyone has 

a good time while looking and feeling 

great. The center, located at the intersection 

of 143rd Street and LaGrange 

Road, has a host of exclusive retailers, 

specialty services, dining and more that 

Orland Park residents and the surrounding 

area can enjoy. Orland Park Crossing 

also has many community events, 

from movie nights to car shows, that 

bring everyone together for fun times. 

The center is so excited to see everyone 

out and about this summer that it made 

a Top 5 list of things to do while there. 

Top 5 things to do this summer at Orland 

Park Crossing 

1. Shop for the hottest summer looks at 

Orland Park Crossing’s specialty shops 

and boutiques, such as Evereve, Soft 

Surroundings, Mona Lisa and Charming 

Charlie. 

2. Treat yourself at Salon Lofts, Hair Cuttery 

& Amazing Lash for a new glam 

new look. 

3. Grab a bite, a drink and dessert while 

enjoying the outdoor patios at Anthony’s 

Coal Fired Pizza, The Brass Tap 

and Small Cakes Cupcakery & Creamery. 

4. Relax and unwind at Hand & Stone 

Massage & Facial Spa or Classy Nails. 

5. Attend all of Orland Park Crossing’s 

fun summer events. 

Orland Park Crossing shopping center 

is owned and managed by Edwards Realty 

Company, a local Orland Park business. 

For more information about the 

center and events please visit shoporland 

parkcrossing.com or call (708) 923-6312. 

Submitted by Orland Park Crossing, 14225 

95th Ave. in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 923-6312, or visit shoporland 

parkcrossing.com.



55+Active Adult 

Visit us and ask about our Move in Specials! 

Great Time to Select the Perfect Apartment!! 

Offerings from Hanover 

Place are constantly growing 

Residents of Hanover 

Place never have to go far 

for fun. 

Whether it’s taking a 

stroll with the walking 

club, celebrating on bingo 

night, or engaging in stimulating 

conversation in a 

book club or a bible study, 

participants have plenty of 

options thanks to the robust 

daily activity schedule 

from Hanover, a premier 

55 plus Active Adult 

apartment community in 

Tinley Park. 

Hanover Place, which 

opened in 2005, offers 

150 mixed one- and twobedroom 

apartments for 

those age 55 and up. Each 

carpeted apartment is complete 

with a full kitchen, 

self-climate controls, 

plenty of closet space and 

more. 

While peace and quiet in 

your own quaint space is 

honored by Hanover staff, 

it is what happens outside 

of the units that sets Hanover 

Place apart.” 

“We help seniors live 

life with a purpose,” said 

Bethany Mazzola, community 

manager at Hanover 

Place. “We try to 

get people incorporated 

in events, socializing and 

staying active. … A lot of 

residents like to interact 

with each other.” 

And there are plenty of 

opportunities to do that. 

Aside from the activities 

previously mentioned, Hanover 

Place residents can 

also enjoy trivia nights, 

a daily exercise club and 

more. Residents are also 

given the opportunity to 

lead their own sessions. 

Currently, there are drawing 

classes, pinochle 

groups and a crocheting 

club led by community 

members. 

A variety of nonorganized 

activity is also available, 

as Hanover includes 

a fitness center, a movie 

theater, a beauty shop, 

reading areas, a billiards 

lounge and more. 

Seasonal events also 

grace Hanover’s schedule, 

like the Salute A Veteran 

Barbecue scheduled for 

May 28 to celebrate Memorial 

Day. 

All that action will stir 

up quite an appetite, so it’s 

a good thing Hanover has 

its own bistro on-site. The 

Bistro serves breakfast 

seven days a week, and 

to mix things up, a catering 

service provides dinner 

three evenings a week. 

At 16851 Harlem Ave., 

Hanover Place is conveniently 

located near the 

Metra station, and scheduled 

bus and shuttle services 

allow for simple 

access to Tinley Park and 

beyond. 

Submitted by Hanover 

Place, 16851 Harlem 

Ave. in Tinley Park. Office 

hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 

p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.- 

5 p.m. Sunday. For more 

information, call (708) 

633-1700 or visit hanover 

placeil.com. 

Written by 22CM Boost, the 

content-writing division of 

22nd Century Media, publisher 

of this special section 

and newspaper. 

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Shorewood Home and Auto comes to Homer Glen 

This year will mark 45 years in business 

for Shorewood Home and Auto. 

The beginning of this year we purchased 

Circle Tractor, a John Deere dealership 

located in Homer Glen. With the addition 

of Homer Glen we will have three locations 

located in Will County, including 

our original location in Shorewood and 

our Crete location, which was acquired 

in 2008. Three locations give our customers 

a vast amount of inventory to choose 

from. 

A lot of companies say they give high 

levels of customer service. Our high levels 

of customer satisfaction are achieved 

through utilizing more than 100 years of 

power equipment experience. We offer 

our customers one-on-one demonstrations 

of their new equipment purchase to make 

sure that they are comfortable when they 

get their machine home, minimal wait 

times for warranty repairs and to our commercial 

customers loaner machines when 

we cannot repair a machine within 24-48 

hours. Here at Shorewood Home and Auto, 

we strive to give every customer that walks 

into our stores the highest level of customer 

satisfaction no matter the situation. 

We offer to our customers products 

from leading manufacturers in the power 

equipment industry. We carry the full line 

of John Deere Turf and Utility products, 

including riding tractors starting at $1,499 

all the way up to 125HP luxurious utility 

tractors. If a tractor is not your style, we 

offer a full line of time saving John Deere 

zero turn mowers. You can get around your 

property in the comfort of a John Deere 

Gator available with heat and air conditioned 

cabs. On the construction end, we 

offer the expanded line of commercial 

compact equipment. We offer multiple sizes 

of skid steers and compact track loaders, 

zero-tail-swing mini-excavators and five 

different sized compact wheel loaders. As 

with everything we sell, we offer parts and 

service at each location. 

We carry leading hand held brands 

Stihl and Echo. Both manufacturers offer 

gas trimmers, blowers, chainsaws and 

hedge trimmers with accessories for all. 

If you don’t prefer dealing with gas powered 

items, check out the latest in lithium 

battery technology. Stihl and Echo offer 

trimmers, blowers, chainsaws and mowers 

all with industry leading run times. 

For our commercial landscape customers, 

we offer a full line of John Deere 

commercial mowing equipment, full line 

of Exmark equipment and the full line 

from Wright Stander. 

We offer parts for everything we sell 

and even some items that we don’t sell. 

Our service technicians are all factory 

trained. We have service departments located 

at each of our locations. Everything 

we sell is backed by a highly trained parts 

and service department. We separate ourselves 

from other dealers and big box retailers 

with our focus on service after the 

sale. We want to see our customers coming 

back year after year, whether it is the 

do-it-yourselfer or you would like our service 

department to keep your equipment 

in tip top running condition. 

We appreciate all of the business from 

our past customers and look forward to 

our new opportunities in Homer Glen. 

Submitted by Shorewood Home and Auto, 

12608 W. 159th St. in Homer Glen. For more 

information, call (708) 301-0222, or visit 

shorewoodhomeandauto.com. 

Meet your match. 

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accomplish more in less time. Shorewood Home and Auto 

is here for you, with savings and solutions for any task! 

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Program are not eligible. Some restrictions apply, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models 

may vary by dealer. Offer available on new John Deere 1 Family Sub-Compact Tractors and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars. 

Shorewood 

1002 W. Jefferson Street 

815-741-2941 

Crete 

3445 Eagle Nest Drive 

708-672-7511 

Homer Glen 

12608 W. 159th St. 

708-301-0230 Shorewood Home and Auto



Advanced learning with a family feel: St. Mary Catholic 

School in Mokena offers early learning programs 

Benefits of a learning 

community focused on 

academics, faith and family 

St. Mary School is a vibrant and welcoming 

Catholic school, serving students 

in preschool through grade eight. Since 

1949, teachers have been providing an 

extraordinary, personalized learning environment 

allowing each student to achieve 

his or her full potential. 

“We chose St. Mary’s for its community, 

its extraordinary faculty and staff, and 

its exceptional learning environment,” 

said Frank Murray, St. Mary School 

Board Member and new school parent. “It 

is the faith-based, family community that 

we believe is critical for our children’s 

academic, social and spiritual development. 

St. Mary’s family is everything we 

wanted in a school community.” 

See the exceptional learning environment 

St. Mary’s offers 3-year-old preschool 

through eighth grade. Visitors are always 

impressed with the school’s facilities, 

which include a music room, library, 

computer lab, science lab, spacious gymnasium 

and the STEAM — science, technology, 

engineering, art and mathematics 

— classroom. 

The STEAM classroom allows teachers 

to bring a unique approach of teaching to 

enhance student learning and understanding 

of how all things relate to each other, 

in school and in life. Unlike other STEM 

programs, St. Mary’s program also emphasizes 

the integration of the arts and 

offers more creativity to students in the 

learning process. The STEAM program 

and open classroom setting allows teachers 

to facilitate rather than lecture, resulting 

in students experiencing their education 

as a process instead of a final product. 

St. Mary’s also offers a one-to-one 

technology program that provides each 

student in grades six through eight with 

an individual iPad, a class set of iPads for 

grades three through five, and kindergarten 

through grade two have designated 

classroom iPads and SmartBoards for 

educational use. Primary students also 

benefit from a certified reading specialist 

and teacher aides. 

Learn about numerous extracurricular 

opportunities and more 

Students can enjoy many after-school 

programs, including band, chess, bell 

choir, youth choir, drama club, STEM, 

yearbook, scout groups, Student Council, 

social events and an extensive athletic 

program. Before and after school care is 

available for a fee from 6:45-7:50 a.m. 

and 2:40-6 p.m. Bus service is an option 

for those families who reside in the Mokena 

Public School District 159 for a fee. 

Learn about tuition assistance 

Recent legislation in Illinois has opened 

up many opportunities for families to receive 

scholarships up to 100 percent of 

tuition for Catholic education in Illinois. 

Through Empower Illinois, families can 

apply for tuition assistance in the form 

of grants from the Illinois government to 

help pay for their child’s Catholic education. 

Additionally, St. Mary’s offers 

a special Tuition Transfer Grant for up 

to $1,500 per family — $1,000 in year 

one, $500 in year two — for students entering 

grades first-seventh who transfer 

from any private, public, charter or home 

school. Students transferring from another 

Catholic school in the Diocese of Joliet 

or neighboring dioceses are not eligible. 

Submitted by St. Mary Catholic Elementary 

School, 11409 195th St. in Mokena. For more 


stmaryschoolmokena.org. 

OFFERING $1500 TUITION TRANSFER GRANTS 

St. Mary School is offering a Tuition Transfer 

Grant up to $1,500 per family ($1,000 in year 

one,$500 in year two) for students entering 

grades 1-7 who transfer from any private*, public, 

charter or home school. 

*Students transferring from another Catholic school in the Diocese of Joliet are not eligible. 

Find Us on Facebook @facebook.com/stmaryschoolofmokena 

COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE. 

11409 195th St., Mokena 

Call 708-326-9330 

Or visit us online at 

www.stmaryschoolmokena.org



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 call (708) 687- 

2331, or visit jackgibbons 

garden.com. 

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147th &Oak Park Ave. •Oak Forest, IL 60452 

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GRAND OPENING 

OF THE BEST FISHIN’ SHOP IN THE 

SOUTH SUBURBS NOW IN TINLEY PARK 

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 19TH. 

OPEN EARLY EVERYDAY 

Joey’s Red Hots takes home 

award for Best Hot Dogs 

The Anglers Outlet is 

having a PARTY! You’re Invited!! 

Saturday, May 18 

Mgrs. Reps on Site • Special Deals • Door Prizes 

Prizes for the Kids 

Free Hot Dogs & Drinks 

Established in 2016 by two industry 

veterans, the Joey’s group of restaurants 

and food trucks are old-school Chicago 

establishments that offer customers a 

taste of the old neighborhood and bring 

them back to the tastes, sights and sounds 

of their childhood. 

Joey’s Red Hots, located at 17400 

Wolf Road in Orland Park, was the winner 

of Best Hot Dogs in 22nd Century 

Media’s 2019 Southwest Choice Awards. 

Also located there is Joey’s Pizza, Pasta 

& Gelato. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Joey’s is known across Chicagoland 

for providing exceptional service, family 

friendly prices and a consistent experience 

across their entire brand. Whether 

visiting one of their three locations offering 

Vienna Beef products or homemade 

Italian specialties, Chicago-style pizza, 

or homemade gelato, customers are guaranteed 

to find high-quality food coupled 

with high-quality service that keeps customers 

coming back day after day. Customers 

don’t visit Joey’s just to eat, they 

visit Joey’s to have a dining experience 

that is “Just like the Old Neighborhood.” 

In addition to the Orland Park location 

they also have one at 11500 S. Western 

Ave., in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. 

They also offer catering and 

food trucks. 

Hours for both locations are 10 a.m.- 

10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 

a.m.-12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Submitted by Joey’s Red Hots, 17400 Wolf 

Road in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 478-6200, or visit joeysredhots.com. 

Berkley Trilene installed on 

your reels 4lb. thru 17lb. 

FIRST REEL FREE! 

(175 yd max now through May 19th) 

Zebco 33 Reel 

ONLY $9.99 

Flicker Shad Lures 

20% OFF 

Rod & Reel Combos 

20% OFF 

Fishing Line 

20% OFF 

Digital Fish Weigh Scale 

$9.99 

J-Braid Line 

Gary Yamamoto 

Senkos • ONLY 

$5.99/BAG 

20% OFF 

Sales prices now through May 19th 

Check out our Facebook page for the latest details. 

The Anglers Outlet 

708-331-5711 

Anglersoutlet.net 

17036 Oak Park Avenue, 

Tinley Park



First impressions matter, even for homes 

Has your home lost its 

curb appeal? 

A neighbor across the 

street has been trying to sell 

her home for nearly three 

years now. Inside it is beautiful; 

granite countertops, 

hardwood floors, multiple 

fireplaces, updated bathrooms 

with the latest fixtures 

and the list goes on. 

People who do the virtual 

tour, or eventually see 

the home’s interior, are 

duly impressed, and yet no 

reasonable offers. Why? 

Even though she’s in the 

real estate business, she 

broke a cardinal rule: Just 

like people, your home 

makes a first impression, 

and it’s the exterior that 

does it. It happens when 

others pull up a picture online, 

or get a real time look 

from one’s driveway. 

In her case, maybe the 

peeling paint on the siding, 

or missing and curling 

shingles have something 

to do with it. Or perhaps 

it’s the porch that looks 

more like a deck. Not to 

overlook the chimney that 

needs rebuilding, the 90- 

foot asphalt driveway with 

a half dozen potholes, or 

the missing overhead garage 

door. 

Let’s face it, improving 

or maintaining the exterior 

of your home is not a priority 

for many of us. It’s 

not “sexy”’ or very bragworthy 

to mention the 

‘’beautiful” new roof you 

just got, especially when 

your friends keep going 

on and on about their new 

bathrooms or kitchens. 

The choices of different 

exterior materials for the 

middle-class homeowner 

are much more limited 

when compared to selections 

for inside projects. 

For many people, there’s 

just not much fun in picking 

out siding, and certainly 

little exercising or 

flexing of one’s creative 

muscles. 

And then there may be 

a few other trials. I’m sure 

you’ve heard horror stories 

of the window salesman 

who wouldn’t leave. 

Or perhaps you were the 

victim of one whose aftershave 

or cologne lingered 

in your kitchen for days. 

Or you may have had the 

experience of hearing these 

words from the foreman, 

“It’s no problem, I will fix.” 

Taking care of the outside 

of one’s home is more 

a need or a necessity than 

a want or desire. It’s very 

utilitarian to make sure 

your gutters drain properly, 

the roof doesn’t leak or 

your windows aren’t wasting 

your heating dollars. 

And yet, there is a certain 

majesty in the simplicity 

of an exterior project 

well done. You can feel it 

when you pull into your 

driveway that first week or 

two after its completion. 

Whether it’s your pride as 

a conscientious homeowner, 

or just the relief of having 

handled a long-standing 

problem, it’s a good 

feeling. And, if you’re new 

to choosing a contractor 

or completing a project 

of this sort, don’t worry: 

You’re in good hands. 

At Lindholm Roofing, 

it is our desire to give you 

this feeling and to make 

your exterior remodeling 

or replacement project 

go right. The project coordinators 

who come out 

to visit and assist you are 

courteous and knowledgeable 

professionals with an 

average of nearly 20 years 

experience in exterior 

home improvement. 

Our company has been 

in business and owned 

by the same family for 

70 years. Because of this 

longevity, our record of 

craftsmanship and attention 

to detail, as well as 

our steadfast agreement to 

honor our warranties, we 

have earned the respect of 

many village building departments, 

leading insurance 

companies and, most 

importantly, tens of thousands 

of homeowners. 

Let us be the one to help 

with any of these projects 

and we’ll be sure your 

home makes a good first 

impression. 

Submitted by Lindholm Roofing, 

3588 N. Milwaukee Ave. 

in Chicago. For more information, 

call (773) 283-7675, 

or visit lindholmroofing.com. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15774 S. LaGrange Rd. • Orland Park • 708-459-5100



Imagination comes 

to life at Emagine 

Frankfort Theatre 

Emagine Frankfort features 10 

luxury auditoriums, one featuring a 

wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling screen 

EMAX featuring Dolby Atoms, as 

well as a private screening room to 

host your private events, where you 

are in control of the movie. In addition 

to high-quality projectors and 

surround sound, moviegoers can enjoy 

plush power recliners, handcrafted 

cocktails, beer and gourmet concessions, 

such as stone-oven pizza. 

The theatre also offers 100 percent 

reserved seating and online or appbased 

ticket purchases. The Emagine 

app is available to both Android and 

iPhone users. 

The Emagine Frankfort Theatre is 

located north of Lincoln Highway at 

19965 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. 

Visit us online at emagine-enter 

tainment.com. 

Submitted by Emagine Frankfort Theatre, 

19965 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. 

For more information, call (779) 216- 

5200, or visit emagine-entertainment.com.



Anglers Outlet: Stop by for a unique 

Father’s Day gift for that someone special 

The owners of Anglers outlet have 

been serving the south suburbs for over 

50 years. 

The Professional staff has more than 

100 years of experience in the fishing 

industry. They have the most complete 

selection of name brand fishing tackle in 

the south suburbs. 

They have a great selection of fishing 

rods, reels, tackle boxes and accessories 

for fishermen at every skill level. They 

have recently added an extensive selection 

of air rifles and accessories. If there 

is an outdoorsmen on you Father’s Day 

list, stop by the Anglers Outlet for that 

special gift. 

They have recently relocated to their 

new store in Tinley Park. They are conveniently 

location at 17036 Oak Park 

Ave. Open Daily. Call (708) 331-5711 

for hours or visit anglersoutlet.net. 

Submitted by Anglers Outlet, 17036 Oak 

Park Ave. in Tinley Park. For more information, 

call (708) 331-5711, or visit angler 

soutlet.net. 

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18401 N. Creek Dr. • Tinley Park 

708.928.8080 

www.SideStreetTavern.com 

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with the purchase of a sandwich of equal 

or greater value & 2 beverages 

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of $50 or more. Tax not included. 

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Publisher 22CM looks at 35 ways to enjoy the season with 

2019 Summer Fun Guide 

As the weather gets warmer, school is let out for the summer, and families 

are starting to plan upcoming vacations. Summer is finally here, and 

with a multitude of fun events waiting to be explored, it is time to enjoy 

what the southwest suburbs have to offer. Since now is the time to get out 

and soak up the sun, what follows is a list of the Top 35 events happening 

in the area this summer. 

For 15 more, visit 22ndcenturymedia.com/southwest, and click on your local paper. 

1. BENCHES ON THE 

AVENUE 

Until Oct. 1, along Oak 

Park Avenue in downtown 

Tinley Park, from 172nd 

to 176th streets. Benches 

on the Avenue is a part of 

a public art program, and 

the benches are to follow 

this year’s theme “Prized 

Page Turners.” The program 

features nearly two 

dozen benches created by 

both amateur and professional 

artists. 

For more information, 

call (708) 444-5678 or 

visit downtowntinley.com/ 

events. 

2. ANNIE’S RED HAT 

GARAGE SALE FOR TLC 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, 

May 17, and Saturday, 

May 18, 422 Hillview 

Court, Lemont. There 

will be something for everyone 

at this garage sale 

benefitting TLC Animal 

Shelter. For more information, 

call TLC Animal 

Shelter at (708) 301- 

1594. 

3. CLEAN SWEEP 

9 a.m. Saturday, May 

18, Attendees can spend a 

day out in the sun while 

helping to beautify downtown 

Lockport. Those attending 

the event put on 

by Main Street Lockport 

should meet at the South 

Public Landing parking 

lot. Attendees are to clean 

and plant in downtown, 

and receive a free T-shirt 

and lunch. There also is 

to be a prize drawing. Attendees 

are asked to bring 

gloves, but tools will be 

provided. 

4. CRUISE NIGHTS 

Frankfort 

Cruisin’ Frankfort 

5-8 p.m. every Thursday 

night until Aug. 22, 

Kansas and Oak streets 

in downtown Frankfort. 

Visitors can enjoy Frankfort’s 

downtown shops 

and enjoy the classic 

cars lining the Village’s 

streets. For more information, 

visit frankfortcar 

club.club. 

Homer Glen 

Lemont Car Club Cruise Nights 

3-6 p.m. Sundays starting 

May 19, Big R, 15830 

S. Bell Road in Homer 

Glen. Guests are asked by 

Big R to not arrive before 

2:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit lemontclas 

siccarclub.org. 

Tinley Park 

Downtown Cruise Nights 

5 p.m. every Tuesday 

starting May 28, along 

Oak Park Avenue, near 

171st Street and Oak Park 

Avenue Metra Station. 

The free show, which will 

run until Tuesday, Aug. 

27, will feature food, beverages 

and music. Cruise 

Nights end at 9 p.m. every 

Tuesday. For more 

information, visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Lockport 

Cruisin’ Into Lockport 

6-9 p.m. Mondays 

from June 3-Aug. 26 at 

the Central Square and 

First Midwest Bank parking 

lots, located at 9th 

and Hamilton streets. 

Cars from throughout 

the area will be featured 

in the weekly show, with 

a different featured car 

each week. There is to be 

family entertainment, including 

face painting, inflatables, 

free snow cones 

and specialty nights. 

New Lenox 

Cruise Nights 

5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 

25, New Lenox Village 

Commons, 1 Veteran’s 

Parkway, New Lenox, 

featuring music by Woodfired 

Boys Band July 30, 

featuring music by The 

Walk Ins Aug. 27, featuring 

music by Electric 

Avenue. The Village of 

New Lenox is to introduce 

Cruise the Commons 

to its summer event calendar. 

These cruise night 

events will offer residents 

and visitors the opportunity 

bring their cars, trucks, 

Jeeps, and bikes, and put 

them on display in the Village 

Commons. Cruise 

the Commons will take 

place on the last Tuesday 

of the month throughout 

Wayne Beran (left) sits with Frank Passananti, owner of a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, as 

Passananti displays his vintage vehicle at one of last year’s Lemont Classic Car Club 

weekly cruise nights in the parking lot of Big R in Homer Glen. 

22nd Century Media File Photo 

the summer. Admission is 

free. 

5. SUMMER SPLASH FUN 

Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, 

May 25, Centennial Park 

Aquatic Center Opening 

Day, 15600 West Ave., Orland 

Park. Members may 

enter the pool at 11 a.m. 

6. DAMEN AVENUE 

PUPPET SHOW 

2 p.m. Saturday, May 

25, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Room 104. Puppets 

act out three familiar 

fairy tales. Attendees also 

will get to see some small 

puppets up close. 

7. REMEMBERING OUR 

MILITARY 

Mokena 

Memorial Day Remembrance 

1-2 p.m. Saturday, 

May 25, at the Mokena 

Community Public Library 

District, 11327 

195th St., Mokena. Join 

Johnny Gray and the 

Mokena Community 

Public Library District 

for a special Memorial 

Day Remembrance program. 


call (708) 479- 

9663. 

Frankfort 

Memorial Day Ceremony 

10 a.m. Monday, May 

27, Breidert Green, located 

near the intersection of 

White and Kansas streets 


The Hickory Creek 

Middle School band will 

give a performance. In 

the event of rain, the ceremony 

will moved to the 

Founders Center Gym, 

140 Oak St. in Frankfort. 


call (815) 469-2177. 

Mokena 

Memorial Day Procession and 

Ceremonies 


27. The William Martin 

VFW Post 725 will lead 

the procession, which 

progresses down Wolf 

Road, starting at St. 

Mary’s Cemetery, to Pioneer 

Cemetery and then 

to St. John’s Cemetery by 

noon. The Mokena Junior 

High and Lincoln-Way 

Marching Bands will 

play during the procession, 

and the Knights of 

Columbus will be a part 

of the procession, as well. 

Afterward, visit Post 725, 

19852 Wolf Road in Mokena, 

for hot dogs and a 

beverage. 

New Lenox 

Memorial Day 


27, Maplewood Ceme-




tery, New Lenox Road and 

Oak Drive in New Lenox. 

Harry E. Anderson VFW 

Post 9545 and the Thomas 

E. Hartung American Legion 

Post 1977 hold a remembrance 

ceremony. 

Orland Park 

Memorial Day 

1 p.m. Monday, May 27, 

Ara Pace - Place of Peace, 

Orland Park Village Center, 

14700 S. Ravinia Ave. 

The Orland Park community 

is invited to gather 

to remember the men and 

women who made the ultimate 

sacrifice serving our 

country. The names of the 

veterans that have been 

recently added to the Village’s 

granite wall will be 

read out loud. 

Tinley Park 

Memorial Day Ceremony 

10-11:30 a.m. Monday, 

May 27, General Patrick 

E. Rea Veterans Plaza, 

80th Avenue Train Station, 

18001 S. 80th Ave. 


(708) 444-5000. 

8. FARMERS MARKETS 

Frankfort 

Frankfort Country Market 

Every Sunday until 

Aug. 25 and Sept. 8-Oct. 

27, Downtown Frankfort, 

between Kansas and Oak 

streets. Visitors can enjoy 

a variety of prepared 

foods, fresh produce, 

plants and locally grown 

specialty products. There 

will be special events and 

demos throughout the season. 

Hours are 10 a.m.-2 

p.m. through May 26; 9 

a.m.-2 p.m. June 2-Aug. 

25; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Sept. 8-Oct. 27. For more 


469-2177. 

Orland Park 

Market at the Park 

4-8 p.m. Thursdays, 

May 30-July 25, Crescent 

Park, 9705 W. 142nd St. 

Event features a variety 

of vendors, free weekly 

entertainment, yard games 

and Orland Park Cruise 

Night. There will be no 

market on July 4. Chalk 

Champ Shaun Hays is to 

appear June 6. 

Tinley Park 

Farmers’ Market 

7:30 a.m. every Saturday 

June 1-0ct. 12, 

Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. 

Oak Park Ave. in Tinley 

Park. The market is open 

until 12:30 p.m. and is to 

feature fresh fruits, vegetables 

and flowers. For 

more information, visit 

downtowntinley.com/ 

events. 

9. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 

SPRING BOOK SALE 

Noon-5 p.m. Friday, 

May 31; and 9:30 a.m.-3 

p.m. Saturday, June 1 Mokena 

Community Public 

Library District, 11327 

195th St., Mokena. The 

Friends of the Library are 

hosting their second book 

sale of the year to support 

the Mokena library. The 

members of the Friends 

of the Library are allowed 

early into the pre-sale on 

both Friday and Saturday. 


visit mokenalibrary.org, 

or call (708) 479-9663. 

10. CHI-TOWN 

SHOWDOWN 5K 

8 a.m. June 1, Main 

Park, 10925 LaPorte 

Road, Mokena. Hosted by 

the Mokena Community 

Park District, this 5K (3.1 

mile) USATF-certified 

and transponder-timed 

course takes you through 

the beautiful streets and 

forest preserve in Mokena. 

Split times, markers 

and a water station will be 

available on the course. 

An hour after race start, 

registered children 10 and 

younger can participate in 

a race around the bases, at 

approximately 9 a.m. After 

the completion of the 

race and kids dashes, stay 

for the awards ceremony, 

refreshments and healthy 

snacks. Medals will be 

given to first, second and 

third place winners in all 

age categories. Awards 

will also be given to the 

best overall male and female 

runners. Early bird 

registration ends May 18. 

For more information, visit 

mokenapark.com. 

11. COMMUNITY GARAGE 

SALE 

9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1. 

This community-wide 

event is sponsored by the 

Frankfort Park District. 

The addresses of registered 

participants will 

be included on a list of 

all participating homes, 

which will be available 

at the Frankfort Park District 

office, website and 

Facebook the week of the 

sale. Participating homes 

will receive a packet that 

includes a garage sale 

sign, a map of Frankfort 

subdivisions, balloons 

and garage sale selling 

tips. These packets can be 

picked up at the Founders 

Community Center, 140 

Oak St. in Frankfort, at 

the time of registration. 

The cost for this event 

is $10 per home, and the 

registration deadline is 

May 24. To register, call 

(815) 469-9400. 

Monica Slattery sells her plants and vintage jewelry at Market at the Park’s first event of 2018 at Crescent Park in 

Orland Park. 22nd Century Media File Photos 

12. PATRIOTIC BUG CRAFT 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, 

Homer Township Public 

Library, 14320 W. 151st 

St., Homer Glen. Celebrate 

Memorial Day by 

creating a red, white and 

blue bug. All ages. One 

per child while supplies 

last. For more information, 

call (708) 301-7908 

or visit homerlibrary.org. 

13. CHASING THE SUN 5K 

7 p.m. June 6, New 

Lenox Village Commons, 

1 Veterans Parkway, 

New Lenox. Spend 

the evening out, as the 

New Lenox Chamber of 

Commerce and the New 

Lenox Community Park 

District host the Chasing 

the Sun 5K walk/run fundraiser. 

Registration starts 

at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit 

educational scholarships 

and programs provided 

by both organizations. 

This year’s race/fitness 

walk offers a 5K-certified 

course starting and finishing 

at The Commons with 

a post-race party to follow. 

Pre-registration cost 

is $30 and $35 race-day 

registration. Those ages 7 

and younger run for free. 

To register or for more information, 

visit newlenox 

parks.org. The registration 

deadline is 3 p.m. June 4. 

14. FRIDAYS ON THE 

GREEN 

10 a.m. every Friday, 

June 7-July 19, Breidert 

Green, located near the 

intersection of Kansas and 

White Streets in Downtown 

Frankfort. This 

event, featuring entertainment 

for children, is sponsored 

by the Frankfort 

Public Library District. 

15. Touch-A-Truck 

10:30-11:30 a.m. June 

7, Dellwood Park, 199 E. 

Woods Dr. in Lockport, 

There is to be a noise-free, 

sensory-friendly hour, to 

be followed by Touch-A- 

Truck open to everyone 

from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

The little drivers are to be 

given the green light to sit 

behind the wheel and honk 

the horns to their heart’s 

desire in many types of 

vehicles. For more information, 

visit lockportpark. 

org. 

16. KNIGHTS OF 

COLUMBUS SIXTH 

ANNUAL CHARITY FUN 

RUN/WALK 

9 a.m. June 8, Messenger 

Marsh Forest 

Preserve, 16321 S. Bell 

Road, Homer Glen. The 

event will be held on a 

measured, double-looped 

course on crushed gravel 

winding through forest 

preserve property. The 

race will not be professionally 

timed or certified, 

but it will be timed by volunteers, 

and awards will 

be given to top finishers 

in various age categories. 

Water and snacks provided. 

All proceeds will 

be donated to Shady Oaks 

Camp in Homer Glen. The 

cost is $30. For more information 

and to sign up, 

visit omgcknights.com. 

17. VOGT VISUAL ARTS 

CENTER ART SHOW & SALE 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8, 

Vogt Visual Arts Center, 

17420 S. 67th Court in 

Tinley Park. This daylong 

celebration features artwork 

from local artists. Patrons 

are invited to browse 

and shop for unique gifts. 

The event will feature live 

entertainment, children’s 

crafting, live demos and 

the June Artist Reception. 


(708) 342-4212. 

18. 1920s GALA 

June 8, Konow’s Corn 

Maze, 16849 S. Cedar 

Road, Homer Glen. Join 

the farm for a 1920s, 

white-gloved, fourcourse, 

butler-style gala. 

Have dinner under the 

stars. There will be 1920s 

entertainment, a cigar bar 

and more. For more information, 

visit konowscorn 

maze.com. 

19. ART ON THE GREEN 

9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9, 

Breidert Green, located at 

the corner of White and 

Kansas Streets in downtown 

Frankfort. This 

Frankfort Arts Association 

event showcases the 

outstanding work of the 

Frankfort creative community. 

Visitors can see 

art in a variety of media 

and styles, hear live music 

and bring children to 

a special art activity table. 

20. OUTDOOR CONCERTS, 

MOVIES 

New Lenox 

Live on the Lawn 

6 p.m. June 2, The Cloggin’ 

Craze New Lenox 

Community Band will 

perform, followed by the 

Lincoln-Way Area Chorale 

New Lenox Community 

Band at 6 p.m. July 14 

at the Performing Arts Pavilion 

in the Village Commons, 

1 Veterans Parkway 

Front Country band members (left to right) Adam Roszkiewicz, Jeremy Darrow, Melody 

Walker and Jacob Groopman perform July 14 at the eighth annual Frankfort Bluegrass 

on the Green festival. 

in New Lenox. The concerts 

are free. For more information, 

visit newlenox. 

net/events, or call (815) 

462-6400. 

Summer Triple Play Concert 

Series 

The 2019 summer Triple 

Play concert series will 

feature three bands this 

summer. Concerts to take 

place at 9 p.m. on Saturdays 

in the New Lenox 

Commons, 1 Veterans 

Parkway, New Lenox, with 

the opening acts beginning 

at 6 p.m. For $75, attendees 

can see Cheap Trick, 

June 8; Joan Jett and the 

Blackhearts with special 

guests Blue Öyster Cult, 

July 20; Kenny Loggins, 

Aug. 31. Tickets must be 

purchased in person at the 

New Lenox Village Hall. 


(815) 462-6400. 

Movie Nights 

Free screenings of family-friendly 

movies are 

scheduled for 8:30 p.m. 

(dusk) every Wednesday 

from Wednesday, June 12 

through Wednesday, Aug. 

14 in the New Lenox Village 


Parkway, New Lenox. 

For a full lineup of movies 

scheduled to play, visit 

newlenox.net. For more 


462-6400. 

Mokena 

Concerts in the Park 

The summer season 

of concerts at the Yunker 

Farm Band Shell, 10824 

W. LaPorte Road, Mokena, 

will kick off with a 

performance by 4th Point 

June 6, The Walk-ins June 

20 and The Wild Upside 

July 18. Bring a lawn 

chairs or a blanket. In case 

of inclement weather, visit 

the Mokena Park District’s 

Facebook page for 

information. All concerts 

will run from 7-9 p.m. 

Concessions will be available 

for purchase. 

Movies in the Park 

Enjoy movies under 

the stars with the Mokena 

Park District. Movies begin 

at 8:15 p.m. (dusk) at 

Yunker Park, 10824 W. 

LaPorte Road, Mokena. 

Movies include: “Harry 

Potter & the Sorcerer’s 

Stone” June 13; “Mary 

Poppins Returns” June 27; 

“Tangled” July 11; and 

“Coco” July 25. Bring a 

lawn chair or a blanket. 

Concessions will be available 

for purchase. In case 

of inclement weather, visit 

the Mokena Park District’s 

Facebook page for 

information. 

Frankfort 

Movies on the Green 

Dusk, approximately 

8:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays, 

Breidert Green, located 

in downtown Frankfort, 

between Kansas and 

Oak streets. Enjoy free 

popcorn and feature films 

for the whole family to enjoy. 

“The Little Mermaid” 

will be shown Tuesday, 

June 11, “Kicking & 

Screaming” will be shown 

Tuesday, July 9, and “Angels 

in the Outfield” will 

be shown on Tuesday, 

Aug. 13. 

Concerts on the Green 

6:30 p.m. Sundays, June 

16-Aug. 25, Breidert Green 

Park, located at the corner 

of White and Kansas Streets 


Enjoy live music in downtown 

Frankfort. No admission 

charge. This event is 

sponsored by the Frankfort 

Chamber of Commerce. 

For the full schedule of 

performers, visit frankfort 

chamber.com. 

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival 

10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 

July 13, and 10 a.m.-8:30 

p.m. July 14, Breidert 

Green, located in downtown 

Frankfort, between 

Kansas and Oak streets. 

Enjoy live bluegrass music, 

a children’s tent, food, 

vendors and more. Bring a 

lawn chair and enjoy the 

performances. 

Tinley Park 

Music in the Plaza 

7 p.m. Saturdays, starting 

June 15, Zabrocki 

Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park 

Ave. in Tinley Park. For 

more information or to 

view the series’ schedule, 

visit downtowntinley. 

com/events. 

Community Band: Concert in 

the Park 

7 p.m. every Thursday 

from June 27 through 

Aug. 15, The Band Shell 

at Tony Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 8125 

W. 171st St. in Tinley 

Park. All are welcome to 

bring their picnic basket, 

lawn chairs or blankets. 

There will be bands, movies 

and special events featured 

that are suitable for 

the whole family. A small 

concession stand is to be 

available. For more information, 

call (708) 342- 

4200. 

Orland Park 

Strung Out Band 

6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, 

June 23, Crescent Park, 

9705 W. 142nd St. Rock 

music. 

Orland Park Labor Day Concert 

4-9 p.m. Sept. 1, Centennial 

Park West, 153rd 

Street and 108th Avenue. 

4-5 p.m. Taking Back 

Emo, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Serendipity 

and 7-9 p.m. 

52nd Street. 

21. PARTIES IN THE PARK 

6-7:30 p.m. June 10, 

The Fortnite Dance into 

Summer party at Kohlhagen 

Park, Cardinal Lake 

Drive and 108th Ave. in 

Frankfort; 6-7:30 p.m. 

July 8, Crosstown Classic 

Fun party at Heritage 

Knolls, Heritage Drive 

and Parkway Lane in 

Frankfort; and 1:30-3 

p.m. Aug. 12, the Dog 

Days of Summer party 

at Jackson Creek Park, 

Laraway and Wolf roads 

in Frankfort. The parties 

feature outdoor games, 

a giant inflatable, activities 

including a DJ dance 

party and more. 

22. OLD CANAL DAYS 

June 13-16 in downtown 

Lockport. A carnival 

will run all four days 

of the celebration in the 

south Public Landing 

parking lot. A parade is to 

kick off the evening June 

14, featuring local businesses, 

organizations and 

marching bands. On June 

15, there are to be antique 

appraisals from 10 a.m.-5 

p.m., a petting zoo from 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. and a magic 

show at 11:30 a.m. and 

1 p.m. Concerts, a beer/ 

entertainment tent and a 

food court also are part of 

the celebration. For more 

information, visit old 

canaldays.com. 

23. FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE 

5:30 p.m. June 14, 

Aug. 2 and Aug. 23, New 

Lenox Village Commons, 

1 Veterans Parkways, 

New Lenox. Enjoy food 

trucks and live music. For 

more information, visit 

newlenox.net/events.



24. TINLEY PARK WHITE 

SOX NIGHT 

7:10 p.m. June 14. The 

Chicago White Sox offer 

Tinley Park residents 

and their families specially 

priced tickets. The 

White Sox will host the 

New York Yankees at 

Guaranteed Rate Field in 

Chicago. To order tickets, 

visit WhiteSox.com/Tin 

leyPark. 

25. GONE FISHING 

Frankfort 

Get Hooked on Frankfort 

8-11 a.m. June 15, 

Prairie Park, Kansas and 

White Streets in downtown 

Frankfort. Frankfort’s 

annual fishing 

derby is geared toward 

youngsters ages 3-12. 

Registration is required 

for this event, which will 

be held rain or shine. 

New Lenox 

Family Fishing Derby 

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

June 15, Freedom Park, 

300 Charleston Drive. 

The New Lenox Park 

District is hosting its annual 

Fishing Derby at a 

new location this year 

and has added an age 

group for adults. Prizes in 

categories include most 

fish, longest fish and first 

fish caught. Bait will be 

available for purchase. 

Check-in begins at 8:30 

a.m. Registration deadline 

is June 12. Ages 2 

and older are welcome. 

26. CAMP INVENTION 

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

17-21, Schilling School, 

16025 S. Cedar Road, 

Homer Glen. Homer 

Community Consolidated 

School District 33C 

will host Camp Invention. 

Students entering 

grades K-6 will have an 

opportunity to see STEM 

concepts come to life in 

this summer program. 

Campers will take on 

four exciting challenges, 

meet innovative superheroes 

and bring home 

newfound confidence. 

Campers will build ships 

to cross the ocean, design 

high-tech farms and 

create wire circuits to 

bring ideas to life. Local 

educators will facilitate 

program modules, and 

enthusiastic high school 

and college students will 

serve as leadership interns. 

The cost is $230. 

For more information and 

to register, visit invent. 

org/camp. 

27. KONOW’S CORN 

MAZE SUMMER FEST 

June 19 and July 10, 

Konow’s Corn Maze, 

16849 S. Cedar Road, 

Homer Glen. There will 

be a petting zoo, jump 

house, cow train, hay 

rides, mechanical bull, 

tree house, two jump pillows, 

refreshment trailer, 

games and fun. For more 

information, visit ko 

nowscornmaze.com. 

28. HOMER COMMUNITY 

FEST 

June 20-23, Heritage 

Park, 14240 W. 151st St. 

Annual summer festival 

featuring live music performances, 

a carnival, 

fireworks and more. A 

fireworks show is to be 

held at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 

June 20. An Independence 

Day Parade 

is planned for Saturday, 

June 22. For more information, 

visit homerfest. 

com. 

29. WORLD’S LARGEST 

SWIM LESSON 

10:15-11 a.m. June 20, 

White Water Canyon Water 

Park, 8221 W. 171st 

St. in Tinley Park. Come 

out and learn a life saving 

skill as the water park 

tries to break a Guinness 

World Record. Registration 

is to begin at 9:15 

a.m. at the front gate of 

the park. For more information, 

call (708) 342- 

4200. 

Tinley Park residents Jaiden (left) and Jace Ilginis go down the fun slide at the 

Downtown Tinley Block Party last July. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

30. FRIDAY FAMILY 

FLOAT NIGHTS 

Fridays, June 21, July 

19 and Aug. 16, White 

Water Canyon Water 

Park, 8221 W. 171 St. in 

Tinley Park. Families are 

encouraged to bring their 

floats, rafts, noodles, 

tubes or beach balls for 

use in the main pool from 

5-8 p.m. For more information, 

call (708) 342- 

4200. 

31. MOKENA VFW 

‘THANK YOU’ COOKOUT 

June 22, Mokena Post 

725, 19852 Wolf Road 

in Mokena. Join the Mokena 

VFW as it hosts a 

“Thank You” cookout 

for the entire community. 

The event will feature 

live music. For more information, 

call (708) 479- 

5022. 

32. JUDY HERDER 

MEMORIAL PUMPTRACK 

DEDICATION AND 

STRIDER CUP 

5:30-7 p.m. June 27, 

Indian Boundary Park, 

Nebraska Street and Luther 

Lane. Join the Frankfort 

Park District and 

Operation Playground 

Foundation for a celebration 

including time trial 

races for bicycles, scooters, 

striders and skateboards 

on the new pump 

track. FnA Bicycles will 

provide the striders, and 

there will also be an obstacle 

course. The Frankfort 

Police Department 

will provide information 

on bicycle safety. 

33. PLAY DAY IN THE 

COMMONS 

Noon-4 p.m. June 

30, New Lenox Village 

Commons, 1 Veteran’s 

Parkway. Play Day in the 

Commons is a day full of 

fun designed for the children 

of our community. 

Guests can look forward 

to stage entertainment, 

inflatable bounce houses, 

face painting, water 

attractions and much 

more. For more information 

visit newlenox.net/ 

events. 

34. Orland Park Night 

with the Chicago 

White Sox 

7:10 p.m. July 2, Guaranteed 

Rate Field, 333 W. 

35th St., Chicago. Orland 

Park Mayor Keith Pekau 

will throw out the ceremonial 

first pitch. Attendees 

do not have to live in 

Orland Park to take advantage 

of the discounted 

tickets, parking passes, 

meal plans and more. 

Watch the Village’s social 

media outlets for ticket 

details. Transportation is 

not included. 

35. FOURTH OF JULY 

Tinley Park 

Fourth of July Celebration 

July 4, at McCarthy 

Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave. 

A Stars and Stripes 5K will 

be held at 8 a.m., and opening 

ceremonies will start 

at 4 p.m. with live music, 

food, free games and more. 

The night will be concluded 

with the Tinley Park 

Fireworks Extravaganza 

display, which will begin 

once the sun sets. For more 

information, or for a complete 

list of events and activities, 

visit tinleyparkdis 

trict.org/4th-of-July-Cel 

ebration. 

Mokena 

Fourth of July Parade 

10 a.m. July 4. Celebrate 

America’s independence 

with others during 

the Mokena Chamber 

of Commerce’s annual 

Fourth of July Parade. 

This year’s theme is “Heroes 

Among Us.” The 

event is to feature floats, 

marching band performances 

and more. The 

parade is to be televised 

on Mokena’s cable channel. 


call (708) 479-2468 

or visit mokena.com/4thof-july-parade. 

DJ Party 

7 p.m. July 4. Main 

Park, 10925 W. La Porte 

Road, Mokena. Hosted 

by Mokena Community 

Park District. For more 

information, visit moke 

napark.com, or call (708) 

390-2401. 

Frankfort 

July 4 Celebration 

5-9:30 p.m. July 4, 

Main Park, 200 S. Locust 

St. in Frankfort. 

Celebrate Independence 

Day with family-friendly 

activities. Live music, 

games for children and 

concessions will start 

around 5 p.m., while fireworks 

will begin around 

9 p.m. This event is 

sponsored by the Kiwanis 

Club of Frankfort and 

hosted by the Frankfort 

Park District. For more 


469-9400. 

Orland Park 

Independence Day Celebration 

7:15 p.m. July 4, Centennial 

Park, 15600 West 

Ave. Concert featuring 

Suburban Cowboys. Fireworks 

at 9:15 p.m. 

New Lenox 

Forth of July 

Celebrate Independence 

Day with music 

and a fireworks display 

at the New Lenox Village 


Parkway, New Lenox.



Schaaf celebrates 60 years in Chicagoland 

Sixty years, seven locations, hundreds 

of different products, thousands of cherished 

customers and one owner, Schaaf 

Window has had a long and storied history 

in this area. The family-owned business 

celebrates its 60th anniversary this June, a 

testament to its success and long history of 

having the best customer service in town. 

Schaaf Window was founded in 1959 as 

Schaaf Glass Company by George Schaaf 

Sr. and his father, Fred. They began the 

company by re-glazing windows out of 

three garages behind his father’s home in 

Englewood and ran the business out of his 

home. 

About a year into their business, they 

were big enough to move into a real office 

and warehouse, so they made a deal with a 

local car dealer to use his building while he 

used the parking lot. At this time, they added 

glass storefronts to their product offerings. 

Just two years later, they had already 

grown out of the building and George 

decided that this time he would build his 

own, against his father’s advice. He built 

a brand new building in Evergreen Park 

and even outgrew that one so fast that he 

was forced to convince the lady next door 

to sell him her house in order to construct 

another new building. In these years, the 

company began offering patio doors and 

framed mirrors. 

Even with the addition, the company 

grew too large, and George again had to 

build a new location, this time in Bridgeview. 

They moved into this building in 

1972 and immediately began expanding 

their product lines. In 1974 the business 

really took off when Schaaf began assembling 

their own windows. The success of 

the window business led to the separation 

of the glass and the window departments, 

and the official incorporation of Schaaf 

Window Company. 

In 1980, George turned an old stadium 

in Bridgeview into offices and a shop. He 

had helped build the stadium when it was 

going to be used for a local semi-pro baseball 

team, but he was never paid by the 

builder. He bought the land and decided 

to turn it in to a new location for Schaaf 

Glass; however, five years later Schaaf 

Window moved into this location and 

Schaaf Glass moved back to its old building. 

Again, the company grew so that additions 

had to be made and eventually an 

entire adjacent building was constructed 

to add capacity. While at this location, 

Schaaf Window added millwork and interior 

doors to its product lines. 

In 2003 Schaaf Window moved to its 

current location in Tinley Park. It has 

since become the largest independent 

window company in Illinois, and added 

shower doors and installation to its mix 

of products. It is also now co-owned by 

two of George’s children, Bob and Barb, 

along with George himself. Today, Schaaf 

continues its commitment to superior customer 

service and offering high quality 

products. 

As summer rolls around and you start 

your home improvement projects, keep 

Schaaf in mind and see what 60 years in 

the industry can do for you. 

Submitted by Schaaf Window Co. Inc, 18445 

Thompson Court in Tinley Park. For more 


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Celebrating our 60th Anniversary 

Serving 

Chicagoland for 

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Visit our 4,000 square foot showroom to view our wide selection of products 

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON WINDOW REPLACEMENTS! 

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any occasion 

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Baby Showers, Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, communions, 

baptisms, birthday parties, graduations, reunions, memorials. 

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Summertime fun at the 

Frankfort Park District 

Come join the fun at the 

Frankfort Park District this 

summer. Join the many 

festivities planned for our 

residents. 

There will also be three 

free Parties in the Parks 

this summer: 

• Fortnite Dance into 

Summer: Kohlhagen Park, 

6-7:30 p.m. June 10. 

• Crosstown Classic 

Fun: Heritage Knolls 

(grand re-opening), 6-7:30 

p.m. July 8. 

• Dog Days of Summer: 

Jackson Creek Park, 1:30- 

3 p.m. August 12. 

Splash Park Opening 

Day is Saturday, May 25, 

at Commissioners Park, 

located at the intersection 

of Sauk Trail and 80th 

Avenue. Free admission 

opening weekend. Splash 

Park Party Rentals are 

available. 

Sign up today for Summer 

Day Camp. Fort 

Frankfort Adventures is 

for children in first-fifth 

grades. This full-day camp 

runs weekly, Monday- 

Friday, June 10-Aug. 2. 

Before and after camp options 

are available. Register 

for the entire camp or 

per week. Save 10 percent 

when registering for all 

eight weeks. 

Teen Adventures Field 

Trips is for youth entering 

sixth-eighth grades and 

runs Monday-Friday for 

two week sessions: Session 

I is June 17-28, and 

Session II is July 8-19. 

Register for the 19th Annual 

Short Run on a Long 

Day, held on June 19. This 

5K walk/run will begin 

at 7 p.m. at Main Park, 

200 S. Locust St. Following 

the race will be an 

awards ceremony, music 

and more. Volunteers are 

needed for this year’s 5K 

event. Please contact Cali 

DeBella, special events 

coordinator at cdebella@ 

frankfortparks.org, or call 

(815) 469-9400. 

Please join the Frankfort 

Park District and Operation 

Playground Foundation 

from 5:30-7 p.m. 

June 27 at Indian Boundary 

Park, as we celebrate 

the Judy Herder Memorial 

Pumptrack Dedication. 

The celebration will 

include time trial races 

for striders, bikes, scooters 

and skateboards on the 

new pumptrack. Striders 

will be provided by FnA 

Bicycles. There will also 

be a bicycle safety and obstacle 

course. This is a free 

event. Frankfort Police 

Department will be present 

to provide bike safety 

information. 

Join us at 5 p.m. for 

Fourth of July Celebration 

and Fireworks Display 

at Main Park, 400 

W. Nebraska St., for an 

evening of family fun including: 

giant inflatables; 

children’s carnival games; 

concessions; a DJ party 

from 5:15-7:15 p.m.; and 

Rainbow the Clown from 

6-8 p.m. 

Also scheduled is: live 

music with Five Guys 

Named Moe from 7:30-9 

p.m., sponsored by Kiwanis 

Club of Frankfort; 

followed by a spectacular 

fireworks display at dusk, 

sponsored by Frankfort 

Park District, Village 

of Frankfort, Frankfort 

Chamber of Commerce, 

Frankfort Firefighters 

Foundation and Frankfort 

Firefighters Local 4338. 

Event sponsored by Town 

Center Bank and Corona 

Realty Group. 

Enjoy the last nights of 

summer at the 10th Annual 

Back to School Bash Aug. 

16 at Commissioners Park, 

sponsored by Town Center 

Bank. Enjoy an evening 

of games, crafts, music, 

inflatables, Fort Frankfort 

playtime and the Splash 

Park. Don’t forget to bring 

school supplies to donate 

for families in need. 

For a complete listing of 

all our summer events and 

programs, see our summer 

brochure available at 

frankfortparks.org. “Like” 

us on Facebook for special 

announcements. 

Submitted by Frankfort 

Park District, 140 Oak St. in 

Frankfort. For more information, 

call (815) 469-9400, or 

visit frankfortparks.org.



Tinley Park adds its 

newest smoke BBQ house 

Just Wings BBQ & Wings is a true 

old-fashioned smokehouse. Traditional 

smoked items — such as beef brisket, 

pulled pork, chicken, and back ribs — are 

available daily. Smoked party wings, hot 

links, boneless wings and nachos are also 

some popular menu items. 

They do smoked BBQ right. By smoking 

their brisket and pork for a minimum 

of 14 hours, JW BBQ & Wings achieves a 

very tender and juicy product. While their 

ribs and chicken on the other hand are 

smoked as well, they are only cooked for 

about 4-6 hours. Perfecting these smoke 

times becomes crucial in preparing and 

creating a delicious and enjoyable product 

that is both moist and flavorful. In addition, 

by using pecan, apple and cherry 

wood, their meat achieves sweetness like 

no other, leaving the customer wanting 

more. 

“You will not taste a harsh, smoked flavor 

in any of our products like you usually 

would in most other smokehouses. 

Our way of smoking allows you to savor 

the wood flavor, spices and meat without 

leaving you with a potent smoked flavor,” 

said pitmaster and cofounder John Mihalos. 

Although menu items are typically 

served a la carte, there are many different 

side options for those interested. Fresh 

cut fries, corn on the cob, roasted veggies, 

baked beans, smoked cabbage, and baked 

mac and cheese are served daily. JW BBQ 

& Wings’ baked beans are cooked together 

with bacon and beef brisket, which 

creates a sweet and pleasant taste. The 

smoked cabbage is topped with light balsamic 

vinaigrette that customers seem to 

really enjoy. 

Looking to try a little bit of everything? 

No problem. For $19.99, JW BBQ & 

Wings offers a sampler plate for two that 

includes: beef brisket, pulled pork, ¼ dark 

chicken, ¼ slab ribs and two sides. 

Sandwiches are also available, as well 

as catering options for holidays and/ or 

events. 

Submitted by Just Wings BBQ & Wings, 

15960 Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 


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Trail rides, ‘Let’s Go Horseback Riding’ 

lessons offered at Forest View Farms 

For more than 50 years, 

Forest View Farms has 

welcomed horseback riders 

of all ages. 

Whether it is those who 

have extensive riding experience 

or those who 

want to enjoy a horse ride 

for the first time, Forest 

View Farms has something 

for all guests. 

Forest View Farms in 

Tinley Park abuts the Cook 

County Forest Preserve 

— a beautiful piece of 

land that begs to be seen. 

Guests can enjoy time 

away from life’s stress 

and spend time relaxing 

through the beautiful forest 

trails. Riders are paired 

with a horse at the rider’s 

skill level, so new riders 

do not feel overwhelmed. 

Trail rides begin on the 

Forest View Farms property 

and take adjacent 

trails through the Cook 

County Forest Preserve. 

Trail rides are offered 

year-round and are offered 

for both private, reserved 

rides and walk-in customers. 

Trail riders need to be 

at least 9 years old, with a 

250-pound weight limit. 

Children younger than 9 

who want to ride can also 

enjoy pony rides, which are 

offered year-round and are 

great for smaller children. 

Horseback Riding lessons 

are offered for people 

ages 3 and older. Group 

and private lessons also 

are available for adults. 

Driving lessons also are 

available. 

Parties can be arranged 

to accommodate everything 

from trail rides, pony 

rentals, hayrides, ride wagons, 

covered wagons, carriages 

and stagecoach to 

petting farm animals. Parties 

can be held at the customer’s 

place or the Forest 

View facility. Forest View 

Farms has party barns and 

party pavilions available. 

Forest View also does 

parades, weddings, reunions, 

convention events, 

company picnics, cookouts, 

special events and 

parties for all occasions. 

Guests also are invited 

for a week of fun at horse 

camp, which is a way to 

learn about horses and 

other farm animals. During 

the week at camp, new 

campers will learn to brush, 

saddle and ride horses, or, 

for the more experienced, 

lots of riding. Forest View 

also holds a fall festival and 

haunted events. 

Submitted by Forest View 

Farms, 16717 Lockwood 

Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 


0306, or visit fvfarms.com. 

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Carriages • Ride wagons 

Covered wagons • Stage coach 

Hay rides 

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Life Purpose Chiropractic and Dr. Rick are making Lockport home 

Life Purpose Chiropractic 

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affordable and timely care 

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heath issues. 

I am Dr. Rick Brescia. I have 

been in practice for 11 years, 

and Lockport is now home for 

me and my two children. I had 

a practice in Frankfort for seven 

years, and sold it in 2015 to be a 

professor at Sherman College of 

Chiropractic in South Carolina. I 

was there for three years teaching 

full time and practicing. I 

moved back to Lockport in June 

of 2018 to be closer to family, 

and I now opened Life Purpose 

Chiropractic here in Lockport. 

The way I practice is unique 

for this area. One way it is 

unique is that I practice the Gonstead 

System of Chiropractic in 

its entirety. This system is very 

specific with the way the adjustments 

are performed, the way the 

x-rays are taken and analyzed, 

and skin temperature measurements 

are taken on every visit. 

The adjustments are done using 

custom tables for the Gonstead 

system, as well, and I am certified 

to teach this system all over 

the world. 

Another reason the office is 

unique is that I only perform adjustments 

in the office. People 

are seen in a timely fashion, 

not having to be in the office 

for hours at a time doing other 

things. This allows you more 

time with your family, and I 

value your time with your family 

and friends. I have convenient 

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New Lenox-based 

business works to make 

clothes dryers safer 

Hidden buildup in clothes 

dryer vent is a fire hazard 

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Most people know they need to clean 

out their dryer lint tray between each 

cycle, but what lurks behind the wall is 

just as important for safety and avoiding 

fire traps, as well as fully efficient dryer 

performance. Joe Enzenberger, owner 

of Dryer Vent Wizard, opened his New 

Lenox-based 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 heat-resistant tape 

rather than duct tape. I often find plastic 

or foil accordion-type 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. 

• The top of your dryer hot to the touch 

while running. 

• There’s excess lint left on your 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. 

Summer is a great 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. 

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Tinley Park summer 

events in full swing 

Alleventsare FREE and held in Downtown Tinley 

Loremipsum 

Benches on the Avenue 

“Prized Page Turners” 

May-October 

Along Oak Park Avenue 

Farmers Market 

June 1-October 12 |Saturdays 

7:30 am -12:30 pm 

Oak Park Avenue Train Station 

Organized by RMarket 

Cruise Nights 

May28-August 27 |Tuesdays 

5:00 -9:00 pm 


Sponsored by VFW Post 2791 

WhiteSox Night 

Friday, June 14 |7:10 pm 

Guaranteed Rate Field 


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Oak Park Avenue Train Station 

June 15 Mike and Joe (Variety) 

June 29 Mason Rivers (Country) 

July 13 Tynan (Horn Band) 

July 27 TheBoy Band Night (Boy Bands) 

August 10 HiFi Superstar (Variety) 

August 24 Rockstar Rodeo (Country) 

September 14 IdentityCrisis (Variety) 

September 21 American English (Beatles) 

Downtown TinleyBlock Party 

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Almost everyone looks 

forward to summer, and 

it’s no surprise why: Perpetually 

sunny skies, gentle 

breezes and blooming 

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even the most devout curmudgeon 

in a good mood. 

But here in Tinley Park, 

the allure of summertime 

extends well beyond mere 

seasonal pleasantries to 

include the diverse offering 

of sensational events 

occurring downtown every 

week. Residents and 

visitors alike make events 

— such as, the Music in 

the Plaza concerts, the 

tropical-themed Tinley 

Park Block Party, the 

weekly Cruise Nights and 

the Benches on the Avenue 

public art program — part 

of their annual summer 

routine. 

The Village recently 

broke ground on Harmony 

Square, a public plaza 

at Oak Park Avenue and 

North Street, located immediately 

behind Teehan’s 

Tavern, that will provide 

fun activities all year-long, 

including winter, thanks to 

a built-in concert stage, ice 

rink, splash pad, lawn area 

and shade structures. 

Once open, Harmony 

Square will be the primary 

place where everyone 

gathers to participate 

in Tinley Park’s events, 

regardless of the season. 

Until then, residents and 

visitors will be able to 

continue enjoying Village 

events at Zabrocki Plaza 

and the Oak Park Avenue 

train station parking lot. 

While parking lots and 

road access will be limited 

at times during construction 

of Harmony Square, 

events will continue as 

scheduled, and any detours 

or alternate routes will be 

posted on the Village website. 

It’s never too early to 

mark your calendars for 

this year’s great summer 

events. Make sure to peruse 

the nearly two-dozen 

Benches on the Avenue, 

check out one or all of 

our Music in the Plaza 

concerts, shop for fresh 

produce at our weekly 

Farmers Market events, or 

stare in amazement at the 

hundreds of classic cars 

on display at the Tuesday 

Cruise Nights along Oak 

Park Avenue. 

It’ll be another summer 

to remember. 


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More than shrimp 

at Just Shrimp 

When Just Shrimp opened its doors in 

late 2014, few people in the Tinley Park 

area knew of or had ever tried a lobster 

roll or fried lobster. With that being said, 

one would say that Just Shrimp’s menu 

goes beyond “just shrimp.” 

“Our menu has expanded quite a bit 

since we first opened,” said Christina Mihalos. 

“Due to such positive feedback, 

items that were featured as specials — 

such as the gator, lobster, and tilapia — 

were later added to our menu permanently. 

As time went on, we saw that customers 

were looking for healthier alternatives, as 

well, so we added a few other options to 

fulfil their wants.” 

Menu items that satisfy customers looking 

for a non-fried option include a grilled 

shrimp skewer and fresh broiled salmon. 

Both items are served with mixed vegetables 

and a baked potato, as opposed to 

the traditional sides of fries and coleslaw. 

Just Shrimp’s menu includes jumbo 

wild caught shrimp, different fish dinners, 

such as fish n chips, lake perch, catfish, tilapia, 

and a variety of fish sandwiches and 

po’ boys. It has an array of different sides, 

as well as its daily lobster bisque soup. 

It has been just about four years since 

Mihalos convinced her family to turn 

their Chicken Wild restaurant around to 

what is now: Just Shrimp. 

“By experimenting a little first, we added 

different fried shrimp and fish items to 

our previous restaurant. Due to the high 

demand, I was able to see that this concept 

might just work since there was nothing 

like us nearby,” Mihalos said. “It was 

then, together with my dad, that we decided 

to switch the whole concept to Just 

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and growing up and around the 

restaurant industry has helped her greatly 

along the way. 

“Although there are many challenges 

I face being a young female restaurateur, 

having my dad by my side along the way 

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Phil & Amy take 

travelers across country 

Phil & Amy, husband 

and wife recording artists, 

are well known for 

their Chicagoland performances 

and recent years of 

sold-out shows at Starved 

Rock Lodge. They also 

have been offering travel 

tours for more than 25 

years. Phil & Amy offer 

deluxe motorcoach travel 

trips to destinations both 

near and far. With each trip 

their “family” of followers 

continues to grow. Instead 

of piling into your family 

vehicle, you board a motorcoach 

for an excursion 

to fabulous destinations. 

Part of the enjoyment of 

their trips is the overall experience. 

The camaraderie 

aboard the coach on a Phil 

& Amy trip is unbeatable. 

All on board may start out 

as strangers but they end 

up as “family” and friends. 

Upcoming Phil & Amy 

musical performances at 

Starved Rock include both 

multi-days in August and 

December. Added this year 

is an overnight/stay option 

at the lodge. One-day 

theatre performances are 

always part of the trip list 

repertoire. Overnight travelers 

are looking forward 

to June’s Cape Cod Tour. 

Later in June, St. Christopher 

Tours visits a favorite 

treasure, Mackinac 

Island, Michigan to visit 

The Mackinac Bridge, ride 

bikes, horse and carriages, 

eat famous fudge, and tour 

the historic Grand Hotel. 

Upon arrival in the U.P. 

enjoy a meal overlooking 

beautiful Lake Huron. 

On Mackinac, the group 

enjoys a horse drawn carriage 

tour of the Island and 

the famous Grand Hotel 

Luncheon Buffet. Spend 

the afternoon touring the 

Grand, enjoying views 

of The Straights from the 

world’s largest porch. 

With two nights and three 

days on the Island, there’s 

plenty of free time to shop, 

explore, bike ride, tour 

historic Fort Mackinac, or 

just find a spot to relax and 

take in the surrounding 

beauty. 

October offers a threeday 

visit to Frankenmuth, 

Michigan, a great Bavarian 

get-a-way featuring 

Bronner’s Christmas 

Wonderland. And in 2020 

there will be a breathtaking 

scenic trip to one of 

the wonders of the world: 

the Grand Canyon and the 

Southwest Canyonlands. 

The motorcoach will visit 

famous Route 66 sites 

en route to Arizona and 

head back via the Colorado 

route. Guests will 

visit various points of the 

Grand Canyon, and enjoy 

a meal and the spectacular 

view from the North 

Rim’s Grand Canyon 

Lodge. Travel The Crown 

of the Scenic Byway System 

Highway 12 and the 

ever-changing landscape 

of Canyon Country. Also 

on this tour, travelers will 

have very special Moab 

nights to remember, including 

dinner overlooking 

the Colorado River 

and an evening boat ride 

headed up river with 

the guide sharing all the 

points of interest. Once 

the boat reaches its turnaround 

spot, an amazing 

part of the sunset evening 

includes one of the most 

unique sound and light 

shows in all the world. 

Travelers absolutely 

love Red Cliffs Lodge. 

Yes, each stop on this tour 

will leave you in awe of its 

unique beauty; beauty that 

only the forces of nature 

can accomplish over centuries 

of time. Call (708) 

687-3302 or check out our 

website 

com. 

philnamymusic. 

Submitted by Colony Productions, 

5348 Forest Trail in 

Oak Forest. For more information, 

call (708) 687-3302, 

or visit philnamymusic.com.



Tinley Junction Miniature Golf offers family fun 

Tinley Junction Miniature 

Golf and Batting cages is summer 

fun time for everyone. The 

Junction features a gardenthemed 

18-hole miniature golf 

course that includes a working 

model railroad. There are five 

professional batting cages available 

for both baseball and softball 

players. A concession stand 

is open for refreshing snacks and 

treats. 

Owned and operated by the 

Tinley Park-Park District, Tinley 

Junction is located at McCarthy 

Park, home of the Park District’s 

annual Fourth of July Extravaganza. 

McCarthy Park is located 

at 16801 S. 80th Ave. in Tinley 

Park. Hours of operation vary 

throughout the season, so check 

the website at tinleyparkdistrict. 

org, or Facebook at TinleyJunctionFUN, 

for details. Remember 

that every Thursday is price “roll 

back,” so everyone plays a round 

of miniature golf for only $3.75 

each. 

Could your child use a new set 

of wheels? Tinley Junction and 

Bettenhausen Automotive Group 

will raffle ten bikes — five girls’ 

and five boys’ — this summer. 

Children ages 10 and under who 

play a paid round of golf this 

season can enter a monthly raffle 

to win a bicycle. Each round of 

miniature golf played is another 

opportunity to enter that month’s 

raffle. 

If baseball or softball is more 

of your thing, Tinley Junction 

has five professional batting 

cages, available in slow-, medium- 

and fast-pitch hardball, 

and slow- and fast-pitch softball. 

Cages are also available for one 

hour or 30 minute rentals. 

A party at the Tinley Junction 

is easy for parents and kids have 

a blast. There are packages for 

every budget. Prices range from 

$3.75 per person for golf only, 

to $9.75 per person for a round 

of golf, 15 rounds in the batting 

cages, pizza, drinks, ice cream 

and popcorn. Book a party or 

group outing by calling (708) 

342-4202. 

Check out all of the special 

events going on at Tinley Junction 

throughout the summer at 

tinleyparkdistrict.org. During 

the Park District’s annual Fourth 

of July community celebration, 

Tinley Junction is open. Be sure 

to stop by for a round of golf 

and enjoy live music, children’s 

crafts, games, inflatables, and 

food and beverages. End the celebration 

with the south suburbs 

“Best Fireworks Show.” 

Any day is the perfect day to 

come to Tinley Junction Miniature 

Golf and Batting Cages. 

Whether it has been a few years 

since you’ve played miniature 

golf or stepped into a batting 

cage, every visit to Tinley Junction 

offers affordable fun for the 

whole family. 

Submitted by Tinley Park-Park 

District, 8125 W. 171 St. in Tinley 

Park. For more information, call 

(708) 342-4200, or visit tinleypark 

district.org. 

“Get Your Wheels” Bike Raffle 

IT’S TIME FORAnother summer of chancesfor kids age10and under to win brandnew 

wheels! Children age10and under can enter the raffleafter everypaid round of 

Mini golf theyplay. 

Sponsored by Bettenhausen Automotive 

Bring thisentireadtoTinleyJunction Receive 2for 1Round of Golf! 

Free round must be equalorlesser valuethan paid round. 

Good foruptotwo free roundswhen paying 

fortwo or moreatregularvalue. 

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during special events. 

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Visit Us Today! 16801 S.80th Ave |Tinley Park, IL |(708) 614-1854



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Senior Night, 

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Dogs on July 31, 

August 14 & 28. 

Thursday 

Postgame Wrestling 

with $1 Retro Beers, 

$2 domestics and 

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Friday & 

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dogs, 4 bags of 

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ThunderBolts hats 

for only $39! 

2 blks east of Cicero on Midlothian 

Turnpike – Crestwood 

Visit our website for a full summer schedule and promotions. 

www.wcthunderbolts.com • 708-489-BALL (2255) 

Kids Can Do, Inc is a children’s therapy 

center in Mokena. Within the past year, it 

has celebrated its 30th anniversary, as well 

as a transition to new ownership. The new 

owners of Kids Can Do are Erica Kluck, 

Marijo Kleinfelder, Angie Andrus and 

Marcy Munger, all of whom have been 

working as full-time therapists at Kids Can 

Do for a combined total of more than 70 

years. 

Kids Can Do offers physical therapy, occupational 

therapy and speech therapy for 

infants, children and young adults. It provides 

individual therapy, as well as various 

groups, camps and special classes throughout 

the year. 

Pediatric physical therapy helps children 

improve motor development and function, 

strength and endurance, posture, balance, 

independence, and participation, as well 

as help families ease challenges with daily 

care giving. Pediatric occupational therapists 

help children gain the skills they need 

for independence in play, learning, motor 

skill development, self-care, and socialization 

in their home, school, and community 

environments. Speech therapy helps children 

improve verbal and nonverbal communication 

skills. Speech therapy may 

focus on speech production, understanding 

and expressing language, social skills, 

executive function deficits, and feeding or 

swallowing. 

Kids Can Do is also known for providing 

excellent feeding therapy. Feeding therapy 

can be done in individual sessions, as well 

as in a group setting. Exploring new foods 

with peers is a great way to expand the variety 

of foods in the diet of a picky eater. 

Kids Can Do’s mission is to enrich the 

lives of children and their families through 

an interdisciplinary approach that blends 

the art and science of therapy. Families who 

come to Kids Can Do will find a beautiful 

facility with a staff of 20 highly-trained 

therapists who are dedicated to doing the 

most they can to help children overcome 

both big and small obstacles. Kids Can Do 

strives to be a place where all children can 

have fun and feel supported. The goal is for 

children to make progress and succeed in 

life while feeling like they come to Kids 

Can Do to play and have fun with friends. 

One parent, Tracy Vidovic, put it this 

way: “The staff at Kids Can Do treat your 

child like their own. They go above and 

beyond to make sure every success is celebrated, 

every concern is addressed and 

every family is involved in their child’s 

journey. They have become family to us 

and I can’t imagine taking my child anywhere 

else. I asked Mason if he would tell 

other kids to go to Kids Can Do and he 

said, ‘Yes.’ When I asked him why, he said, 

‘Because they’re my best friends.’” 

Are you looking for a specialized group 

to help your child develop skills this summer? 

Kids Can Do offers a variety of summer 

camps for a wide range of ages and 

interests. Children do not need to be a current 

client of Kids Can Do, and siblings 

and friends can also enroll in camps. The 

2019 summer programs start the week of 

June 10. One of the most popular programs 

is Ninja Warriors Camp. Children who attend 

have a lot of fun with friends building 

strength and coordination while tackling 

challenging obstacle courses. 

If you think your child may benefit from 

therapy, Kids Can Do offers free screenings 

to assess the need for a full therapy 

evaluation. Visit kidscando.org or call 

(708) 478-5400 to schedule a tour, set up 

an appointment, or receive more information. 

Submitted by Kids Can Do, 19100 Crescent 

Drive Suite 101 in Mokena. For more 


kidscando.org.



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2019 Summer Reading Program: It’s Showtime at Your Library 

Mokena Community 

Public Library District 

launches it’s It’s Showtime 

at your Library summer 

reading program on June 

7. During the next two 

months, the library will 

host a range of free activities 

for children, teens and 

adults to encourage and 

support a love of reading. 

Participants can win prizes 

for reaching their reading 

goals. 

“We’ve planned a wonderful 

program for kids to 

make the library a great 

place to read, learn, and 

discover what’s available 

for their enjoyment,” said 

Executive Director Cathy 

Palmer. 

Themed events include 

an all ages magic show, 

Movie under the Stars and 

Dinosaur Sensory Story 

Time. Fun gift baskets, gift 

cards and movie tickets 

are just a few of the prizes 

that will be awarded to the 

lucky winners of our Summer 

Reading Program 

There’s also a serious 

side to summer reading. 

Research has shown that 

reading over the summer 

prevents summer reading 

loss. 

“Studies also indicate 

students who read recreationally 

outperformed 

those who don’t,” said Assistant 

Director Luke Surdel. 

“Students read more 

when they can choose materials 

based on their own 

interests. Our libraries are 

committed to supporting 

lifelong learning and educational 

enrichment for all 

families.” 

Registration continues 

throughout the Summer 

Read Program. To learn 

more about the summer 

reading adventure at the library, 

call (708) 479-9663 

or check out the library’s 

website mokenalibrary. 

org. 

Submitted by Mokena 

Community Public Library 

District, 11327 195th St. in 

Mokena. For more information, 

call (708) 479-9663, or 

visit mokenalibrary.org. 

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Artistry in full 

bloom, on the Green 

with Frankfort Arts 

Association 

Something’s Always Going on in 

Frankfort! 

Cruisin’ FRANKFORT 

Every Thursday 

June 6 – August 22 

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Downtown Frankfort 

The Frankfort Arts Association is a 

newly formed, 501(c)(3) nonprofit impacting 

the community in a variety of fun 

and inclusive ways. 

A “One Night Only” Pop Up Gallery 

was held May 9 at Shop Sweet Lulu. Surrounding 

residents had the opportunity 

to view and purchase FAA members artwork, 

and each member was invited to 

display two fine art pieces of their own 

creation. This was the first pop up gallery 

for the FAA, and a celebration of its 

growth and success in the past year. 

On June 9, the FAA will present its first 

annual Art on the Green. The Village of 

Frankfort sponsored the FAA to lead this 

event, formerly known as the Frankfort 

Fine Arts Fair. 

“The Village of Frankfort has been extremely 

supportive to our mission, and 

it’s an honor for the FAA to be leading 

the charge of Art on the Green,” said FAA 

President Lisa Podlesak. 

With submissions still being accepted, 

the FAA has tripled last year’s artist participation. 

This event will be held in conjunction 

with Frankfort’s sought-after 

Country Market, and will showcase artists, 

demos and works from participants 

reaching across the Midwest. 

We want you involved. Sponsorship, 

membership and volunteer opportunities 

are currently available at frankfortarts. 

org, and offered in all varieties from publication 

advertisements to corporate memberships, 

to student volunteering. Please 

submit a message through the website for 

more information. 

Frankfort Arts Association is dedicated 

to enhancing the community through creation, 

education, promotion, and appreciation 

of the arts. Artists need a space 

to dream, to create, to inspire and to be 

inspired. We are working to provide a 

creative place within our community 

where we can easily gather together for 

enrichment, exploration and inspiration. 

Through fundraising efforts, its goals are 

as follows: 

• Physical space for FAA member activity 

• Gallery exhibits 

• Provide art classes, workshops, and lectures 

• Beautification of the community through 

public works projects. In 2018, FAA 

members picked up retired newspaper 

boxes from The Chicago Tribune. Artists 

painted the outsides and installed 

them in parks as free little libraries. 

• Shared spaces for artists to rent 

• Collaborate with local businesses to promote 

the arts through sponsored events 

and pop up galleries. 

• Collaborate with Village of Frankfort 

“The FAA has high aspirations to help 

area artists flourish, as well as identify, set 

and accomplish creative and locally beneficial 

goals.” said FAA Vice President 

Kristin Murphy. 

Submitted by the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. 

Nebraska St. in Frankfort. For more information, 

call (815) 469-2177, or visit villageof 

frankfort.com. 

Art ON THE GREEN 

Sunday, June 9 • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Breidert Green – Downtown Frankfort 

Art in Many Mediums and Styles • Live Music 

• Art Activity for Children 

Visit www.frankfortartsassociation.org 

for more information. 

FRANKFORT Country Market 

Every Sunday 

Spring (Through May 26): 10 AM to 2 PM 

Summer (June 2 – August 25): 9 AM to 2 PM 

Fall (September 8 – October 27): 9 AM to 1 PM 

Downtown Frankfort 

Movies ON THE GREEN 

Tuesdays • 8:30 PM or Dusk • Breidert Green – Downtown Frankfort 

Free Movie! Free Popcorn! 

June 11 

“The Little Mermaid” 

July 9 

“Kicking & Screaming” 

August 13 

“Angels in the Outfield” 

“Get Hooked” ON FRANKFORT 

FISHING DERBY 

Saturday, June 15 • 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

Prairie Park – Downtown Frankfort 

Prizes Awarded: Most Fish Caught/ 

Biggest Fish Caught. Registration Required! 

Visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for registration form. 

Amateur RIB COOK-OFF 

Saturday, August 3 • Time TBA • Downtown Frankfort 

Public Tasting • Live Blues Music • Awards 

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Traverso’s celebrates more 

than 40 years in Orland Park 

Humble from 

beginnings 

In 1962, with full-time 

jobs and small children at 

home, John and George 

Traverso purchased Ken 

and Dick’s tavern in Roseland 

on Chicago’s southeast 

side. 

The opening of that 

restaurant, their first 

full-service venture, in 

1968, brought the addition 

of “Mama T,” the 

boy’s mother. Widowed in 

1949 with four children, 

Lena worked in various 

area Roseland kitchens, 

displaying the skills she 

learned as a child in her 

parents’ hotel in Cesuna, 

Italy. 

Following six years of 

success in Mount Greenwood, 

John and George 

ventured west, opening 

their first self-named restaurant, 

Traverso’s, on 

Harlem Avenue in Orland 

Park. The new restaurant 

was met with critical acclaim 

and long lines, and 

with “Mama T” running 

the kitchen and 21-yearold 

Paul Gabriel managing 

the large staff, Traverso’s 

flourished. 

Within a year, the brothers 

sold their other two 

establishments to concentrate 

their efforts in Orland 

Park. In fact, by popular 

demand, John and George 

expanded the restaurant by 

100 seats, to 300, in 1975, 

just one year after their 

opening. 

Still a strong presence 

in Chicago’s south suburbs, 

Traverso’s in Orland 

Park celebrated 30 years 

in 2004. And despite the 

passing of “Mama T” in 

1999, at age 86, George, 

John and manager Paul 

continue to oversee a family 

tradition more than 40 

years in the making. 

Where we are today 

Dine inside in our traditional 

Italian dining room 

or bar during the winter 

months and head out back 

to our outdoor patio and 

bar during the warmer 

months. 

Traverso’s patio is one 

of the few places you are 

permitted to smoke. Have 

a cocktail or two and partake 

in some entertaining 

karaoke at 8 p.m. on 

Wednesdays and 8:30 p.m. 

on Saturdays. 

Week night specials 

Monday - 1/2 Price Pasta 

Night: Spaghetti, mostaccioli, 

angel hair, linguini, 

shells, baked mostaccioli, 

includes soup or salad 

Tuesday - Family Pizza 

Night 40 percent off all 

pizzas (excludes parties of 

10 or more) 

Wednesday - Discount 

Meal Night: Lasagna, soup 

or salad $11.95; full-slab 

B-B-Q ribs $17.95; kids 

under 10 eat free, one child 

per adult (kids menu only) 

Thursday - Winner Winner, 

Chicken Dinner!: All 

chicken dinners $11.95, 

includes soup or salad 

Submitted by Traverso’s 

Restaurant, 15601 S. Harlem 

Ave., Orland Park. For more 


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FAMILY FRIENDLY 

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EVERY FRIDAY 8PM-11PM 

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 

KARAOKE 

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EVERY MONDAY 5PM - 7PM 

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DOG 

DAYS OF 

Summer class 

registration in 

progress at South 

Suburban College 

Summer Registration is still in progress 

at South Suburban College. The 2019 

summer semester begins on June 3 for 

both credit and non-credit classes at the 

college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest 

Center. 

The summer session is an excellent opportunity 

for current students to take one 

or two courses to continue their academic 

progress, while also providing new students 

with the perfect opportunity to begin 

or resume their college experience and 

check out SSC. Additionally, four-year institution 

reverse transfer students are able 

to enroll in classes at a more affordable 

rate while at home for the summer. 

Prospective students should get started 

with the online application at ssc.edu. 

Once the application process is complete, 

new students will receive an SSC email 

account and a self service username and 

password via email, which will allow access 

to student information and class registration. 

Both interactive and printable 

summer credit class schedules are also 

accessible online. 

For more information, please visit ssc. 

edu or contact the Admissions Office at 

(708) 210-5718. Para información en 

Español llame: (708) 210-5740. SSC is 

located at 15800 S. State St. in South Holland. 

The Oak Forest Center is located at 

16333 S. Kilbourn Ave. in Oak Forest. 

Submitted by South Suburban College, 15800 

S. State St. in South Holland and 16333 S. 

Kilbourn Ave. in Oak Forest. For more information, 

call (708) 210-5718 or visit ssc.edu. 

SUMMER! 

WORK ON YOUR CORE 

(CLASSES) AT SSC! 

REGISTER NOW! 

ssc.edu/summer 

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ORLAND PARK, IL • (708) 478-6200 

JOEY’S RED HOTS & JOEY’S PIZZA, PASTA & GELATO • 17400 Wolf Road Orland Park, IL 60467 • (773) 614-8997 

Sunday - Thursday 10am - 10pm • Friday & Saturday 10am - midnight

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