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The Orland Park Prairie • The Tinley Junction 

Including a calender of local holiday events 

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2 | November 27, 2019 | 22nd century media holiday guide 

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Event to feature 

Santa, reindeer 

and vendors 

22nd Century Media 

to hold Mistletoe Market 

To finish out its 2019 

Ladies Night Out series, 

22nd Century Media is 

pulling out all the stops 

for its upcoming Mistletoe 

Market. 

The event — presented 

by Colleen McLaughlin 

of the McLaughlin Team 

at Coldwell Banker Residential 

— is scheduled for 

4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

5, at Orland Park Crossing, 

14255 S. 95th Ave. in 

Orland Park, at the former 

Charming Charlie and The 

Dailey Method store locations. 

The majority of the 

event will be held indoors. 

In addition to more than 

70 vendors, with beauty, 

clothing, food, gifts, health 

and wellness, jewelry and 

more, the event also will 

have special visitors from 

the North Pole, presented 

by Fox’s Pizza, including 

Santa, Mrs. Claus and an 

elf from 4-8 p.m. Families 

are encouraged to bring 

their cameras to snap 

their own free photos with 

Santa. A couple of Santa’s 

reindeer, presented by Porter 

Place Memory Care, 

will also be at the event 

from 5-8 p.m. Attendees of 

all ages can visit with them 

outside the former Charming 

Charlie location. 

Jolly Holiday Buffet 

Ring in 2020! 

Buffet, Sweet Table, Music, Drinks, 

Dancing, Champagne & Party Favors 

7:30 pm - 12:30 am 

Starting at 5:30 p.m., 

the Sandburg Chamber 

Singers are to sing holiday 

music outside the entrances 

at both locations. 

Chef Michael McGreal, of 

Joliet Junior College Culinary 

Arts, will do a live 

ice-carving demonstration, 

presented by Dykstra 

Home Services, starting at 

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Call for Reservations (708) 448-6550 

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5:30 p.m. outside the former 

Dailey Method location. 

Holiday Glamour sponsor 

Von Maur will offer 

holiday makeovers at the 

event. DIY Sign Party is to 

offer attendees the chance 

to paint their own ornament 

for $5-$8. 

When attendees visit 

both locations of Mistletoe 

Market, they will have 

the chance to get a punch 

on their Mistletoe Market 

Passport and enter to 

win gift cards as well as 

Broadway in Chicago tickets. 

The grand prize is two 

gold tickets to WeishFest 

on Dec. 6 at 115 Bourbon 

Street to see Andy Grammer 

and Walker Hayes 

perform. 

The first 200 attendees 

also will receive a free tote 

bag from Artistic Med Spa. 

Other sponsors for 

Mistletoe Market include 

Coldwell Banker Residential 

Brokerage & Neighborhood 

Loans, Moraine 

Valley Community College, 

Sterk Family Law 

Group P.C. and Women’s 

Healthcare of Illinois. 

The event is free to attend, 

but attendees are encouraged 

to bring a new 

toy to donate. Following 

the event, toys will be donated 

to several area organizations 

for the holiday 

season. 

For more information, 

visit 22ndCenturyMedia. 

com/mistletoe. 

Submitted by 22nd Century 

Media, 11516 W. 183rd Place 

3SW, Orland Park. For more 

information, call (708) 326- 

9170 or visit 22ndCentury 

Media.com. 

Ladies Night Out - Mistletoe Market Vendors 

• 22nd Century Media 

• 3B’s Mobile Boutique 

• A-N-D Bedding 

• ARMOR Video & Photo 

• Artistic Med Spa 

• Avon 

• Bare Scrubs by Mary 

O’Connor 

• Beautycounter 

• Between Me, You, and 

The Wall 

• Brannigan Chiropractic 

• Charlene’s Doggie Oasis 

• Chela Nay Boutique 

• ChoVonne Accessories 

• Colleen McLaughlin, 

The McLaughlin Team, 

Coldwell Banker 

Residential 

• Coldwell Banker 

Residential Brokerage & 

Neighborhood Loans 

• Color Street - Tracy 

Swanson, independent 

stylist 

• Comfy Threads Boutique 

• Crafts by Rosemary 

• DIY Sign Party 

• doTERRA 

• Dykstra Home Services 

• Eagle Sports Range 

• Elements by The 

Odyssey 

• Fabulously Sweet 

Creations 

• Four 12 Photography 

• Fred Astaire Mokena 

• Gemzisle 

• Gift Basket by Occasion 

• GorJus Whips Body 

Butter 

• Gracie Pie Apothecary 

• Hemp Heals Body Shop 

• Huaywasi: Handmade 

in Peru 

• Imperfect Produce 

• Infinity Scarves by Nancy 

• Inspirational Lula 

Ladies Tiffany & Sheri 

(LuLaRoe) 

• Inspire Studio Gallery 

• Irish Greens 

• Jean Lachat Photography 

• Jewels 2 U 

• Juicy Luzy Sangria 

• Just a Spoonful 

• Laurie’s Fudgelicious 

• L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL 

Skin Care 

• LegalShield 

• Madewithalittlelove 

• Made for Me Boutique 

• Mary Kay Cosmetics 

• Matilda Jane Clothing 

• Mrs. Banton’s Cookies 

• NEW YOU CBD 

• Norwex 

• Nothing Bundt Cake 

• Nurturing through 

Nature 

• Oberweis Dairy Home 

Delivery 

• Paparazzi (Glamour 

Bijoux) 

• Parker James Boutique 

• Porter Place Memory 

Care 

• Premier Designs Jewelry 

• R&R Candles 

• Rock’s #1 Gals Jewelry 

• RockNmom Art 

• Smart Cake Creations 

• Sterk Family Law Group 

P.C. 

• Surprise Parties 

• Tastefully Simple 

• The Little Red Donut 

Truck 

• Thirty-One Gifts 

• Total Life Changes (TLC) 

• Totes & Taggies by 

Melinda 

• Usborne Books & More 

• Virtue Cider 

• Von Maur 

• Wakaya Perfection/ 

CBD/KETO 

• Wicks & Wax 

• Wine, Spirit, Butterbeer 

Mixes 

• Women’s Healthcare of 

Illinois 

• Young Living Essential 

Oils (Oily University) 

• Younique

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Ashburn Baptist 

welcomes community 

to ‘Always a King,’ 

Christmas Eve service 

We gather to worship 

and give all of our praise 

to the One who was and 

is and who will always 

be our King! We worship 

Him — Jesus, our King — 

for the amazing Christmas 

story. Its story of redemption, 

sacrifice and of His 

great love for us. 

“For to us a child is 

born, to us a son is given; 

and the government shall 

be upon his shoulder, and 

his name shall be called 

Wonderful Counselor, 

Mighty God, Everlasting 

Father, Prince of Peace.” 

(Isaiah 9:6) 

Mark your calendar this 

Christmas for this mustsee 

presentation by Ashburn 

Baptist Church, “Always 

A King,” a powerful 

Christmas musical that 

will immerse you in the 

Christmas story like you 

have never experienced 

before, performed by Ashburn 

Worship. Last year’s 

program, “The Gift,” drew 

record crowds, so be sure 

to get your free tickets as 

soon as you can. 

There will be two presentations 

this year at 6 

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and 

Sunday, Dec. 15. Doors 

open at 5 p.m. Come early 

and grab a cup of coffee 

or hot chocolate and some 

fresh-baked cookies. 

Get your free tickets 

online at www.ashburnbaptist.com. 

We can’t wait 

to celebrate the Christmas 

season with your family 

this year. 

We also will have a 

beautiful Christmas Eve 

Candlelight service at 6 

p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. 

Submitted by Ashburn Baptist 

Church, 15401 Wolf Raod 

in Orland Park. For more 

information, visit www.ash 

burnbaptist.com or call (708) 

403-1363.



Enjoy Village of 

Lemont’s holiday scene 

Brighten up one’s 

holiday season by visiting 

Lemont and taking a 

stroll all around our historic 

downtown, as we’re 

“Lighting Up Lemont” 

this season. Our illuminating 

holiday decoration 

display includes a 

fun twist for the entire 

family this year. Loomie, 

an augmented reality 

app, features interactive 

games to play and allows 

users to create unique 

photos and holiday cards 

in seconds. 

Our holiday season begins 

with our Hometown 

Holiday event in our historic 

downtown on Saturday, 

Dec. 7, from 3 to 7 

p.m. We will be “Lighting 

Up Lemont” with our 

dazzling light display 

sponsored by the Downtown 

Merchants Association 

and the Village of 

Lemont throughout the 

entire season. 

Come and experience 

Lemont and enjoy our 

holiday scene. 

Submitted by Village of 

Lemont, 418 Main St. in 

Lemont. For more information, 

visit lemont.il.us/Holi 

day or call (630) 257-1550. 

Porter Place residents 

offering heartwarming gifts 

Heartwarming holiday gifts, made 

by residents of Porter Place Memory 

Care, are available for $2 each. All 

proceeds will benefit a local animal 

shelter. 

The iconic bone-shaped, organic 

dog cookies are beautifully decorated 

by Porter Place residents. This activity 

is only one example of the many 

life-engagement opportunities that 

help rekindle fond memories, plus 

create meaningful moments of joy 

and purpose for each resident. 

Porter Place promises to love, protect 

and engage those with memory 

loss. 

For more information and holiday 

savings, call (708) 781-1050 for information 

& holiday savings. 

Submitted by Porter Place Memory Care, 

17833 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.



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See what’s new at Hanover Place 

Exciting changes have gone on at Hanover 

Place this year. In May, Greystar 

took over management of the property. It 

renovated units with upgraded counters 

and stainless steal appliances. But the biggest 

changes have come in the new management 

team. 

Bethany Mazzola started on Nov. 1 as 

the new executive director of the property. 

She brings with her eight years of 

experience in property management and 

is excited to join the Hanover Place Community. 

She is a great listener who strives 

to provide a high, customer-service living 

experience, and to ensure our residents 

appreciate their decision to make Hanover 

Place their home. 

Hanover Place offers one- and twobedroom 

independent living apartments 

with a variety of amenities and services. 

Stop in for a tour and meet the new staff 

at Hanover Place. 

Happy Holidays from Hanover Place. 

Please join us at Hanover Place for 

Holiday Festivities 

• Dec. 8: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop Till 

You Drop, featuring 20 different 

vendors 

• Dec. 11: Holiday party, drinks and 

Appetizers with a visit from Santa 

• Dec. 28: 2-4 p.m. New Years Eve 

Celebration. Entertainment by Jean 

and Felice, with drinks and appetizers 

All seating is limited and you must 

RSVP to attend. For reservations, call 

(708) 633-1700 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 16851 S. Harlem 

Ave., in Tinley Park. For more information, 

visit hanoverplaceil.com or call (708) 

501-6629. 

Friday, December 6th & 

Saturday, December 7th 

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Cancer Survivorship class 

teaches nutrition, healthy living 

Life as a cancer survivor 

can be difficult to navigate, 

but dietetic interns 

at UChicago Medicine 

Ingalls Memorial Hospital 

are offering cancer 

survivorship classes that 

teach nutrition and cooking 

for a healthy lifestyle 

during and after treatment. 

Registered dietitian 

Cheryl Bacon, who will 

lead the classes along with 

Ingalls dietetic interns 

studying to become registered 

dietitian nutritionists, 

said optimal nutrition can 

reduce the risk of cancer 

and cancer recurrence. 

“While every cancer 

diagnosis affects everyone 

differently, adequate 

nutrition during treatment 

and recovery are essential 

to promote a positive 

outcome and an enhanced 

quality of life,” she said. 

The class teaches participants 

to add healthier 

foods in their diets. Instructors 

will give a presentation 

about a food’s 

properties, followed by a 

cooking demonstration to 

teach easy ways to prepare 

and incorporate the food in 

meals. Some class topics 

include quick meal planning, 

how to interpret organic 

and non-GMO food 

labels, dietary supplement 

considerations and debunking 

nutrition myths 

related to cancer. 

Each seminar will also 

discuss the science behind 

specific foods and their 

links to certain cancers. 

Additionally, the side of 

effects from cancer treatment 

can make eating a 

challenge. These seminars 

will discuss modifications 

for meal preparation to ensure 

patients get the nutrition 

they need. 

Bacon said the hospital 

aims to make the seminars 

interactive, allowing participants 

to ask questions 

and share their experiences. 

While the focus of the 

classes is on nutrition and 

cancer, Bacon said the information 

shared is beneficial 

for anyone looking to 

make healthier meal choices. 

All are welcome. Classes 

focusing on colorectal 

cancer screening and nutrition 

continue at the Ingalls 

Flossmoor Family Care 

Center once a month on 

Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Dates for 2019-2020 are as 

follows: Nov. 19, Jan. 21, 

March 17 and May 5. 

Submitted by UChicago 

Medicine Ingalls Memorial 

Hospital. For more information 

on the Cancer Survivorship 

Seminars, or to view 

other classes and events at 

UChicago Medicine, visit 

uchicagomedicine.org 

/patients-visitors/classesevents 

or call (888) 824-0200.



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$5 B21 bonus cards when you purchase 

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Burger 21 is obsessed with burgers. 

To Burger 21, burgers aren’t just another 

meal. They chef-craft their burgers with 

obsessive zeal and they don’t compromise 

on quality or ingredients. They are burgers 

reinvented. 

Their recipes are meticulously crafted 

and infused with flavors that are crazy 

craveable. While others are content to 

call re-heating and de-frosting “gourmet,” 

Burger 21 does things differently. They 

hand-cut and hand-patty their burgers in 

their kitchen for each and every order. 

Customers can taste the marbling in 

their hand-cut 100% Certified Angus 

Beef when they take their first juicy beef 

burger bite. Free of hormones and antibiotics, 

their chicken, turkey and veggie 

burgers are crafted with a passion to deliver 

only the best. They obsess about the 

redness of the tomatoes, the crispness of 

the salad greens, the toastiness of the bun. 

They don’t compromise where others do. 

Customers can taste what makes Burger 

21 different. 

Burger 21’s goal is to create a neighborhood 

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quality burgers. With more than 21 

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Orland Park welcomes Christmas season with Holiday Festival 

Outdoor holiday 

festivities to return 

to the Village 

Center 

The Village of Orland 

Park officially welcomes 

the holiday season with 

the annual Holiday Festival 

and Tree Lighting ceremony, 

which will be held 

on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the 

Orland Park Village Center, 

14700 S. Ravinia Ave. 

“Coming together as a 

community to welcome 

the holiday season is a 

long-standing tradition 

in Orland Park,” Mayor 

Keith Pekau said. “I look 

forward to spending the 

festive occasion with residents 

again this year as 

we gather to celebrate the 

season.” 

The holiday market 

opens at 4 p.m. where 

guests can purchase 

ready-to-eat foods, crafts 

and holiday items, such 

as the official Orland Park 

collectible Holiday Festival 

mug with hot chocolate 

($5 for regular or $6 

for spiked). 

Full festivities begin at 

4:30 p.m. with a lighted 

procession to the official 

holiday tree. Guests can 

purchase a lighted star ($5 

each or 3 for $10) and join 

Santa in the light procession 

as he makes his way 

to the Village holiday tree 

for the official lighting, 

which will take place at 5 

p.m. The tree lighting will 

also include a spectacular 

walk through the picturesque 

holiday displays 

for everyone to enjoy. Be 

sure to check out the community 

trees amongst the 

holiday décor. The community 

trees were “adopted” 

and decorated by local 

area nonprofit groups, 

families and businesses. 

The festival will feature 

live community entertainment, 

including: 

Palos Park native Abby 

Kasch, a 2019 finalist on 

The Voice; Orland Park’s 

own Joe Matisse, lead 

singer of The Walk Ins 

band; the Carl S. Sandburg 

High School Chamber 

Choir; Jerling Junior 

High School Chorale; the 

Orland Park Comedy IM- 

PROV team; 2019 OP’s 

Got Talent Winner Mindy 

Sondag; Ballet 5:8 with 

a special dance performance; 

and holiday stories 

with the Orland Park 

Public Library. 

New in 2019 is a coloring 

contest featuring 

who else but Santa 

Claus. First-, second- and 

third-place prizes will be 

awarded. This year’s Holiday 

Fest will introduce 

its first annual gingerbread 

house contest for all 

ages and groups. Gift card 

prizes will be awarded 

for first, second, and third 

place. There is no fee to 

enter either contest. More 

details and forms can be 

found at orlandpark.org/ 

specialevents. 

The Lions Club will be 

selling Christmas trees, 

wreaths, and log snowmen 

and reindeer from 

10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, 

Nov. 29 and will continue 

until sold out. Daily hours 

are: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 

9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 

and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Sundays. 

A few vendor spots remain 

available for the holiday 

market. Currently the 

market includes ready-toeat 

food, crafts, jewelry, 

holiday décor and more. 

Interested vendors may 

contact Doreen Biela at 

dbiela@orlandpark.org or 

call (708) 403-6266. 

Further information 

about Orland Park’s Holiday 

Festival is available 

by calling the Village’s 

Recreation Department 

at (708) 403-5000. Visit 

orlandpark.org/specialev 

ents for more information, 

including coloring and 

gingerbread house contest 

details, entertainment 

schedule and holiday market 

vendor list. 

Submitted by the Village 

of Orland Park, 14700 S. 

Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. 

For more information, call 

(708) 403-6100, or visit 

orlandpark.org. 

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 

4:00PM TO 7:30PM 

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4:30PM–CHILDREN’S ACTVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT 

5:00PM–TREE LIGHTING 

ORLAND PARK CIVIC CENTER 

14750 RAVINIA AVENUE 

Info: 708.403.5000 | orlandpark.org 

MAYOR VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES 

Keith Pekau John C. Mehalek Kathleen M. Fenton James V. Dodge Daniel T. Calandriello William R. Healy Cynthia Nelson Katsenes Michael R. Milani



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Mobile Concepts specializes in customizing 

one’s vehicle, motorcycle or boat 

Mobile Concepts is an 

aftermarket retail shop that 

can customize one’s vehicle, 

motorcycle or boat. 

We offer a wide variety of 

the most current and top 

brand names of alarms, remote 

starts and stereo systems, 

such as Viper and JL 

Audio. 

We can personalize any 

vehicle and give it a modern 

look on any budget. 

For instance, tinting the 

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Women’s Apparel, Handloomed Handbags, 

Accessories, 100% Alpaca Knitwear, Ornaments, and more! 

Find discounts not found online! 

Sunday, December 15 • 2-5pm 

6819 W 167th St., Tinley Park 

All proceeds support female artisans in Peru and provide 

free education programs to families in Lima, Peru. 

windows, adding a new 

stereo or accent lighting 

are just some of the many 

ways to upgrade one’s personal 

investment. We are 

a family owned business 

that has been in the Chicagoland 

area for over 30 

years and counting. 

Come visit our store in 

Mokena. One of our bestsellers 

during the holiday 

season is the remote start, 

and there are so many 

different ones to choose 

from. One can surprise 

that picky person that has 

everything with something 

unique. Have it installed 

before Christmas or come 

in for a gift certificate. 

If one is looking for expert 

installations, please 

stop in at one of our two 

locations. Just remember 

our company motto is “old 

school (work ethic/friendly 

customer service), new 

school (serving up the latest 

in vehicle technology). 

The store is open from 

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday 

through Friday, 9 a.m. 

through 4 p.m. Saturday 

and closed Sunday. 

Submitted by Mobile Concepts, 

19820 Wolf Road in 

Mokena. For more information, 

visit mobileconceptschi 

cago.com or call (708) 226- 

1100. 

Established in 2017, The CarSpa in Tinley Park is Chicagoland’s 

premier valet car wash, detail center, and express automotive 

services facility. All of our wash packages include Hand-dried 

Finishing and a 3-day Rain Guarantee, while our Detail Center 

is open 7 days, featuring an array of enhanced 

interior & exterior services, some available without 

an appointment, and in under an hour! 

We are a Valvoline Express Care 

partner, and feature Valvoline 

high quality motor oils, filters and 

automotive service chemicals you 

can trust. 

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provide you with a concierge. 

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Fox’s Restaurant 

still about family 

Holiday 

Catering 

Starting at $7.99 per Person 

Choice of 1 entree & 2 sides 

Entrees 

Italian beef, Fox’s Chicken, 

Roasted Turkey, 

Pork Tenderloin, 

or Italian Sausage 

Additional Side $1.50 

Sides 

Vegetable Medley, Coleslaw, 

Mashed Potatoes, 

Mac & Cheese, Penne Pasta 

Roasted Potatoes 

Additional Side $1.00 

Minimum order of 10 people, must be ordered in increments of 5 

Plates, napkins, & utensils $.50 per person 

Reusable heating kit $15 

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Not valid with any other discount or offers 

Tax not included 

Fox’s Orland Park 

9655 W. 143rd Street 

Orland Park 

708-349-2111 

www.foxspubs.com 

Three generations from 

its inception, Fox’s Pizza 

Restaurant and Pub is still 

providing quality food 

and service to residents all 

over Chicago’s south side 

and the surrounding suburbs. 

Thomas and Therese 

Fox started their restaurant 

with a simple desire 

to serve great food to other 

families. The rich history 

of the restaurant is kept 

alive today by Thomas 

Fox’s descendents, and 

Fox’s is now a beloved 

spot by residents not only 

at its original location in 

Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, 

9956 Western 

Ave., but also in Oak 

Lawn, 9240 S. Cicero Ave. 

The restaurant also has a 

strong tie to a key part of 

Chicago’s rich history. 

“In 1963, my grandpa 

bought his first carry-out 

storefront on Walden Parkway 

in Beverly,” said Ryan 

Fox, general manager of 

the Oak Lawn location. 

“From there, he expanded 

from two storefronts to 

three. And then, in 1967, 

May Capone, Al Capone’s 

sister, had a delicatessen 

on Western [Avenue]. 

“She and my grandpa 

used to trade meats and 

pizzas. Eventually, she 

said that she wanted to 

get out of the business 

and sold the building to 

my grandpa, which is now 

Fox’s Beverly.” 

Fifty years later, Fox’s 

Irish Pub still serves up everything 

from tasty pizza 

after 50 years 

to classic Italian fare and 

more at a fair price. 

The Fox’s expanded 

their family of restaurants 

to open locations in Oak 

Lawn in 1971, Orland 

Park in 1973 and Mokena 

in 2006. 

Fox’s prides itself on 

offering customers a family-like 

atmosphere that 

serves fresh, in-housemade 

meals daily. 

That quality is endorsed 

by the regulars who return 

year after year. 

“I think one of the biggest 

things that makes us 

unique is we’re really big 

on family,” Ryan Fox said. 

“Everything is made fresh 

in house. We make our 

own pizza sausage, our 

own dough and we grind 

our own cheese.” 

Live entertainment for 

families on the weekends 

also makes Fox’s Irish Pub 

a go-to spot to bring the 

family. 

For those who want to 

bring a quality meal home, 

Fox’s also has an extensive 

catering menu to help take 

the work out of special occasions. 

Its catering menu offers 

Italian food with an 

American influence and 

includes everything from 

salads and pasta to hamburgers. 

“I’m proud of what my 

family has accomplished,” 

Ryan Fox said. “I like 

making people happy 

when they come in.” 

Submitted by Fox’s Irish 

Pub, 9956 Western Ave. in 

Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood; 

9655 W. 143rd St. in 

Orland Park; and 11247 W. 

187th St. in Mokena. For 

more information, including 

hours and menus, visit 

foxspubs.com.

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Paddy Homan 

and The Noble Call 

takes audiences back to 

the ‘hearth’ of an Irish 

Christmas, filled with 

songs and stories. 

Guest appearance by Brian 

Cunningham, Sean Nos dancer. 

Appearing at 

Chicago 

Gaelic Park 

Friday December 13, 2019 

7:30pm - Tickets $20 

Tickets can be purchased 

online at www.chicagogaelicpark.comcpark.com 

or by calling the front office 

708-687-9323 

Mick Broderick on Bozouki • Dave Curley on Banjo • Larry Nugent on Fiddle • Brendan Bulger on Fiddle 

Chicago Gaelic Park - 6119 W 147th Street - Oak Forest, IL 

(708) 687-9323 - www.chicagogaelicpark.org 

Chicago Gaelic Park 

welcomes Paddy Homan, The 

Noble Call Christmas show 

Celebrate the holiday 

season at Gaelic Park with 

Paddy Homan and the Noble 

Call Christmas Show at 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 

with doors opening at 6:30 

p.m. Paddy Homan and 

friends will take the audience 

on a trip back to the 

“hearth” of an Irish Christmas, 

filled with songs, 

stories, rousing music and 

traditional Irish dancing. 

Joining Paddy Homan for 

the evening will be The 

Noble Call, which consists 

of Mick Broderick 

from Dublin on bouzouki; 

Dave Curley on guitar and 

vocals; Larry Nugent from 

Fermanagh on the flute; 

Brendan Bulger from Boston 

on fiddle. To see any of 

these entertainers individually 

is a treat, but to see 

them perform together in 

Paddy Homan’s Christmas 

show is magic. 

There will be a guest 

appearance by sean-nos 

dancer Brian Cunningham. 

Hailing from County Galway, 

Ireland, Brian Cunningham 

is the most exciting 

sean-nós or ‘old-style’ 

dancer to have emerged 

from Ireland. Sean Nós 

dancing is highly improvisational, 

low to the ground 

and rhythmic in which the 

performer is free to interpret 

the music. 

Tickets are available for 

$20 and can be purchased 

online or by calling the 

Chicago Gaelic Park Office. 

Submitted by Chicago Gaelic 

Park, 6119 W. 147th St. 

in Oak Forest. For more 

information or to purchase 

tickets, call (708) 687-9323 

or visit their website at www. 

chicagogaelicpark.org. 

Providence Catholic students 

have college advantage 

Last year Providence 

Catholic graduates earned 

more than $45 million in 

college scholarship offers, 

and 97% of the class 

of 2019 are enrolled in 

college. This success is a 

mixture of hard-working 

students and a strong focus 

on college preparation 

by the Counseling department. 

“As a college prep 

school, parents and students 

expect the school 

to help them prepare for 

the college search,” said 

Rachel Ellingson, director 

of student enrollment at 

the school. “Our families 

are counseled as early as 

freshman year to be proactive 

in their search for the 

right fit for college. We 

work with families to identify 

schools that best fit the 

student, finding available 

scholarship opportunities, 

applications, and more 

to make the process as 

smooth as possible for the 

family.” 

The Counseling Department 

at Providence Catholic 

High School has many 

responsibilities that include 

providing information to 

students that enable them 

to make wise decisions 

essential to their spiritual, 

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Dine-In | Take-Out | Delivery 

Private Party Room and Catering 

The Perfect Combination 

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708-532-3051 

17332 S. Oak Park Ave | Tinley Park, IL 

Ed and Joe’s place to go for best taco pizza 

For those who have 

ever been in the mood for 

both pizza and tacos but 

couldn’t decide, Ed and 

Joe’s Pizza in Tinley Park 

has the perfect solution. 

The restaurant, a benchmark 

of quality since 

1961, is the place to go for 

the southland’s best taco 

pizza. Added to the menu 

in 1985, this thick-crusted 

pie is baked with salsa, 

seasoned ground beef and 

mozzarella cheese. The 

finishing touches include 

crushed nacho chips, fresh 

sliced tomatoes, shredded 

lettuce and cheddar 

cheese, along with salsa 

and sour cream on the side. 

Salivating yet? There’s 

more. In addition to taco 

pizza, Ed and Joe’s is 

college 

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academic, social and emotional 

growth. One of the 

things that sets them apart 

from other schools is the 

expertise and experience 

provided by the college 

counselors, Kyle Murphy 

and Frank Palmasani, who 

between them have more 

than 50 years of counseling 

experience. 

One of the key college 

preparation events is the 

annual “Conquering College 

Costs” seminar by 

Palmasani, who is the author 

of “Right College, 

Right Price.” Palmasani is 

a nationally recognized author 

and expert in college 

choice. He explains how 

to greatly increase scholarship 

and grant potential of 

students with a few important 

steps. 

“We meet face to face 

with each junior and their 

parents to discuss their individual 

path to college,” 

said Murphy, a long-time 

college counselor at the 

known for thin crust, deepdish 

and specialty pizzas. 

Other entrees include 

sandwiches, salads, pastas, 

fish, chicken, chops and 

daily specials, all made 

from scratch with fresh ingredients. 

Owner Mike Clark and 

his wife, co-owner Ellen 

Clark, bought Ed and Joe’s 

from his father in 1978 and 

expanded it to full service 

in 1984. After an extensive 

remodel in 2001, it 

can seat 125 people, with 

school. “We meet in small 

groups to provide them 

with strategies to choose 

the best college for their 

student academically and 

financially. These are important 

choices for the 

families and we do everything 

we can do to help 

them make the best decision 

for their family.” 

Beginning with freshman 

year, all PCHS families 

are introduced to the 

Naviance student software 

for college planning. Naviance 

is a portal for students 

and parents which 

includes goal-setting, college 

search tools, career 

exploration and more. 

Providence also hosts a 

Spring College Fair for 

students and families with 

more than 50 colleges and 

universities in attendance. 

The counseling department 

hosts Parent College 

Nights for parents of students 

from all four years. 

Each presentation is customized 

to the information 

pertinent to that particular 

year of high school. 

an additional 24 seats of 

outdoor dining and the 

well-equipped Columbia 

Lounge gaming room 

where customers have won 

more than $8 million. 

The bar features 21 craft 

beer handles, friendly 

shadows, Trivia Tuesdays, 

Bingo on Thursdays and 

live entertainment on Fridays 

and Saturdays. There 

is truly something for everyone. 

In addition to dining-in, 

Ed and Joe’s offers 

carry-out, delivery, catering 

and a party room for 

small private gatherings. 

Submitted by Ed and Joe’s 

Pizza, 17332 S. Oak Park 

Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 

information, call (708) 532- 

3051, or visit ednjoes.com. 

“With a high percentage 

of PCHS students receiving 

college athletic scholarships, 

the department 

also hosts a College Athletic 

Information Night to 

discuss NCAA and NAIA 

rules and regulations for 

athletic recruiting and 

scholarships,” said Luke 

Senffner, director of counseling 

at PCHS. 

A newsletter is transmitted 

to families to keep 

them abreast of all college-related 

information. 

Independent scholarship 

opportunities are included. 

Learn more about the 

college process at Providence 

Catholic by listening 

to their podcast, available 

on Spotify, Apple and 

other podcast platforms 

anchor.fm/provi-advan 

tage or by visiting www. 

providencecatholic.org. 

Submitted by Providence 

Catholic High School, 1800 

W. Lincoln Hwy. in New 

Lenox. For more information, 

call (815) 485-2136 or 

visit providencecatholic.org.





FREE EVENTS 

All events are held 

in and around the 

Oak Park Avenue 

Train Station 

Holiday Market 

Friday, December 6 

Saturday, December 7 

Sunday, December 8 


10:00 a.m. Exhibits at Vogt Visual Arts Center 

11:45 a.m. Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

12:00 -5:00 p.m. Photos with Santa 

Old-Fashioned Carriage Rides 

Carousel &Rides 

1:00 -5:00 p.m. Activities at Landmark Chapel 

2:00 p.m. Ice Carving Demonstration 

LIVE MUSIC 

Stop by the large, heated tent to shop for unique designs 

and creations while enjoying live music by local groups and 

entertainers. Children will have fun cookie decorating, writing 

letters to soldiers and face-painting. 

Friday, December 6 

5:30 p.m. Community Sing-Along 

6:15 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony 


12:00 -5:00 p.m. Photos with Santa 

Old-Fashioned Carriage Rides 

Carousel &Rides 

1:00 -5:00 p.m. Activities at Landmark Chapel 

5:00 p.m. Parade of Lights 

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Tinley Park celebrates 

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Gather the family and 

head to Downtown Tinley 

Park from Dec. 6 to 8 for 

the Village’s annual Holiday 

Happenings event, featuring 

parades, live music, 

shopping, photos with Santa 

Claus and much more. 

The weekend will kick 

off with the Community 

Tree-Lighting Ceremony 

at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 

in Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley 

Park. Arrive early at 5:30 

p.m. for a community singa-long 

to holiday music featuring 

professional carolers 

that harkens back to the turn 

of the century. 

Visitors will be able to 

shop for unique holiday 

designs and creations while 

enjoying live music by local 

groups and entertainers at 

the Holiday Market, which 

will run the entire weekend 

inside a large heated tent 

in the north parking lot at 

the Metra train station near 

173rd Place and Oak Park 

Avenue. The market will be 

open from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 6, and 11:30 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 

and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 8. 

Other family activities 

2020 EXPO 

will include face painting, 

cookie decorating and 

writing letters to soldiers. 

Across the street at the Tinley 

Park Historical Society, 

6727 W. 174th St., families 

can make their very own 

stuffed animal at the Teddy 

Bear Workshop, make 

goody bags for soldiers, 

take old-fashioned photos 

and have tasty treats. The 

Historical Society will be 

open from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 

7 and 8. 

The Clauses will officially 

arrive immediately 

following the Tinley Toyland 

Parade, which steps 

off at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 7, from 175th Street 

and marches north down 

Oak Park Avenue to North 

Street. Children are encouraged 

to bring an unwrapped 

toy for Together We Cope; 

the collection center will 

be located by the Holiday 

Market. 

Children will be able to 

join Santa for a visit and 

photos from noon to 5 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, 

Dec. 8, at the Oak Park 

Avenue train station. Visitors 


a nonperishable food item 

for the Tinley Park Food 

Pantry. Tickets for complimentary 

photos will be distributed 

until 3:30 p.m. 

Santa Claus will help 

close out the festivities 

during the annual Parade 

of Lights at 5 p.m. Dec. 8. 

The parade begins at 177th 

Street and proceeds north 

down Oak Park Avenue. 

Come out to see festive 

floats and vehicles gleaming 

with holiday lights and featuring 

local businesses and 

community groups displaying 

the spirit of the season. 

Other activities will include 

old-fashioned carriage 

rides on Dec. 7 and 

8; an ice-carving demonstration 

at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in 

Zabrocki Plaza; a carousel 

ride from noon to 5 p.m. 

Dec. 7 and 8; and a trains 

and miniatures show from 

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 

noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the 

Vogt Visual Arts Center, 

17420 S. 67th Court. 

Submitted by Village of 

Tinley Park, 16250 S. Oak 

Park Ave. in Tinley Park. For 

more information, please call 

(708) 444-5000 or visit www. 

TinleyPark.org/SpecialEv 

ents. 

SPECIAL EVENT HOTLINE 

708-444-5678 

9 a.m.–1 p.m. 

Saturday, Jan. 20 

Tinley Park Convention Center 

18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park 

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

Ramon’s Shoe Repair and 

Motorcycle Leatherworks has 

been serving the Chicagoland 

area for more than 20 years, 

and now they’ve brought their 

talents to their shop in Mokena. 

Ramon’s offers premium 

hand-crafted, artisan-quality 

leather motorcycle saddlebags, 

pouches, accessories and much 

more. They know a customer’s 

motorcycle is more than just a 

way to get around town; it’s an 

investment, and it’s a reflection 

of the owner’s personality. 

Ramon’s understands the 

passion that bikers have for 

their motorcycles. After serving 

thousands of satisfied customers 

for three decades in 

Worth, they’ve built the expertise 

to provide bikers with those 

alterations and customizations 

that truly allow the owner to 

represent who the person is on 

the bike. 

Ramon personally works 

with each individual customer 

to make sure they’re getting 

exactly what they want. He’ll 

sit down with the customer, and 

together, they come up with an 

exact plan for the design and 

implementation, ensuring that 

customers won’t be talked into 

a product that they don’t want 

or need, and will do the work 

for a price that is fair and reasonable. 

Customers won’t find 

any unwelcome surprises like 

hidden costs and fees. Everything 

will be planned out with 

their specific wants and needs 

before work is started. Customers 

won’t pay a dime until the 

work is done and they’re satisfied 

with the finished product. 

Some of Ramon’s specialties 

include custom motorcycle 

bags, seat coverings, fringe, 

heritage bag reinforcement, 

patch applications for a customer’s 

favorite old or new 

jackets or bags, and many other 

custom jobs. Customers can 

also get their favorite pair of 

boots and shoes repaired, getting 

rid of the hassle of having 

to get a new pair and spend the 

uncomfortable time breaking 

them in. 

Ramon’s attention to detail 

means a customer’s custom 

motorcycle bag will be the finest 

a customer has ever owned 

and will get them noticed on 

the road. Seat coverings can be 

altered to fit the individual, so 

no more struggling with factory 

stock seats that can be 

uncomfortable or even dangerous 

to ride on. Ramon can 

add fringe to any leather motorcycle 

accessories, including 

custom hand grip fringe, floor 

board fringe and bag fringe. 

Heritage Softail bags can sag 

over time, but Ramon can keep 

those bags looking new with 

his custom-made leather supports. 

If a customer has patches 

but doesn’t trust themselves to 

apply them, Ramon can apply 

them for the customer to their 

cut, leather or denim jackets or 

their bike’s bags. 

Ramon has been working 

with leather since his father 

started teaching him when he 

was just 5 years old. Since 

then, Ramon has been honing 

his craft so that there isn’t any 

job too big or too small for him 

to handle with the expertise 

and care needed when making 

alterations or repairs to a customer’s 

most prized possessions. 

When customers work with 

Ramon, they’re going to come 

away with exactly the work 

they want done at a fair and 

honest price. This holiday 

season, come see why Ramon 

is the only name a customer 

needs to know for all their motorcycle 

leatherwork and shoe 

repair needs. 

Submitted by Ramon’s Shoe Repair 

and Motorcycle Leatherworks, 

19410 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. 

For more information, call (708) 

478-8144. 

RAMON’S SHOE REPAIR & MOTORCYCLE LEATHERWORKS 

Winter Sale! 

20% OFF 

FRI., NOV. 29 TH THROUGH FRI., DEC. 27 TH 

Excludes Ramon’s Custom Work or Shoe Repair Services. Offer cannot be 

combined with other offers. Offer expires Friday, December 27th, 2019 

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

gloves | saddlebags 

patches | vests 

jackets | helmets 

pouches 

swing arm bags 

heat-shields 

all retail 

merchandise 

RamonsLeatherWorks.com | 19410 S. LaGrange, Mokena, IL 60448 | (708) 478-8144 

*Custom Leather items, Dealer Merchandise, Easy Brackets, Boss Bags, Already Clearance items, and Service are not included in this sale*



Christmas 

in e 

Commons 

Every day at Christmas in e Commons guests can enjoy... 

V S H M I S H- 

W R H C S M D L D 

And don’t miss special activities each day, too! 

Saturday, November 30 

4:00-8:00 PM 

Official Village Commons lighting ceremony • Free popcorn and cookies • 

Children’s coloring contest 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Stuffed animal workshop • Performances by Lincoln-Way Area Chorale and the 

Lamplight Singers • Visits with Elsa and Anna 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Craft beer from local breweries • Trackless train rides • Visits with Mickey, 

Minnie, and Olaf 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Performances by Lincoln-Way West Madrigals and the Lamplight Singers • 

Visits with Belle and Tinkerbell • Snowman craft 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Craft beer from local breweries • Visit with The Grinch • Ice carving 

demonstration • Christmas tree ornament craft 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Holiday Sweets & Treats sale • Gingerbread cookie decorating • Performance by 

the Lamplight Singers 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Craft beer from local breweries • Visit with Buddy the Elf • Jingle bell craft 


4:00-8:00 PM 

Touch-a-Truck and Santa send-off • Stuffed animal workshop • Performance by 

the Lamplight Singers • Visits with The Grinch and Buddy the Elf 

Wi special anks to our presenting partners: rs: 

Visit newlenox.net/events for more details on ese fr events 

*Only activities denoted with an asterisk require purchase for participation. 

N L V C 

101 V P, N L 

Experience the magic of the 

holiday season with Christmas 

in the Commons 

Mayor Baldermann and 

the Village of New Lenox 

again invite residents and 

visitors to experience the 

magic of the holiday season 

with our 2019 Christmas in 

the Commons celebrations. 

Every Saturday and Sunday 

from Nov. 30 through 

Dec. 22, the New Lenox 

Village Commons will be 

alive with activities and entertainment, 

all set against 

the backdrop of a dazzling 

display of holiday lights. 

The holiday display will 

begin lighting up the Village 

Commons on Nov. 30. In 

addition to the lights draping 

the buildings and trees 

throughout the Commons, 

guests will find life-sized 

displays that provide the 

perfect holiday photo opportunities, 

along with one 

not-so-life-sized display 

– the largest lighted Santa 

Claus in the United States. 

Santa stands as the highlight 

of the display at nearly 

40 feet tall and covered in 

18,500 LED lights. A special 

mailbox to the North 

Pole sits at his feet and all 

letters mailed by Dec. 18 

will receive a response from 

St. Nick. 

Guests strolling through 

‘Hidden gem’ for seniors 

found at Alvernia Manor 

Is mom living alone? 

Are you concerned about 

her safety? Is she able to 

reach out quickly for assistance, 

should something 

happen? Do you worry dad 

is taking his daily medications 

as prescribed or eating 

nutritious meals? Is the 

the spectacular lights will 

find no shortage of entertainment 

during their 

time in the Commons. The 

holiday market will return 

with one-of-a-kind crafts, 

décor, jewelry, confections 

and more to satisfy even 

the pickiest people on your 

shopping list. 

The New Lenox Community 

Park District’s two synthetic 

ice skating rinks will 

also return, with skate rentals 

available on select dates. 

Santa will be available 

for photos and visits on 

each day of Christmas in 

the Commons, and a horsedrawn 

wagon will be ready 

for rides around the venue. 

Along with all the activities 

taking place every 

weekend, there will also be 

hired home care provider 

giving that special aunt all 

the care, attention and socialization 

she needs and 

deserves? 

Alvernia Manor Senior 

Living is the “hidden 

gem” that can ease your 

Please see gem, 25 

a variety of special events 

happening on select dates. 

Some of these elements include 

visits from princesses 

and other favorite holiday 

characters; a rotation of 

food trucks offering delicious 

fare, craft beer sales, 

performances from local 

groups; and a variety of 

crafts for children. 

A complete calendar 

of events can be found at 

newlenox.net/events or by 

calling the Village of New 

Lenox at (815) 462-6400. 

Christmas in the Commons 

is free to attend. The 

Village Commons is located 

at 101 Veterans Parkway in 

New Lenox. 

Submitted by Village of New 

Lenox.



Shop The Dressing Room 

in-store or online for 

latest trends in clothing 

The Dressing Room boutiques 

are locally owned 

and feature fashion forward, 

trendy clothing, as well as 

accessories and shoes at affordable 

prices. With new 

arrivals delivered every 

week, customers never shop 

the same store twice. 

Not crazy about shopping? 

Our amazing staff 

works with customers so 

that they are perfectly put 

together for any occasion. 

There are two retail locations: 

Frankort and Orland 

Park. Customers can also 

shop online from the comfort 

of their home by visiting 

shoppingthedressingroom.com. 

Visit us today. 

Submitted by The Dressing 

Room, 11269 W. 159th St. in 

Orland Park and 9645 Lincolnway 

Lane in Frankfort. For 

more information, call (708) 

737-7467 for Orland Park, or 

(779) 324-5763 for Frankfort, 

or visit shoppingthedressing 

room.com. 

gem 

From Page 24 

family’s concerns. The mission of 

this unique senior living community 

is to provide seniors a loving, 

safe and caring home. Alvernia 

Manor has a warm, homey setting, 

its walls brimming of compassion, 

fulfillment and fun. Amenities include 

three daily meals plus snacks, 

staffed healthcare services, 24-hour 

emergency call system, housekeeping, 

furnished private rooms, and 

a calendar full of activities and socialization. 

In addition, there are no 

annuities or endowment fees. For 

more than 45 years the School Sisters 

of St. Francis of Christ the King 

and their dedicated staff have cared 

for seniors as their own family — 

with respect, love and concern. 

Family and friends refer Alvernia 

Manor as their “hidden gem.” 

Alvernia Manor is located on a 

hilltop in the southwest suburb of 

Lemont. With its beautiful bluff location, 

the vivid colors of the four 

seasons are played out annually in 

panoramic view. The Little Bit of 

Heaven pavilion is a favorite spot 

for residents to take in the scenery 

and enjoy the fresh air. Residents 

also have the opportunity to enjoy 

several other secured patios or common 

areas, relax in the privacy of 

their room or spend spiritual time 

in the chapel. Keeping a resident’s 

body and mind healthy and active is 

the goal the Sisters and staff strive 

for. Games, exercise, movies, 

bingo, best buddy visits, shopping 

trips, entertainment and other special 

outings, like a trip to Brookfield 

Zoo, are among the many activities 

on Alvernia’s monthly activity calendar. 

There are definitely fun times 

to be enjoyed by all. 

Alvernia Manor’s wellness coordinators 

and healthcare staff ensure 

residents’ medications are dispensed, 

vitals taken and daily health monitored. 

Fresh meals are prepared daily 

and all housekeeping needs attended 


For more info visit 22ndcenturymedia.com/events 

to. All this adds up to no more worries 

for you. 

In addition, adult day services or 

short term stay are other available 

options for families. Loved ones 

receive the care and recreation they 

need in a safe, loving environment 

while caregivers go to work or get 

a much needed break. Whether for 

a few hours a day or a longer period 

of time, Alvernia Manor may 

be exactly what your family is looking 

for. 

Come see for yourself all Alvernia 

Manor Senior Living offers. 

The care, charm and beauty are 

undeniable. To find out more about 

this “hidden gem” and how Alvernia 

Manor can be there for you, visit 

their new website at alverniamanor. 

org, or call (630) 257-7721. 

Submitted by Alvernia Manor, 13950 

Main St. in Lemont. For more information, 

call (630) 257-7721, or visit 

alverniamanor.org.



Enjoy a home-cooked 

meal this winter at The 

Original Pancake House 

15256 S. LaGrange Rd. 

Orland Park, IL 

(708) 349 - 0600 

5140 W. 159th St. 

Oak Forest, IL 

(708) 687 - 8282 

Orland Park Prairie Holiday Guide 

 

 

 

Any order of $20 or more. 

 

 

15256 S. LaGrange Rd. 

Orland Park 

(708) 349-0600 

5140 W. 159th St. 

Oak Forest 

(708) 687-8282 

OpenMonday - Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Serving Great Homemade 

Breakfasts to Chicagoland 

For Over 46 Years! 

Valid Mon-Fri Only. 

Not good with any other offers or on 

holidays. Limit one coupon per table. 

Expires 12/23/2019 

 

Almost 70 years ago, a delicious collection 

of recipes from around the world 

gave birth to a well-known breakfast marvel—The 

Original Pancake House. Recognized 

worldwide for specialties like the 

apple pancake, Dutch baby, Dutch treat 

and Dutch garden, OPH continues to offer 

superior cuisine and service to residents 

all over Chicagoland, including Orland 

Park. 

The Original Pancake House prides itself 

on cooking with conventional recipes 

using wholesome ingredients your greatgrandma 

used. All syrups, including tropical, 

apple and strawberry, are made on 

site using fresh fruit; homemade sauces 

are equally tasty. Real 93 score butter is 

whipped each morning while orange and 

grapefruit juices are squeezed by hand. 

Recipes are crafted with sourdough yeast, 

grown in the kitchen from a culture of 

potatoes, flour, sugar and activated with 

a “start of yeast”, creating melt in-yourmouth 

light and fluffy pancakes. 

Popular dishes at The Original Pancake 

House include the four-egg fluffy ovenbaked 

omelettes and create your own 

skillets, both served with a side of mouthwatering 

pancakes. Another traditional 

preference is the oven-baked, homemade 

quiche requiring hand-sliced and mixed 

ingredients served in a flaky crust beside 

fresh fruit and seasoned hash browned potatoes. 

OPH also offers delectable potato 

pancakes, which are made from handpeeled 

Idaho potatoes finely minced on 

the premises, then grilled to a crispy outside 

with a warm and tender inside and 

served with your choice of applesauce 

or sour cream. Pumpkin pancakes and 

waffles are also currently on the menu – a 

seasonal favorite decorated with cinnamon 

sugar, baked pecans and topped with 

whipped cream. 

With all OPH has to offer, restaurant 

operations could not progress smoothly 

without the help and dedication of the 

staff. A familiar face at the Orland Park 

location is Eddie, who has been serving 

her regulars and their grandchildren for 

40 years. 

“Once we find a good employee, we try 

our best to keep them happy so they stay,” 

said Lisa Sczurek, third generation owner. 

“Guests love to see familiar faces and we 

want everyone to think of us as their second 

home. We appreciate and respect how 

hard our employees work. 

“We have numerous long-time employees 

in each of our five locations. Many as 

long as 25-35 years,” Sczurek said. “We 

know being ‘hands-on’ is key when it 

comes to day-to-day operations, including 

keeping our employees happy. Having a 

happy staff is instrumental.” 

Nearly 70 years after a compilation of 

unique recipes came together forming 

The Original Pancake House, it continues 

to be a phenomenon second to none. 

When looking for a great home-cooked 

meal this winter, be sure to stop by OPH 

and indulge in one of the house specialties 

or another authentic menu item. Too cold 

to take the children out? Pick up a carry 

out order and enjoy a delicious breakfast 

at home. 

Submitted by The Original Pancake House, 

15256 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. 

For more information, call (708) 349-0600 or 

visit ophChicagoland.com for the full menu 

and location details.



⋆ 

SWEET SAVINGS 

ON HOLIDAY GIFTS 

November 29 TH - December 15 TH 

⋆ 

Come in for in-store specials and sale items! 

⋆ Spend $10 and get a FREE 1 lb round of 

Continental ® Almonds! 

⋆ Free raffle ticket with every purchase! 

Drawings weekly, and on December 23 rd ! 

⋆ Free samples! 

Orland Park 

9237 W. 159th Street 

Holiday Hours: 

Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm 

Sat: 10am - 5pm 

Sun: 11am - 5pm 

Christmas Eve: 

10am - 3pm 

www.wfcgifts.com 

*Must bring in original ad; no 

copies. Offer good 11/29/19– 

12/15/19, or while supplies 

last. Offer good only at the 

Orland Outlet store. Limit 1 

per customer.



 

 

Parishes Music Ministry 

 

 

Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 

6pm / 147th & Keeler, Midlothian 

Free Will offering 

Enjoy family fun with Phil & 

Amy entertainment excursions 

Chicagoland’s singing 

and traveling duo Phil & 

Amy return to Starved 

Rock for their Christmas 

Treasures Shows, this 

coming Dec. 2- 4. Call today 

for availability to enjoy 

festive holiday music 

and even a little reminiscing 

down Memory Lane. 

Audiences rave about their 

charming performances 

and repertoire. 

Looking for more holiday 

gift ideas? Give the 

gift of music, theatre and 

travel trips through Phil 

& Amy’s St. Christopher 

Tours. Check out their ad 

for a variety of one-day 

and overnight travel choices. 

One-day trips in December 

and August 2020 

include: Starved Rock 

Lodge luncheon and show 

dates; Drury Lane; Paramount 

Theatre – Aurora; 

The Lyric Opera; White 

Fence Farm; The Shrine of 

Christ’s Passion; Route 66; 

Joliet Prison Tour; Lincoln 

Highway; and more. Seats 

are available for purchase 

through philnamymusic. 

com or by calling (708) 

687-3302. Inquire about 

seating, motorcoach and 

pick-up locations, and luncheon 

and meal details. 

Gift certificates for 

overnight travel are great 

stocking stuffer ideas, as 

well. Exciting getaway 

destinations include: The 

Grand Canyon and the 

Canyonlands excursion; 

the ever popular four-day 

Mackinac Island tour; the 

annual Frankenmuth Bavarian, 

Harvest and Christmas 

getaway; overnight 

Starved Rock Lodge Phil 

& Amy performances for 

Christmas and summertime; 

overnight Route 66 

journeys; Nashville; riverboats; 

and more. Have 

a group that would like to 

travel? Inquire about group 

travel and incentives. 

With Phil & Amy Tours 

it’s all about family. Their 

family has grown up helping 

mom and dad host 

years of motorcoach travel. 

Their children started 

with serving the morning 

breakfast juices and 

goodies by pulling a little 

orange and yellow wagon 

down the bus aisle. Years 

later, travelers now enjoy 

hearing Lucie promote all 

the new social media angels, 

as well as seeing her 

grow up on stage with her 

musical talents. Their oldest 

son, Peter, now follows 

the bus on select trips in 

his antique 1970 Plymouth 

Satellite and is often asked 

for photo ops from the 

travelers. Then there’s little 

Luke, now 12. He was 3 

months old on his first bus 

trip. By the time he was 5, 

he was mimicking his big 

brother and dad’s bowling 

skills. Over the years, travelers 

have kept asking to 

see videos of Luke’s latest 

bowling accomplishments. 

It’s pretty amazing to let 

people know that Luke is 

already an over 200 average 

bowler, has two firstplace 

Illinois State Championships 

to his name and 

multiple Elite Youth Tour 

Titles, including his first 

Battle Royale Major. Travelers 

love sharing their stories 

and history too on the 

bus and at so many of their 

get-togethers. 

Travelers never cease 

to be surprised when they 

hear guests say things like, 

“I’m an Olympic medalist,” 

and, “I was a ‘The 

Price Is Right’ finalist.” 

Treasuring each traveler’s 

story is part of that family 

camaraderie. Maybe it’s 

time for you to share a story 

and join with this wonderful 

group who pride 

themselves in making long 

lasting friendships. 

Submitted by Phil’s Colony 

Productions, 5348 Forest 

Trail in Oak Forest. For 


687-3302, or visit philnamy 

music.com.





Come See Our New 

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299 

while supplies last 

Lockport Vacuum has been keeping 

customers happy for 40 years 

Welcome to Lockport 

Vacuum. We are a family 

owned business that is celebrating 

our 40th year in 

business. We sell new and 

used vacuums. We repair 

dog dryers and horse vacuums, 

too. We install built 

in vacuum systems in new 

and existing homes. We 

carry numerous parts, bags 

and filters for all makes 

and models. We service all 

types of vacuums. 

We also offer a threeday 

trail on all our new 

vacuums. We say you 

don’t buy a car without 

test driving it, so don’t buy 

a vacuum until you try it in 

your home. 

We also recommend 

that you dry shampoo your 

carpet instead of using water. 

It works fantastic and 

we’ve even taken out permanent 

marker. We rent 

the machine for $19.95 

for 24 hours. Our customers 

are very surprised how 

well this works. 

We would rather have 

happy customers than unsatisfied 

customers. With 

all the knowledge we have 

about vacuums, we know 

what will and will not 

work for our customers. 

We are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Tuesday through Friday; 9 

a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday; 

and closed on Sunday and 

Monday. 

Submitted by Lockport 

Vacuum, 1040 S. State St. in 

Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 838-5631, or 

visit lockportvac.com. 

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If you always wanted an Apple computer 

but thought the cost of a new one 

was too high, or you have an Apple device 

that is broken and you are unsure about 

getting it fixed, your solution is right in 

the neighborhood. 

Experimax (formerly Experimac) in 

Orland Park, offers gently used computers 

and mobile devices, and also repairs 

those devices. 

“We help our customers decide between 

the cost of repair and the cost of 

a previously owned ‘broken-in’ device,” 

said Gary Lundquist, owner of the new 

Experimax store at 9212 W. 159th Street. 

Lundquist operates the new franchise location, 

but really it is his son Jeff who 

does all the work. 

Repair shops are inclined to propose 

fixing a well-worn device because they 

have no alternatives. And used computer 

stores only want to sell you a new device, 

according to Lundquist. 

It rarely makes sense to repair an old 

iPad, because the cost of the repair will almost 

always exceed the cost of a replacement 

unit with the same or even enhanced 

features. But an outdated iPhone 5 or 6 

that only needs a new battery will serve its 

intended purpose for less than $60 and not 

require the user to adapt to a new piece of 

equipment, he explains. 

“We help customers make the choice 

that best suits them,” Lundquist said. 

Experimax is part of a fast-growing 

franchise group named by Entrepreneur 

as one of the Top 10 investments aspiring 

entrepreneurs can make. Experimax in 

Orland has a network of experts who can 

be contacted for parts and information on 

the more esoteric repair challenges. 

“While we’re a relatively small player 

in a world full of giants, we use our size 

as an advantage,” Lundquist said. “Little 

guys have to be more flexible and offer 

more options, like financing. And appointments 

are not necessary at Experimax. 

You’ll never have to wait, sitting in 

line, for service.” 

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The best sweet treat around 

Maybe a cupcake will 

help? 

Staying true to its motto, 

Smallcakes of Orland Park 

offers 17 unique flavors of 

cupcakes and eight flavors 

of homemade ice creams. 

The cupcakes are made 

fresh every morning by 

an experienced baking 

team as they hand-whisk 

every cupcake batter. This 

ensures a fresh, superior 

product for customers to 

enjoy. 

To support the community, 

leftovers are donated 

to local charities, and the 

baking team starts from 

scratch again the next day. 

It’s a win-win for customers 

and the community 

alike. 

Big parties, weddings 

and corporate events are 

no problem, either. Smallcakes 

can provide an array 

of custom-designed cakes 

and cupcakes that are suitable 

for any occasion. 

Simply send a photo for 

reference or discuss with 

the expert decorating team. 


reviews and photos visit @ 

smallcakesorland on Facebook 

or @smallcakes_or 

landpark on Instagram. 

Submitted by Smallcakes, 

14225 95th Ave., Suite 414, 

in Orland Park, smallcake 

sorlandpark.com, (708) 590- 

6403. 

experimax 

From Page 30 

The store offers a seven-day, “no questions 

asked” return policy, and a full 

one-year limited warranty on qualifying 

machines and devices. “We believe that 

outstanding customer service is what everyone 

should provide, and we strive to be 

better than outstanding,” Lundquist said. 

The proof of that is in the feedback 

he and his staff have received from customers. 

“They see that we’re interested 

in gaining customers, not just one-time 

sales,” he added. “Take a look at our reviews, 

and you’ll see the level of satisfaction 

we’ve brought to our customers.” 

“We don’t automatically recommend 

the most expensive device, and if we can 

make a balky iPad or iPhone run simply 

by cleaning out the power ports, we won’t 

charge for re-building the phone/iPad. If 

the problem can be fixed in five minutes, 

we often don’t charge at all.” 

For the holiday season, Experimax is 

offering a variety of promotions featuring 

“Every Friday is Black Friday” throughout 

the holiday shopping season. Laptops, 

Desktops, iPads and iPhones and 

even Apple Watches will be featured on a 

weekly basis, so come in and see whats on 

sale this week! 

Submitted by Experimax, 9212 W. 159th St. 

in Orland Park. For more information, visit 

Experimax.com/orland-park-il or call (708) 

949-8562. 

We Bake and frost 16 flavors of cupcakes each 

morning so you are guarnateed a freshly baked 

cupcake everyday! Custom Cakes, Cupcake Cakes, 

Ice Cream, Coffee & Seating available! 

Gluten FREE 

Available 

14225 95th Ave, Ste 41, Orland Park IL 

(Located by Mariano’s at LaGrange & 143rd) 

708-590-6403 

www.SmallCakesOrlandPark.com 

BUY 3 CUPCAKES, GET 1 FREE 

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discounts or specials. One per customer per month. 

Offer valid at Orland Park, IL location only. Expires 02/28/20. 

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Orland Township Holiday Program assists local families 

Many families have holiday traditions 

that have been around for generations. 

The Orland Township family has a tradition 

that dates back more than three 

decades – helping Township neighbors 

who are experiencing difficult times 

have a happy holiday. 

According to Orland Township Supervisor 

Paul O’Grady, the Township’s 

Holiday Program has been successful 

for more than 30 years because of the 

generosity of residents, civic groups 

and organizations, and local businesses. 

Every year more than 150 local families 

who are experiencing financial difficulty 

turn to the Township for holiday 

assistance. 

The Township is preparing for the 

2019 Holiday Season and donations for 

the program are now being accepted. 

There are several ways to participate in 

the Orland Township Holiday Program: 

• Giving Tree – For those who enjoy 

making the holidays special for children, 

the Giving Tree contains tags with 

wish lists for children from newborns 

up to age 16. 

• Adopt-A-Family – Make the holidays 

brighter for an entire family by filling 

their wish lists of toys, clothing and 

other items. This is a popular idea for 

work, church, school and social groups. 

• Item donations – Contributions of 

food, toys, clothing and personal items 

can be dropped off at the Township. Gift 

and clothing items for teenagers and 

adults are usually in short supply and 

greatly appreciated, as are monetary 

donations. For a list of suggested items, 

visit orlandtownship.org. 

“While the holiday season is a joyous 

time to celebrate with family and 

friends, there are some members of 

our community who are in need of assistance,” 

O’Grady said. “On behalf of 

those families, we ask that you share 

your holiday spirit by participating in 

the Township’s Holiday Program. Your 

generosity will help make the season a 

little brighter for one of our less fortunate 

neighbors.” 

To choose tags from the Giving Tree 

or to Adopt-A-Family, visit the Township 

office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., 

Orland Park. Donations for the Holiday 

Program can be dropped off at 

the Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Orland Park, during regular business 

hours. The Township office is open 

from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through 

Friday, and until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. 

Donation deadline for the Holiday Program 

is Wednesday, Dec. 11, to give 

Township personnel time to sort and 

organize. 

Submitted by Orland Township, 14807 S. 

Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 403-4222 or visit orland 

township.org. 

Orland Township 2019 Holiday Program 

Orland Township 2019 Holiday Program is designed to provide food, new toys and new clothes to families in need in 

Orland Township. Here is how you can help make a difference. Donations of non-perishable food (please check expiration 

dates on all food items donated), food certificates, gift cards, new clothes and new toys are needed. Monetary donations 

are always welcome, too. Donations for the 2019 Holiday Program will be accepted at the Orland Township Office, 14807 

S. Ravinia Ave., during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m./ Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Suggested Food List: 

•Holiday Food Baskets 

(non-perishable items) 

•Canned Sweet Potatoes 

•Canned Cranberries 

•Canned Vegetables 

•Potatoes/ Dehydrated Potatoes 

•Dry Stuffing Mix 

•Canned Olives/ Pickles 

•Jell-O/ Pudding 

•Cake/ Frosting Mix 

•Pie Filling/ Crust Mix 

•Food Certificates for Meat, 

Poultry & Perishables 

Other Staples 

•Canned Stew/ Chili Dinners 

•Spaghetti Sauces 

•Pasta/ Noodles/ Rice 

•Boxed Pasta Noodle Dinners 

•Dry/ Hot Cereals 

•Powdered Milk 

•Juice Drinks 

•Peanut Butter/ Jelly 

•Tuna 

•Macaroni & Cheese 

•Baby Food 

For further information, please call (708) 403-4222. 

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•Coloring & Craft Sets 

•Miniature Car Sets 

•Trucks/ Trains/ Boats 

•Sports Equipment 

•Board Games 

•Blocks/ Building Sets 

•Infant/ Toddler Toys 

•Items for Older Children 

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Tech-forward Artistic Dentistry 

keeps growing in Homer Glen 

At Artistic Dentistry, 

14811 S. Founders Crossing 

in Homer Glen, dental work 

continues to evolve in stride 

with the technology age, 

providing patients with a 

more efficient and comfortable 

service experience. 

The newly renovated 

practice continues its dedication 

of offering a wide 

range of the latest treatment 

options for facial esthetics 

and smile enhancement 

by expanding its services 

even further with the addition 

of injectables such as 

Botox and Juvederm and 

Medspa services. Botox has 

garnered worldwide favor 

as the treatment of choice 

for retaining a youthful appearance, 

but while Botox 

certainly can be used effectively 

in a dental office for 

cosmetic wrinkle reduction, 

its most exciting uses in 

dentistry are not cosmetic 

at all. Botox can be administered 

to treat various 

types of temporomandibular 

joint disorder, bruxism 

and clenching, reducing a 

high lip line or “gummy 

smile” without surgery, and 

edentulous patients can benefit 

from Botox treatment in 

cases where the lip muscles 

have become repositioned 

due to decreased vertical dimension. 

Dental and facial imperfections 

can be a strain to 

a person’s self-esteem, and 

Artistic Dentistry is proud 

to work to end that feeling, 

according to the practice’s 

manager Jeanette Akroush, 

who added, “We are devoted 

to providing the highest 

quality family dental 

and medspa services. Our 

skilled and trusted providers 

always utilize the most advanced 

techniques, devices, 

and procedures with great 

expertise, safety and integrity. 

We love to enhance our 

clients’ well-being and natural 

beauty. We demonstrate 

that each client is personally 

valued and important to all 

of us.” 

Since opening, the practice 

has focused on researching, 

installing and offering 

the latest options for dental 

treatment. Aside from the 

newest addition of Botox, 

Artistic Dentistry uses stateof-the-art 

technology, such 

as computer-guided dental 

implant surgery; the Cone 

Beam CT Scan, which minimizes 

radiation exposure 

by 200 times while producing 

high-quality 360-degree 

images; intraoral digital 

cameras that give high-resolution 

photos that help both 

doctor and patient; digital 

x-rays that also emit less 

radiation than conventional 

x-rays and are available 

in seconds; digital dental 

impressions that eliminate 

the uncomfortable, messy 

impression-taking process; 

Venus Glow, a powerful 

skin cleansing treatment 

that uses a vacuum, 

360-degree rotating tip and 

two ultra-fine jet streams 

to open up and deep-clean 

pores, restoring a more radiant, 

healthier-looking complexion; 

and Venus Legacy 

and Venus Versa, which offer 

a full range of options 

for today’s most soughtafter 

treatments to improve 

the appearance of skin 

tone, elasticity, and texture 

quickly and effectively. The 

Venus Concept devices offer 

treatments for wrinkles, 

acne, scars and cellulite reduction, 

skin discolorations, 

body shaping and hair removal, 

Artistic Dentistry and 

Medspa is led by Dr. Joel 

Akroush, a graduate of 

Loyola School of Dentistry, 

who opened the Homer 

Glen practice in 2012. With 

27 years of experience, he 

has been recognized as the 

top Zoom provider in Illinois, 

as well as awarded 

as a Platinum Partner from 

Nobel Biocare, an industry 

leader in dental implants. 

Akroush has continued 

his education and training 

at The Dawson Academy 

and American Academy 

of Facial Esthetics and is a 

member of the Illinois State 

Dental Society, American 

Academy of Implant Dentistry, 

American Academy 

of Facial Esthetics, American 

Dental Association and 

American Academy of Cosmetic 

Dentistry. 

Akroush and company 

can perform a full suite of 

dental procedures, from 

cleanings and restorations 

to root-canal therapy and 

dental implants to lip enhancements, 

Botox injections 

and wrinkle reduction 

in an upscale, modern 

atmosphere. Call the office 

for a free consultation and 

learn how Artistic Dentistry 

can help patients fall in love 

with their smile. 

Submitted by Artistic Dentistry, 

14811 S. Founders Crossing in 

Homer Glen. For more information, 

call (708) 301-6060 or 

visit www.artisticdentistry-pc. 

com.



22nd Century Media 2019 Holiday Events Calendar 

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

HOMER GLEN 

It’s Christmas Time 

In The City 

2-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

6, Homer Township Public 

Library, Community 

Meeting Room, 14320 

W. 151st St. One of Chicago’s 

earliest industries 

was Christmas trees and 

wreaths, and Chicagoans 

have contributed some of 

the most beloved holiday 

songs. To learn more, 

join Clarence Goodman 

at this event. For more 

information and to register, 

visit homerlibrary. 

org or call (708) 301- 

7908. 

Christmas on the Prairie 

2-6 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 7, Annunciation 

Byzantine Catholic 

Church, 14610 S. Will- 

Cook Road. At Annunciation 

Byzantine, the 

celebration of the feast 

of St. Nicholas — which 

occurs on Dec. 6 each 

year — is a tradition. 

Attendees will have an 

opportunity to learn 

about the true story of 

the original St. Nicholas 

and what Christmas 

on the prairie might 

have been like for the 

early settlers. There will 

be frontier-era Christmas 

crafts for children, 

homemade Christmas 

bake sale items and a 

visit with St. Nicholas 

at which attendees can 

get a ride on his horsedrawn 

carriage. For 

more information, visit 

byzantinecatholic.com 

or call (708) 645-0241. 

Homer For The Holidays 

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

Dec. 7, Homer Glen 

Village Hall, 14240 W. 

Eli Stauffer looks at the Christmas tree at the Holiday Market in 2018 during Orland Park’s annual Holiday Festival 

& Tree Lighting at the Village Center. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

151st St. A Christmas 

tree-lighting ceremony 

and more. There will be 

photos with Santa Claus, 

holiday crafts, a new light 

display, live music, seasonal 

refreshments and a 

chance to enter to win the 

Dress Your Pet Holiday 

Costume Contest. For 


homerglenil.org, or call 

(708) 301-0632. 

Second Santa Paws Craft 

and Vendor Show 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 8, Orchard 

Valley Golf Course, 

2411 W. Illinois Ave., 

Aurora. There will be 

a craft a vendor show, 

along with a raffle that 

will have its proceeds 

go toward TLC Animal 

Shelter in Homer Glen. 

The event is free and 

pet friendly. For more 

information, visit tlcani 

malshelter.org. 

Seasonal Celebration 

4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 8, Homer Township 

Public Library, 14320 

W. 151st St. Guests can 

dress in their holiday 

finest to join for this 

family event. There will 

be crafts, games, prize 

wheel, snack station, 

Santa, Snow White and 

Ollie the Snowman. Attendees 

are encouraged 

to bring their cameras 

for photos. The event 

is all ages. Ages 6 and 

younger must be accompanied 

with an adult. 


visit homerlibrary.org or 

call (708) 301-7908. 

Winter Band Concert 

7-8 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 10, Homer Jr. High 

School, 15711 S. Bell 

Road. The sixth-grade 

concert and symphonic 

bands will perform their 

winter concert in the gym. 

LOCKPORT 

Christmas in the Square 

1-4:30 p.m., Saturday, 

Nov. 30, Lockport 

City Hall, 222 E. 9th St. 

All are welcome to celebrate 

the holidays at the 

annual Christmas in the 

Square event. Children’s 

crafts, special treats, a 

visit with Santa Claus 

and entertainment will 

be available. For more 

information, visit www. 

cityoflockport.net. 

Cottonwood Christmas 

Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 30, Siegel’s 

Cottonwood Farm, 

17250 Weber Road. Activities 

such as sleigh 

rides, train rides, giant 

mountain slide and food. 

To purchase tickets for 

$15, visit app.gopas 

sage.com/events/cotton 

wood-christmas2019. 

Visit with Santa 

and Mrs. Claus 

6-7 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 3, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, Meeting 

room A/B, 121 E. 8th St. 

This event is filled with 

singing and dancing and 

followed by picture opportunities 

for all. Registration 

is required for this 

event. For more information, 

contact Jane Gardner 

at (815) 552-4265 or 

email jgardner@whiteo 

aklib.org. 

Breakfast with Santa 

and the Grinch 

8:30-10 a.m. and 11 

a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, 

Dec. 7, Prairie Bluff 

Golf Course 19433 

Renwick Road. Families 

are invited to come 

make a holiday memory 

and share breakfast with 

Santa. Children will be 

able to visit with Santa, 

make a craft and listen 

as Santa reads a story. 

All adults and children 

attending the event must 

register. Fees are: Residents 

$14 (2-11 years 

old) and $18 (12 and 

older), non-resident 

$16 (2-11), $20 (12 and 

older). Register by calling 

(815) 838-1183 or at 

lockportpark.org. 

ORLAND PARK 

Turkey Trot 

6:30 a.m. check-in, 

8 a.m. start, Thursday, 

Nov. 28, Franklin E. 

Loebe Center, 14650 

Ravinia Ave. This 2.5- 

mile chip-timed cross 

country race is run 

through the streets, 

paths and woods of Orland 

Park. Awards go to 

the top overall male and 

female finishers, as well 

as the Top 3 finishers 

in each age group and 

gender. Pre-registration 

is required and limited 

to 900. All participants 

receive a long-sleeved 

dri-fit race shirt and are 

eligible for post-race 

raffle prizes. For more 

information, call (708) 

403-5000, visit orland 

park.org/events or email 

orlandrecreation@or 

landpark.org. 

Lions Club Christmas 

Tree & Wreath Sale 

3-8 p.m. Monday- 

Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

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Sunday, starting Nov. 29 

until trees sell out, 14700 

S. Ravinia Ave., south of 

Village Hall. 

Winter Wonderland 

Ice Rink 

Nov. 30-Feb. 23, Centennial 

Park, 15600 West 

Ave. Skaters with their 

own skates can use the 

ice rink daily beginning 

at sunrise. Rink closes 

when warming house 

closes. Weather permitting. 

Warming house/ 

skate rental hours are 4-7 

p.m. Monday-Thursday, 

4-8 p.m. Friday, noon-8 

p.m. Saturday, noon-7 

p.m. Sunday, but subject 

to change. For more information, 

call (708) 403- 

5000, visit orlandpark. 

org or email orlandrecre 

ation@orlandpark.org. 

Holiday Festival & Tree 

Lighting Ceremony 

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

Dec. 1, Orland Park Civic 

Center, 14750 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Orland Park’s 

annual holiday festival 

and tree lighting ceremony. 

The holiday market 

returns with crafts, holiday 

items, food, beer and 

wine available for purchase. 

Participants can 

enjoy sleigh rides, live 

entertainment, activities 

and more. For more 


403-5000, visit orland 

park.org/events or email 

orlandrecreation@or 

landpark.org. 

Community Tree 

Trimming Event 

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

Dec. 1, Village Center, 

14700 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Groups can celebrate 

the spirit of the holiday 

season at the annual 

community tree trim. 

Scout troops, church and 

youth groups, athletic 

teams and community 

members are invited to 

adopt a tree to decorate 

in their own special way. 

Trees are available on a 

first-come, first-served 

basis. No cost to adopt 

a tree, limited quantities 

available. Trees are approximately 

5 feet tall 

and will include lights 

and a sign with the organization’s 

name. The 

groups provide the decorations. 

Tree decoration 

needs to be completed by 

Saturday, Nov. 30 Trees 

will be assigned to each 

organization. For more 


403-5000 or visit orland 

park.org/events. 

Holly Jolly Storytimes 

10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 

3, 4 and 5, Orland Park 


S. Ravinia Ave., Room 

104. Stories, songs and 

a special visitor from the 

North Pole. 

Santa’s Pit Stop 

at Sportsplex 

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 7, Sportsplex, 

11351 W. 159th St. Santa 

will be making his annual 

stop at the Sportsplex. 

Attendees should bring 

a camera to capture a 

picture of their children 

visiting with Santa. For 

more information, call 

(708) 403-5000, visit 

orlandpark.org/events or 

email orlandrecreation@ 


Polar Express 

6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, 

Dec. 12, Orland Park 

Public Library, 14921 S. 

Ravinia Ave. All ages. A 

magical journey into Chris 

Van Allsburg’s book “The 

Polar Express.” No registration 

is required, but 

space is limited. 

‘A Christmas Story’ 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

13, and Saturday, Dec. 

14, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

15, Orland Park Civic 

Center, 14750 Ravinia 

Ave. Tickets are $14 for 

adults, $12 for seniors 

and students, and $10 for 

children 12 and younger. 


During the 2017 Christmas in the Square event in Lockport, Santa Claus asks Jessica Eaton (middle) and her cousin 

Cameron Haas what they want for Christmas. 22nd Century Media File Photos 

call (708) 403-5000, visit 




Very Special Bright Starts: 

Santa at the Storywalk 

10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 14, Storywalk, on 

outdoor path off Ravinia 

Ave., adjacent to the Village 

Center North Pond. 

Santa Claus himself is to 

tell a story in this Orland 

Park Public Library program. 

Program to be held 

at library in the event of 

inclement weather. No 

registration required. 

DIY Drop-In: Coffee Filter 

Holiday Wreaths 

7-8 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 18, Orland Park 

Public Library, 14921 S. 

Ravinia Ave. Craft supplies 

provided. No registration 

required but space 

is limited — priority given 

to OPPL cardholders. 

Limit: 20 attendees. 

Gingerbread Smack Down 

5-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

20, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Teens can join 

this year’s Gingerbread 

Smack Down and use 

their imagination to create 

whatever they would 

like out of graham crackers 

and other treats. At 

the end, there will be voting 

on favorites. Limit: 

20 attendees. 

Children’s New Year’s 

Celebration 

10:30 a.m.-12:30 

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 

Franklin E. Loebe Center, 

14650 Ravinia Ave. 

Festivities include a DJ, 

dancing, activities, food 

and fun. Party favors and 

the big countdown. Ages 

2-10 (must be accompanied 

by a paying adult). 


call (708) 403-5000, visit 




TINLEY PARK 

Trip: Holiday Lights Tour 


Dec. 4, Tony Bettenhausen 

Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 171st 

St. Participants will 

travel to Chicago for a 

holiday lights tour. The 

tour includes stop at 

the Adler Planetarium, 

Lincoln Park, Michigan 

Avenue, Millennium 

Park and Christkindlmarket 

at Daley Plaza. 

The six-hour trip costs 

$48. For more information, 

visit www. 

tinleyparkdistrict.org/ 

calendar-of-events. 

Holiday Starters 


Dec. 4, Tinley Park 


Timber Drive. Chef 

Michael Maddox will 

demonstrate some great 

“starters” for holiday 

gatherings. For more information 

or to register, 

call (708) 532-0160. 

Holiday Market 

6-9 p.m. Friday Dec. 

6, noon -5 p.m. Saturday 

Dec. 7, and Sunday, 

Dec. 8, Oak Park Avenue 

Metra station, 6700 S. 

St., south parking lot. Attendees 

can stroll through 

a heated tent and shop for 

unique, handmade crafts. 

Food and live music by 

local groups will entertain 

all weekend. There 

also will be activities for 

children, including making 

holiday crafts, writing 

letters for soldiers 

and decorating cookies. 


visit downtowntinley. 

com/events. 

Community Tree-Lighting 

Ceremony 

6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 

Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Ave. Village 

officials will light the 35- 

foot community holiday 

tree at the start of December. 

Holiday music and a 

sing-along will precede 

the lighting and start at 

5:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

11:45 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 7, 175th St. to 

Zabrocki Plaza. Tinley’s 

The Lincoln-Way Central Madrigals perform in 2018 at the Mokena Community Public 

Library District. 

Toyland Parade celebrates 

the official arrival 

of Santa and Mrs. 

Claus. The guests of 

honor will arrive at the 

Oak Park Avenue Metra 

station immediately after 

the parade. Children 


an unwrapped toy to donate 

to a local charity. 


visit downtowntinley. 

com/events. 

Parade of Lights 

5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

8, viewing area at 177th 

Street along Oak Park 

Avenue. Watch as festive 

floats and decorated 

vehicles parade down 

the street with community 

members and a few 

special guests. For more 

information, visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Elf on the Shelf 

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 

171st St. This two-hour 

workshop provides an 

opportunity for children 

to make crafts, play a few 

games and enjoy some 

snacks while singing 

along to holiday music. 

The cost to participate 

is $12 for residents and 

$16 for nonresidents. For 


www.tinleyparkdistrict. 

org/calendar-of-events. 

Holiday Ornaments 


Dec. 11, Hailstorm 

Brewing Company, 8060 

186th St. Participants 

will create faux stained 

glass ornaments out of 

affordable craft supplies, 

such as acrylic paint and 

melted crayon. For more 

information or to register, 

call (708) 532-0160. 

Rudolph Dash 

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

Dec. 13, Tony Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 

8125 W. 171st St. Fitness 

activities and a dash 

around the indoor track. 

A special visitor will 

meet children at the finish 

line. After the activities, 

Rudolph will lead 

everyone to visit with 

Santa, and they will enjoy 

hot chocolate, cookies 

and crafts. The event 

costs $15 for residents 

and $20 for nonresidents. 


visit www.tinleypark 

district.org/calendar-ofevents. 

Pizza Lunch with Santa 

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

Saturday, Dec. 14, Tony 

Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 171st St. 

Grab a slice of pizza with 

Santa and play a few holiday 

games. Cost is $10 

for residents and $13 for 

nonresidents. Registration 

is required to attend 

this event. For more information 

or to register, 

call (708) 342-4200. 

Noon Year’s Eve Party 

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

Thursday, Jan. 2, Tinley 

Park Public Library, 7851 

Timber Drive. This event 

is for children in second 

and third grades. There 

will be a countdown to 

noon, with a celebration 

going with fun games, 

crafts and more. For more 

information or to register, 

call (708) 532-0160. 

MOKENA 

Lincoln-Way Central 

Madrigals Performance 


Dec. 4, Mokena Community 

Public Library 

District, 11327 W. 

195th St. A performance 

by the Lincoln-Way 

Central High School 

Madrigal Singers. The 

Madrigals — which 

include costumed singers, 

ladies, troubadours, 

a jester, wench and 

Shakespearean players 

— will perform Medieval 

and Renaissance 

Christmas music. For 

more information and 

registration, call (708) 

479-9663 or visit moke 

nalibrary.org. 

Winter Band and 

Choir Concert 

6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

10, Mokena Junior High 

School, 19815 Kirkstone 

Way. The bands and 

choirs from Mokena Intermediate 

School and 

Mokena Junior High 

School are to perform 

seasonal and holiday music. 

The MIS concert is to 

begin at 6 p.m., followed 

by the MJHS concert at 

7:30 p.m. There is no 

cost to attend, but concessions 

will be available 

between the concerts and 

benefit the Mokena Music 

Boosters. 

NEW LENOX 

Jingle and Mingle 

RSVPs requested by 

Friday, Nov. 29. Event 

from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on 

Friday, Dec. 6, The Atrium 

at Gatto’s Restaurant 

& Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln 

Highway. The New 

Lenox Chamber of Commerce 

is to hold a festive 

night of networking, 

food and beverages, a 

50/50 Merry Money Raffle, 

and awards for Business 

of the Year, Partner 

of the Year and Citizen of 

the Year. Cost is $25 per 

person. To register, call 

(815) 485-4241 or email 

emily@newlenoxcham 

ber.com. 

Christmas in the Commons 

4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 

30, Village Commons, 1 

Veterans Parkway. The 

display of lights, highlighted 

by the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus 

in the United States, will 

officially begin lighting 

up the Village Commons. 

Two synthetic ice skating 

rinks, provided by the 

New Lenox Community 

Park District, are to return 

to the Commons, 

as well. There also will 

be visits from the several 

characters, an icecarving 

demonstration 

and more. The holiday 

market returns this year, 

as well. More details on 

all of the Christmas in 

the Commons events and 

festivities can be found 

at www.newlenox.net/ 

events. 


Madrigals Performance 

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

Dec. 3, New Lenox 

Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. People 

can join the library for 

a performance by the 


Madrigal singers. For 


registration, visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org or 

call (815) 485-2605. 

Lincoln-Way West 

Madrigals Dinners 

4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6 

and 7, Lincoln-Way West 

High School Performing 

Arts Center, 21701 

Gougar Road. LW West 

is holding its 11th annual 

Madrigal Dinners. Attendees 

can join them as 

they travel to 15th century 

Spain, where the King 

and Queen are hosting a 

feast for their subjects. 

A three-course dinner, 

complete with traditional 

menu items. An evening 

with their majesties, noble 

court singers and musicians, 

and actors, and a 

toast. Shows start at 5:30 

p.m. each night. Tickets 

are $30 each and can be 

ordered at www.lwwmu 

sic.org. 

Jingle All The Way 

Toy Drive 

Donations will be accepted 

at the Jingle & 

Mingle Event on Friday, 

Dec. 6, and at the Chamber 

office, 1 Veterans 

Parkway, through Thursday, 

Dec. 5. The New 

Lenox Chamber of Commerce 

will partner again 

with the New Lenox 

Township to provide local 

children with a toyfilled 

holiday. 

Pictures with Santa 

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

Saturday, Dec. 7, Animal 

Clinic at New Lenox, 

1328 N. Cedar Road. 

Santa and his elves will 

be posing for photos with 

your two-legged and 

four-legged family members. 

A $10 minimum 

cash donation is requested 

for photos, and all 

proceeds benefit the TLC 

Animal Shelter in Homer 

Glen. Donations also will 

be collected throughout 

December. 

Winter Wonderland Party 

10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 7, New 

Lenox Public Library, 

120 Veterans Parkway. 

People can join the library 

for a morning of 

winter fun, including a 

snow globe craft, winter 

games and a snack. Ages 

5-12. For more information, 

visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org. 

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Madrigal Dinners 

4:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 

and 14, Lincoln-Way 

Central Fine Arts Center, 

1801 E. Lincoln Highway. 

The Lincoln-Way 

Central High School 

Music Department is to 

present its annual Madrigal 

Dinners, which have 

become a holiday tradition 

in the Lincoln-Way 

area over the past five decades. 

This Renaissancethemed 

event includes 

a full catered meal, the 

Madrigal Singers and 

Bella Voce choirs in full 

period dress, and a cast of 

actors including the king, 

queen and of court jester. 

Brass, woodwind and 

guitar ensembles round 

out the music for the evening. 

To make a reservation, 

visit lwcmusic.org 

or call (815) 462-2300. 

Breakfast with Santa 

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 8, Little Joe’s 

Pizza, 1300 N. Cedar 

Road, New Lenox. A 

buffet breakfast, puppet 

crafts and live entertainment, 

as well as 

a visit from Santa. Cost 

is $11.95 for adults and 

$9.95 for children. For 


nlcc.chambermaster.com/ 

events/details/breakfastwith-santa-10535. 

Flat Santa’s Christmas 

Lights Adventure 

Flat Stanley has 

turned into Flat Santa. 

Santa wants to take an 

adventure around New 

Lenox looking at the 

decorated houses for 

Christmas. People can 

stop by the New Lenox 

Community Park District, 

701 W. Haven 

Ave., Dec. 9-13 and pick 

up Flat Santa, and then 

take him around to different 

houses and take a 

Santa selfie to show off 

one’s favorite house, tag 

the New Lenox Com- 

Christmas in the Commons attendees stare in awe in 2018 of the giant Illuminated Santa Claus the Village puts up 

every holiday season. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

munity Park District 

and email to twrase@ 

newlenoxparks.org. For 

those who would like 

to have their house part 

of the Flat Santa adventure, 

email twrase@ 

newlenoxparks.org by 

Friday, Dec. 6. 

New Lenox Fire 

Pancake Breakfast 

8-10 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 14, New Lenox 

Fire Protection District 

Station 1, 261 E. Maple 

St. Free to attend, but 

donations are welcome. 

Lunch with the Grinch 

10 a.m.-noon and 

12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 14, Lincolnway 

Special Recreation Association, 

1900 Heatherglen 

Drive. Tickets will 

be sold by sessions. Both 

sessions feature a pizza 

lunch, jumpy, DJ dance 

party and a visit/photo opportunity 

with the Grinch. 

This event is open to the 

public, and all children 

must be accompanied by 

an adult. Space is limited. 

For tickets, visit event 

brite.com and search for 

“LWSRA Lunch with the 

Grinch.” For more information, 

call (815) 320- 

3507 or email kreczek@ 

lwsra.org. 

Noon Year’s Eve Party 

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

Sunday, Dec. 29, New 

Lenox Commons, 1 Veterans 

Parkway. A free 

party and countdown to 

noon. Music, crafts and 

activities will be provided. 

The event is capped 

off with a massive balloon 

drop, and concessions 

will be available. 

FRANKFORT 

Shop Small Business 

Saturday 

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 30. People 

can shop in Frankfort 

in honor of Small Business 

Saturday, a holiday 

shopping tradition 

that celebrates small 

businesses, and help 

get the word out by 

using #ShopSmall on 

social media. Downtown 

shops will offer 

reverse progressive 

discounts: 25 percent 

from 8-9 a.m., 20 percent 

off from 9-10 a.m., 

15 percent off from 10- 

11 a.m. and 10 percent 

off from 11 a.m.-noon. 

Discounts will vary 

by shop. For more information, 

visit www. 

frankfortchamber.com. 

Letters to Santa 

Letters due by 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 

Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Santa’s mailbox is being 

displayed at the Founders 

Community Center. 

Santa will personally 

write to each and every 

child who writes him a 

letter by the deadline. 

Santa can only send 

letters to children who 

include the following: 

child’s full name, address, 

city, zip code and 

a wish list. Checklists 

will be available at the 

main office or on the 

park district website. 

Address letters to: Santa 

Claus, 25 Candy Cane 

Lane, North Pole (c/o 

Frankfort Park District, 

140 Oak Street, Frankfort, 

IL, 60423). For 


registration, visit www. 

frankfortparks.org/spe 

cial-events or call (815) 

469-9400. 

Lighting of the Green 

6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Dec. 5, Breidert 

Green, downtown 

Frankfort. Participants 

can experience a treelighting 

ceremony to 

kick off the holiday 

season in Frankfort and 

enjoy a visit from Santa 

& Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, 

and cookies. For 

the entire family. 

Cookie Walk 


Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 

8, Breidert Green, downtown 

Frankfort. Checkin 

is from 11:30 a.m.-1 

p.m, and participants will 

receive a wristband and 

cookie bag. Tickets are 

$20 per person, and all 

ages are allowed. Each 

ticket allows participants 

to take part in either 

the Saturday or Sunday 

event, and collect 

a festive, individually 

wrapped holiday cookie 

at up to 25 downtown 

Frankfort merchants. 

Participants also can enjoy 

hot chocolate stations 

and a visit with Santa. 

To register, visit frank 

fortchamber.com or call 

(815) 469-3356. 

Paws with Claus 

1-2 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 7, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak 

St. Participants can bring 

their friendly family pet 

and a camera for a holiday 

photo opportunity 

with Santa Claus. New 

this year, a professional 

photographer from Anna 

Thielen Photography 

will be onsite for photos. 

Each family will receive 

a free 5-inch-by-7-inch 

photo with Santa. Additional 

photos are available 

to purchase through 

the photographer’s website. 

All pets must be on 

a leash. Participants are 

asked to bring a pet item 

to be donated to a local 

shelter. There is a $2 fee 

per dog family. No registration 

required. 

Christkindl Weekend 


Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 

8, downtown Frankfort. 

Visit downtown Frankfort 

for Christkindl activities 

throughout the weekend. 

The event is sponsored 

by the Frankfort Historic 

Business Association. For 

more information, contact 

the Frankfort Chamber 

of Commerce at (815) 

469-3356. 

Reindeer on the Green 


Dec. 14, Breidert Green, 

Kansas and Ash streets, 

downtown Frankfort. 

Participants are invited 

to enjoy live reindeer 

on the Green, as well as 

free hot cocoa and cookies. 

Frankfort Girl Scouts 

Service Unit 718 will 

provide caroling. 

Senior Christmas Party 

5 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 18, CD&ME, 

23320 S. LaGrange 

Road. Participants will 

enjoy catering and entertainment. 

Seniors are 

asked to bring an item 

for the Frankfort Township 

Food Pantry. There 

is a fee of $25 per person, 

and the bus is available 

for an additional $4. 

Participants can take part 

in the optional gift exchange 

for $10. 

New Year’s Countdown 

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

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 

Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

Celebrate New Year’s 

Eve with dancing, party 

games, a giant inflatable, 

crafts and ice 

cream. There will be a 

“Countdown to 2020” 

balloon drop at noon to 

celebrate the New Year. 

This event is for children 

ages 4-10. There is a fee 

of $8 for residents and 

$11 for non-residents. 

Registration deadline is 

Dec. 27.



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Have a ‘judgement-free’ holiday season 

It has probably already 

started for you: the hustle 

and bustle of the holiday 

season. It can be challenging 

this time of year to stay 

in your regular routine, 

and sometimes you may 

not get to the gym when 

you want to. 

“It’s easy to get rundown 

and not feel yourself 


season,” said Russ Preite, 

president and CEO of 

PLNTF Holdings, which 

owns more than 75 Planet 

Fitness locations throughout 

the United States. “It’s 

important when life gets 

busy and stressful to have 

access to an affordable and 

judgement-free fitness experience. 

Planet Fitness is 

here to welcome you this 

holiday season and beyond.” 

Planet Fitness has area 

locations in Tinley Park, 

Crestwood and Hickory 

Hills and they offered 

some tips and tricks to 

help get you through the 

holiday season. 

1. Get to the gym when 

you can. If you don’t get to 

the gym when you wanted 

to, it’s OK. Remember 

that the gym will be there 

when you can get there, 

and the holidays can be 

busy. Set a realistic goal at 

the beginning of the week, 

and check in with yourself 

along the way! You can do 

it. 

2. Every minute matters. 

Remember that even 

10 minutes on the treadmill 

can lift your mood 

and help you get through 

the day. Schedules this 

time of year may not allow 

for a longer workout, and 

that is OK. Hit the gym 

when you can. 

3. Memories first. The 

holidays are special times 

when families and friends 

come together. Enjoy 

these moments and treasure 

these times with loved 

ones. Remember, you can 

reach your goals and still 

treat yourself. 

4. Do what you can 

with what you have. If 

you can’t make it into the 

gym as much as you’d like 

this holiday season, check 

out our Planet Fitness mobile 

app. The app has hundreds 

of workouts that can 

be done in the comfort of 

your home or on the go (no 

exercise equipment necessary). 

Plus, maybe even 

grandma will join you for 

a workout! 

5. Working out has 

more than just physical 

benefits. It is easy to focus 

on others during the 

holidays and become consumed 

by the hustle and 

bustle. Carve out time for 

yourself and your goals. It 

is OK to take time to exercise 

and focus on your 

fitness routine. Self-care is 

not selfish. 

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our memberships. Utilize 

our group training classes 

to provide the encouragement, 

energy and motivation 

you need to reach your 

goals during the holidays. 

And, most of all, happy 

holidays! 

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Smith Crossing residents, staff create Yuletide traditions 

The holiday season is 

here. It’s time to break out 

the decorations, turn up 

the festive music, and, of 

course, start making plans 

for your family traditions. 

At Smith Crossing, a life 

plan community in Orland 

Park, residents and staff 

are preparing for their action-packed 

2019 holiday 

season of celebrations. 

“All of us have holiday 

traditions, whether it is setting-out 

cookies and milk 

for Santa, caroling with 

neighbors or checking out 

a local lights displays. Traditions 


season are what make our 

Smith Crossing’s community 

a family,” said Amanda 

Mauceri, executive director 

of Smith Crossing. 

“I first began working 

at Smith Crossing when 

we opened in November 

of 2004. We had three “official” 

Christmas trees. As 

we have grown, so have 

our traditions, and we now 

boast 14 “official” Christmas 

trees we decorate in 

Smith Crossing’s several 

common areas.” 

Christmas trees aren’t 

the only thing that Smith 

Crossing residents have 

in abundance this holiday 

season. They enjoy 

many ways to share and 

celebrate together. From 

enjoying a cup of cocoa by 

one of the Christmas trees 

and selecting presents at 

the holiday vendor fair to 

decorating cookies and 

spending time visit with 

Santa himself. Residents 

and staff invite relatives 

and friends to enjoy a photo 

opportunity with Santa 

in the Great Room. 

While there are many 

opportunities at Smith 

Crossing to get in the 

spirit, the highlight of the 

season is the annual staff 

Christmas variety show. 

“Nothing brings greater 

joy than a packed house 

in our Community Hall 

for our staff’s annual staff 

show,” said Mauceri. “It is 

an opportunity for each department 

to have fun while 

performing songs and skits 

and for the residents to see 

them in a new light. We 

grow as a community into 

a family during times like 

this.” 

Added Mauceri, “We 

also recognize that the 

holidays can be a hard 

time for some folks with 

the pressure to pick a 

thoughtful present to the 

stress of going over budget. 

So, it’s easy to lose 

sight of the holiday spirit. 

That’s why we are committed 

to supporting our 

neighbors during the holidays. 

We participate in Orland 

Township’s Holiday 

Adopt-a-Family program 

to make this time of year a 

little brighter for neighboring 

families in need. “Residents 

and staff will work 

together to experience the 

true joy of giving and giving 

back.” 

About Smith Crossing 

Since the life plan community 

opened in 2004 

and first expanded in 

2013, Smith Crossing offers 

independent living 

apartments and villas, assisted 

living apartments, 

memory care residences, 

short-term stay rehab 

suites and skilled nursing 

care rooms for more than 

300 adults. The campus 

features a broad array of 

common areas as settings 

for dining, entertainment, 

lifelong learning and wellness 

programs. 

Smith Crossing is one 

of 63 skilled nursing care 

providers in Illinois recognized 

by the U.S. News & 

World Report’s overall topranking 

list for 2019/2020 

requiring a five-star rating 

from Centers for Medicare 

& Medicaid Services. It 

also received U.S. News’ 

highest ranking for shortterm 

rehab care. The life 

plan community’s sponsor, 

Smith Senior Living, 

is a nonprofit organization 

serving older adults since 

1924. 

Submitted by Smith Crossing, 

10501 Emilie Lane in Orland 

Park. For more information, 

visit smithcrossing.org or 

call (708) 326-2300. 

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Dancing Marlin continues to offer innovative dishes 

Dancing Marlin in Frankfort is 

proud to be the first South Suburban 

Chicago restaurant to offer 

shared plates featuring fine 

American cuisine. Conveniently 

located minutes from U.S. Interstate 

80, Dancing Marlin offers 

a seasonally evolving menu that 

highlights innovative fare with 

a purpose. Enjoy diverse selections 

from a chef-driven menu, 

where every item is made inhouse 

from scratch using high 

quality, fresh and locally sourced 

ingredients. Dancing Marlin provides 

a lively and entertaining 

culinary experience that is perfect 

for dining with friends and 

family. 

What are the rules for sharing? 

There are no rules. Guests 

begin by ordering a few dishes 

to share. If they are still hungry, 

they can go ahead and try a few 

more. If someone at the table is 

not the sharing type — and there 

is nothing wrong with that — 

they can enjoy one of the larger 

entrées. 

Start a tasting adventure with 

house-made sliders, tacos or the 

chopped salad, and then enjoy a 

Dancing Marlin signature dish 

such as “Gnudi,” “The Fig and 

the Pig” or the locally famous 

“NY Strip Steak” – served Tuscan 

style! Dancing Marlin also 

features fresh fish that is sourced 

direct from Hawaii, Japan, British 

Columbia, and other acclaimed 

international seafood 

locations. Try acclaimed favorites 

such as crab-stuffed peppers, 

Dancing Marlin scallops, spicy 

garlic shrimp and daily “Fresh- 

Off-the-Hook” specials. An extensive 

list of gluten-free items 

as well as vegetarian dishes are 

offered for friends preferring 

those options. 

The Dancing Marlin full-service 

bar features a hand-picked 

bottled wine program and unique 

wine-by-the-glass offerings 

Fresh Cut 

Christmas Trees 

Balsam Fir, Fraiser 

Fir, Scotch Pine, 

Black Hill Spruce 

Live Wreath 

& Garland 

Beautiful 

Poinsettias and 

Green Pots 

Firewood 

available for 

pickup or 

delivery 

12720 West 159th Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491 

708.301.2090 www.aTouchofGreen.net 

Mon-Sat 9-5 Sunday 10-5 

from the area’s first custom-tap 

system. Enjoy perfect air and 

temperature control with every 

glass pour. Handcrafted, seasonally 

inspired cocktails are also 

offered on tap. 

Dancing Marlin recognizes 

that dining is as much about the 

experience as it is the cuisine, 

and the atmosphere is as rousing 

as the food. Have a seat at 

the chef’s communal table, also 

known as “The Kitchen Table,” 

to experience an exclusive look 

at the high-energy Dancing Marlin 

open kitchen. The Kitchen 

Table atmosphere buzzes with 

excitement and creates a festive 

sharing environment for groups 

up to 16 people. 

Dancing Marlin is the perfect 

setting for private dining and 

group events ranging from holiday 

parties, cozy family affairs 

for birthdays, anniversaries and 

showers to large corporate dinners 

and client cocktail parties. 

Customers can create their own 

custom menu as unique as the 

party being planned. Dancing 

Marlin Restaurant staffs each 

private party with dedicated 

servers to ensure guests have the 

best dining experience possible. 

For family and friend dining 

with a sharing twist, visit Dancing 

Marlin today. 

Submitted by Dancing Marlin, 

20590 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. 


(815) 464-6646 or visit dancing 

marlinrestaurant.com. 

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A one-stop shop for handmade creations 

The 19th Annual One of a Kind 

Holiday Show — a highly-anticipated 

and much-revered holiday 

experience in Chicago — will 

return to The Mart, 222 W. Merchandise 

Mart Plaza, Dec. 5-8. 

The show will offer shoppers a 

one-stop shopping and entertainment 

experience. It will feature 

work from more than 600 talented 

artists, artisans and makers from 

across North America and beyond, 

as well as gourmet cafes, live music, 

a thoughtfully curated fine art 

gallery and much more. 

Shoppers may browse products 

spanning a variety of media including 

fine art, ceramics, mixed 

media, fashion, furniture, fiber art, 

jewelry, gourmet goods, pet products, 

photography, accessories, 

bath and body, children’s products, 

holiday and home goods. 

Exhibiting artists will be on-site 

throughout the run of the show to 

engage with attendees and share 

their inspirations, as well as offer 

behind-the-scenes insights into 

their creative processes. 

The show’s “Emerging Market” 

will also return, showcasing 25 

up-and-coming artists for the first 

time. 

Tickets are $12 per adult and 

provide entry for all four days of 

the show. Children 12 and under 

are free. Special ticket packages 

are also available including early 

access tickets for $20, which allow 

guests entry at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 

Dec. 5. 

A portion of all ticket sales will 

benefit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie 

Children’s Hospital of Chicago. 

For tickets or more information, 

visit oneofakindshowchicago. 

com. 

Submitted by Prime Time Marketing, 

2700 Patriot Blvd., Suite 140, 

Glenview. Call (312) 329-9220 or 

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Jack Gibbons Gardens all 

about traditions — not trends 

Jack Gibbons Gardens does not follow 

trends. 

Diners are not going to witness Happy 

Hours or Margarita Mondays at Jack Gibbons. 

That is because Jack Gibbons focuses 

on what really matters: great food and 

even better company. 

The restaurant reportedly has customers 

who say they have not been there for 

25-30 years but come back and it is just 

the way they remember it. 

Jack Gibbons Gardens — or Gibbons, 

as the regulars call it — opened in 1922 

as a speakeasy. Although times have 

changed drastically since then, the restaurant 

itself has not. From the red leather 

booths to the wood-paneled walls, Jack 

Gibbons is truly timeless. 

In a time where chain restaurants are on 

every corner, Gibbons has become even 

more special and unique. From the second 

a diner sits and is instantly delivered 

delicious warm bread, three-bean salad 

and coleslaw, before even a glance at the 

menu, it is easy to know one is about to 

have one of the best meals of his or her 

life. From surf and turf to fried chicken, 

Gibbons has something to satisfy any 

craving. 

Gibbons has been described as a “generational 

place” that sees everyone from 

grandfathers and fathers to their grandchildren 

who dine there. 

A secret to that success is that the 

restaurant’s staff does not experience 

the type of turnover seen in some chain 

restaurants. Its employees have worked 

there for years, striving for a “Cheers” 

vibe with which the bartender knows the 

customers, what they’re having, and the 

friends they bring with them. 

Submitted by Jack Gibbons Gardens, 

14700 Oak Park Ave. in Oak Forest. For 

more information, visit www.jackgibbons 

garden.com or call (708) 687-2331. 

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Illinois Spine Center’s 

tips for cold weather 

Autumn is a beautiful 

time of year, with its crisp 

weather, falling leaves 

and spiced flavors. But in 

Chicagoland, we all know 

what’s around the corner. 

As the low temperatures 

approach, it is important to 

stay active, especially for 

aging residents. 

Amid cold weather, it 

can be difficult for everyone 

to maintain daily exercise, 

but it is necessary to 

limit the chance of injury. 

Physical activity, no 

matter the degree of difficulty, 

increases blood flow 

throughout the body, helping 

common ailments such 

as arthritis and joint pain. 

According to doctors 

at the Illinois Spine and 

Scoliosis Center in Homer 

Glen, purposeful movements 

such as walking a 

half hour a day — indoor 

or outdoor — can help prevent 

injuries, including accidental 

falls. 

Unfortunately, some 

victims of such falls and 

other weather- related injuries 

are patients at ISSC, 

which offers personalized 

and comprehensive spine 

care for all ages. 

Doctors at the center 

treat 

a wide range of ailments 

— from lower back pain 

to herniated discs to spinal 

fractures — with the latest 

techniques, both surgical 

and nonsurgical. 

All of the center’s physicians 

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200, in Homer Glen. For 


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Forest View Farms offers horseback riding for the holidays 

For more than 50 years, Forest 

View Farms has welcomed 

horse-lovers of all ages, whether 

they have been riding all of their 

lives or want to enjoy their first 

rides. 

Forest View Farms in Tinley 

Park abuts the Cook County Forest 

Preserves — a beautiful piece 

of land that begs to be seen. The 

farms invite people to enjoy time 

away from life’s stresses and 

spend time relaxing by meandering 

through the beautiful forest 

trails. 

Riders are paired with a horse 

at the rider’s skill level, so new 

riders do not feel overwhelmed 

while sleigh rides, hayrides or 

other horse-drawn vehicles are 

piloted by one of the farms’ accomplished 

workers. 

Trail rides begin on the Forest 

View Farms property and take 

adjacent trails through the Cook 

County Forest Preserves. Trail 

rides are offered year-round, and 

offered for both private, reserved 

rides and non reserved walk-in 

customers. Trail riders need to 

be at least 9 years of age, with a 

250-pound weight limit. 

Children younger than 9 who 

want to ride also can enjoy pony 

rides, which are offered yearround 

and are great for smaller 

children. Children learn to be 

comfortable around horses during 

their controlled trail ride 

around the Forest View Farms 

property. All ponies are hand-led 

by a parent or adult. 

Forest View Farms offer riding 

lessons for new and advanced 

riders, young and old. For those 

who have always wanted to try 

horseback riding, there are classes 

for people of all ages, from 3 

years and older. Toddlers can become 

comfortable around horses 

or ponies with mommy and me 

classes, and older children can 

start learning riding basics, with 

lessons tailored to their ages and 

levels of comfort. 

For adults who have never 

had the chance to try horseback 

riding, Forest Views Farms has 

both group and private lessons, 

so people can try it out with their 

friends or on their own. Forest 

View Farms also offers driving 

lessons for those who do not 

drive. 

Forest View Farms offers everything 

one needs for a successful, 

memorable party. Parties can 

be built to accommodate everything 

from trail rides, pony rentals, 

hayrides, ride wagons, covered 

wagons, carriages and stage 

coach to petting farm animals. 

Sheriff badges, hats and bandannas 

are available as party favors. 

The farms have outdoor party 

pavilions available and heated 

party barn for fall, winter and 

spring comfort. 

And whether or not one decides 

to have a party at his or 

her location, or the farms, Forest 

View can supply everything 

needed, including western decorations 

and props for a great party 

all guests will remember. 

Forest View also does parades, 

weddings, reunions, convention 

events, company picnics, cookouts, 

special events and parties 

for all occasions. 

Forest View Farms invites everyone 

to join for a week of horsey 

fun at the horse camp, which is 

a great way to learn about horses 

and other farm animals. During 

the week at camp, campers will 

learn to brush, saddle and ride 

horses. Campers also will adopt 

one farm animal and take care 

of it for the week. Campers also 

will have riding lessons and go 

on trail rides daily. 

The farm also has other 

types of horse-related activities 

throughout the week. 

Fall is upon us, and hayride 

season is here, while winter is 

fast approaching. And the coming 

of snow brings sleigh rides. 

Gift certificates are available 

for any of the above and 

make great Christmas stockingstuffers 

for presents. 

Yes, Christ is still in Christmas 

at Forest View Farms. Call for 

additional details. 

Submitted by Forest View Farms. 

For more information, visit www. 

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

or (219) 365-1350. 

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happy holidays 

FROM ALL OF US 

With sincere appreciation and gratitude, 

Illinois Spine and Scoliosis Center 

extends a heartfelt “ThankYou” 

to our patients and partners 

for your loyalty and support over the years. 

Our Entire team joins in sending you & yours a 

very blessed and joyous upcoming Holiday Season.



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(708) 301-0222 

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Shorewood Home 

and Auto offering 

highest customer 

satisfaction for 45 years 

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 

gives 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 over 100 

years-plus 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, 

have minimal wait times 

for warranty repairs and 

give 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 

size compact wheel loaders. 

As with everything 

we sell, we offer parts and 

service at each location. 

We carry leading handheld 

brands Stihl and 

Echo. Both manufacturers 

offer gas trimmers, 

blowers, chainsaws and 

hedge trimmers among 

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 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 


301-0222 or visit shorewood 

homeandauto.com.



Durbin’s in Tinley Park offers holiday 

packages, its annual turkey giveaway 

With the holidays 

right around the corner, 

Durbin’s offers a variety 

of ways to celebrate this 

season. 

Durbin’s on Oak Park 

Avenue in Tinley Park, is 

open on Thanksgiving Day, 

Christmas Eve, Christmas 

Day, New Year’s Eve and 

New Year’s Day. 

Customers can join 

Durbin’s on Black 

Wednesday for its annual 

turkey giveaway. Dating 

back 25 years to the original 

location in Burbank, 

every hour from noon to 

8 p.m., at all locations 

(excluding Frankfort), a 

frozen turkey is raffled to 

one of Durbin’s customers 

in this fun annual tradition. 

Durbin’s is proud to be 

open on Thanksgiving 

Day, offering a full sitdown 

dinner in the restaurants. 

Or, for those hosting 

Thanksgiving at home, 

Durbin’s can do all the 

work. Roasted turkey or 

glazed ham catering packages 

are available. 

Customers and ring in 

the New Year in downtown 

Tinley Park. The event 

features two rooms of DJs 

playing dance music, an 

appetizer buffet, party favors, 

a champagne toast at 

midnight and a continental 

breakfast. The event is $20 

per person, or $50 for the 

premium open bar package. 

The fun is slated to go 

on until 4 a.m. 

Customers also can celebrate 

New Year’s Eve 

in the dining room with 

a special New Year’s Eve 

menu! Offerings include 

surf and turf, filet mignon, 

Branding Iron ribs, steak, 

lobster and much more. 

Reservations are recommended. 

And those still looking 

for a place to have their 

holiday parties can find 

great packages from which 

to choose at Durbin’s. 

Rooms in Tinley Park can 

accommodate up to parties 

of 120 people. 

Looking for gift ideas? 

Customers can buy a gift 

certificate for $50 and receive 

a $10 gift certificate 

free. 

Submitted by Durbin’s, 17265 

Oak Park Ave. in Tinley 

Park. For more information, 

visit durbinspizza.com. 

LET US CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY! 

Home Style 

Catering 

Open Thanksgiving (Tinley) & Christmas Eve 11am-2am 

Open Christmas Day 5pm-2am (Tinley) 

Open New Year’s Eve 11am-4am 

Open New Year’s Day 11am-2am 

www.durbinspizza.com 

ORDER ONLINE! 

Frankfort • 14 Elwood St. • 815-464-1007 

Tinley Park • 17265 S. Oak Park Ave • 708-429-1000 

BURBANK 

5406 W. 79th St 

EVERGREEN PARK 

10240 S. Kedzie 

MIDLOTHIAN 

14753 S. Cicero Ave. 

PALOS HILLS 

10154 S. Roberts Rd. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 

PARTY IN THE PUB 

(NOT AVAILABLE IN FRANKFORT) 

D.J. Dance Music • Appetizer Buffet • Party Favors 

Champagne Toast & Continental Breakfast 

$20 Per Person 

with premium open bar: 

$55 Per Person 

Open bar 9pm to 1am. Event open till 4am. 

Celebrate New Year's Eve in our Dining Room 

at the Historical Downtown Tinley location 

Special New Year's Eve Menu 

Surf & Turf • Filet Mignon 

Branding Iron Ribs 

Steak • Lobster 

and much more to choose from 

Reservations Recommended 

708-429-1000 

Gift certificate 

special 

Buy a $50 Card 

Receive a $10 

Certificate FREE 

No limit. All locations. On sale through 1/31/20 

FREE Medium Pizza 

(toppings at regular price) $12.95 value 

with the purchase of a Jumbo Pizza 

$3 OFF 

Limit 1 per customer. Must mention coupon when 

ordering. Not valid with any other offers. 

No limit. All locations. On sale through 1/31/20 

Family, Jumbo, or Large Stuffed 

Pizza + a free Pepsi* 

With Family or Jumbo 

*Free Pepsi with Pick Up or Delivery only 

Dine in, Carry out, or Delivery. Limit 1 per customer. 

Must mention coupon when ordering. Not valid with 

any other offers. Expires 1/31/20



Hearing loss and the holiday blues 

The holidays are upon us, and 

many of us are looking forward 

to going to parties and getting together 

with extended family over 

the next couple of weeks. Some 

enjoy the frenetic pace of family 

gatherings, shopping, cooking 

and travel and don’t even mind 

that some radio stations started 

playing Christmas music in October. 

But for others, the holiday 

season brings a sense of isolation 

and loneliness. Those with hearing 

loss, especially, are at greater risk 

for the “holiday blues.” 

Holiday blues 

Studies have linked untreated 

hearing loss to loneliness, stress, 

depression — feelings which intensify 

during the holiday season. 

If you have hearing loss, you may 

find holiday gatherings difficult 

due to the frustration of trying to 

participate in conversations with 

family and friends. You might 

even avoid parties and get-togethers. 

But unfortunately, avoiding 

holiday gatherings altogether just 

leads to further loneliness, isolation 

and depression — and the 

cycle continues. Sergei Kochkin, 

Ph.D., the executive director of the 

Better Hearing Institute, explains 

the dichotomy of the festive holiday 

season against a backdrop of 

hearing loss: “The holiday season 

is meant to be a time of thanks, 

celebration and joy,” he said. “But 

for many people, it is a time of 

year when unaddressed hearing 

loss can cause them to feel particularly 

isolated and depressed. Even 

when surrounded by loved ones, a 

family member’s impaired ability 

to hear and actively participate in 

conversation cuts them off. 

Oftentimes, they are left with a 

sense of sadness, inadequacy and 

emotional isolation. This is especially 

true when the hearing loss 

is either unrecognized or is being 

‘hidden’ by the family member 

with hearing loss.” 

Get back into the festive spirit 

Just because you have hearing 

loss doesn’t mean the holidays 

have to be stressful and depressing. 

There are steps you can take 

to have a joyful season and be able 

to participate in the festivities. 

• Don’t let another year of struggling 

to hear go by. See South 

Suburban Hearing Health Center 

for treatment. 

• Speak up. Let friends and family 

know you have hearing loss 

so they can accommodate your 

hearing needs. Most people are 

quite happy to help by facing 

you when speaking, speaking 

clearly and distinctly, and repeating 

things, if necessary. 

• Connect. Loneliness and isolation 

are associated with depression, 

as is hearing loss. Don’t 

avoid parties and gatherings; 

make plans to attend holiday 

gatherings or get together with 

friends. 

• Volunteer. There are many 

charitable organizations looking 

for help this time of year. 

Volunteering can not only take 

your mind off your troubles, 

it can make you feel more 

socially connected, helping 

reduce loneliness and depression. 

Visit a nursing home, 

work at a soup kitchen, help 

out at a toy donation program 

or wrap gifts for charity; any 

time you give in service to 

others will lift your mood. 

• Embrace past traditions. What 

did you used to love to do? A 

walk in the crisp winter air, baking 

cookies, making handmade 

ornaments, singing favorite 

songs or resurrecting a traditional 

family recipe can help 

connect you to past experiences 

and bring back the joy of the 

season. 

• Talk about it. Give family and 

friends the opportunity to support 

you by letting them know 

what you are going through. 

Help is a text message away 

If you are not comfortable talking 

to family or friends about your 

feelings of sadness, there is another 

option. Now, you can try a 

24-hour crisis text line. The free, 

nationwide text line receives millions 

of texts annually. 

Though the crisis text line was 

originally intended for teens, 

whose preferred method of communication 

is texting, it quickly 

found another, unintended group 

of beneficiaries: those with hearing 

loss. The hotline is now being used 

by the deaf and those with hearing 

loss who are feeling the need to 

reach out due to personal crisis. 

Text “HOME” to 741-741 to 

connect. 

Submitted by South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center, 14316 S. Will- 

Cook Road, Homer Glen. For more 

information, visit southsub 

urbanhearing.com or call (708) 

675-2943. 

BETTER HEARING BEGINS WITH YOUR BRAIN 

Hearing health and overall health are related. EARLY INTERVENTION is the best medicine. 

Though all human brains 

become smaller with age, 

shrinkage is accelerated 

in adults with hearing loss. 1 

Adults with untreated hearing loss are 

more likely to develop dementia. 3 

severe loss 

moderate loss 

Treat hearing loss 

before it’s too late. 

Hearing Health Event 

December 2 nd – 13 th 

Untreated hearing loss may result in 

serious long-term consequences 

to healthy brain functioning. 2 

mild loss 

2x 3x 5x 

times more likely 

Call 708-968-3677 today 

to schedule your FREE 

hearing screening! 

HEARING HEALTH CENTER 

Helping People Hear Better 

BURR RIDGE 

1333 Burr Ridge 

Parkway- 

Village Center, Suite 200 

HOMER GLEN 

14316 S. Will-Cook Rd. 

MOKENA 

20006 Wolf Rd. 

www.SouthSuburbanHearing.com 

CRESTWOOD 

5553 W 127TH ST. 

SOURCES: 

1 

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hearing_loss_linked_to_accelerated_brain_tissue_loss_ | 2 http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hearing_loss_accelerates_brain_function_decline_in_older_adults | 3 http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/hearing_loss_and_dementia_linked_in_ 

study | 4 Amieva, H., Ouvrard, C., Giulioli, C., Meillon C., Rullier, L., & Dartigues, J. F. (2015). Self-reported hearing loss, hearing aids, and cognitive decline in elderly adults: A 25-year study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015 Oct;63 (10):2099-104. doi: 10.1111/jgs.13649 

© 2019 Starkey Hearing Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 11/19 42043836



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Mistletoe 

Market 

PRESENTED BY 22ND CENTURY MEDIA AND COLLEEN MCLAUGHLIN, 

THE MCLAUGHLIN TEAM, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 

4–8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 

Orland Park Crossing, 

14225 95th Ave. Orland Park 

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, an elf and 

live reindeer! Bring your camera! 

Live Ice Carving Demonstration 

Sandburg Chamber Singers 

Holiday music and more! 

FREE ADMISSION 

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Bring a new, 

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Tinley’s Pop’s Italian Beef & 

Sausage ready for the holidays 

At Pop’s Italian Beef & 

Sausage in Tinley Park, 

homemade food at a great 

value is what is on the menu 

this holiday season. 

The Pop’s Tinley Park 

location has been making 

the holidays special with its 

delicious catering offerings 

since 2009. Focusing on 

high-quality food with affordable 

prices, let Pop’s be 

a part of your celebrations 

this season. 

“Christmas Eve is our 

busiest day of the year,” 

owner Burke Matyas said. 

“People especially love our 

beef and chicken for their 

holiday gatherings. 

“Every 15 minutes, we 

are cooking 120 pieces of 

chicken, so call early for a 

prime spot. Some people 

who have made our food a 

tradition are calling a month 

in advance every year.” 

Pop’s famous chicken is 

pressure-cooked to make it 

more moist and delicious, 

which is why it is so popular 

among customers. Also, 

all the beef is cooked and 

sliced daily, and has been 

since the first Pop’s opened 

its doors in Palos Heights in 

1980. 

Pop’s offers a variety of 

catering packages, which 

include Italian beef, Italian 

sausage, chicken, baked 

mostaccioli, and sausage 

and meatball trays. 

Delicious catering services 

are not all the restaurants 

is known for. Pop’s in Tinley 

Park is also part of the 

Hot Lunch program for area 

schools, and offers a fundraising 

program that gives 

back 20 percent of profits 

that day to the participating 

nonprofit group. 

Daily specials and text 

messaging promotions also 

make Pop’s in Tinley Park 

a popular lunch destination. 

Every Monday at 9:30 

a.m., a text message promotion 

is sent to 26,000 phone 

numbers of people who 

opted into the program by 

texting the word POPS (in 

all capital letters) to (877) 

710-1070. The specials are 

good for Monday and Tuesday, 

and generally rotate 

between the same popular 

offerings. The menu items 

include cheeseburger, beef 

sandwich, Italian sausage 

sandwich, gyros sandwich, 

breaded steak sandwich and 

all-beef hot dog. 

Pop’s also celebrates 

Weenie Wednesday every 

Wednesday. Its all-beef, 

privately-made hot dog is 

only $2.50 each and comes 

wrapped in fries. 

There’ are always two 

different specials every day 

of the week. Also, every 

order comes with a brightly 

colored coupon for a customer’s 

next visit. 

For the most part, all 

Pop’s stores offer the same 

menu, but at Tinley Park 

you can also order a homemade 

sloppy Joe, or choose 

from two homemade soups: 

cream of chicken with rice 

and vegetable beef barley. 

They are very popular with 

regulars, and keep people 

coming back again and 

again. 

At Pop’s, customers are 

treated as more than a just a 

customer; they’re treated as 

a friend. 

“We have so many regulars 

here, and I think it’s 

because we give out great 

customer service,” Matyas 

said. “We like to talk and 

laugh with our regulars 

when they walk in the door, 

really make them feel welcome. 

“We have some regulars 

that come here so often, as 

soon as they walk in the 

door I’m already calling 

their order out to the kitchen 

before the customer even 

makes it up to the counter.” 

And it is not just the customers 

who are loyal. 

“Most of our employees 

have been here a long time, 

so we can really keep up 

the consistency,” Matyas 

said. “I have one employee 

that’s been with the Pop’s 

franchise for 20 years, and 

another one that’s been with 

me since Day 1 in Tinley 

Park.” 

Pop’s has listened to its 

loyal customer base and is 

now proudly serving No 

Antibiotic Ever “NAE” 

Grilled chicken breasts. 

Diners should come in and 

taste the difference. 

And Pop’s is proud to announce 

that, new for 2020, 

beginning in January, it will 

be selling wine and beer, to 

be followed in late spring by 

gaming. 

To stay current with 

specials, promotions, new 

items, etc. follow Pop’s 

Facebook page at @Pops 

BeefTinley. 

Too cold to go out? Pop’s 

Tinley Park is on Doordash. 

com now! Stay cozy indoors 

and have delicious, 

warm food delivered right 

to you. 

Submitted by Pop’s Italian 

Beef & Sausage, 7301 W. 

183rd St. in Tinley Park. For 

more information, visit pops 

beef.com/location/tinley-park 

or call (708) 614-7677.



Celebrate the holidays with Side Street Tavern 

Side Street Tavern is 

not just another restaurant, 

nor just another 

sports bar, but an entire 

dining and entertainment 

emporium like none other 

in the Southwest suburbs. 

Side Street, as seen 

on “Chicago’s Best,” incorporates 

a pleasurable 

dining experience with 

broad entertainment and 

an inviting social atmosphere. 

Side Street is large 

enough to seat 350 guests, 

has multiple private banquet 

rooms and a spacious 

outdoor patio. 

Side Street offers delicious 

food from a wideranging 

menu served by 

a professional, courteous 

and friendly staff. Chef 

Victor has created “updated 

versions of American 

classics.” 

Side Street’s signature 

tavern.com. 

Eat Drink and Be Merry 

DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: 

11.30 • DUELING PIANOS 

12.3 • BAR BINGO $500 WEEKLY JACKPOT 

12.4 • LIVE BLUES 

12.5 • GRACE & JOHN 

12.6 • DJ (FLASHBACK FRIDAYS) & JUSTIN GRIFFIN 

12.7 • DJ KARAOKE W/ DJ DONNY 

12.8 • JIM BULANDA 

(TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA) 


12.11 • FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOW 

12.13 • SIDE STREET DATING GAME & SINGLES 

PARTY DJ DONNY 

LUNCH • DINNER • BANQUESTS • CATERING • VIDEO GAMING 

dish is cola-braised volcano 

pork shank served with 

Carolina mopping sauce, 

as well as dishes that 

range from sirloin steak 

and vegetables finished 

with chimichurri sauce to 

the delicious Pan Seared 

barramundi. 

Comfort foods like the 

oven roasted turkey dinner 

and pot roast jive with 

the cold weather winter 

brings are new to the 

menu. For a palate pleasure, 

diners must try the 

roasted red potato and bacon 

salad served delicious 

and hot. 

Patrons commonly remark 

on the Side Street 

chips starter, piled with 

fresh house-made chips 

topped with grated Parmesan 

and truffle aioli, 

with a side of caramelized 

onion dip. The hand-crafted 

burger lineup is another 

popular category, ranging 

from the classic Side 

Street burger, to the flavorful 

Ultimate Burger — 

topped with thinly sliced 

beef, caramelized onions, 

mushrooms, and Swiss 

to the Inside-Out Veggie 

Burger served with tomatoes, 

organic greens, onion, 

and tzatziki. 

Flatbreads, fresh salads 

and other handhelds 

round out the casual offerings, 

as well as three varieties 

of Weezees, a trademarked 

sandwich staple. 

The Side Street dining 

experience wouldn’t be a 

decadent occasion without 

dessert. Side Street 

doesn’t disappoint in this 

arena. In addition to desserts 

that can be shared 

or reveled solo, the menu 

includes OMG It’s Gluten 

12.14 • TIMING’S EVERYTHING 

12.15 • COCKTAILS + YOGA 

12.15 • BERNIE GLIM & THE CRB CHRISTMAS SHOW 


12.18 • LIVE BLUES JAM 

12.19 • GRACE & JOHN 

12.20 • DJ (FLASHBACK FRIDAYS) 

12.21 • MIDNIGHT BAND 

12.22 • JIM BULANDA 

(SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE) 

12.27 • DJ (FLASHBACK FRIDAYS) 

12.28 • DUELING PIANOS 

18401 N. Creek Dr. •Tinley Park 

708.928.8080 

www.SideStreetTavern.com 

Free brownie and Side 

Street’s signature bread 

pudding that incorporates 

sweet cognac butter. 

To complement the 

dinner, Side Street offers 

a robust drink list. Side 

Street features more than 

25 handpicked brews — 

some rotating and seasonal 

— others domestic and 

imported. The list also includes 

handcrafted cocktails 

and rosé, white and 

red wines — any of which 

can make a perfect pairing 

with Side Street’s food selections. 

Also, Side Street 

has a long list of special 

drink offering and libations. 

Adding to the dining 

experience, Side Street 

offers live entertainment, 

DJ music, summertime 

outdoor music festivals, 

happy hour specials, preconcert 

parties with ticket 

giveaways, post-concert 

parties with an occasional 

entertainer from the concert 

and for those who so 

wish, video slot machines. 

For the sports minded, 

Side Street has 25 large 

screen TVs with a variety 

of sports channels on at 

all times. For those that 

want more active participation 

there are other 

regular events including 

Bar Bingo with a weekly 

$500 jackpot and bean 

bags including bags tournaments 

both indoors and 

outdoors. 

What is a time out 

without some awesome 

music? Side Street offers 

live music as diverse as 

it is foot-tappingly good, 

including everything from 

Sinatra-style, swing, rock, 

classic rock, country, pop, 

Irish, Motown and more. 

For special events, Side 

Street offers catering, 

banquets, and private dining 

to accommodate anniversary, 

birthday, holiday, 

bridal and baby showers, 

and office parties in a very 

contemporaneous setting. 

Don’t wait. Book the office 

or family and friends 

holiday party now. 

Side Street has a very 

simple idea — if a customer 

is going out to eat, 

they can incorporate some 

fun as well. 

Submitted by Side Street Tavern, 

18401 N. Creek Drive in 

Tinley Park. For more information 

call (708) 928-8080 

or visit sidestreet 

12.30 • FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE 

(EVE OF THE EVE PARTY) 

12.31 • NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!! 

(WWW.SIDESTREETTAVERN.COM FOR DETAILS) 

1.1.20 • NEW YEARS DAY PAJAMA BRUNCH 

(WWW.SIDESTREETTAVERN.COM FOR DETAILS)



Holiday hosting and toasting at Francesca’s! 

Let us entertain your 

family and friends in our 

home or yours this holiday 

season! Our catering and 

private dining menus can 

be easily customized for 

groups large or small. Our 

hospitable event planners 

and talented chefs will 

make your holiday planning 

effortless, enjoyable 

and filled with cheer. 

For information on party 

packages visit miafrancesca.com. 

Don’t forget to save the 

date at Francesca’s for 

Christmas Eve and Christmas 

Day. Both locations 

will be open this year with 

festive dining options. 

Searching for Senior Care? 

Helping you find safer and 

quality options for your loved 

ones for over 25 years. 

It’s holiday gift card bonus 

time at Francesca’s 

With the holidays just 

around the corner, don’t 

forget to add Francesca’s 

gift cards to any holiday 

shopping list. From now 

until Dec. 31, every $100 

Francesca’s gift card purchased 

will earn customers 

a $25 holiday bonus gift 

card. 

There is no purchase 

limit with their holiday gift 

card program, so stock up 

on gifts for family, friends, 

teachers and business associates, 

and then treat 

yourself to dinner during 

the early part of 2019 with 

a bonus gift card (some restrictions 

apply, see store 

for details). 

Submitted by Francesca’s 

Fortunato, 40 Kansas St. in 

Frankfort and Francesca’s 

Vicinato, 12960 S. LaGrange 

Road in Palos Park. For 


464-1890 or (708) 671-1600, 

or visit miafrancesca.com. 

They are also owners of Fat 

Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar, 

28 Kansas St. in Frankfort. 


(815) 534-1640 or visit www. 

fatrosies.com. 

Ruthie Barkus, RN, BSN, CDP (708) 377-9969 

Senior Care Consultant Mokena.CarePatrol.com 

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care | In Home Care 

Each CarePatrol office is independently owned and operated. 

A Benefit Concert of 

Orthodox Liturgical 

Music sung in Russian 

(Slavonic), Greek and 

English performed by the 

Lewis University Choir 

Lawrence Sisk 

Director 

Free-will offering to 

benefit The New Lenox 

Historical Society for 

preservation of the 

Church building 

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | 7:30pm 

Saint John Orthodox Chapel 

112 Church Street, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 

The Gift of Dance! 

Imagine the smiles and surprise when 

your loved one, friend or co-worker gets 

the joy of dancing with a Gift of Dance 

“Gift Certificate” from you. They can 

choose to learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing, 

or Social Dancing from our Five Star 

Certified Professional Dancers. The Gift 

of Dance “Gift Certificate” starts as 

low as just $40.00. Call, stop in or go 

on line for yours today! 

Fred Astaire Dance Studio 

708-478-5722 

NW Corner of S. LaGrange and LaPorte. 

In the Brookhaven Market Center. 

Fredastaireillinois.com 





Gym-Kinetics offers programs for children of all ages 

Gym-Kinetics Gymnastics 

School in Mokena has recently 

celebrated its 34th year in business. 

The No. 1 gymnastic 

school in the south suburbs got 

its start in 1985 over in Glenwood 

before moving to Mokena 

in 1993. Since moving to Mokena, 

Gym-Kinetics has grown 

by leaps and bounds. Owners 

Jim and Wendy Fredrickson 

had fewer than 100 students in 

that first session back in October 

1985. Fast forward to 2019. 

The most popular south side 

gymnastic school now sees more 

than 1,000 children per week. 

Teaching classes for children as 

young as 1, Gym-Kinetics offers 

Baby Gym for 1-year-olds, Mom 

& Mini for 2-year-olds, Little 

Minis for 3-year-olds and Minis 

for 4- to 5-year-olds, as well as 

beginner and advanced level 

gymnastics for girls and boys 

from age 5 through high school. 

Another really popular program 

NOW REGISTERING! 

Now hiring 

gymnastic and 

ninja instructors 

is Ninja Zone, an obstacle course 

type of activity for boys and girls 

ages 4 and up. This is probably 

the fastest growing program currently 

at the gym. 

Competitively, Gym-Kinetics 

NEW SESSION BEGINS JANUARY 20TH 

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has been a powerhouse in the 

State of Illinois for the last 30 

years. With hundreds of State, 

regional and national champions, 

Gym-Kinetics girls and 

boys teams are getting ready to 

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begin the competitive season this 

December. 

“Each year we do so well that 

it’s hard to match the successes of 

the previous season, but each year 

we seem to do so,” Gym-Kinetics 

Call for 

more 

info! 

19220 Ridge Dr., Mokena, IL 

60448 708-479-6969 • www.gymkinetics.comcom 

owner Jim Fredrickson said. 

Competitions are scheduled 

to begin in early December. The 

coaching staff at Gym-Kinetics 

say that the children seem ahead 

of schedule for this time in the 

training process, which is a really 

good place to be this early in 

the competitive season. 

Other activities offered at 

Gym-Kinetics are open gyms 

at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. 

Wednesdays for preschool-age 

children and noon-2 p.m. Sundays 

for children ages 6 and up. 

Birthday parties, held on Saturdays 

and Sundays, are also very 

popular and can be booked by 

calling far in advance. 

Submitted by Gym-Kinetics Gymnastics 

School, 19220 Ridge Drive 

in Mokena. For more information 

on all of the Gym-Kinetics programs, 

call (708) 479-6969 or visit 

gymkinetics.com.



 

Chicago Clock Company 

celebrates 102 years of 

holiday tradition 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family owned since 1917, Chicago 

Clock has earned its reputation as Chicagoland’s 

holiday choice for quality clock 

selection, sales, repair, transport and service. 

There are more than 1,000 clocks, 

gifts and watches in stock and on display 

in each of the business’s four area locations: 

Clarendon Hills, Palatine, Orland 

Park and Water Tower Place in Chicago. 

Gift ideas for someone very special 

A wide selection of floor, wall and mantel 

clocks in both traditional and contemporary 

designs provides the foundation 

for Chicago Clock to maintain its position 

as the Midwest’s largest clock seller. Specialty 

clocks, designed specifically for the 

sight or hearing impaired, as well as individuals 

suffering from Alzheimer’s, are 

an important part of the business. Every 

staff member is extensively trained to assist 

and guide customers to find exactly 

what they are looking for — at the best 

possible price. 

Last-minute gift ideas 

During the holidays, every location offers 

a wide array of non-clock gift items 

as well. These seasonal selections can be 

the perfect solution for anyone on the list. 

Repairing an heirloom clock 

Chicago Clock boasts the largest and 

most comprehensive clock and watch 

repair service in the area. The company’s 

highly-skilled, professional “clocksmiths” 

can do anything from refurbishing 

a family heirloom to quickly installing 

a battery in a wristwatch. In-home service 

is available on most grandfather clock repairs. 

Visit Chicago Clock on the web 

Chicago Clock also maintains a substantial 

national presence through the 

company’s web marketing efforts at chicagoclock.com. 

On the site, customers 

can browse an almost infinite catalog of 

clocks, learn about the different types and 

styles and quickly link to major manufacturer 

sites including Howard Miller, 

Rhythm, Citizen, Seiko and more for the 

widest selection imaginable. 

Submitted by Chicago Clock Company, 14486 

South La Grange Road in Orland Park. Additional 

locations, hours of service and other 

information can be obtained by calling (888) 

292-8670 or visiting www.chicagoclock.com.



Ballet 5:8 students 

to perform ‘Beyond 

the Nutcracker’ 

As the holidays approach, the sounds of 

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet score are 

drifting through Ballet 5:8’s Orland Park 

studios in anticipation of performances 

this December — for a fifth year in a row. 

Ballet School of the Arts, the dance education 

center of professional performing 

company Ballet 5:8, originally premiered 

its signature rendition of “The Nutcracker” 

in 2015. Since its premiere, the ballet 

has warmed the hearts of thousands 

of audience members each year thanks to 

its delightful combination of classic Nutcracker 

tradition and the joy of the very 

first Christmas. 

This year, performances will be at Lincoln-Way 

West High School, 21701 Gougar 

Road in New Lenox, at 2 p.m. and 7 

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 22. Tickets are $18 for adults 

and $10 for children 12 and under and 

can be purchased at school.ballet58.org 

or by calling (312) 725-4752; seating is 

reserved. Performance information is 

available online at school.ballet58.org/ 

beyond-the-nutcracker. 

Ballet 5:8’s signature twist on “The 

Nutcracker” is set in the 1940s and follows 

a young girl named Emma Cooper 

on Christmas Eve as she wonders whether 

the story of the first Christmas could be 

“real” or have any bearing on her life in 

her present day. Her Uncle Abrams, just 

back from World War II, and the angel 

Anastasis help Emma answer her question 

through a magical journey across the 

world. According to Ballet 5:8 Artistic 

Director Julianna Rubio Slager, “There’s 

a magic in Tchaikovsky’s score and a 

sweetness to the journey Emma takes us 

on that makes this ballet a must-see during 

the holidays. The child-like wonder of 

the hundreds of students in the cast brings 

the true meaning of Christmas to life with 

a joy that is contagious.” 

This year Maria and Yosef — roles 

known as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier 

in traditional versions of the ballet — 

will be danced by special guests Jonathan 

Chapman and Ballet 5:8 Lead Artist Brette 

Benedict. Chapman, known for his time 

performing with Ballet Magnificat!, made 

his debut as a Ballet 5:8 Guest Artist this 

November in the professional company’s 

performance of “The Space in Between” 

as part of the Wheaton College Artist 

Series, a single performance attended by 

1,100 people. Benedict, in her fifth season 

with Ballet 5:8, has performed many principal 

roles. Reviews of her performances 

have noted that “her footwork is as precise 

as it is mesmerizing,” and that she 

“shifts between the graceful melancholy 

of her solitude and the tour de force exuberance 

we hoped for her character.” 

Other soloist roles will be performed by 

members of the Ballet 5:8 Studio Company 

and guest artists from the Ballet 5:8 

Trainee Program. Supporting roles will be 

performed by 30 local dancers from the 

Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts Pre-Professional 

and Ensemble Program, adult community 

cast members, and 137 Children’s 

Cast members ranging in age from 5-12. 

Together, “Beyond the Nutcracker” cast 

members represent more than 35 area 

communities. 

Submitted by Ballet 5:8, 11545 183rd Place, 

Suite 101, in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 329-8773 or visit ballet58.org. 

FRESH CUT 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES 

FRESH 

WREATHS 

& GREENS 

Shop our 

WEBER 

showroom for 

great gift 

ideas! 

Pictures with Santa & 

his live reindeer! 

ABALLET 5:8 TWIST 

ON THE CLASSIC HOLIDAY STORY 

Saturday, Dec. 7th 

Don’t miss this incredible holiday journey for the entire family set to Tchaikovsky’s 

renowned Nutcracker score! Beyond the Nutcracker includes acast of over 150 

dancers, professional guest artists, stunning choreography 10:00-2:00 

by Ballet 5:8 Artistic 

Director Julianna Slager, dazzling handmade costumes, and all of the magic of 

the traditional Nutcracker ballet -but with*Live an original reindeer story that areinvites 10 -you 2 pm. to 

join Emma, her uncle Abrahms, and the angel Anastasis on aonce-in-a-lifetime 

Christmas adventure that leads to the story of the very first Christmas. 

Please RSVP for 

SATURDAY,DECEMBER 21 pictures |2PM &7PM with Santa at 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER708-349-6989 22 |3PM ext. 3 

Lincoln-Way West High School Fineor Arts visit Center website 

21701 Gougar Road |New Lenox, IL 

TICKETS &INFO 

SCHOOL.BALLET58.ORG |708.329.8773 

11606 179th Street, Mokena 

(708) 349-6989 ext. 3 • jimmelkalandscaping.com 

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DON’T LET YOUR DRYER 

START A 

FIRE! 

New Lenox-based 

business works to make 

clothes dryers safer 

Hidden buildup in 

clothes dryer vent 

is 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 to $24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting 

causes problems, as 

well,” Enzenberger said. 

“The dryer exhaust duct 

and connections should 

be made of rigid metal 

or semi-rigid metal and 

secured with metal heatresistant 

tape rather than 

duct tape. I often find plastic 

or foil 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 & 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. 

Those who are taking 

some time off for the holidays 

find it is the perfect 

time to have an inspection 

and cleaning of clothes 

dryers and dryer vent systems. 

Another important tip: 

Never let your clothes dryer 

run while you are out of 

the house or asleep. 

Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard. 


call (815) 215-2090, or visit 

dryerventwizard.com.



Unique approach to care offers daily joy 

No one is alone in caring 

for a loved one with 

Alzheimer’s, dementia 

or other types of memory 

loss. At Evergreen Senior 

Living in Orland Park, we 

offer The Legacy: Memory 

Support. Our team of 

trained caregivers offers 

personalized care and a 

unique approach to caring 

for seniors with memory 

loss. 

“My mother knew that 

there was something going 

on with her short term 

memory,” one resident’s 

daughter said. “It’s hard 

to be a 24-hour caregiver. 

They (Evergreen Senior 

Living team) have learned 

to work with my mom and 

how to take care of her. 

My relationship with her is 

fabulous now.” 

At Evergreen Senior 

Living, Legacy Living 

means making sure a loved 

one is cared for in the best 

way possible based on 

their needs. When people 

choose Legacy Living, the 

promise to care for a loved 

one is fulfilled. 

Evergreen Senior Living 

Wellness Coordinator Pauline 

McGrath echoes these 

sentiments. 

“We have a great team 

of caregivers, of nurses, 

of staff that really love our 

residents,” she said. 

At Evergreen Senior 

Living The Legacy: Memory 

Support, we let each 

day gently unfold, taking 

into account each seniors’ 

preferences and comfort 

levels. Our person-centered 

programming promotes 

socialization during 

a time that can feel incredibly 

isolating. The Legacy: 

Memory Support staff, 

who come in each day refreshed 

and revitalized, 

take care of the day-today 

tasks so people can go 

back to their favorite role 

in their loved one’s life: 

family. 

This unique approach 

works in tandem with our 

unique campus, which has 

been created to strategically 

cater to our residents 

with memory loss. Every 

detail at The Legacy: 

Memory Care has been 

designed with people’s 

loved ones in mind. Walking 

paths are designed in a 

continuous figure eight, so 

residents can always find 

their way to their destination. 

Customized memory 

boxes hang outside of 

apartments to help residents 

know they are home. 

Bathrooms are set at an 

angle in the apartments so 

that residents have a clear 

idea of how to enter and 

exit. Kitchen and dining 

areas are built for smaller 

groups to ensure less noise 

and interruptions and more 

individualized attention. 


is a part of the Heritage 

Health family, one 

of Illinois’ leading senior 

healthcare providers. With 

55 years of successful care 

for seniors and 54 nursing 

homes and assisted living 

centers across the state, 

our memory care expertise 

is extensive. 

Throughout the years, 

we’ve taken the time to refine 

our approaches so our 

seniors with memory care 

needs can be their best 

selves, and our families 

can have peace of mind. 

We call our unique approach 

Life Unrehearsed. 


in Orland Park is a 

community where independence 

thrives and compassionate 

care is always 

present. 

Submitted by Evergreen Senior 

Living, 10820 183rd St. 

in Orland Park. Learn more 

and schedule a tour online at 

www.EvergreenSLC.com/Or 

landPark. Contact Evergreen 

Senior Living by calling 

(708) 479- 1082. 

Joyful 

Experience 

Living 

Come out of the cold and into the 

warm and welcoming 

campus of Evergreen Senior Living. 

Schedule a tour today by phone or online. 

www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark 

(708) 479-1082 • 10820 183rd Street • Orland Park, IL



Chesdan’s maintains status as crowd-pleaser 

Historic pizzeria 

tantalizes taste 

buds with assorted 

dishes 

At Chesdan’s, the goal is 

to be innovative in adding 

things to the menu, but not 

to the point where people 

feel uncomfortable trying 

new dishes. 

That is the mindset of 

Dan Garr, who owns the 

pizzeria and grille in Homer 

Glen with his brother, Jim. 

The dining establishment 

was started in Brighton 

Park by brothers Chester 

and Dan Sr., who combined 

their names in 1946, and the 

business quickly became 

popular for its pizza and 

other cuisine. 

Garr and his brother took 

over running the restaurant 

in 1975 and moved it out to 

Homer Glen in 2002, when 

they got the first liquor license 

in a Village that was 

incorporated just the year 

before. 

Though the brand has 

been a success ever since, 

Garr does not rest on his 

laurels. 

“There are some core 

things we always have 

here,” Garr said, noting the 

pizzas with fresh ingredients 

and many of the pasta 

dishes. “But people’s tastes 

have changed over the years 

in what they are looking 

for.” 

For those looking to 

stick with tradition, getting 

a small, 10-inch Original 

King Special pizza — with 

thin crust and cheese with 

sausage, mushroom, onion 

and green pepper — is a viable 

option. 

“That pizza has been 

one of our specialties since 

1946,” Garr said. “We still 

make our own sausage. 

It’s fresh, never frozen. We 

grind our own cheese, and 

I’m very particular about 

the freshness of cheese.” 

The owner points out 

there is a delicate balance to 

be found in the dairy. 

“We get the cheese direct 

from Wisconsin, and if it is 

too fresh, it is very dry, and 

if too old, it is very oily,” he 

said. “If it’s not right, I reject 

the whole lot.” 

Where the restaurant has 

branched out in more recent 

years is in adding things like 

new pasta dishes and sandwiches, 

like the chicken 

margarita sandwich — a 

grilled chicken breast on 

a French bread bun that 

is toasted and served with 

mozzarella and Parmesan 

cheeses. Menu items like 

these make for a good lunch 

or quick bite, according to 

the owner. 

If in the mood for the 

pasta, the Arabiatta di Manzo 

— which also comes in 

a meta (or half-portion) — 

gives the palate plenty of 

flavor with its tender beef 

red pepper flakes, garlic, red 

onion, mushrooms, black 

olives and fresh basil tossed 

over penne noodles and finished 

with sliced Parmesan 

cheese. 

“I think people like the 

family-owned solid restaurant 

that has friendly service,” 

Garr said in summing 

up the success the business 

has achieved over the decades. 

Chesdan’s also attracts 

customers by coming up 

with more recent daily specials. 

Between wine nights, 

summer entertainment on 

the Chesdan’s patio and 

other promotions, there is 

plenty to experience with 

each new visit to the restaurant. 

There also are treats 

all ages can enjoy, like a 

hand-scooped, made-withwhole-milk, 

creamy Oreo 

milkshake in a 22-ounce 

glass mug. 

Altogether, Chesdan’s is 

proud of its past while still 

working hard and tweaking 

things here and there for an 

even better future. 

“It is quite fulfilling,” 

Garr said of working at the 

restaurant with many family 

members and providing 

a combination of excellence 

in ambiance and cuisine. “I 

love it.” 

Submitted by Chesdan’s Pizzeria 

& Grille, 15764 S. Bell 

Road, Homer Glen. For more 

information, visit chesdan 

spizza.com or call (708) 

301-8300. 

Other dishes 

not to miss ... 

• Buffalo shrimp 

10-piece — Owner 

Dan Garr’s favorite 

Chesdan’s appetizer 

on which to snack, 

this dish consists of 

breaded and butterflied 

shrimp that are 

peeled and de-veined 

in-house, covered in a 

Cuervo buffalo sauce. 

• Cinnamon pillows — 

A dessert the whole 

family can share, 

these “pillows” are 

fried dough covered in 

cinnamon sugar and 

dipped in caramel and 

chocolate sauces that 

are served on the side. 

Chesdan’s also caters 

holiday parties. 

Relax This Holiday 

Season With 

Chesdan’s 

Catering 

10 % off 

Not valid with other offers or discounts. May be used for 

multiple pizza discounts. Valid on dine-in or carry-out 

orders. Max discount $10. Coupon expires 1/15/20 

with 

Catering 

Orders 

Over $ 100 

See our website for entire catering menu and valuable coupons! 

Gift 

Certificates 

available 

for the 

Holidays! 

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



FRESH 

WREATHS 

& GREENS 

Melka 25 years strong and 

gearing up for the holidays 

For over 25 years, Melka Landscaping 

& Garden Center has been the one-stop 

shop for all your gardening and decorating 

needs, and this holiday season is no 

different. 

Let Melka help you make your home 

the envy of the neighborhood. Stop in for 

a excellent selection of fresh-cut Christmas 

trees, fresh hand-decorated wreaths, 

roping, greens, poinsettias, gift shop 

items, holiday custom planters and seasoned 

firewood. 

Need that perfect gift for friends and 

family? Melka Garden Center is filled 

with a large selection of holiday ornaments, 

gift shop items, Christmas decor, 

Weber grills/accessories and gift certificates 

for the gardening enthusiasts. 

Mark the calendars; Melka is inviting 

the public to celebrate the Christmas season 

at its 25th anniversary of its pictures 

with Santa and live reindeer event. This 

year’s event is to be held from 10 a.m.-2 

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The event includes 

pictures with Santa, live reindeer, live 

holiday music, cookies and refreshments. 

Please register children to ensure Santa 

will have a gift for everyone. Do not forget 

to bring your camera for pictures. This 

is an event you do not want to miss! 

Visit Melka Garden Center for all your 

holiday decorating. 

Submitted by Melka Landscaping & Garden 

Center, 11606 179th St. in Mokena (four 

blocks west of Wolf Road). For more information, 

call (708) 349-6989 ext. 3, or visit www. 

jimmelkalandscaping.com for current store 

hours, coupons and more. 

FRESH CUT 

CHRISTMAS 

TREES 

25TH 

ANNIVERSARY! 

Shop our 

WEBER 

showroom for 

great gift 

ideas! 

Pictures with Santa & 

his live reindeer! 

Saturday, Dec. 7th 

10:00-2:00 

*Live reindeer are 10 - 2 pm. 

Please RSVP for 

pictures with Santa at 

708-349-6989 ext. 3 

or visit website 

11606 179th Street, Mokena 

(708) 349-6989 ext. 3 • jimmelkalandscaping.com 

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Papa Joe’s the place 

for pizza and more 

Expires 12/31/19 Expires 12/31/19 Expires 12/31/19 

Papa Joe’s serving delicious 

appetizers, salads, 

sandwiches, pastas, veal, 

chicken, seafood, broiled 

specialties and, of course, 

pizza. Top off your lunch 

or dinner with a delectable 

dessert. 

Papa Joe’s provides catering 

services. We also 

offer private or semi-private 

banquets at our Orland 

Park location for up 

to 125 guests. 

Papa Joe’s Orland Park 

Italian Restaurant offers 

a banquet menu consisting 

of delicious authentic 

Italian dishes and offers a 

family style package for 

your convenience. With 

our elegant private and 

semi-private rooms accommodating 

up to 125 

you can be sure that, 

whatever the occasion, 

your every need will be 

catered to. 

Our banquet menu 

contains our basic family 

style menu choices. If 

there is anything that you 

do not see on the menu 

that you would like, 

please do not hesitate to 

mention it to one of our 

banquet managers. 

Here we strive to 

please our customers and 

to make your visit an experience 

to remember. 

Submitted by Papa Joe’s, 

14459 S. LaGrange Road 

in Orland Park, 60462; and 

1001 S. State St., Lockport, 

60441. For more information, 

visit papajoesrestau 

rant.com. 

Papa Joe’s Orland Park 

14459 South La- 

Grange Road, Orland 

Park, 60462 

Hours 

• Monday–Thursday: 11 

a.m.-10:30pm / Carry 

out 10 a.m.–10:30 

p.m. 

• Friday–Saturday: 

11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. 

/ Carry out 10 a.m.– 

11:30 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon–9:30 

p.m. / Carry out 10 

a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

For more 

information... 

Phone: (708) 403- 

9099 

Email: orlandpark@ 

papajoesrestaurant. 

com 

Papa Joe’s Lockport 

1001 S. State St., 

Lockport, 60441 

Hours* 

Monday–Thursday: 10 

a.m.–9:30 p.m. 

Friday–Saturday: 10 

a.m.–10:30 p.m. 

Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 

*Delivery and carry out 

For more 

information... 

Phone: (815) 838- 

9099 

Email: lockport@papa 

joesrestaurant.com



AND HOTEL 

Georgios has a Fresh Modern New Look with 

$1 Million Renovation completed in 2019! 

Wedding packages include: 4-hour open bar, 

champagne toast, wedding cake of your choice, 

honeymoon whirlpool suite, discounted hotel room 

block, 5-course meal, floorlength table cloths and 

fresh orchid centerpieces. 

Wedding coordinators in the office 7 days a week! 

Winter WeddingPromotion 

DECEMBER - MARCH 

$15-18 Off Per Person 

AppliestoSaturdayevening prices &openbar package only.Blackoutdates apply. 

8800 W.159th St. •Orland Park, IL 

NEW OUTSIDE CEREMONY SPACE! 

Georgios has been AGAIN voted the best of 

The Chicago Southland Banquet Hall 2019 

and for the previous 15 years! 

5 Years the KNOT Best of Wedding Winner! 

of ORLAND PARK



‘Tis the Season to 

Be Merry! 

For over 60 years, 

we have promised 

to deliver 

everyday low 

prices and 

outstanding 

customer 

service. 

Come see our 

wonderful 

selection of beer, wine & spirits! 

Let’s toast to a safe & festive holiday 

season! 

Kenwood Liquors 

12037 W. 159th St., 

Homer Glen, IL 60491 

708.590.8210 

info@kenwoodliquors.biz | www.kenwoodliquors.biz 

CBD products sold in safe, 

clean, friendly environment 

at Hempology CBD Store 

The future of CBD 

products is here, and it is 

available at Hempology 

CBD store which serves a 

wide range of quality CBD 

products to its customers 

at our store or online. 

After opening late 2018 

in Homer Glen, Hempology, 

14831 Founders Crossing, 

began offering its 

CBD and hemp products 

from Colorado, California 

and Oregon. 

The store was founded in 

late 2018 after the United 

States farm bill was passed 

through Congress; this law 

removed some cannabis 

products (hemp) from the 

Controlled Substances Act 

for the first time. 

Here at Hempology, we 

are driven to find and research 

the most effective 

CBD products on the market 

to serve our customers! 

Hempology requires 

testing on all of its products 

with a third-party lab 

test, ensuring they conform 

with the new federal 

law. The testing also 

guarantees the accuracy 

of CBD content within 

each product, as well as 

the amount of THC, heavy 

metals and pesticides. 

The education of CBD 

is very important, is which 

why Hempology works 

with a registered pharmacist 

who has researched 

ailments and disabilities 

and how CBD can help 

overcome some of these 

conditions. 

Hempology takes a lot 

of pride in making sure 

that it can sit down withits 

customers and explain 

to them the proper way to 

take CBD. 

It is important to educate 

customers on how to track 

the volume and the way 

they are taking CBD, as 

well as when to make adjustments, 

and supply literature 

with supplemental 

information to interested 

customers. 

Hempology — with the 

interiors of the store seeming 

more like a wellness 

center — makes a point 

to ensure that a visit to the 

store is a personable and 

enjoyable experience. 

Hempology is constantly 

looking for the most 

effective products to offer 

its customers, including a 

new CBD broad-spectrum 

THC-free inhaler. 

The inhalers come in 

two varieties — relief and 

calm — each containing 

1,200 milligrams of CBD. 

Each formula is crafted 

with high-quality hemp 

oil. The inhalers deliver 

immediate absorption, and 

the effects of the inhalers 

are felt within minutes. 

Hempology is trying to 

stay on the cutting edge 

of producing top-quality 

products for its customers. 

Submitted by Hempology, 

14831 Founders Crossing 

in Homer Glen. The store is 

open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- 

Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday. For 

more information, visit www. 

hempologycbdstore.com, 

call (708) 966-0440 or email 

info@hempology 

cbdstore.com. 










Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros gives customers’ taste buds a treat 

Those who have not been 

to Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros on 

Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park 

should give their taste buds a 

treat. 

Mickey’s provides a superior 

dining experience, with delicious 

food that is made to order, 

and delightful service. This year 

Mickey’s installed new gaming 

machines, which has been a hit 

with customers, but even with 

this new addition, it still remains 

the same neighborhood staple. 

Mickey’s is best known for its 

award-winning gyros, with fresh 

sauce that is made daily from 

scratch and tender ribs. But if 

that is not what a customer has 

a taste for, that is not a problem. 

Patrons can always find delicious 

options on Mickey’s menu, 

whether it is burgers, hotdogs, 

grilled chicken on a pita, beef 

sandwiches, or salads and a variety 

of sides. 

Not only do customers find 

many tasty meal options on the 

menu, they should not forget to 

leave room for dessert. Mickey’s 

offers creamy milkshakes, ice 

cream and a selection of cakes to 

satisfy their taste buds. Customers 

never leave hungry. 

With 34 years in business, 

Mickey’s prides itself in providing 

great service and quality 

food. Mickey’s is devoted to its 

customers and the community, 

with many regular customers 

who the restaurant’s staff have 

gotten to know through the 

years. Catering orders are available 

for any occasion. 

Submitted by Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros, 

17432 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley 

Park. Contact Mickey’s at (708) 

532-3060. 

success 

From Page 51 

Institute, we want to make 

sure our patients have access 

to advanced stem cell 

treatment options for effective 

regeneration and 

repair. Our umbilical cord 

blood-derived stem cell 

therapy treatments are the 

minimally invasive, nonsurgical 

procedures one 

needs for the results they 

deserve. 

Umbilical cord-derived 

stem cells mirror one’s 

body’s natural healing 

ability to repair damaged 

tissue, cartilage, tendon, 

muscle and bone. Umbilical 

cord-derived stem cell 

therapy treatments use ethically 

collected material, 

screened and preserved for 

the highest potency. 


Institute, our high-quality 

umbilical cord-derived 

stem cell treatments rapidly 

repair injuries, including 

but not limited to: 

• ACL injuries 

• Ankle sprains 

• Back and neck injuries 

• Chronic plantar fasciitis 

• Ligament sprains 

• Osteoarthritis of the 

knee, shoulder, hip and 

spine 

• Pelvic pain and instability 

• Rotator cuff tears 

• Tendinitis and bursitis 

• Tennis elbow 

• SI joint dysfunction 

Stem cells derived from 

cord blood are collected 

from the umbilical cord 

of newborn babies with 

no harm to the mother or 

baby. Umbilical cord blood 

is rich with cytokines and 

growth factors with a high 

differentiation potential for 

rapid regeneration at the 

site of your damage. Pain 

Management Institute utilizes 

umbilical cord bloodderived 

stem cell therapy 

treatments safely and administered 

with strict standards 

to keep our patients 

protected from any risk of 

infection or rejection. Our 

in-office procedure offers 

a convenient path to rapid 

pain reduction and damage 

repair. 


Institute, we have gone 

far beyond our competitors 

to develop umbilical 

cord blood-derived stem 

cell therapy treatments 

that deliver the results you 

expect. Discover the difference 

for oneself and 

schedule an appointment 

today for one’s free consultation. 

Unlock one’s 

body’s natural healing 

power with the superior 

quality treatment at Chicago 

Stem Cell Therapy. 

Submitted by Chicago Stem 

Cell Therapy and Pain Management 

Institute, 10181 W. 

Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. 

For more information, visit 

chicagostemcelltherapy.com 

or call Jenny at (815) 412- 

6174 for one’s free consultation. 

708.532.3060 

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm • Sun 11am-9pm 

Senior Citizen Discount 15% OFF 

Wednesday All Day • Not Valid With Any Other Offer 

Gi Certificates Available 

T’S GAMING, LLC. 

Illinois Gaming Specialist 

708-389-3220 

Family 

Special 

$ 

5 OFF 

Any purchase of 

$25 or more 

Not valid with any other 

offer coupon or combo 

special. 

Expires 3/31/20 

Play Here! Win Here! 

Complimentary 

Coffee & Soft 

Drinks for our 

gaming players! 

LET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY 

CATERING PK 1 

FEEDS 10-15 

4lbs Gyros 1/2 pan salad 

15 pitas 26oz. Gyro Sauce 

Tomatoes & Onions 

$69.99 

No limit. Expires 3/31/20 

CATERING PK 5 

FEEDS 10 

4 Full Slabs of Ribs 1/2 Pan 

Greek Salad 10 Garlic Bread 

Slices 10 Baked Potatoes 

15 pitas 

$ 

99.99 

CATERING PK PK2 

2 

FEEDS 

FEEDS 20-25 

20-25 

3 Lbs. Italian Beef • 6 Lbs. 

Gyros 3Lbs. • 12Italian SandwichBeef 

Rolls • 

Full Pan Salad • 20 Pitas • 36 

oz. Gyro6Lbs. Sauce Gyros • Tomatoes & 

Onions 

12 Sandwich 

• Sweet & Hot 

Rolls 

Peppers 

$ 

119.99 

Full Pan Salad 

Expires 20 Pitas 3/31/20 

36CATERING oz. Gyro PK Sauce 3 

FEEDS Tomatoes & 15-20 Onions 

Sweet 2 Lbs. Italian & Hot Beef Peppers • 4 Lbs. 

Gyros • 8 Sandwich Rolls • 

Half Pan Salad • 15 Pitas • 26 

oz. Gyro Sauce • Tomatoes & 

Onions • Sweet & Hot Peppers 

$ 

119.99 

No limit. 

Expires 

Expires 

3/31/20 

3/31/20 No limit. Expires 3/31/20 

Expires 3/31/20 

Limited Time Only 

Saturday and Sunday 

Super Special 

GYROS 

PLATTER 

FEEDS 2 

$ 

6.99 

Reg. $9.49 

Includes Fries 

& Sauce 

MICKEY’S 

No limit. Must Present Coupon. 

Not Valid With Any Other Specials. 


Limited Time Only 

Saturday and Sunday 

Super Special 

FULL SLAB 

BBQ Baby Back 

Rib Dinner 

FEEDS 2 

$ 

14.99 

Includes Fries/Baked 

Potato, Coleslaw 

& Garlic Bread 

MICKEY’S 

No limit. Must Present Coupon. 

Not Valid With Any Other Specials. 


$ 

5.00 FREE PLAY 

With any $15 Food Purchase Before Tax 

Some Restrictions tions Apply. 

ply. ID required. One per Customer. 

Must be 21 to redeem. Please gamble responsibly. 

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 

Not Valid With Any Other Offer. 


Family Owned & Operated



Contests 

Holiday Card Contest returns for 2019 

Ozinga’s Merry Mixer 

making the rounds this 

holiday season 

This holiday season, Ozinga is 

putting the Merry Mixer back on the 

streets. 

Come join Ozinga at the Merry 

Mixer Merrymaking Event from 

4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Mokena 

office, 19001 Old LaGrange Rd. 

This free event includes hot chocolate, 

cookies, pictures with Santa 

and an impressive light show. 

Ozinga also will be collecting 

non-perishable food items to benefit 

the Frankfort Township Food 

Pantry. Please join Ozinga if you 

are able in making a positive impact 

in the community by donating nonperishable 

food items. 

The Merry Mixer is one of the 

signature red and white mixers, 

decked out with more than 32,000 

programmed LED lights. This dazzling 

display can be spotted at multiple 

events throughout the greater 

Chicagoland area and will feature 

animated light sequences and toetapping 

renditions of some of your 

favorite Christmas tunes. 

The Merry Mixer will make its 

way to other local events, including: 

• Little Friends Parade of Lights – 

Friday, Nov. 29 – Naperville 

• Festival of Lights – Saturday, Nov. 

30 – Fox Lake 

• Tree Lighting – Sunday, Dec. 1 – 

Montgomery 

• Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event 

– Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Ozinga Office 

Mokena 

• Illuminated Christmas Parade – 

Friday, Dec. 6 – Whiting, Indiana 

• Parade of Lights – Saturday, Dec. 

7 – Manhattan 

• Parade of Lights – Sunday, Dec. 8 

– Tinley Park 

• Lighted Parade – Saturday, Dec. 14 

– Peotone 

• Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic – 

Saturday, Dec. 21 – Brookfield 

• Christmas in the Commons – Sunday, 

Dec. 22 – New Lenox 

Events are updated regularly, so 

visit ozinga.com/merrymixer for the 

most recent event list. 

It is important to Ozinga to make 

a positive impact on individuals, 

their families and the community 

for generations. Over the years, Ozinga 

has participated in numerous 

Touch-a-Truck events and local parades; 

hosted Father’s Day events; 

supported local nonprofits, schools 

and organizations; and donated materials 

to special projects for worthy 

causes. 

Submitted by Ozinga. To learn more, 

visit ozinga.com. 

Bill Jones, Managing Editor 

We know there’s a lot going 

on right about now. You’re 

either still prepping for your 

Thanksgiving dinner as you 

read this, recovering from it or 

short on sleep from rushing out 

in the dark morning hours of 

Black Friday to get those great 

deals. 

And we hate to complicate 

matters further, but we thought 

you might want to know our 

Holiday Card Contest is officially 

returning for 2019. And 

while you have some time yet 

to enter, do you really want to 

be worried about this when 

you’re scrambling for lastminute 

gifts and whipping up 

easy-to-bake pastry recipes the 

night before your big party? 

We didn’t think so. 

So, send us your handcrafted 

Christmas cards, those 

boastful year-end letters (we 

also enjoy any writing that 

can tickle our funny bones), 

children’s drawings for Santa 

Claus everyone just has to see, 

photos of the whole family getting 

silly for the holidays, your 

best Kwanzaa greetings or Hanukkah 

salutations — whatever 

it is you send to your loved 

ones to help keep United States 

Postal workers busy this time 

of year. 

We want to see your fantastic 

fold-out cards. We want to 

hear who graduated with honors 

this winter semester, who 

is announcing grandchildren as 

this year’s big gift (and who is 

offering baby-sitting coupons 

in return) as well as who is 

sending their children on a lifealtering, 

two-week cruise (for 

everyone’s benefit). We want 

holiday photos, be they wild or 

upholding long-standing family 

traditions. 

Whatever it is you do to 

greet people for the holidays 

(just the family-friendly stuff, 

please), simply address these 

things to Managing Editor 

Holiday Card Contest 2019 Prizes 

A look at what you can win in this year’s Holiday Card 

Contest 

Best in Show 

• Four $25 gift cards to 

Bonefish Grill, 15537 

S. LaGrange Road in 

Orland Park 

• Four one-hour passes 

for racquetball/wallyball 

at Silver Lake Country 

Club, 14700 S. 82nd 

Ave. in Orland Park 

• A $25 gift certificate for 

Tazza Italian Ristorante, 

14065 S. Bell Road in 

Homer Glen 

• $25 gift card for One 

Paper Place, 590 

Bankview Drive, Suite B, 

in Frankfort 

• A certificate good for $5 

off a purchase of $10 

or more at Pop’s Italian 

Beef & Sausage, 16600 

W. 159th St. in Lockport 

Funniest 

• A $100 gift card to Urban 

Air Adventure Park, 19800 

S. LaGrange Road in Mokena 

• Four $10 gift certificates 

for The Barrel Club, 4910 

W. 111th St. in Oak Lawn 

• Two hours of free bowling 

for up to six people, including 

shoe rentals, along with 

a pizza and pitcher full of 

pop, at Laraway Lanes, 

1009 West Laraway Road 

in New Lenox 

• Certificates for four free 

value baskets at Culver’s, 

18248 Sayre Ave. in Tinley 

Park 

• A certificate good for $5 

off a purchase of $10 or 

more at Pop’s Italian Beef 

& Sausage, 16600 W. 

159th St. in Lockport 

Bill Jones, and mail them to 

11516 W. 183rd St. Unit SW 

Office Condo 3, Orland Park, 

IL, 60467. Make sure the items 

somewhere include a name and 

a phone number at which we 

can reach you, should you happen 

to win the contest, as well 

as your hometown. 

We will accept submissions 

through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

24, because we, too, wait to 

do things until the last minute 

sometimes. The entries must be 

received (not postmarked) by 

that day, so make sure to give 

yourself enough time for holiday 

mail service. 

The entries will be evaluated 

by our editorial staff and 

judged in two categories: Best 

in Show and Funniest, so tell 

us in which category you’d like 

to be considered. We will pick 

one winner in each of the categories 

from across all seven 

of the towns covered by 22nd 

Century Media’s Southwest 

office: Orland Park, Tinley 

Park, Frankfort, Mokena, New 

Lenox, Lockport and Homer 

Glen. 

In addition to awarding prizes 

(detailed in the accompanying 

sidebar), we plan to publish 

images or transcripts of our 

winners in print, along with a 

few of our other favorites. 

We do have three rules. 

• We are allowing only one 

entry per household for this 

contest. 

• The entry must be from this 

holiday season. 

• Because we’re living in a 

digital world, electronic entries 

are accepted. They can 

be sent to bill@opprairie. 

com.



Riverside Immediate Care 

puts quality care within reach 

When a loved one doesn’t feel well or 

needs medical care that just can’t wait, 

Riverside Healthcare is here. Riverside’s 

Immediate Care locations provide treatment 

for minor, non-life-threatening illnesses 

and injuries when and where they 

are most needed. From weeknights to 

weekends, these locations offer immediate, 

convenient and accessible care. 

It’s no secret that an emergency room 

isn’t always the right choice for medical 

care, and infections and illnesses don’t 

wait for regular weekday hours. That’s 

why Riverside’s providers are available 

when they are needed, helping patients 

fight off that Sunday sinus infection or 

treat their child’s after-school injury. The 

eight Immediate Care locations are designed 

to provide affordable, convenient 

alternatives to the ER or a primary provider. 

Rest assured, patients will get in, 

get out and get better faster at Riverside. 

Whether it’s a cold or flu or a scrape or 

sprain, Riverside’s urgent care locations 

treat people ages 18 months and older. 

Because earaches and fevers don’t care 

that it’s the weekend, experienced nurse 

practitioners are available seven days 

a week with extended hours to fit busy 

schedules. All locations accept walk-ins, 

and appointments can be scheduled ahead 

in Riverside MyChart. 

Riverside offers Immediate Care locations 

in Bradley, Coal City, Frankfort, 

Gilman, Manhattan, Monee and Watseka, 

as well as a FastCare location in the 

Bourbonnais Walmart. Find the nearest 

location through the Riverside Immediate 

Care App. The app includes wait times, 

hours, driving distance and directions, list 

of services and more. It is available free 

for Apple and Android devices. 

Conditions treated include colds and 

flu, earaches, rashes, sore throats, school 

and sport physicals, sprains and more. 

Radiology services are also available in 

Frankfort, Coal City, Monee and Watseka. 

Patients’ time is valuable, especially 

when they don’t feel well. That’s why 

Riverside makes it easy to feel better faster 

— without leaving the comfort of one’s 

home or office. Convenient, safe and secure 

video visits can be scheduled with 

a Riverside provider for minor illnesses, 

such as colds, sinus infections, pink eye 

and rashes. Get well quickly from home, 

work or anywhere by scheduling a video 

visit via MyChart, right from a tablet or 

smartphone. 

To begin a video visit, log in to Riverside 

MyChart and select “Schedule a 

Video Visit.” Patients without a MyChart 

account can request one at riverside 

mychart.org. 

Riverside’s newest immediate care location 

is now open in Frankfort. Riverside 

Immediate Care in Frankfort, located 

at 23120 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort, 

will be open from noon to 8:30 p.m. Monday 

through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Holiday 

hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the location 

will be closed Christmas Day and 

Easter. 

Submitted by Riverside Healthcare Frankfort 

Campus, 23120 S. LaGrange Road in 

Frankfort. For more information, call (815) 

464-5440 or visit riversidehealthcare.org. 

When Well Can't Wait... 

Riverside Immediate Care Puts Well Within Reach 

IMMEDIATE CARE is here for injuries, 

for illnesses, for everyone. 

We provide the highest quality care and convenience 

when and where you need us most. 

Bug bites 

Colds and flu 

Ear infections 

Minor burns 

Pink eye 

Radiology Services* 

Open 7 days a week with extended hours. 

Bradley | (815) 933-2589 

Located inside Meijer 

*Coal City | (815) 634-0100 

*Frankfort | (815) 464-5440 

Gilman | (815) 265-4255 

Manhattan | (815) 478-4975 

*Monee | (708) 534-7523 

*Watseka | (815) 432-7693 

FastCare® | (815) 936-6012 

Located inside BourbonnaisWalmart 

Manteno | Opening February 2020 

IMMEDIATE CARE 

Rashes and poison ivy 

School/Sport physicals 

Sprains 

Urinary tract infections 

And more... 

Download the Immediate Care app 

for current wait times, locations, 

additionalal services and more! 

Seeing patients 18 months and older | riversidehealthcare.org



Holiday Happenings 

at the Beverly Arts Center 

Coldwater Creek 

to return to Orland 

Park Crossing in 

WED | DEC 4•7:30PM 

Die Hard 

Special Holiday Movie Screening 

SUN N|DEC 8•3PM 

Holidisco 

Chicago Gay Men's Chorus 

THURS | DEC 12 • 7PM 

FRI | DEC 13 • 7PM 

SAT | DEC 14 • 7PM 

SUN | DEC 15 • 3PM 

Elf, The Musical Jr. 

BAC Student Production 

WED | DEC 18 •7:30PM 

Happy Christmas 

Special Holiday Movie Screening 

SAT |DEC 28 •8PM 

The Second City 

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater 

TUES | DEC 31 •7PM 

Laugh inthe New Year 

NYE w/Pat Tomasulo and Friends 

spring 2020 

On March 6, 2020, ladies 

of Orland Park and 

surrounding communities 

will celebrate as beloved 

fashion retailer Coldwater 

Creek reopens for business 

at Orland Park Crossing. 

The Orland Park grand 

opening will be held on 

Friday, March 6 through 

Sunday March 20, 2020, 

and will feature gifts with 

purchase, bubbly and 

bites, and an opportunity 

to win gift cards. 

Coldwater Creek, which 

closed most of its retail 

stores for a corporate restructure, 

promises to offer 

unique styles and artful details 

to surprise and delight 

the customer. 

The fashion brand believes 

in reinventions and 

invites the women of Orland 

Park to celebrate the 

next chapter with them. 

Coldwater Creek is inspired 

by nature and the 

mission that every woman, 

at any stage in life, can 

look and feel her best. 

The Orland Park location 

will feature fashion, accessories 

and home accent 

items. 

The store will also offer 

an event nook for gatherings 

that will feel like coffee 

talk with girlfriends 

around the kitchen island. 

Coldwater Creek’s stylists 

pledge to give the shopper 

total confidence to find her 

style with a timeless, trusted 

and spirited look. 

“The re-opening of 

Coldwater Creek in Spring 

2020 marks a new beginning 

for the iconic retailer 

and for Orland Park Crossing,” 

Ramzi Hassan, President 

of Edwards Realty 

Company, said. “We have 

national, regional and local 

retailers looking to join 

the dynamic tenant mix at 

the center and great plans 

for the community that we 

call home. We are excited 

for the changes that the 

upcoming year will bring 

to Orland Park Crossing 

and we welcome Coldwater 

Creek back to join Soft 

Surroundings and Chico’s 

as the area’s premier shopping 

district.” 

For more information on 

the opening of Coldwater 

Creek or on the Orland 

Park Crossing Mall including 

events and leasing 

opportunities, visit shop 

orlandparkcrossing.com/ 

or call (708) 923-6312. 

Orland Park Crossing is 

located at 14225 S. 95th 

Ave. Orland Park, 60462. 

Edwards Realty Company 

is a real estate investment 

and development 

business specializing in 

suburban shopping centers 

in Illinois, Missouri 

and Michigan. The family-owned 

company welcomed 

latest acquisition, 

The Burr Ridge Village 

Center, in February 2019, 

as the portfolio flagship 

property. 

Submitted by Edwards Realty 

Company, 14400 S. John 

Humphrey Drive Suite 200, 

in Orland Park, For more 

information about Edwards 

Realty Company and The 

Orland Park Crossing visit 

edwardsrealtyco.com. 

For tickets and information call 773.445.3838 

or visit us at beverlyartcenter.org 





Runa Izakaya specializes in Asian cuisine 

Runa Izakaya specializes in ramen and 

a menu of Asian favorites with a twist that 

you can enjoy by dining in, ordering takeout 

— they deliver in Tinley Park — or 

by having them cater for your next party. 

Catering specials are available. 

Our Chinese restaurant is known for its 

modern interpretation of classic dishes 

and its insistence on only using high quality 

fresh ingredients. 

Runa Izakaya is a cornerstone in the 

Tinley Park community and has been recognized 

for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, 

excellent service and friendly staff. 

Stop in for 50 percent off daily specials. 

Submitted by Runa Izakaya, 7138 W. 183rd 

St. in Tinley Park. For more information, visit 

runaizakaya.com or call (708) 342-1652. 

Store Hours 

• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 

• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 

• Sunday: Noon-9 p.m. 

Estimated delivery time is 30-45 

minutes. 

Delivery fees 

• $2.50 in 2 miles range 

• $3 in 3 miles range 




• $10 in 7.5 miles range 

• We do not deliver beyond 7.5 miles. 

SUNDAY 

Sushi Roll 

WEDNESDAY 

Sushi 

50% OFF DAILY SPECIALS 

MONDAY 

Lo Mein 

Sake 

TUESDAY 

Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Chop Suey 

Served with fried rice & egg roll 

THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 

Buy a $50 Gift Certificate 

Receive $10 OFF next purchase. 

Offer Expires 12/31/19 

SATURDAY 

Martini 

All Ramen Noodles 

25% OFF 

DINE IN • CARRY-OUT • DELIVERY • FULL BAR • CATERING 

7138 W. 183rd St. Tinley Park, IL 60477 • Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm • Sun. 12pm-9pm 

708.342.1652 • www.runaizakaya.com 

FREE 

California Roll or 2 Egg Rolls 

with purchase of $20 or more 

Runa Izakaya Sushi • 708.342.1652 

With this coupon. Tax not included. Can not be combined with 

any other offers, coupons, or online deals. 

FREE 

4pc. Crab Rangoon 





FREE 

Large Orange Chicken 





DINE IN ONLY 

$10 off 

Any Purchase of $50 or more 



any other offers, coupons, or online deals.



Upcoming Merry Mixer Appearances 

Nov. 29: Parade of Lights – Naperville, IL 

Nov. 30: Festival of Lights – Fox Lake, IL 

Dec. 1: Tree Lighting – Montgomery, IL 

Dec. 2: Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event – Mokena, IL 

Dec. 5: Comer Children’s Hospital – Chicago, IL 

Dec. 6: Illuminated Christmas Parade – Whiting, IN 

Bring the family to Ozinga’s Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event 

and enjoy the truck lighting, pictures with Santa and hot 

chocolate! Join our Community Food Drive benefiting the 

Frankfort Township Food Pantry by bringing a nonperishable 

food item with you. 

WHEN: 

Tuesday, December 3 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM 

WHERE: 

19001 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena 

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting – Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 

Dec. 7: Parade of Lights – Manhattan, IL 

Dec. 8: Parade of Lights – Tinley Park, IL 

Dec. 9: Victorian Village – Homer Glen, IL 

Dec. 11: Saratoga Grove – Downers Grove, IL 

Dec. 13: Bethshan Nursing Home – Palos Heights, IL 

Dec. 14: Lighted Parade – Peotone, IL 

Dec. 17: Hickory Creek Church – Frankfort, IL 

Dec. 21: Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic – Brookfield, IL 

Dec. 22: Christmas in the Commons – New Lenox, IL 

Dec. 23: Parkview Christian Church – New Lenox, IL 

Visit ozinga.com/merrymixer for a 

regularly updated list of events.



NEVER TOO FANCY, ALWAYS JUST RIGHT 

Gracie's Wine Bar is the one-and-only home to the “Fountain of Youth,” 

custom-made technology direct from Italy to 147th Street. 

Enjoy a small taste, “glass half-full” or a full glass. 

Over 30 wines from around the world to try. 

Bring in this ad 

to receive a 

FREE SNACK 

off the menu 

Let the World’s Wine Countries Come to You! 

*We meet the Las Vegas Standard. *FREE Soda and Coffee for gamers. 

3642 147th St., Midlothian • 708-388-4722 • Visit us online at www.gracieswinebar.com 

www.pepes.com 

FAMILY 

MEAL DEAL 

•10tacos $ 

19 99 

Choose from Beef,Chicken or Pork 

•1side ofbeans 

•1side ofrice 

•1pint salsa &chips 

BUY ONE 

LUNCH OR 

DINNER 

ENTREÉ, 

GET ONE 

Tinley Park 

6911 W. 159th St. 

708.429.2300 

Homer Glen 

14853 Founders Crossing 

708.645.7373 

Celebrating 

52 years 

in business! 

1967-2019 

Romeoville • Matteson • Hickory Hills • Chicago Heights 

DINE IN, 

CARRY OUT 

$ 

10 00 OFF 

Any purchase of 

$35.00 or more 

(Not validtowardspurchaseofalcohol) 

Valid only at HickoryHills, Tinley,Matteson, HomerGlen 

and ChicagoHeights locations. Notvalid with other 

Valid only at HickoryHills, Tinley, Matteson, Homer Glen 


offers, coupons or buffet. Expires 12/31/19. HG1127 offers, couponsorbuffet. Expires 12/31/19. HG1127 

FREE 

WITH PURCHASE OF 2BEVERAGES 

Up to $9.00 

NOT VALID TOWARDS BUFFET 

CARRY OUT 

ONLY 

10 TACOS 

15 

for $ 99 

Beef,Chicken or Pork 

Valid only at HickoryHills, Tinley,Matteson, HomerGlen 


Valid only at HickoryHills, Tinley, Matteson, HomerGlen 

and ChicagoHeights locations. Not valid with other 

offers, coupons or buffet. Expires 12/31/19. 

HG1127 offers, couponsorbuffet. Expires 12/31/19. HG1127 

VIDEO 

GAMING 

NOW AVAILABLE 

AT ALL LOCATIONS 

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL 

November 29th only 

$2.00 Margaritas 16oz. 

(traditional or strawberry)



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