Freedigitalphotos.net Operation Welcome You Home is hosting their 4th annual Stars-N-Strikes for Military Heroes “Glow N Bowl” fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd at 5 pm at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet. The event includes prizes for the top three male and female “glowers” and also the first and last

Freedigitalphotos.net New York Times bestselling author Luis Carlos Montalvan will be at the Plainfield Public Library this Wednesday, July 30th at 10:30 am. Montalvan is a former U.S. Army captain and is the author of “Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between A Soldier And His Service Dog.” Montalvan’s

Freedigitalphotos.net Wine & Cheese by TCC, located in downtown Plainfield, is celebrating National Cheesecake Day tomorrow by hosting a wine and cheesecake tasting. Enjoy various wines paired with delicious cheesecakes including their famous Blue Cheese Cheesecake. For more information, call 815-436-3499. Wine & Cheesecake Tasting @ Wine & Cheese by

money.cnn.com Freedigitalphotos.net The entire town of Aladdin, Wyoming is for sale for  $1.5 million. The purchase would include the entire 30 acre area which houses a general store, post office, bar, a 4 bedroom home, and the land underneath the town’s trailer park. Aladdin used to be home to more

Freedigitalphotos.net Plans to grill this weekend? Try this great steak marinade! World’s Best Steak Marinade (lilluna.com) Ingredients: 1 cup italian dressing 1/2 cup A1 (original) 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Place all ingredients in a gallon bag or tupperware container and mix well. Add your steak

redfin.com Freedigitalphotos.net Last year was the strongest year for home sales since the recession and June of 2014 came very close (down only 2.5%) from the record highs set last June. Housing demands are increasing based on data of foot traffic and offers made. Price growth is becoming more steady

Freedigitalphotos.net Holy Family Parish of Shorewood is hosting a Back To School drive this Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. Donations can be dropped off before and after masses on both days. Items needed include:pens, pencils, notebooks, colored pencils, washable markers, scissors (Fiskars), Elmer’s school glue and glue sticks,

freedigitalphotos.net Head over to the Plainfield Carillon this Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm for a free summer concert. Chicago Street between Illinois and Des Plaines will be closed for outdoor seating with both tables and chairs available. For your own comfort, bring your own folding lawn chair Iced tea

freedigitalphotos.net The Will County Humane Society, Will County’s oldest no kill shelter, is hosting a golf outing.  The registration fee is $90 for individuals and $360 for a foursome. The event is an 18 hole scramble tournament and the price includes lunch and the cart. Registration can be completed by