Happy Friday!
Hop your first few weeks of spring have gone well. I’m enjoying it, but mostly just counting the days until summer. Here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods:
Tinley Parks Summer Concert Series Is Here
Recycling Drive Kicks Off In Will County
New City Square Unveiling In Joliet
Chicago Not Feasible For Bears New Stadium
Check Out Local Event Offerings
Let’s Get Into It!
-John
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE SOUTH ‘BURBS
📍”Recyclepalooza” Kicks Off in Will County - Details
📍Tinley Park’s Music In The Plaza Line Up for 2026 - Details
📍Joliet’s New City Square Weeks From Unveiling - Details
📍Chicago Sites Not Feasible: The Bears Nearing Stadium Decision - Details
Recyclepalooza, recycling or donation opportunities at a convenient, drive-up
2026 Music In The Plaza, Harmony Square Tinley Park
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
📍New Dance Studio For Kids and Teens Approved In Frankfort - Details
📍Frankfort Chamber of Commerce To Host Community Showcase - Details
📍Spring Equinox Market Returns To Tinley Park - Details
📍New Business Additions To Mokena’s Downtown - Video
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Tinley Park’s Spring Equinox Market ft. plants and foods!
FOR THE KIDDOS
📍 Apr 10 - Toddlers Get Talking at Founders Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Wild Explorers: Fishin’ Out at Centennial Park (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 13 - UGA: Youth Gymnastics at Park District (Mokena) - Details
📍 Apr 15 - Wild Explorers: Bug Out at Hosters Cabins (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 15 - Chill Out Day: Free Kona Ice at Park District (Tinley Park) - Details
📍 Apr 17 - Taylor Swift Party at Rec Center (Tinley Park) - Details
📍 Apr 18 - Kids Garage Sale at Founders Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 18 - New Exhibit Grand Opening at Kidswork Museum (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 20 - UGA: Gymnastics Class at Community Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 20 - Snapology: Movie Mania at Community Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 20 - Linedance Class at Community Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 21 - Skyhawks: Beginning Golf at Community Center (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 22 - Wild Explorers: Tiny Trail Treks at Orland Reserve (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 26 - Sensory Day at Dave & Buster’s (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 26 - Bluey Inspired Party at Fetti Celebrations (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 30 - Teen Volunteers: Take, Make & Decorate (Frankfort) - Details
📍 May 1 - Bowling w/ Mom at Thunderbowl (Mokena) - Details
📍 May 2 - Touch-A-Truck at Walker Country Estates Park (Mokena) - Details
📍 May 9 - Mother’s Day Make & Take at Frankfort Arts (Frankfort) - Details
📍 May 15 and 22 - Daddy & Daughter Ball at Park District (Mokena) - Details
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS & OFFERINGS
📍 Apr 10 - May Day Basket Making at Public Library (Mokena) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Nik & Ivy Makers Market (Lockport) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K (Channahon) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Brew & Vine Festival at The Odyssey (Tinley Park) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Spring Craft Fair at Rec Center (Tinley Park) - Details
📍 Apr 11 - Rocket Pro Wrestling Spring Break (Joliet) - Details
📍 Apr 12 - Spring Fling Craft Market at Knights Garden (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 12 - Pickleball League at Community Park District (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 13 - 12” Summer Softball League Registration (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 13 - Coat Drive 2026 at Chamber Of Commerce (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 15 - Lunch Brunch Bingo at The Oaks (Mokena) - Details
📍 Apr 15 - Volunteer Fair 2026 at Public Library (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 15 - Business Book Club at Public Library (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 17 - Improv Night at StudioVOP (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 18 - Community Clean Up (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 21 - Senior Softball at Sportplex (Orland Park) - Details
📍 Apr 22 - Father Of The Bride Comedy At Park District (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 25 - Mother’s Day Canvas Creation at Rec Center (Tinley Park) - Details
📍 Apr 25 - 5th Annual 5K For Mental Health & Wellness Fair (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 26 - Earth Day: Community Wide Clean Up (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 27 - Country Market Opening at Downtown (Frankfort) - Details
📍 Apr 29 - Retirement and Tax Seminar At Park District (New Lenox) - Details
📍 Apr 30 - Paint By Number & Pizza at Park District (New Lenox) - Details
📍 May 2 - Kentucky Derby Fundraiser at The Ranch (Frankfort) - Details
📍 May 9 - Naperville Food Truck Festival at Downtown (Naperville) - Details
📍 May 9 - Touch-a-Truck & Open House at Village Hall (Manhattan) - Details
📍 May 15 to 17 - Front Street Fest 2026 at Front Street Metra (Mokena) - Details
📍 May 17 - Bridal Fair at Yunker Farm Red Barn (Mokena) - Details
📍 May 17 - Fishing Derby at Prairie Park (Frankfort) - Details
LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
📍Athletic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Wintrust (New Lenox) - Details
📍Food & Beverage Supervisor at Wintrust (New Lenox) - Details
📍Operations Manager at Wintrust (New Lenox) - Details
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PRICES AS OF 04/09 - Website
📍 Manhattan - $4.24 |
📍 New Lenox - $4.52 |
📍 Mokena - $4.49 |
📍 Frankfort - $4.59 |
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THIS WEEK’S LOCAL LIVE MUSIC
📍COCO & FANCY LIVE - Hickory Creek (New Lenox) 🎟 Details
💲Free | 📅 Fri, Apr 10 | 6:30PM
📍HARD VYNIL & HAZARD LIVE - Jamo’s Live (Mokena) 🎟 Details
💲$12.51 | 📅 Fri, Apr 10 | 8:30PM
📍MARC MCCLURE + ELLIS WRIGHT LIVE - North & Maple (Tinley Park) 🎟 Details
💲Free | 📅 Fri, Apr 10 | 7:00PM
📍CK & THE GREAT LIVE - Hickory Creek (New Lenox) 🎟 Details
💲Free | 📅 Sat, Apr 11 | 6:30PM
📍WARPED TOUR TRIBUTE LIVE - Jamo’s Live (Mokena) 🎟 Details
💲$12.51 | 📅 Sat, Apr 11 | 8:00PM
📍HOODWINKED LIVE - North & Maple (Tinley Park) 🎟 Details
💲Free | 📅 Sat, Apr 11 | 8:00PM
📍SUNDAY ROCK REVIVAL LIVE - Jamo’s Live (Mokena) 🎟 Details
💲Free | 📅 Sun, Apr 12 | 2:00PM
UPCOMING NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS GAMES
📍 Bulls Host Magic This Friday & Head To Mavericks on Sunday
📍 Blackhawks Host to St. Louis on Saturday
📍 Chicago Cubs Host Pittsburgh This Weekend
📍 Chicago Stars Face Boston on April 25th
📍 White Sox Head to Royals This Weekend
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Real Estate Roundup
This week, the Chicagoland area including Cook and Will county have 8,356 available homes for sale. That is an increase from last week's total of 8,030 homes available for sale.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate as of today is: 6.38%.
Mokena - Just Listed: 10 ⎸ Closed: 3
New Lenox - Just Listed: 7 ⎸ Closed: 9
Tinley Park- Just Listed: 20 ⎸ Closed: 17
Frankfort - Just Listed: 11 ⎸ Closed: 5
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Weekend Weather
Friday: 54/33 - ⛅Partly Cloudy - 💧24% -💨 NNE 12mph
Saturday: 61/53 - ⛅Generally Clear - 💧11% -💨 SE 14mph
Sunday: 79/62 - ☁️Cloudy - 💧55% -💨 SSW 21mph
Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend!
John Sintich
Realtor®
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
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