Trusted Medicare Guidance Now Available in Oak Lawn

Perrino Insurance Partners

We help seniors confidently navigate Medicare with honesty, clarity, and compassion, because we’ve lived it with our own aging parents. Now, we’re here to help you do the same. Building a health and lifestyle strategy is important. Perrino Insurance Partners aims to be your community resource. At Perrino Insurance Partners, we specialize in Medicare Advantage, Supplement, and Part D plans, plus dental and vision coverage. Our team stands for trust, integrity, and guidance…like a lighthouse in retirement’s changing waters. Based in Oak Lawn, IL, we proudly serve individuals 65+ across Illinois. Call, message, or meet with us, your future deserves a partner who truly cares.

Cook County

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

Illinois

We help seniors confidently navigate Medicare with honesty, clarity, and compassion, because we’ve lived it with our own aging parents. Now, we’re...

Lunch, Dinner, Banquets, Catering and Lounge

Jenny's Steak and Banquets

Jenny's Steak and Banquets has been a part of the Chicago Ridge community for 25 years! We are open daily at 12n and serve an All American menu featuring time honored traditional fare as well as a wide variety of hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, BBQ Ribs and more!  Our banquet room is the perfect spot to host your special event. We are family owned and operated. We love our customers and look forward to serving you soon!

Jenny's Steak and Banquets has been a part of the Chicago Ridge community for 25 years! We are open daily at 12n and serve an All American menu...

Authentic Arabic Sweets Taste of Tradition

Al Basha Sweets Co

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious array of desserts crafted from passed down Palestinian family recipes and reflect the heritage of the Middle Eastern region. Sometimes, the simplest sweets bring the greatest joy. Experience the beauty of our Oriental-Arabic treats that celebrate the essence of simplicity. Try Bridgeview’s most celebrated and innovative dessert trays for your table with tradition of sharing and community, open 7 days a week. Our desserts are authentic, distinctive, and made with the highest quality regionally sourced traditional ingredients. We have the most varieties of knafeh around and served fresh every morning, including both hot and chilled sweets. With the most authentic and unique selection of arabic desserts anywhere, be sure to visit for our seasonal specials. Al Basha Sweets Co is the taste of heritage and hospitality whether you’re celebrating Ramadan, birthday, wedding, holiday, or simply treating yourself, their sweets bring people together and turn moments into memories.

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious...

The Bead Bar

The Bead Bar is a black-owned jewelry making haven where the vibes are always immaculate and the people are even better. Grab a drink, settle in, and let our welcoming team guide you as you design your own unique piece. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or a total beginner, get ready for great music, great company, great drinks, and even better jewelry you’ll love. 

Evergreen Park

The Bead Bar is a black-owned jewelry making haven where the vibes are always immaculate and the people are even better. Grab a drink, settle in,...

The Original Las Islas Marias is now in Chica Ridge!  

Las Islas Marias

Over 40 years of Experience bringing authentic Nayarit Seafood and some new items to the southside. $5.99 Margaritas and lunch specials, Private gaming room.

Cook

Chicago Ridge

Over 40 years of Experience bringing authentic Nayarit Seafood and some new items to the southside. $5.99 Margaritas and lunch specials, Private...

Encore Car Wash 

Encore Car Wash is the fastest growing express wash in the Chicagoland area. Here at Encore, we want to change the way you think when you think about a car wash. With a return to good old-fashioned service and all the most modern technology. To demonstrate our belief that something does not need to be new to look fantastic, we utilize reclaimed brick from older torn down buildings throughout Chicago to construct our facilities. But we’re more than just a car wash, we’re your neighbor. Our team is committed to providing fast, friendly, and affordable service with a personal touch. From our state-of-the-art equipment to our thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is crafted with you in mind.

Encore Car Wash is the fastest growing express wash in the Chicagoland area. Here at Encore, we want to change the way you think when you think...

Annual Pet Blessing

Our Annual Pet Blessing is on Saturday, September 6 at 12:00 noon.

Community Corner

Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

Join Bishop Dan Willis and the All Nations Choir as they present "A Soulful Christmas" - a FREE Community Christmas Cantata....

"A Soulful Christmas" Choir Cantata 

IL Patch Team

FREE WEBINAR | “A Renaissance Christmas - Remix”
Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 23, 2025...

FREE WEBINAR | “A Renaissance Christmas - Remix”

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Description: Help clean and remove odors from personal belongings after fire, smoke, or water damage. This job is careful, detailed cleaning that helps families get their homes and items back to normal. The work is Monday&ndash;Friday at our Alsip, IL office with a mostly women-led team in our contents cleaning room, where items brought to our facility are cleaned and deodorized. Sometimes the team goes to customer homes to clean walls, floors, furniture, and remove odors. If you have experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, or maid services &mdash; and you like clean, careful work &mdash; this job is a great fit. Supervisors and cleaning managers from these areas are welcome to apply too.
Why Join Us
<ul><li>Monday&ndash;Friday schedule with optional paid overtime</li><li>Clean, organized, modern facility with a safe, respectful workplace</li><li>Supportive women-led team culture built on communication and professionalism</li><li>Paid training and certifications. You will be trained step-by-step &mdash; no experience needed.</li><li>Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Sign-on bonus</li><li>National brand with 40+ years of trust and 18+ years serving Chicagoland</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Team events, awards, and appreciation lunches</li></ul>
Salary Range - $18&ndash;$23/hr + Overtime + Phone Allowance.
Pay depends on your experience and skills.
Must-Haves:
<ul><li>Live within 20 minutes of Alsip, IL &ndash; local candidates only</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Reliable car to get to work in Alsip every day.</li><li>Good attention to detail &mdash; you notice small things</li><li>Respectful and comfortable working in customers&rsquo; homes</li><li>Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods</li><li>Candidates with experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, maid services, or upholstery cleaning are encouraged to apply.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Haves (we&rsquo;ll train):
<ul><li>1+ year of professional cleaning experience</li><li>Experience with detailed cleaning (homes, hotels, hospitals, offices)</li><li>Bilingual English / Spanish a plus (not required)</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll do:
<ul><li>Clean, deodorize, and restore personal items in our contents cleaning facility</li><li>Handle items carefully, label them, and store them correctly</li><li>Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized</li><li>Sometimes help clean and remove odors in customer homes with the team</li></ul>To apply, send your resume to <a href="mailto:niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net</a>

Contents Cleaning Specialist – Women-Led Team

Time Antique Emporium Gets Best Of 2025 Nod

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter. 

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Shoppers 'Journey Through Time' At This Local...

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Shoppers 'Journey Through Time' At This Local Antique Store: Best Of 2025

St. Germaine Graduate Hector Castillo Named...

Marist student Hector Castillo, a graduate from St. Germaine Catholic School, has received a full-ride Chick Evans Scholarship to college. 

St. Germaine Graduate Hector Castillo Named Chick Evans Scholarship Recipient, Receives Full Ride To College

Hector Castillo, Receives Chicago Evans Caddie Scholarship 

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The Oak Lawn Community High School junior recently took third overall in the Oak Forest Pentathlon against a field of 36 swimmers.

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