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Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists to respond to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, Illinois. 

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The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

Chicken-N-Spice

Chicken-N-Spice is known for our fabulous Chicken Chunks, they are 3 oz pieces of always fresh never frozen chicken Breast that is marinated in our proprietary seasoning for 24 hours before being hand breaded. We also make our very popular Spicy Rice, coleslaw and chicken salad in house. Our weekly features include Bone in Chicken Wednesday's and here at Chicken-N-Spice Thursday is always "Gumbo Day". We are also known for catering our Chicken Chunks and our homemade sides for your parties and events.

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Best Senior Care Community in Will County

Timbers of Shorewood

For the fourth consecutive year, the Timbers of Shorewood has been voted "Best Senior Care Community in Will County" by readers of the Herald-News. In addition, The community has been recognized with the “Best Independent Living Award” in U.S. News &amp; World Report’s 2025 Best Senior Living ratings. The Timbers of Shorewood is an award-winning rental retirement community which provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Senior Living Designed for seniors who want to live independently in an active community with freedom, choices and security. Leave the burdens of household maintenance behind and enjoy a fulfilling life. Assisted Living Assisted Living is for seniors whose needs have changed. Residents enjoy living in a safe and secure community with supportive care specifically designed to meet their personal needs. Short-Term Stay A Short-Term Stay or Respite is a great way to sample life in our community. Stay in a fully furnished apartment and enjoy retirement living anywhere from a weekend to a month, or longer. Senior Living Awards - 2025 Best Senior Care Facility in Will County – Herald-News’ Readers’ Choice - 2025 Best Independent Living Award – U.S. News &amp; World Report - 2025 Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service - 2024 Best Senior Care Facility in Will County – Herald-News’ Readers’ Choice - 2024 Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service (All Star) - 2023 Best Senior Care Facility in Will County – Herald-News’ Readers’ Choice Awards - 2023 Most Friendly in Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service - 2023 Best of Senior Living – National Senior Living Placement Service - 2022 Best Senior Care Facility in Will County – Herald-News’ Readers’ Choice

For the fourth consecutive year, the Timbers of Shorewood has been voted "Best Senior Care Community in Will County" by readers of the Herald-News....

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