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Gene Mundt, Mortgage Lender: Posted on Monday, April 09, 2012 1:00 PM
Have a "Doggone" Good Time for Mother's Day at the May 6th Heartland Service Dog's "Wag-n-Wash"
Mom's "babies" come in all shapes, sizes ... and breeds!
 And what mom wouldn't love their "furry baby" to be washed, sweet-smelling, and blow-dried beautifully for their Mother's Day celebration??
Appointments are necessary to take part in this charity event ... and are being scheduled every 1/2 hour. All dogs must have current rabies tags.
All requests for appointments, along with your name, preferred appointment time, and phone number, should be mailed to:
I'll Be Doggone will use only professional products during this charity event ... but if your furry loved-one requires a special shampoo ... please bring it along. I'll Be Doggone will be glad to use that product.
For dogs that may require special attention or have special needs, I'll Be Doggone will provide a private bath area. All Owners and loved-ones are welcome to assist in their dog's bath.
Donations of $15/per dog wash will benefit Heartland Service Dogs. Treats for dogs and humans will be provided free of charge during the "Wag-n-Wash".
All attendees are encouraged to roam the I'll Be Doggone store and learn more the services provided by Heartland Service Dogs. Grab-bags and a special "Wag-n-Wash" basket will be raffled-off during this event. There is no cost to enter the raffle.
Heartland Service Dogs provide specially trained dogs to adults and children that suffer mobility and hearing impairments ... offering them assistance, independence, hope, and inspiration to get through their day.
Don't forget to make this Mother's Day extra special for your mom and furry K-9 loved ones ... all while playing a part in bettering others' lives. Make YOUR dog's "Wag-n-Wash" appointment by emailing your request for appointment time to: HeartlandSvcDog@yahoo.com today!
* If you're thinking of buying a new home for your "furry baby" in Mokena, Will County, or Chicagoland area ... contact me today. With over 35 years of mortgage experience and expertise, I can help you successfully find the perfect mortgage to finance your purchase (or refinance).  I can be reached at any of the following: Direct: 815.277.4036
Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 For Your Convenience, Skype: 630.219.1316
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Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chciago Bancorp: Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:25 PM
Chicago Toy and Game Fair to be Held November 19 and 20, 2011 at Navy Pier
 Anyone that has kids to shop for during the Holidays knows ... toys and games aren't inexpensive. And the pressure to find just "THEE" right gift can be staggering for a gift-giver too.
So finding out that there is an opportunity to preview, try-out, and play with the latest and hottest toys and games PRIOR to purchasing them, sounds all too good to be true.
But it's not ...
On November 19th and 20th, Navy Pier Festival Hall B, located at Navy Pier in Chicago(600 East Grand Avenue), is hosting the annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Sometimes known as ChiTAG, this Fair is the largest toy and game fair open to the public in the US.
Attendees get to play to their hearts content amongst toys and games, old and new. They also have opportunities to meet some of the inventors of the games and find out how they came about being created.
Take a peek at what you can expect at this amazing Chicago Toy and Game Fair being held at Navy Pier on November 19th and 20th, 2011:
After browsing the Chicago Toy and Game Fair and trying-out toys and games, attendees also have a chance to get some Holiday Shopping done. 90% of the vendors and inventors sell directly from their booths. So bring that Holiday Shopping List of yours along.
Hours for the Chicago Toy and Game Fair are:
Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Cost to attend the Chicago Toy and Game Fair is:
Children: $ 5.00 Adults: $10.00
Complimentary Admission:
Free Admission for the following groups and their
immediate families is available. Please contact: info@chitag.com for further details.
- Educators & Librarians (offline, tba)
- Scouts in uniform (offline, tba)
- Retail & Trade
- Military (with ID)
- Police Officers (with ID)
- Firefighters (with ID)
 Bring Your Grandparents Day
Sunday November 20th is Bring Your Grandparents Day! Children are invited to bring their grandparents to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair.
Grandparents attend FREE that day.
All sorts of special events are planned throughout this two-day event. A Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Metro Chicago YMCA and Kidz Korna is also taking place during the Fair, so please consider giving generously while in attendance.
* And if you have another kind of Holiday Shopping in mind ... and that's shopping for a new Chicagoland home ... please contact me. With over 35 years of mortgage experience, knowledge, and expertise, I can guide your successfully through the pre-qualification and mortgage process to help you purchase your new home. I can be contacted through any of the following means: Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331
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Chicagoland, Localism Posts, Announcements and News, Chicagoland Activities, Charitable Causes, Calendar of Chicagoland Events, Cook County, Chicago, Families, Family Activities, Children, Holiday Events, Holiday Shopping, Shopping
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Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Monday, November 07, 2011 12:41 PM
Although the City of Joliet, IL has many wonderful examples of beautiful and historic architecture within it, perhaps none shine as brightly as the Rialto Square Theatre, located on North Chicago Street in downtown Joliet.
Since its opening in 1926, the Rialto Square Theatre has been the crown jewel of the city. Designed, opened, and utilized first as a vaudeville movie palace ... the Rialto Square Theatre now plays host to many of entertainments biggest celebrities and the area's most popular events. (See Schedule/Info)
The upcoming Holiday Season will again be a busy one at the Rialto Square Theatre. Starting November 21st, the annual event, Festival of Trees, will kick-off the holiday season in the area with their Opening Night Gala. Each day during the following week brings a new event and activity to choose from for those attending this long-running yearly festival. Both young and old will find something to delight them.
Activities ranging from special luncheons, to a heart-warming tree lighting ceremony, a wine tasting, an "Idol" competition for adults AND juniors, children's movies, to a concert performed on the Rialto Square Theatre's famous Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ, and more are planned for this year's festival.
 On November 25th, at 9:30 am ... and then again at 12:00 pm, the Festival of Trees will hold a Teddy Bear Tea Time for the youngsters. Each child will be given a keepsake as a commemorative of their special day at this Festival of Trees event. Brunch is served during this event ... followed by a visit from St. Nick!
The grand finale of this week-long festival is the performance of "The Nutcracker" by the Von Heideke's Chicago Festival Ballet, on Sunday, November 27th, at 2:00 pm. (Click here for ticket info)
General Admission prices to the Festival of Trees is:
General Admission Prices Adults: $7.00 Seniors (60+) & Children (12 & under): $5.00 Children (2 & under): FREE Early Bird Tickets - Tickets Purchased by Nov. 18th: Adults: $5
Seniors & Children: $3
Family 4-Packs: $15
You can also pre-order your Festival of Trees tickets by calling the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at: 815.726.6600.
Proceeds from the annual Festival of Trees benefit the Rialto Square Theatre and its ongoing mission to "lead a performing arts community
partnership to enrich the quality of life by encouraging artistic and
cultural development” in the Joliet/Chicagoland area.
Come and enjoy the Festival of Trees being held at the Rialto Square Theatre, a remarkable representative of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places found in Joliet, Illinois. The event, and its' beautiful host, will instill the holiday spirit within you ...
* If you are looking to buy a home in the Joliet or Chicagoland area, and are in need of credit, pre-qualification, or mortgage service ... please contact me. With over 35 years of mortgage expertise and experience behind me, I can help you successfully fulfill your home buying dream. I can be contacted at any of the following: Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 I look forward to hearing from you soon ...
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Chicagoland, Joliet/Shorewood, Localism Posts, Will County, Travel, Announcements and News, Chicagoland Activities, Charitable Causes, Calendar of Chicagoland Events, Community Info, Family Activities, Children, Holiday Events
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Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Friday, November 04, 2011 4:41 PM
Over 180 talented crafters will be displaying their homemade crafts and talents during the dates of November 19th and November 20th at the Lockport East High School, located at 1333 E. 7th Street in Lockport, IL. Hours for the show are: Saturday, November 19th - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, November 20th - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Some of the crafts to be displayed and sold during the 41st Christmas Crossroads Craft Show will be: Basketry Candles Ceramics Christmas Crafts Clothing Dolls Fibers Floral Crafts Folk Art Furniture Garden Glass Crafts Jewelry Metal Work Needlework Oils/Acrylics Ornaments Painting Photography Pottery Quilting Woodworking Christmas Crossroads is always well-attended, with visitor attendance reaching over 10,000 happy shoppers each year. This year's craft show is expected to be no different. Besides the crafts themselves, the show offers its visitors opportunities to refuel themselves for further shopping amongst their show's food vendors. Parking is FREE for Christmas Crossroads Craft Showand there is a shuttle bus service available for visitors. Especially helpful in colder or inclement weather.
Admission is charged to attend this craft show. Admission is as follows:  Adults: $3.00 Sr. Citizens: $2.00
Students: $1.00 Children 5 and Under: FREE
All proceeds earned by the Lockport Woman's Club go to benefit local area causes and charities. Some of those helped in the past include local food pantries, medical/counseling programs and events, scholarships, support for community events, and more.
Should you have any questions regarding the 41st Christmas Crossroads Craft Show, please contact the Lockport Woman's Club through their email at: info@lockportwomansclub.org - or - regular mail:
Lockport Woman's Club, PO Box 256, Lockport, IL, 60441. * Should you be shopping for a new home in Lockport or the Chicagoland area for the upcoming holiday season, contact me. I'll be happy to assist you throughout your credit inquiry, mortgage pre-qualification, processing, through closing.
Should you have questions or be in need of help, I can be reached at: Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331
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Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Friday, October 07, 2011 5:15 PM
 The month of October is an extremely important month to the volunteers working in "Operation Package, Inc.", a mission first started in 2003 ... and the US Troops that are the recipients of their generosity.
Operation Package, Inc.'s mission is to support
our US military personnel located all over the world. They send
packages filled with basic necessities, letters filled with encouraging
words, and special Christmas Packs during the holiday season.
During October 2011, Operation Package, Inc. has set a goal for itself. They are hoping to send Christmas Care Packages to
There are a number of ways to donate to this good cause. They are:
- Sponsor a care package by making a $25.00 donation.
A personalized letter of support (Addressed to ANY HERO and left
unsealed) can be included in your package, if you would like. You can choose to send either a Toiletry Package or a Food Pack.
- You may also donate: $12.95, which helps cover the cost of shipping one package to a deployed service member.
- You may also directly donate items from the "Wish List" provided below:
* Cards & Letters of support to "Any Hero" * Cookies, Granola Bars, Trail Mix, Nuts (Small Individual Sizes) * Chocolate Bars and Kisses * Hot Chocolate and Hot Cider Packets * Small Christmas Trees (8" to 18" tall) * Christmas Stockings (10" to 16" Tall by 5" to 6" Wide) * Toothbrush/Toothpaste * Hand held Games, DVD's and CD's * Batteries: AA and AAA sizes * Sweat Pants and Blanket Throws * Socks: Men's (White/Black - Work Crew Socks) * Chapstick, Lotions, Wet Wipes * Summer Sausage, Beef & Pepperoni Sticks (6 -12 oz.)
* Zip Lock Bags (Quart size and Gallon size) * Phone Cards (120 minutes - AT&T) * Unused Postage Stamps
 All donations can be dropped off at the following locations between October 1st through October 31, 2011. (Store hours do vary, so check for times via Operation Care Package, Inc.'s Facebook page).
* Frankfort General Store 119 Kansas Street Frankfort, IL 60423
* Dollar Stop, Inc. 530 W. North Street Manhattan, IL 60442
* Holistic Happenings 7925 W. 171st Street Tinley Park, IL
* Dollar Stop, Inc. 426 Nelson Road New Lenox, IL 60451
* I'll Be Doggone 9620 Willow Lane Mokena, IL 60448
* Operation Care Package 611 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435
* Will County Farm Bureau 100 Manhattan Road Joliet, IL 60434
* Office of States Attorney of Will County James Glasgow Office 121 No. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432
* Inland Arts and Graphics 14440 W. Edison Drive New Lenox, IL 60451
* Chicago Army Navy Supply 605 W. Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
* Brothers Home Plate 203 W. Romeo Road Romeoville, IL 60446
* State Street Auto State Street Manhattan, IL 60442
* Car Care Collision Centers located at: * 840 No. State Street, Lockport, IL 60441 * 12319 So. Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544 * 531 Lark Street, Geneva, IL 60134 * 604 W. Fifth Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
Operation Package, Inc.'s motto is: "Let No Hero Be Forgotten". Please consider helping an American soldier by donating generously in some manner for this holiday season ...
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