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41st Christmas Crossroad Craft Show to be held November 19th and 20th, 2011 in Lockport IL

Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Friday, November 04, 2011 4:41 PM

Christmas Crossroads Craft Show has been an anticipated event for Lockport, IL, and many Chicagoland-area holiday shoppers, for over 4 decades. This year's hosting by the Lockport Woman's Club will mark the 41st year of this superb holiday show.

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

Email: gene@chicagobancorp.com

Website: www.genemundt.com Skype: 630.219.1316

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Lincoln-Way Community Central High School Homecoming Game - Friday, September 23rd

Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Friday, September 16, 2011 8:24 PM

I'm a proud graduate of Lincoln-Way Community Central High School in New Lenox, IL. Class of 1975. My brothers, my wife and her siblings, and our own boys are all graduates of this great school. So reporting that one of the school's most exciting annual events is coming up, is important and just plain fun for me.

Friday, September 23rd is Homecoming at Lincoln-Way Central. The Lincoln-Way Central Knights football team, led by Coach Brett Hefner, will be hosting the Lockport Porters that evening. Kick-off for the game is at 7:30 pm in the LWHS Central Stadium located at 1801 E. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox.

A reception for all Lincoln-Way Community Central High School alumni is being held outside the Performing Arts Auditorium located on the LWHS Central campus. Alumni at the Homecoming Game will be awarded a gift and given refreshments upon their attendance at the reception that evening.

As a former Knight football player, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that a special Homecoming event is being planned for all the Lincoln-Way Central Marching Knight band alumni that evening too. The band was very important to the team and always central to our spirit throughout football games.

Alumni of the Marching Knights (all years) are invited to take part in the pre-game performance being planned prior to the big homecoming game on September 23rd. They are then welcome to stay and play throughout the game with the present LWHS Central Marching Knights. All alumni band members are required to wear a Marching Knight alumni shirt and jeans if they are participating in the evening's performance.

A 5:00 pm rehearsal will be held at the LWHS Central auditorium prior to the evening's game. The pre-game performance will begin at 7:20 pm. A postgame reception for alumni band members will be hosted at Charleston's, located in New Lenox.

As it has since its formation in 1951, Lincoln-Way Community High School District is serving a central role in the lives of all the communities it serves ... as well as its thousands of alumni. Please consider supporting the Lincoln-Way Community Central High School Knights football team ... and the Marching Knights, both past and present, by attending the Homecoming festivities on September 23rd.

GO! KNIGHTS!

* Should you be hoping to buy a home in the Lincoln-Way Community High School District and are need of credit and mortgage advice, guidance, and service ... please contact me. I'll be happy to assist you in your quest.

I can be contacted at: Direct: 815.277.4036 Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 Skype: 630.219.1316 Email: gene@chicagobancorp.com Website: www.genemundt.com

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Like Wine, Beautiful Surroundings, and Great Music? Check-Out the William Alexander Wine Studio in Lockport, IL.

Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Monday, September 12, 2011 12:51 PM

There's an old saying that goes, "things are best hidden right under your nose". And the William Alexander Wine Studio located in Lockport, IL is a great example of that saying being true.

In fact, the Wine Studio itself advertises itself as the "Best Kept Secret in Lockport".

Hidden in plain site at the corner of 900 So. State Street, (Lockport's main thorough-fare) this gem of a business is passed by thousands of cars daily. My wife and I didn't know of its' existence until good friends alerted us to its presence ... and we reside in Lockport. Now we're trying to get the word out about this fun and amazing place to everyone we know.

Housing a Home Decor and Gift Store, a Wine and Martini Bar, and Wine Tasting Room (Specialty and Import Beers available too) ... the William Alexander Wine Studio has become a favorite haunt for Chicagoland's music lovers.

The William Alexander Wine Studio hosts talented musicians from the area for live performances on the weekends. While many visiting the Wine Studio come to mingle, converse, and enjoy the music with friends, it's not also surprising to see couples dancing to the live music through-out the evening.

This coming Friday, September 16th, the William Alexander Wine Studio will be hosting a wine class. Starting at 7:00 pm, the class has a cost of $30.00 for residents of Lockport ... and $35.00 for non-residents.

If you prefer, you can shop the night away, sample the wines and treats available, enjoy a chocolate fountain, or a mini manicure. Chris Heroldt will be on hand providing live music and taking requests.

Fall Hours for the William Alexander Wine Studio are:

Wednesday 11:00am to 6:00pm

Thursday - 11:00 am to Midnight

Friday - 11:00 am to Midnight

Saturday - 11:00 am to Midnight

Sunday - Noon to 10:00 pm

Closed Monday

Closed Tuesday

For a schedule of upcoming musical performances, dates, and events, please go to:

www.winestudio900.com/Live_Music_Schedule.html

For more information regarding the William Alexander Wine Studio located at 900 So. State Street in Lockport, IL ... please contact Scott or Sandy at: 815.834.WINE (9463)

Come to Lockport, IL and enjoy the William Alexander Wine Studio. You won't keep it a secret after you do ...

* If you are thinking of buying a home in Lockport, Will County, or the Chicagoland area ... or in need of credit or mortgage information and services ... please contact me. With 35 years of experience and expertise behind me, I can successfully guide you through your entire home buying and mortgage process.

I can be contacted at: Direct: 815.277.4036

Cell/Text: 708.921.6331 Email: gene@chicagobancorp.com Website: www.genemundt.com Skype: 630.219.1316

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Old Canal Days in Lockport, IL ... This Weekend, June 17th to June 19th

Gene Mundt, Mortgage Banker - Chicago Bancorp: Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:57 PM

This Friday night (June 17th) The Old Canal Days Parade will kick-off an entire weekend of fun and history in Lockport, IL. (Click here for Map/Directions).

This years parade route will being on State & Third Street and end at 14th & Washington Streets in Lockport. Line-up begins at 5:30 pm, with the actual parade starting at 6:30 pm. The Parade celebrates the 175th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal.

Old Canal Street events will take place along State Street, between 8th and 11th Streets, on Lincoln Landing in the Norton Building parking lot ... and along the I&M Canal itself.

Food vendors will be plentiful, with booths open throughout the entire Festival.

Some of the highlights of this year's Old Canal Days Festival are:

    Basketball Competition:
    Saturday – Skills Tournaments
    Sunday (Father's Day) – Father/Kid competition and play
Movies in the Square

Friday the 17th - Sit on the lawn at Central Square and watch the family movie "The Sand Lot."

Activities start at 7:30 P.M. with the movie starting at 8:30 P.M.. Take a picture with South Paw and get his autograph. Free hitting lessons by On Fire Baseball Academy.

Juried Craft Show (100 quality crafters)

Saturday the 18th - 10 am to 4 pm between 9th & 11th on State.

Sunday the 19th - 11 am to 4 pm between 9th & 11th
on State.

Car Show - All makes/All models.

Sunday the 19th - 10 am to 4 pm

Horse drawn carriage ride along the I&M Canal

Saturday the 18th - 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday the 19th - 11 am to 4 pm

Live Music

Friday the 17th - 7 pm in front of the Norton building.

Saturday the 18th - 5 pm, 7 pm, and 9 pm starts. 3 different bands.

Beer Tent - Beer Tent & Food Vendors next to the Norton Building.

Friday the 17th - Beer Tent has $3 admission when music begins.

Saturday the 18th - Beer Tent opens at Noon. $3 admission after 5 pm when music begins.
Sunday the 19th - Beer Tent opens at Noon.

McDonalds Kids Zone inflatable play area on Lincoln Landing

Saturday the 18th - 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday the 19th - 11 am to 4 pm (Ronald McDonald makes an appearance at 1 pm).

Period Costumes for pictures
Museums tours and activities

Saturday the 18th - 12 Noon to 4 pm

Sunday the 19th - 12 Noon to 4 pm

Corwin's Kids Craft Tent

Saturday the 18th - 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday the 19th - 11 am to 4 pm

Duck Race on the I&M Canal

Saturday the 18th - 3 pm

Civil War and WWII re-enactors will camp out on the I&M Canal throughout the night. Period actors will host along the Canal.
and More!

Lockport and Old Canal Days, sponsored by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce and local community business-sponsors, is conveniently located off major highways and interstate for ease in commuting to the event. Stop in over the weekend and enjoy all Lockport and the I&M Canal have to offer during this historic Festival.

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41st Christmas Crossroad Craft Show to be held November 19th and 20th, 2011 in Lockport IL

Lincoln-Way Community Central High School Homecoming Game - Friday, September 23rd

Like Wine, Beautiful Surroundings, and Great Music? Check-Out the William Alexander Wine Studio in Lockport, IL.

Old Canal Days in Lockport, IL ... This Weekend, June 17th to June 19th