HLM Recovery 180

02/26/2026

Family Fest 2026 is Coming to Minooka!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11 from 9AM–1PM at Minooka Jr High School, 333 W McEvily Rd, Minooka.

Bring the whole family out for a morning packed with fun, including giveaways, games, a vendor expo, raffles, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, and so much more. Featuring Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles.

Free to attend and open to the community.

Sponsorship and vendor information is available now. Do not miss this exciting family event hosted by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and the Channahon Minooka Chamber.

02/25/2026

GRUNDY Non-Profit Tools for Success: “Ask an Expert”

Nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers are invited to join this in-person Ask an Expert roundtable discussion. This interactive session provides an opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, learn from peers, and help shape future training topics.

Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Location: 520 W. Illinois Avenue, Morris

Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are required.
Register here: https://cfgrundycounty.com/nonprofit-tools-for-success-rsvp-form/

This session is appropriate for staff, board members, and volunteers of schools, churches, social service agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Hosted by the Community Foundation of Grundy County.

02/24/2026

Join this important free virtual training focused on understanding how substance misuse places children at risk and how familial s*x trafficking can occur within homes and caregiving environments. This session will address early identification, intervention, and the critical role of community support in breaking generational cycles of harm.

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Format: Virtual Training via Zoom
Cost: Free event (CEUs not offered)

This webinar is facilitated by Liesl Wingert, Program Coordinator for the Eastern Region of SIU School of Medicine – Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development.

Register using the link or QR code on the flyer.

02/23/2026

TRI COUNTY R.O.S.C. MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING

You’re invited to join the Tri County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (R.O.S.C.) Monthly Council Meeting.

Guest Presenter:
Brian V. Leonard Sr., MAPS
Master’s in Pastoral Studies, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein
Lay Ecclesial Minister, Archdiocese of Chicago
BVL Boxing Solutions

Date: February 24
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89752450659

Meeting Times:
Will County: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Grundy County: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST
Kankakee County: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST

This meeting brings together community partners, faith leaders, service providers, and advocates committed to strengthening recovery-oriented systems of care across the region.

For more information:
www.hlmrecovery180.com

info@hlmrecovery.com
| 312-982-1231

02/20/2026

Chicago Parent Program

Trinity Services is offering the Chicago Parent Program, a national, evidence-based program designed to support parents raising children ages 2–8 in underserved communities.

Participants will learn:
• Positive parent-child relationship building
• Managing challenging behaviors
• Parental authority and effective discipline
• Stress management for parents
• Goal clarification

Program begins March 19, 2026
Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
March 19, 2026 – May 28, 2026 and June 25, 2026

Location:
2000 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435

This program is free of charge. Use the QR code on the flyer to register.

For questions, contact Jordyn at JKlingbeil@trinityservices.org
or Lizette at LDuran@trinityservices.org
, or call 815-722-4384.

02/19/2026

Join us for the Tri County R.O.S.C. (Recovery Oriented Systems of Care) Monthly Council Meeting featuring special guest presenter Brian V. Leonard Sr., MAPS.

Brian holds a Master’s in Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, and serves as a Lay Ecclesial Minister in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He brings valuable insight and experience to this important discussion on recovery-oriented systems of care.

Date: February 24th
Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89752450659

Meeting Times:
Will County: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Grundy County: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST
Kankakee County: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST

We invite community members, providers, advocates, and partners to attend and be part of strengthening recovery efforts across the Tri County region.

Learn more at www.hlmrecovery180.com

Contact: info@hlmrecovery.com
| 312-982-1231

02/19/2026

Save the Date for Family Fest 2026

Three Rivers Energy Center proudly presents Family Fest 2026, a fun-filled community event for all ages.

Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Minooka Junior High School
333 W McEvilly Rd, Minooka

Mark your calendar and bring the whole family out for a day of connection, activities, and community celebration.

Stay tuned for more details.

02/18/2026

Teen Dating Violence:
"What Trusted Adults Should Know”

If you are a parent, grandparent or trusted adult, this presentation is for you AND your teenager!

New Lenox Safe Community Coalition and Guardian Angel Community Services are offering a FREE virtual program titled “Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know."

This virtual presentation helps raise awareness about teen dating violence in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 starting at 7pm.

Please register via Eventbrite at:
https://tinyurl.com/teendatingpresentation

02/17/2026

Looking to take charge of your wellness journey?

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) is an 8-week virtual program designed to help you build practical tools, create an action plan, and feel empowered in your daily life.

Thursdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm
February 19th – April 9th
Virtual on Zoom

You will learn how to:

Identify tools that keep you well

Break troubling patterns

Strengthen your support network

Create a personalized wellness plan

To register:
Call or text 815-409-7917
Email info@NAMIwg.org

Or scan the QR code on the flyer

Brought to you by NAMI Will-Grundy and made possible through United Way.

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Your Vote Matters. Your Voice Counts.

The Spanish Community Center is hosting a Voter Education Workshop to help community members understand the voting process and prepare for the upcoming elections.

Join this informative session to learn about:
• Voter registration requirements and how to register
• What a General Primary Election is
• Important election dates, voting locations, and ways to vote
• What to expect on your ballot

Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mt. Carmel Social Hall
205 E Jackson St., Joliet, IL 60432

This workshop is open to those who want to be informed and empowered voters.

For more information, contact Luz Aranda at laranda@spanishcenter.org
or 779-227-8436.