Pope John XXIII School 40th anniversary celebration: Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Mass at St. Nicholas Church, 6-9 p.m. celebration at Pope John XXIII school, 1120 Washington St.; 21 and older; $35 before Oct. 1, $50 after Oct. 1; heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, music; for information, call Theresa Buckman at 847-475-5678 or visit givebutter.com/40PJ23.

100th anniversary of founding of St. Turibius Parish: Seeking previous parishioners, documents, photos, etc., as well as volunteers for November 2027 celebration of the founding of St. Turibius Parish; call the parish secretary at 773-581-2730, ext. 110, and leave contact information.

100th anniversary of the founding of St. Richard Parish: Seeking people, documents, photos, etc. for June 2028 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of St. Richard Parish, now part of Sts. Bruno and Parish; call the parish center at 773-585-1221 and leave your contact information. 

"Seminary Salutes: Rerum Novarum Awards": Oct. 29; 5 p.m. registration and cocktail reception, 6:30-9 p.m. evening program and dinner; hosted by the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary at IBEW Local 134, 2722 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago; honors lay leaders in labor, business, and government who exemplify Catholic social teaching; proceeds support seminarian formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago; for tickets, sponsorship or information, visit usml.edu/rerum-novarum, call the USML Office of Development at 847-970-4816 or email [email protected].

Trinity gala: Nov. 14, 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. dinner; hosted by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at Ridgemoor Country Club, 6601 W. Gunnison St., Harwood Heights; celebrating the the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity as well as the recent blessing of a custom image of this humble mystic; benefits school scholarship and parish ministries; $90 includes dinner, music and dancing; special recognition for Fr. Daniel P. McCarthy, pastor emeritus; for information or to purchase tickets, contact the rectory office at 773-763-8228.

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Craft fair: Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m; hosted by the St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women in the parish Social Hall, 4300 S. Oak Park Ave.

"Holiday Extravaganza and Craft Fair": Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; free shopping bag and free pictures with Santa; pasta lunch available; at Two Holy Martyrs Parish, 5940 W. 62nd St.; for information, email [email protected].

Vendors and crafters needed for Kris Kringle Market: Seeking vendors and crafters for Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kris Kringle Market at Sts. Bruno and Richard Parish; in the St. Bruno School building, 4839 S. Kostner Ave.; for information, call the parish office at 773-585-1221.

Sts. Bruno and Richard Parish autumn dance: Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to midnight; dinner, music by Los Cometas and a DJ, drinks; $50 or $400 for table of eight; at the St. Richard Parish Center, 5030 S. Kostner Ave.; call the parish office at 773-585-1221 for information.

St. Rita novena: Oct. 1 and each first Thursday; confession available at 6 p.m.; Mass at 7 p.m.; light refreshments follow; at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave.; parking available; for information, visit stritashrinechicago.com.

Season of Creation closing prayer: Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m.; St. Thomas the Apostle hosts a beach-side prayer to conclude the Season of Creation at 57th Street Beach; all welcome.

Transitus with music: Oct. 3, 7-8:30 pm; a musical prayer remembering the death of St. Francis of Assisi; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: Oct. 4; 9 and 11 a.m., solemn Masses; 12:30 pm, blessing of animals outdoors on Madison Street; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

Pet blessing: Oct. 4, 1:30-2 p.m.; hosted by Two Holy Martyrs Parish in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in the parking lot of St. Rene Goupil Church, 64th Street and New England Avenue; pet scarves available for a $5 donation.

Mass with healing service: Oct. 7, 7:15 p.m.; with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ; at St. Theresa Church, 445 N. Benton St., Palatine; for information, contact Deacon Lou Riccio at 847-358-7760 or [email protected].

Solemn vespers: Oct. 24, 5:15 p.m.; the Monastery of the Holy Cross celebrates the 116th anniversary of the formal dedication of its church at the monastery, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.; commemorates more than a century of prayer and worship at the historic church; features sacred choral music from the 16th-century Catholic Renaissance, performed by the monastery's professional choir, Schola Laudis, together with the ancient tradition of Gregorian chant directed by Kevin Allen; free and open to the public; donations accepted; for information, visit chicagomonk.org/solemn-vespers.

Blue Divine Liturgy: Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.; at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral, 835 N. Oakley Blvd.; for police officers and other first responders; attendance in uniform requested; also Officer Michael Ceriale Memorial Breakfast, after 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgies that day.

Group rosary: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Healing Mass: First Friday of every month; 7 p.m.; St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.; silent prayer, recitation of the rosary; spiritual reading; Fridays beginning with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continues with Benediction at 10 a.m.; at Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish, 1256 W. 99th St.; for information, call 773-779-5151.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 1-3 p.m., led by Deacon William Pyrek at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Friday adoration: First Friday of each month; begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass and continues until Benediction at 11:30 a.m.; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

St. Anthony devotions: Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Masses at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; all welcome; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Requiem Mass and devotions for poor souls in purgatory: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the St. Odilo Purgatorial Society at the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, St. Odilo Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn.

First Saturday Mass and devotions: First Saturday of the month, beginning with rosary and opportunity for confession at 9:30 a.m.; Mass at 10 a.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; all welcome; hospitality and fellowship follows Mass; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

First Saturday devotions: First Saturday of each month; 8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by rosary and reconciliation at noon; at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pro-life Mass: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.; followed by praying the pro-life rosary; at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3745 S. Paulina St.

Mass for peace: Thursdays, 6 p.m.; prayers are offered for all murder victims in the city, whose names are kept in the chapel, and for the safety of all police officers and other first responders; rosary for peace precedes Mass at 5:30 p.m.; at the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave.; for information, call 773-570-3313 or email [email protected].

Our Mother of Perpetual Help novena: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. at St Celestine Catholic Church of St. Mother Guerin Parish, 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park; for information, call the parish at 708-453-2555.

Eucharistic adoration: Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; St. Francis Borgia Parish Prince of Peace Chapel; 8033 W. Addison St.

Weekly adoration and reconciliation: Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reconciliation begins at 7 p.m.; Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish/St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reconciliation begins at noon; Blessed Sacrament Parish/Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.; call the parish office at 847-979-0901 or [email protected] for more information.

Holy hour of healing: First Saturday of the month, 6 p.m.; led by Deacon Mike Ciciura at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights; for those suffering from physical, spiritual or psychological illness; includes adoration, Benediction and individual prayers of healing; for details, call 708-448-4861 or email [email protected].

Communal First Saturday devotion: First Saturday of every month at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; 8:15 a.m. rosary followed by Mass, followed by meditations; confession available after Mass; for more information, contact Anna Gatowski at 847-909-3839.

St. Peregrine Healing Mass: Second Saturday of the month in Spanish, third Saturday of the month in English; 11 a.m.; at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica; 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.; call 773-638-5800, ext. 119, for information.

Eucharistic adoration and young adult fellowship: Thursday evenings; adoration at 6 p.m. at Marytown, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville; young adults gather afterward at Culver's, 803 E. Park Ave.

"Late Nite Catechism": Oct. 3, 2 p.m.; one performance only at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave.; save 25% with code HABIT; for information and tickets, visit athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/late-nite-catechism.

"Let Our Love Be Heard": Oct. 11, 4 p.m.; South Holland Master Chorale presents a concert featuring music by Dan Forrest, Elaine Hagenberg, Kyle Pederson, Moses Hogan, David Brunner and others; at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood; for information or tickets, visit southhollandmasterchorale.org or phone 708-210-2913.

"El Corazón de Mi Entraña": Oct. 14, 12:15-1 p.m.; aprogram of bolero, danza and art song of Puerto Rican composers that weaves together stories of love, loss, heartbreak and nostalgia performed by Eric Miranda, baritone; Gabrielle Timofeeva López, mezzo soprano; Paula Gelpi, piano; at St. Peter's in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

"Saintly Sounds": Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m., Niles Metropolitan Chorus performs Handel's "Ode to St. Cecilia," Dvorak's "St. Ludmila" and Mendelssohn's "St. Paul"; honoring these saints, especially St. Cecilia, patron saint of music; a special work of Franz Listz will also be included; at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest; tickets $20 through Zeffy.com, $25 at the door, children free; for information, see nilesmetropolitanchorus.com, email [email protected] or call 224-585-3768.

Trivia night: Sept. 26, 7 p.m.; hosted by Jesus, Shepherd of Souls Parish at Our Lady of Knock School, 501 163rd St., Calumet City; bring snacks, beverages available; prizes; for information, call George at 630-697-6432. 

St. Gianna Parish bingo: Beginning Oct. 1 and continuing every Thursday, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., in Vitha Hall, 3550 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park; concessions available; for more information, call 708-423-8110.

Two Holy Martyrs Parish Oktoberfest bingo: Oct. 18, doors open 12:30 p.m., bingo begins at 1:30 p.m.; brats, pretzels, hot dogs, nachos available for purchase; $20 at door; in the I Hall on the St. Symphorosa Campus, 6148 S. Mason St.

Trivia night: Oct. 24, 6:30-10 p.m.; hosted by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Altar and Rosary Society; $30 includes dinner, water or soda, dessert; in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel gym, 1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park; for information or to register, call 708-344-4140 or visit olmcparish.org.

"Who Is St. Francis of Assisi?": Wednesdays Sept. 16 through Nov. 18, weekly course with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM, reading works by St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, Chesterton and Augustine Thompson; at St. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 or visit www.stgregoryhall.org.

"Love in the Bible": Mondays, Sept. 21 through Nov. 9; weekly course with DePaul University Prof. Scott Moringiello studying the theme of love in the Old and New Testaments with help from the early Church Fathers; at St. Gregory the Great, 1609 W. Gregory St.; for information, contact Mark Franzen at 773-561-3546 or visit stgregoryhall.org.

"The Role of Secular Franciscans Today": Sept. 30, 12:15-1 p.m.; talk guven by C. Vanessa White, FSO; part of the Jubilee of St. Francis; for information, visit stpetersloop.org, email [email protected] or call 312-372-5111.

“The Need for Sacred Silence that God’s Voice Is Heard”: Oct. 3, Mass at 5 p.m., talk at 6 p.m.; part of "First Saturdays at the Sanctuary" with talk by Fr. Anthony Bus, CR, pastor; followed by prayers of reparation; at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, the Sanctuary of The Divine Mercy, 1327 N. Noble St.; for information, call 773-278-2470, visit ststanschurch.org or email [email protected].

Can We Simulate the Dead? A Symposium on Technology, Grief, and the Afterlife": Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m.; the Lumen Christi Institute hosts a conversation among Joe Davis, Laurie Zoloth, and Paul Scherz, moderated by Cassandra Sever, about advances in “grief-tech” and what disrupting conceptions of death through technology might mean; wine and cheese reception follows the discussion; University of Chicago Swift Hall, 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, 1025 E. 58th St,; free; registration required; for more information, visit lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.

"Practicing Radical Advent" Lecture and Book Signing: Oct. 13, 7 p.m.; Sr. Laurie Brink, OP, will discuss her newest book at St. Thomas the Apostle, 5467 S. Woodlawn Ave., and sign books; free and open to the public; books will be available for purchase; for details, email [email protected].

"Life in the Spirit" seminar: Wednesday evenings Oct. 14 through Nov. 18; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; in the St. Theresa Church gathering space, 445 Benton St., Palatine; for more information, for information, contact Deacon Lou Riccio at 847-358-7760 or [email protected].

Lumen Christi Institute West Suburban Catholic Culture Series: "How to Live, Move, and Be as a Catholic": Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., Cassandra Sever presents "How to Grieve as a Catholic"; Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., Joshua Hren presents "How to Read Literature (and Life) as a Catholic"; all at Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 S. Madison St., Hinsdale; $100 for each evening (discounts available for young professionals, OCIA participants, high school teachers, religious and clergy); includes dinner with wine included; registration required; for more information, visit lumenchristi.org/wsccs or call 773-955-5887.

"Parables: A Time of Reflection With Fr. Mike Schmitz": Oct. 28, 7 p.m.; 45 minute keynote message followed by question-and-answer session; at the Chicago Theater, 175 N. State St.; tickets $58-$98 available at ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/frmiketour.

"Affirming the Human Person in the Age of AI: A Novel Approach": Nov. 5, 5 p.m.; Lumen Christi Institute Downtown Lecture offers Randy Boyagoda and Michael Murphy discussing Boyagoda's new book, "Lords of Serendipity," a biting satire of the academic-industrial complex; at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.; $120; cocktail hour and copy of book included with registration; registration required; for more information, visit lumenchristi.org/kolber or call 773-955-5887.

Lumen Christi Institute Symposium: "Rehumanizing Education in an Age of AI": Nov. 6, 3 p.m.; Santiago Schnell and Emily Osborne discuss how the contemporary academy might best ensure the continued development of an authentically human education while also utilizing the capabilities of new AI tools; University of Chicago International House, 1414 E 59th St.; free; registration required; for more information, visit lumenchristi.org or call 773-955-5887.

Funeral liturgy workshop: Nov. 7, 9-11 a.m.; workshop for anyone interested in learning more about Catholic funerals: funeral rites, music, and best practices will be presented by Timothy A. Johnston; at St. Thomas the Apostle, 5472 S. Kimbark Ave.; non-parishioners $20; to register, email [email protected].

“The Holy Eucharist as God’s Unique and Perfect Presence Among Us”: Nov 7, Mass at 5 p.m., talk at 6 p.m.; part of "First Saturdays at the Sanctuary" with talk by Fr. Anthony Bus, CR, pastor; followed by prayers of reparation; at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, 1327 N. Noble St.; for information, call 773-278-2470, visit ststanschurch.org or email [email protected].

St. Peter's Church Secular Franciscans: San Damiano Secular Franciscans meet Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., lower level meeting room; open to all Catholics who seek to observe the Gospel by following in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Legion of Mary: Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; in the St. Pascal Room on the lower level of St. Peter’s Church, 110 W. Madison St.; the Legion of Mary conducts apostolic works and meets weekly to pray; learn about becoming a member; for information, call 312-372-5111 or visit stpetersloop.org.

Lay Carmelites: Third Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; members of the lay Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites meet at Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa; must be at least 18 years old and a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church; contact Jeannette at [email protected] or 224-221-3997 for more information.

To Be Joyful Again: First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.; non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone else who has lost a significant other; meets at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; all welcome; contact Peggy Emerson at 224-595-3613 or Ron Ochwat at 847-708-8075 for more information.

"What Kind of Neighbor Will We Be?": Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; day of education, advocacy and prayer focused on migrant and refugee justice in Chicago; begins with Mass celebrated by Cardinal Cupich; panel discussion; workshops; volunteer fair; at Old St. Patrick's Church and Fellowship Hall, 700 W. Adams St.; presented by Old St. Patrick's Parish, Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish and the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership; $25 includes lunch; to register, visit osp.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1310/responses/new.

Deacon inquiry sessions: For single and married men ages 32-62 who have considered the call to become a deacon; in-person meeting and April 12, 2027, 7 p.m., at the Diaconate Office, 816 Marengo Ave., Franklin Park; online meetings Nov. 9 and Feb. 22, 2027, 7 p.m.; wives are strongly encouraged to attend; for information or to RSVP to a session, call 708-366-8900.

"Fishers of Men": Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Catholic Scouts are invited to fish in the lake at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein with seminarians; event includes seminarian talk and chapel tour; $10; registration required; for information, call Tony Steenkolk at 208-921-2417 or email [email protected].

Monastic experience weekend: Oct. 9-11; hosted by Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 S. Aberdeen St.; for men ages 20-35 who are interested learning more about contemplative life; join the monks in their daily round of liturgical and personal prayer; to register, visit chicagomonk.org or email [email protected].

Visit of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima: The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima will visit several archdiocesan parishes in October; Oct. 10, St. Ansgar Parish, 2040 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park; Oct. 12, Little Flower Parish (St. Anastasia Campus), 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan; Oct. 13-14, St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter St.; Oct. 15, St. Joseph Parish, 114 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake; Oct. 26, St. Odilo Parish, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn; for information, visit fatimatourforpeace.com.

Northwest Suburban March for Life: Oct. 17; 1 p.m. speakers, 2 p.m. witness along Northwest Highway, 3 p.m. refreshments; starting or ending in the Dolan Center gym at St. Theresa Parish, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine; for information, call 847-651-4877.

Run with the Nuns 5K: Oct. 18, 9 a.m.; on the Mount Assisi campus in Lemont; all-terrain course through natural hills; $50 adults, $20 children 12 and under who walk or run with a parent; early bird discount; supports the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and their ministries; visit runwiththenuns.org.

“Come and see” visit:: Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for young women ages 17 to 30; at the Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, 12210 Will Cook Road, Palos Park; RSVP to 708-361-1810 by Oct. 8.

Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites: For confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 and older who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus and feel called to a life of prayer as a lay person in the world; to learn more, contact Margaret at 773-505-5793 or [email protected].

Immaculata Alumnae all-class annual luncheon: Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; reunion especially for classes ending in "1" or "6"; for information, email Immaculata [email protected] or call/text 773-338-2211.

Alvernia Alumnae Association annual luncheon: Oct. 18, doors open 11:30 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m.; at the Cotillion, Northwest Highway and Route 53, Palatine; for information, call Barbara Annoreno at 847-627-9297.

St. Camillus Parish reunion: Nov. 15; 3-4 p.m., walk parish grounds weather permitting; 4 p.m., gather at European Chalet, 5445 S Harlem Ave., for cocktails to be followed by traditional Polish family-style dinner and presentation; in honor of 100 years of St. Camillus Parish (1921-2020); participants invited to display memorabilia; $39; cash bar; send check, payable to Ed Kozak with St. Camillus Reunion on the memo line, to: Mr. Ed Kozak 493 Bradford Place, Bolingbrook, IL 60490; for information, email Ed at [email protected].

Mother Guerin Class of 1976: Seeking members of the Mother Theodore Guerin High School Class of 1976 for a 50th reunion in early October with Mass on Saturday and lunch on Sunday; for information, including dates, email [email protected].

Vocational discernment invitation: Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.; young women ages 18-35 are invited to visit the Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception, 12210 Will Cook Road, Palos Park, for adoration to discern their vocation with Jesus; those who spend time in prayer and become interested in the Poor Clares cloistered, contemplative way of life are encouraged to ring the doorbell to speak with the portress or request to speak with the mother abbess.

NextGen young adult group: Every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; Mass followed by "digging deeper" activity with young adult group that welcomes all at Old St. Michael's Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave.; for details, visit st-mikes.org/next-gen.

English-language tutors needed: Aquinas Literacy Center seeks English-proficient adults to work one-on-one with English learners for 90 minutes per week at the center, 1751 W. 35th St.; training is provided and knowledge of a second language is not required; for more information, contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512 or [email protected].