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4459 147th St Ste D
Midlothian, IL 60445
708-389-1313
EMail: Witchy
Wearables
Hours: Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Friday 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 12:00 – 5:00PM
Doors opened October 3rd, 2003 |
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Witchy Wearables Newsletter
Class Reminder & New Class Added
February 1, 2010
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Hi Everyone:
Happy Imbolc! This means Spring is right around the corner (yeah, right!).
Anyway, let's hope....I don't know if it's just me, or has this been another extremely cold winter? It's not like last year, however. I'm not ready -yet- to move to Florida or Arizona! :)
We have expanded our line of books and items on Angels. Many of you have been asking for them, so we responded! Arlene (one of our reader family members) has expanded her line of Angel oils, candles and sprays as well. Stop in and see for yourself.
Speaking of Arlene... she will be giving a lecture/talk/answer session on the Akashic Records at the next Witching Hour (Feb. 19th--7:00PM).
Both Morn and I and other Witchy family members have had their Akashic Records read done and it is truly an eye opening experience! It answered a lot of questions for me as to why I am "into" some of the things I'm interested in. She will be at our next Psychic Faire (Saturday only-Feb. 13th) if you want to have a reading from her.
We have some new books on Love and Love spells for the month of February. We
also just received 2 new books orders with some new titles. While on the subject
of LOVE, don't forget about our classes about this very subject coming up this
month.
JEZEBEL'S WITCH'S GUIDE TO LOVE, LUST & ROMANCE - Saturday, Feb. 6TH 3:00 -
5:00PM and Cherry's SPELL OF THE MONTH- LOVE SPELLS - Wednesday, Feb. 24th 7:00
PM
We are extending our jewelry sale for a few more weeks. All silver jewelry is 25% off (consignment is not included). We are also extending our sale on all stone silver jewelry - 30% discount. Stop by and take advantage of this sale!
CatWitch (me) is working on more herb boxes. There will be the traditional boxes of 13 Witches Herbs as well as Love Spell boxes, Good Luck (Leprechaun), Angel Blessings and a "Dark Herb" box. They will be coming in within the next week or so. We sold out of the ones I made before Christmas.
I guess that's it for this month. Stay warm and stop in and see us.
Blessed Be,
Kate & Morn
PS.
We are running a special for the month of February in honor of
Valentine's Day. We have a
special Gift Certificate made up at the shop just for this special deal.
Why not give your Valentine a 1/2 hour Reading from the Reader of their choice
AND a 15 minute Chair Massage from our wonderful Dragon Alexander! You get both
the reading AND the chair massage for $50.00.
It would make a perfect gift for anyone on your Valentine's List.... stop by the shop and fill out your Gift Certificate soon!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO EVERYONE!
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FEBRUARY CLASSES
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REMEMBER
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER
FOR CLASSES ! OUR INSTRUCTORS NEED TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE NUMBER
OF STUDENTS THAT HAVE REGISTERED
FOR THE CLASS!
DON'T ASSUME YOU
CAN WALK-IN BECAUSE WE DON'T WANT YOU TO BE DISAPPOINTED IF THE CLASS ISN'T
RUNNING DUE TO NON-REGISTRATIONS - OR FILLED UP! |
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| YEAR & A DAY - Ongoing class
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd 7:00PM
Instructor - KestrelMorn |
DEITY OF THE MONTH - FREYA
Wednesday, Feb. 3rd 7:00 - 9:00PM
Freya is the Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War. She listens to the prayers of men and women seeking love and helps them when she can.
Instructor - Cherry
Class Fee - $20.00 |
NEW CLASS - JEZEBEL'S WITCH'S GUIDE TO LOVE, LUST & ROMANCE
 Saturday, Feb. 6TH 3:00 - 5:00PM
Learn how to Find a Man, Get a Man, Keep a Man, Lose a Man, Forget a man, etc. In this class you will learn about love, romance, lust spells, traditional, naughty and those you can't find in the spell books! Learn Proposal, Faithfulness, Go Away, Heal Your Heart spells, etc. Learn how to Fen Shui your bedroom for LOVE, learn about aphrodisiac herbs, oils and food. and much, much more! We will also look at Venus and Mars in your birth chart. This class is open to ALL. . . Men and Women. Guys, are you looking to find yourself a sexy witch? This is the one class that you DON'T want to miss!
Instructor - Mary Kay Mahoney
Fee - $30.00 - Includes a Gift Bag full of Love Goodies! |
| SEANCE
Saturday, Feb. 6th 8:00PM
Leader - Cindi Muntz
Fee - $45.00 |
Space is limited! Sign up early!
WITCH CRAFT - MAKING TRIPLE MOON WREATHS
Tuesday, Feb. 9th 7:00 - 9:00PM
Instructor - Paula
Class Fee - $30.00 Includes all supplies |
| BECOMING A TECHNO-PAGAN
Wed. Feb. 10th 7:00 - 9:00PM
Learn to use your computer to create a cyber-circle, do rituals and spellwork. Welcome to the 21st Century!
Instructor - Cherry
Fee - $20.00 |
VOODOO 201
Thursday, Feb. 11th 7:00PM
In Voodoo 201 we will study in depth 5 of the Voodoo Loa's or Spirits. A small ritual will be held at the end of class. Voodoo 101 is a prerequisite.
In Voodoo 201 we will study in depth 5 of the Voodoo Loa's or Spirits. A small ritual will be held at the end of class. Voodoo 101 is a prerequisite.
Instructor - Lydia
Class Fee - $25.00 |
| ANGEL OF THE MONTH - ARCHANGEL URIEL
Tuesday, Feb. 16th 7:00-8:30PM
He is the ruler of the Zodiac sign Aquarius and planet Uranus. He represents freedom, independence and new ideas. He can help you receive sudden insights and will inspire flashes of creativity and enlightenment. Come and enjoy hearing a lecture about his powers, take place in a ritual to him, and meet him in a guided meditation.
Instructor - Arlene Tilghman
Fee - $20.00 |
STONE OF THE MONTH - ROSE QUARTZ
Wednesday, Feb. 17th 7:00 - 9:00PM
Instructor - Cherry
Class Fee - $20.00 |
| KITCHEN WITCHERY
Thursday, Feb. 18th 7:00PM
We will be studying the various magical properties of basic kitchen herbs and other ingredients one could find in their kitchen. We will discuss recipes and suggestions on how to make the best magical use of the kitchen.
Instructor - Lydia
Fee - $20.00 |
NEW CLASS - TAROT INTENSIVE
Sunday, Feb. 21st 12:00 - 4:00PM
Come learn the Ancient Art of Tarot Reading. We will cover both the Major and Minor Arcana and learn several spreads. All students will receive a binder full of information. Bring your deck and your lunch for an information packed afternoon!
Instructor(s) - KestrelMorn & Cherry
Class Fee - $40.00 |
| WOMENS WISDOM
Tuesday, February 23rd 7:00PM
Meet with other women (sorry guys!) and explore what it truly means to be a wise woman. Explore the strengths and characteristics of a wise woman, and what it means to live as a wise woman in today's world. Explore what it means to use your "woman's intuition", your woman's wisdom. We will share stories and have circle together. Bring a writing instrument and journal, and your own refreshments.
Instructor - Vivian
Fee - $20.00 |
SPELLCRAFT OF THE MONTH - LOVE SPELLS
Wed. Feb. 24th 7:00 - 9:00PM
Learn the do's and dont's of love spells: to find a mate and to love yourself.
Instructor - Cherry
Fee - $25.00 |
| MAKING HERBAL TEAS
Thursday, Feb. 25th 7:00 - 9:00PM
Learn what herbs are best for teas and why. Learn how to combine various herbs for your palate.
Instructor - Lydia
Fee - $25.00 (includes all costs for teas) |
THE UNIQUE PROPERTIES OF SIGILS
Sunday, Feb. 28th 2:00 - 4:00PM
In this lecture we will discuss what Sigils are and what their use is for. You will learn how to make your own personal sigil.
Instructor - Joi
Fee - $20.00 |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR RITUAL 2010 YEAR OF THE TIGER
Monday February 15th 7:00 PM
Come and join us for our second annual Chinese New Year Celebration. Bring whatever you want to drink (no alcohol, please) and if you want to bring a dish to share, feel free to do so! Chinese food will be provided.
Ceremony led by Cherry & Nancy |
Love Offerings Appreciated
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ONGOING EVENTS
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| RCPC SPIRAL SCOUTS
Sunday, Feb. 7th Meeting
3:00PM/FireFlies
4:00 PM SpiralScouts & Pathfinders
Sunday, Feb. 21st Meeting
4:00PM SpiralScouts & Pathfinders |
A YEAR & A DAY
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd 7:00-9:30 PM
Ongoing pre-registered class. |
| TAROT SHARE
Friday, Feb. 5th 7:00PM
Led by KestrelMorn and Vivian
Love Offering appreciated. |
WITCHING HOUR
Friday, Feb. 19th 7:00-9:00PM
Topic -AKASHIC RECORDS
Lecture given by Arlene Tilghman
Love Offering appreciated. |
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FEBRUARY
PSYCHIC FAIRE
COME SEE WHAT 2010
HAS IN STORE FOR YOU
Saturday & Sunday
February 13th & 14th
Appointments Suggested/Walk-ins
Welcome!
-15 minute reading - $20.00
-30 minute reading - $35.00 (Psychic Faire Special)
-45 minute reading - $55.00 (Psychic Faire Special)
-60 minute reading - $65.00 (Psychic
Faire Special) Chair Massage - $20.00
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SATURDAY
READERS
CHERRY
- Intuitive Tarot, Seichim Reiki Master/tEACHER, Channels her Angels & Guides
VIVIAN
- Intuitive Tarot, Channels her Angels & Guides LYDIA
- Tea Leaf Readings and Voodoo Tarot
ARLENE
- Akashic Records and Channeling
DRAGON ALEXANDER
- Chair Massage
SUNDAY
READERS
DAVID SPELLSINGER
- Cherokee Spirit Stones, Intuitive Tarot, Runes, I-Ching
MARIE
- Tarot, Medium, Works w/Angels
DEANNE
- Intuitive Certified Tarot Reader
CINDI MUNTZ
- Psychometry, Medium/Clairvoyant, Empath, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Shamanic
Practitioner, Paranormal Investigator
DRAGON ALEXANDER
- Chair Massage
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Witchies is VERY proud of our family of
Readers. Each one has their own gift and each shares in a different way.
Our Readers welcome client interaction and questions are always encouraged.
We "strive" to have readers at our shop daily.
We realize that some days we have had to turn people away who are looking for readings as a few of our readers have not been able to come in. We are hoping to rectify this situation soon and have a reader at the shop during ALL BUSINESS HOURS.
Thank you for your understanding while we remedy this situation.
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The Gift of Hope
OR What Does Imbolc & Brigit have to do with Ground Hogs Day?
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It was the first of February and, as I began to write this issue, snow and sleet swirled around the house while ice began forming on the roads. Tomorrow would bring Imbolc (and, in the USA, Ground Hog's Day). This was perfect weather for contemplating the myths of Brigid, the Celtic goddess who brings the gift of hope.
Melissa Ingells had this to say about Ground Hog Day:
"I think cold causes its own sort of insanity, and to prove my point, enter Groundhog's Day, a holdover from an ancient Celtic holiday. What else but cold-craziness would inspire us to dig some poor animal out of its hole and make it look for something it's not even remotely interested in, namely, its own shadow? 'Could it be hibernation envy?'
It's not a bad idea . . . eat obsessively until you're fat, then sleep it off in a warm, cozy burrow until the cold goes away and you wake up thin from having burned off all those calories for heat."
Now how is that for a weight loss plan we all could live with!!
Ground Hog Day is actually a descendant of the pagan Imbolc celebration (Feast of Brigid). The goddess Brigid was a diviner, able to "see" into the future. It's easy to see how she came to be the patron saint of weather forecasters.
What Mother Nature was wont to do was certainly an issue best left in the hands of the goddesses. In Scotland, Cailleach, the Old Woman of Winter, was reborn at Imbolc as a goddess named Bride who was the Scottish incarnation of the Irish Brigid and also the Maiden of Spring. And folklore had it that "Early on Bride's morn the serpent shall come from its hole".
And there was a similar prediction associated with Brigid on February 2, her Saint's Day in the Christian tradition: "If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there will be two winters this year", goes the saying.
In other words, if hibernating animals emerge to find sunlight and shadow on February 2, then winter will continue for the full 12 weeks. But what could the groundhog possibly have to do with the weather?
Groundhog Day in the U.S. originated with the Imbolc celebrations of German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. Looking for a hibernating animal that would make a suitable forecaster, they chose the groundhog.
(Perhaps their decision was even influenced by their neighbors, the native Americans of the Delaware tribe who revered Wojak, the groundhog, and other animals as sacred descendants of their Creator.)
The Meaning of Imbolc
The weather may be bad, but we are fortunate. Our highways are quickly plowed and de-iced, our homes lighted and reheated with electrical power quickly restored.
But for the ancients it was the time of the long night -- great darkness, piercing cold, and dwindling food stores. February was such a harsh and brutal month that it was called the Dead-month.
Since travel at this time of year was so fraught with danger, celebrating Imbolc at a large regional festival was out of the question. Instead the Feast of Brigid was celebrated with small rituals in the village and in the home.
Imbolc was nonetheless an important holiday because its message was "hold on, there is hope...the bitter days of winter are near their end." It marked the midway point between the winter and the spring solstice, a time when hope begins to stir with a longing for the return of spring.
Imbolc (also called Oimelc) was primarily a women's festival. Young girls dressed in white carried a corn dolly in processions. Women made corn cakes from the grains that were gathered first and last in last year's harvest and the women and girls feasted together.
And there would be matchmaking as well. With so many deaths over the harsh winter months, it was important to replenish the population of the community so marriageable young men would be invited to attend as well.
Signs of spring's approach would often appear, if only one would look closely.
-The softening of the ewes' udders to prepare for lactation when the lambs would soon be born. This lent the name Oimelc (ewes' milk) to the holy day
-The thawing of the ice and snow (from "imbolc", meaning well waters), and
-The emergence of a few hibernating animals who awoke early to see if the cold and hungry months had ended.
As inspiration, muse, healer, and diviner, Brigid's divine talents bring us hope. So I bring you some thoughts about.
Brigid, Celtic Goddess and Saint
The Celtic goddess Brigid and her namesake, Saint Brigid of Ireland, can lay claim to being the most complex, intriguing, widespread, timeless, and beloved of all legendary ladies. Brigid appears in many different guises, with numerous names, in many different European cultures. And she has survived the ravages of time much better than most.
Known as Bride in Scotland, Brigandu in France, Ffaid in Wales, and Brigitania in England, the Irish goddess Brigid (usually pronounced Breet) is also known by the names Brighid, Bridget, Brid, and others. Her varying identities reflect her original image as a triple goddess, but with each of her three faces differing in their gifts.
The Brigid first worshipped in ancient times was the daughter of the great Irish god Dagda, the 'Good Father'. She had two sisters who were also named Brigid. Taken together, they were called the 'Three Mothers', 'Three Sisters', or simply the Goddess Brigid.
Unlike in Greek mythology where the Triple Goddess represented the three chronological stages of a woman's life (Maiden, Matron, and Crone), the Bridgets were all of the same generation and the distinctions between them were based on their domains of responsibility.
Brigid, the 'Fire of the Hearth', was the goddess of fertility, family, childbirth and healing.
Brigid, the '"Fire of the Forge', was like the Greek goddess Athena, a patroness of the crafts (especially weaving, embroidery, and metalsmithing), and a goddess who was concerned with justice and law and order.
Brigid, the 'Fire of Inspiration', was the muse of poetry, song history and the protector of all cultural learning.
Much later, when the Christian church came to Ireland, they had little hope of making converts if they were foolish enough to denounce the beloved goddess of the Druids as a wicked demon. So instead they made her a saint and even the foster-mother of the infant Jesus. Many of the ancient legends of the goddess were soon to become the deeds of the saint.
Some scholars cite evidence that Saint Brigid was an actual woman, the daughter of a Druid king and his Christian wife. She grew in power within the church and was eventually given the authority of a bishop . . . a power she wielded in the protection of women's rights in the face of the growing patriarchy.
In whatever form she might take, Saint or Goddess, Brigid is loved as a goddess of peace and inspiration . . . one of compassion, generosity, wisdom and healing.
The myths of both the goddess and the saint are fascinating.
Taken from http://www.goddess-gift.com/
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IMBOLC PRAYER
As the snowdrops rise from the frozen earth
And the snow falls from the steely frosty leaden sky
The waxing sun rises o'er the eastern snowy hills
Casting light onto a new day.
As we sit by the warming hearth
Contemplating the ancient fires of Brigit
The rising sun and the sacred flame become as one
And the Fiery Goddess of the dawn
Reaches out and touches each of us
Warming, loving, healing,
Her solar rays reaching out
Spreading across the earth
Seeking all who need the ancient
Sanctity of Her healing rays from
Deep within Her ancient well and
The sacred oak ringed spring by the eternal flame
Which lights the way to
The earth's stirring womb of creation.
Be at our side Brigit
Guide us and show us your holy light and
Lead us to your sacred sanctuary
Where we can safely and quietly contemplate
Life's strange mysteries.
Above taken from Alex Langstone's site
THE DRUID GROVE OF BEGA
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Ma'man Brigit!
 While surfing the net looking for info on the Goddess Bridgit, I came across this interesting article I wanted to share with all of you. Enjoy...CatWitch
In Vodou, Ma'man Brigit (Grann Brigitte, Manman, Manman Brigit, Manman Brijit) is the mother of cemetaries, the loa of money and death, and the wife of Baron Samedi. She may be related to the "triple" Celtic goddess of poetry, smithcraft, and healing, Brigid/St. Brigit, as her name is Irish in origin, She is usually depicted as a white woman. The first woman's grave in a cemetery in Haiti is dedicated to her. Her colors are black, purple and white, her number is nine, and her particular days of service include Monday and Saturday. Her sacrificial animal is a black chicken. She drinks rum laced with hot peppers - "gaz lakrimojen Ayisyen" (Haitian tear gas), and like her husband and the rest of the Guede Spirits, she is a "potty mouth" and uses profanity. Ma'man Brigit will protect gravestones if they are marked properly with a cross. She is a very sexual dancer, and her skill in the banda dance is legendary.
Ma'man Brigit is invoked to cure those who are near death as a result of magick. She is also invoked to exact revenge in cases where real justice is sought
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UPDATED
READER INFORMATION
PLEASE
NOTE THE CHANGES
MARIE
will no longer be reading on Tuesday Evenings, however, her Wednesday evening
readings will now be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM AND she will be available
the 4th Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 4:00PM
CHERRY,
in addition to her usual Wednesday evening appointments will now also be
available on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 - 8:00PM
CINDI MUNTZ
- will be here the 4th Tuesday of each month (this month June 23rd) from
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Cindi speaks to those that have crossed
over & uses divining rods. She also channels Spirit Guides, both
hers and yours.
SHE DOES NOT READ
TAROT CARDS - she is very specialized
ASTROLOGY CHARTS
BY MARY KAY MAHONEY - By Appointment ONLY!
PLEASE CALL FOR
AN APPOINTMENT 708 389-1313 You will need your birth date
and birth city.
WITCHIES
WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST READER!
Arlene Tilghman,
Akashic Records Readings
Arlene will be here on Saturdays of Psychic
Faire and the 4th Wednesday of the month from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
She starts this schedule on June 24th.
TAROT SHARE
- Next meeting will be on June 5th 7:00-9:00
WEEKLY
READER INFORMATION
The
Witchy Wearables Family of Readers
APPOINTMENTS ARE
RECOMMENDED/WALK INS WELCOME !
DRAGON ALEXANDER
- Chair Massage is here on Tuesdays
ARLENE
- Reader of Akashic Records & works with Angels
ARLENE IS NOT A TRADITIONAL READER -
SHE DOES NOT USE TAROT CARDS
Saturday of Psychic Faire 4th Wednesday
of the month 11AM-4 PM
CHERRY
- Intuitive Tarot, Channels her Guides, Dragon & Seichim Reiki Master/Teacher
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Tuesdays, 5-8 PM, Wednesdays 5-7 PM,
Saturdays Noon- 6 PM
Saturday of Psychic Faire
CINDI MUNTZ
- Psychometry, Medium/Clairvoyent, Empath, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher,
Shamanic Practitioner, Paranormal
Investigator
CINDI IS NOT A
TRADITIONAL READER - SHE DOES NOT USE TAROT CARDS-
SHE CHANNELS YOUR
SPIRIT GUIDES AND SPEAKS WITH THE DEAD
4th Tuesday of every month, 1-5 PM. (She
will take later appointments if scheduled in advance.)
DAVID SPELLSINGER
- Cherokee Spirit Stones, Tarot, Runes, I-Ching
Fridays 11 AM-3 PM, Sundays, Noon-5:00
PM
Sunday of Psychic Faire
DEANNE JOY
- Intuitive Tarot Reader, Certified by American Tarot Society
Thursday 2-7 PM, Sunday of Psychic
Faire
LYDIA
- Voo Doo Tarot, Tea Leaves, Seichim-Reiki Master
Friday 3-8 PM, Saturday of Psychic Faire
KESTRELMORN
- Empathic Tarot, Pendulum, Seichim Reiki Master
By Appointment only
MARIE
- Intuitive/Empathic Tarot, Medium, Works with Angels, Seichim Reiki Master
Wednesdays 5-7 PM , 4th Saturday of each
month 11:00 - 5:00,
Sunday of Psychic Faire
MARY KAY MAHONEY
- Tarot, Astrology
Psychic Faire Saturdays,
MUST SCHEDULE IN
ADVANCE
VIVIAN
- Intuitive/Empathic Tarot, Angel Cards, Osho Zen Tarot
Saturday of Psychic Faire
Prices:
$20/15 minutes $40/30 minutes $75/1 hr.
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Readers/Advisors available every day; we also offer Reiki, Chakra Alignments,
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basis.
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Sunday - 12:00 - 5:00PM
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4459 W. 147th. St. Midlothian IL 60445
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