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Veterans Charity Event

11/01/2026

Yesterday, Southland Salutes proudly hosted the second of our three annual college football luncheons at the LaSalle Veterans Home, featuring Notre Dame vs. Navy!

It was a wonderful day filled with food, beverages, raffles, and plenty of laughs shared with the Veterans and LaSalle staff. Thank you to everyone who helped make it special. A special shoutout to the staff at LaSalle for the care they provide to these Veterans and the help they give us to make this day possible.

These luncheons are a small token of our appreciation and a heartfelt reminder to our Veterans: you are valued, appreciated, and never forgotten. 🇺🇸

10/04/2026

What a great Saturday with our Veterans!

Yesterday, Southland Salutes had the pleasure of hosting one of our annual College Football Viewing Luncheons at the Manteno Veterans Home. We watched Air Force defeat Navy 14–9 and even caught some of the White Sox win in Cleveland!

A huge shoutout to The Taco Man of Manhattan for an incredible lunch of steak, al pastor, and chicken tacos with all the sides. The Veterans loved it! Lots of compliments.

The afternoon was filled with cash raffles, football tosses, and plenty of smiles and laughs.

A special THANK YOU to the wonderful Manteno Veterans Home staff for all their help, they are a pleasure to work with. Also, thank you to our volunteers John Foster, Rob McNulty, Martha Fabianski, and Emma Crnich for giving up part of their Saturday to join us.

Another great day spent reminding our Veterans that they are appreciated and never forgotten.

08/24/2026

What an incredible day!

Today, Southland Salutes had the pleasure of taking some of our Veterans from the Manteno Veterans Home to the Chicago White Sox vs. New York Mets game, complete with a tailgate party before the game!

A huge **THANK YOU to Vienna Beef** for providing the hot dogs and **Alpha Baking Company** for providing the hot dog buns, cookies, and brownies. Your generosity helped make this day even more special for our Veterans. We also want to thank the **Chicago White Sox** for working with us and helping make this awesome day possible and the incredible staff of the Manteno Home that accompanied these wonderful Veterans.

But today was about so much more than baseball.

We were humbled hearing some of the Veterans share their stories. One told us, “The last game I was at was in 2010.” Or the other stories of coming to the ballpark.

Then came a moment that really put everything into perspective.

One Veteran's family member came out to join their dad at the game. A family member pulled me aside and said:

"Thank you for what you guys do. I never thought I would be able to see a game with my dad again.”

That one hit home.

That is what today was really about.

It wasn't just about taking Veterans to a baseball game. It was about creating memories, bringing families together, sharing some laughs, and giving our Veterans a day where they knew just how much they are appreciated.

These are the moments that remind us why Southland Salutes does what we do. Sometimes something as simple as a hot dog, a baseball game, and an afternoon together can mean more than we could ever imagine.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible, and most importantly, thank you to our Veterans for allowing us to spend this special day with you.

We hope you enjoyed today as much as we did

With sincere appreciation

Southland Salutes
Richard McGuire Maria Boudos McGuire
Nick Mcguire Vito Caponigro Tim Corcoran

Special Mention to Air Force Veteran and friend Rob McNulty for your help and support.

07/21/2026

🎩 Hats off to all 21 teams that competed in this year's BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit at Konow's Farm on July 11th!

Whether you took home a trophy or not, every one of you is a champion in our eyes. ❤️🤍💙

Because of your generosity, thousands of dollars will go toward helping those who have sacrificed so much for our country. That is something to be incredibly proud of.

From all of us at Southland Salutes—thank you for making a difference, one rack of ribs and one chicken wing at a time!

07/13/2026

🇺🇸 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit! 🏆🔥

Congratulations to all of this year's winners! Your passion, hard work, and incredible BBQ skills made the competition one to remember. A heartfelt thank you to every team that competed. Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and generosity helped make this year's BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit an outstanding success.

Rib Competition
1st Place: TJD Smokehouse.
2nd Place: Racevice Smokehouse and Grill.
3rd Place: Hardxcore BBQ.
4th Place: ME-N-V
5th Place: Alpha

People Choice Chicken Wings
1st Place: TJD Smokehouse.
2nd Place: Racevice Smokehouse and Grill.
3rd Place TIE: Rack Slabbath
3rd Place TIE: The Smokin Dead

While trophies are awarded to a few, every competitor played a vital role in supporting our mission to serve Veterans and Gold Star Families.

We are grateful for each of you and look forward to seeing everyone back next year on July 10, 2027 for another great day of BBQ, camaraderie, and giving back.

07/12/2026

❤️ THANK YOU! ❤️

On behalf of everyone at Southland Salutes, thank you to everyone who attended, competed, volunteered, sponsored, performed, donated, and supported yesterday's BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit at Konow's Farm.

Because of your generosity and community spirit, we can continue serving Veterans and Gold Star Families throughout our community.

A special thank you to Walt Konow and the entire Konow's Farm staff for their outstanding hospitality and unwavering support. Your generosity and hard work helped make this event a tremendous success.

Most importantly, thank you to our Veterans. It was our privilege to honor your service and sacrifice.

We are truly grateful to everyone who made this day so special. Have a wonderful year, and until we meet again on July 10, 2027, thank you for standing with Southland Salutes.

07/10/2026

🇺🇸 The stage is set for tomorrow's 2026 BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit! 🔥

In less than 24 hours, we'll be making memories that will last a lifetime, crowning our 2026 Rib Champion and Chicken Wing Champion, and, most importantly, coming together to support our Veterans and Gold Star Families.

Join us for an incredible day of great BBQ, live music, family fun, raffles, and community spirit. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow at Konow's Farm!

Thank you to our sponsors, competitors, volunteers, and everyone who has helped make this event possible. Let's make this our best BBQ 4 Vets yet!

07/09/2026

oin us at the BBQ 4 VETS BBQ Competition & Benefit for a day filled with award-winning BBQ, live music, family fun, raffles, and more—all to support our nation's heroes.

Every meal, raffle ticket, and donation helps support veterans, Gold Star families, and programs that make a lasting impact right here in our community.

📅 Saturday, July 11
📍 Konow's Farm – Homer Glen, IL

Come hungry. Leave proud.

Learn more at www.southlandsalutes.com

07/08/2026

We are very pleased to announce that three Veteran organizations will be on-site at this year's BBQ 4 Vets Competition & Benefit at Konows Farm this Saturday July 11th.

Whether you're a Veteran, family member, or supporter, be sure to stop by their tables to learn more about available Veteran benefits, Honor Flight opportunities, and how the American Legion serves our Veterans and communities.

We're proud to have these outstanding organizations joining us as we continue our mission of honoring and supporting those who have served. We encourage everyone to stop by, ask questions, and take advantage of the valuable information they'll have available.

07/07/2026

🚨 THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

Fire up your appetite and come support an incredible cause at the BBQ 4 VETS BBQ Competition & Benefit! 🇺🇸🔥

Bring the whole family for mouthwatering BBQ, live music, raffles, family activities, and a full day of fun—all while helping support veterans, Gold Star families, and programs that make a real difference in our community.

📅 Saturday, July 11 / 11AM - 7PM
📍 Konow's Farm – Homer Glen, IL

Come hungry. Leave knowing you helped those who served.

Learn more at www.southlandsalutes.com

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http://www.southlandsalutes.com/

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