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Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is irreplaceable. When that bond is threatened, the stakes could not be any higher. A devoted father was horrified to discover that his ex had filed and obtained an order of protection against him under…
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Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz Former congressional aide challenges Illinois State Senator infamous for her anti-Arab and anti-Muslim political rhetoric, Sara Feigenholtz in 6th Illinois Senate District. Click these links to view Feigenholt’s racist conduct. Feigenholtz Islamophobic Social Media Posts … Arabs and Muslims call for Feigenholtz to resign It’s Nick…
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Immigration Fraud A Chicago man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for knowingly providing false verifications of employment for foreign nationals seeking to stay in the United States on an immigration visa, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Zhao Tai Cui charged F-1 visa…
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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Hosts Discussion on 16th District Infrastructure Funding On Thursday, September 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted a Facebook Live Virtual Town Hall to discuss infrastructure investment and funding in Cook County’s 16th District. Joining Commissioner Aguilar was Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) Superintendent Jennifer “Sis”…
Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work Ramp closure needed in September for toll plaza improvements Long-term ramp closures with posted detours are scheduled to begin Sunday night and continue through September at the Illinois Route 25 Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)…
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of a violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on narcoterrorism, drug, and firearm charges. Oscar Manuel Gasatelum Iribe, also known as “El Musico,” oversaw the importation…
Orland Township to offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program Orland Township is proud to introduce the launch of its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, an initiative designed to prepare residents to support themselves and their neighbors in times of emergency, Township officials said Tuesday. By educating community members on disaster preparedness and response,…
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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries Orland Park, IL – The fast response of Orland Fire Protection District firefighters helped to quickly extinguish a fire at a popular big box retailer, Marshalls Department store on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire was reported at approximately 12 noon at the store’s…
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Threatening FEMA Employees and Law Enforcement Officers A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for threatening Federal Emergency Management Agency employees and local law enforcement officers. Darren D. Walton, 31, of Midlothian, Ill., made more than 100 phone…
Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries Orland Park, IL — Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District reported on Saturday that there were eight minor fires due to the use of fireworks but no injuries during the 4th of July holiday Friday. Interim Fire Chief John Purtill said that…
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MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Honors Duggan Sisters at Women’s History Month Celebration MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn with The Duggan Sisters (Mary, Annie, and Clare) The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) celebrated Women’s History Month with a special event on March 27 recognizing women making strides in public safety, cybersecurity,…
Patch publishes inaccurate news story on Fire District & merger By Ray Hanania The Patch is a great source of information but it should also have checks and balances on the publishing of news and information. This week, Patch writer Lauren Traut published an article on the growing controversy regarding the issue of “consolidation” or…
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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…
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Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries An apartment on the second floor of a 6-unit condominium building at the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025. The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the fire which was reported at 11:30…
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Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield presented awards and citations to Firefighters who volunteered to help residents in North Carolina during the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Schofield presents awards to Firefighters and Orland Park Police who saved the life of a fire colleague…
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Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family condo building in the 15800 block of Orlan Brook Drive in Orland Park reported at around 1 PM on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. It was the second apartment fire…
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Fire damages 2nd Floor Orland Park Apartment, no injuries A fire severely damaged a 2nd Floor Apartment at a building at 15100 block of El Cameno Terrace on Saturday night, Jan. 18, 2025. No one was injured but rescue crews from the Orland Fire Protection District helped find temporary shelter for several residents of the…
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Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in Tribute Resolution Video: State Rep. Cyril Nichols was one of the hardest-working members of the Illinois General Assembly. Despite his dedication to the needs of residents of his diverse 32nd House District that ran from Chicago to Bridgeview, we did not get the backing of the leadership…
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