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Three firefighters honored with promotions by Orland Fire Protection District Thursday

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Three firefighters honored with promotions by Orland Fire Protection District Thursday Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) confirmed the promotions of three firefighters on Thursday to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief during ceremonies at the Fire District’s board room celebrated by family, friends and firefighters. Deputy Fire Chief…

Fire, Health, News, news release, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, safety, Suburban Chicagoland

Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit Former Mayor Must Answer Village’s Complaint, Village of Orland Park says countering misleading information released by disgraced for mayor Keith Pekau Orland Park, IL (July 16, 2026) – The Village of Orland Park announced that on July 6, 2026, the Cook County Circuit Court denied…

Government, Law, News, news release, NewsWire, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving Team Stops Mom from Running Off with Dad’s Kids

July 16, 2026July 18, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Leving Team Stops Mom from Running Off with Dad’s Kids By Laura Reichel A desperate father turned to Attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help fearing he would lose his children forever. The children were living with their dad, however, everything suddenly changed. It was reported that the mother was going to take the children and…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Bolingbrook Mayor, Legislators, Urge ICC to Reject Latest Illinois American Water Rate Hike

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Bolingbrook Mayor, Legislators, Urge ICC to Reject Latest Illinois American Water Rate Hike The ICC will host a public hearing in Bolingbrook to allow residents to speak out on the proposed massive rate hike by Illinois American Water. The meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Bolingbrook Community Center,…

Bolingbrook, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a…

Business, Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire

Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available

June 25, 2026July 20, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available Limited number of foursomes and sponsorships available for the 2026 Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s Golf Outing on August 5th at Silver Lake Country Club. Event capped by outing dinner Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady is proud to support the Bedford…

Bedford Park, Business, Economy, Events, Golf, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Young teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 were given an opportunity to learn about what it takes to become a firefighter during a day-long summer camp program hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday (June…

Cook County, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District

Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Several dozen young campers received training in basic fire safety and life-saving skills at the Orland Fire Protection District’s annual summer Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the district’s training center on 163rd Place in Orland Park. Children ages…

Cook County, Features, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure “The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs. Nutsfuratu, the Giant Alien Vampire Squirrel from Planet Schnark” Blends Humor, Heart and Out-of-This-World Chaos by Tinley Park author Jon Bigness Young readers looking for outrageous fun, unforgettable characters and nonstop adventure have a new hero to cheer for in The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs….

Books & Films, Entertainment, Features, News, NewsWire, Tinley Park

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners By Maria Pappas Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families. It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and a chance to build generational wealth. That’s why the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of House Bill…

Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9 The Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will host a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, for newly appointed Fire Chief John Purtill. During the ceremony, the board will also swear-in Joshua Girdick as Deputy Chief of Operations and Shawn…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park

Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement Orland Park, IL – From the time he was a young child, Robert Winkelman always wanted to be a firefighter. Last week, he retired after 35 years of total fire service, including 29 years with the Orland Fire Protection District, most recently as a Battalion…

Features, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will participate in the raising of the Moldovan tricolor over Daley Plaza at 12:00 p.m. today Monday, April 27, in downtown Chicago followed by a reception in her Clark Street office….

Cook County, Culture, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 News Editor No Comments

OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA). OIG’s objective was to determine whether COFA fulfilled its mission of providing…

Business, Chicago, Government, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on his missing persons investigation work ─ passing legislation in the Senate that would accelerate the timeline for critical forensic data being added to state and national databases. “Law enforcement often starts, and sometimes stops, with criminal databases like CODIS for…

Crime, Illinois Legislature, Law, Michael Hastings, News, Police, Senator Michael Hastings

Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave

April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave Shots were reported very early Sunday morning, around 2 AM, near the area of 88th Avenue between 167th and 171st Street in Orland Hills. It was a targeted incident. No details are being released at this time on the subject. Orland Hills Police are…

Crime, News, NewsWire, Orland Hills, Police

Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person Column: Your Property Taxes with the Cook County Treasurer In 1789, Ben Franklin wrote that nothing was certain “except death and taxes.” Let’s focus on the taxes part of the great American statesman’s uncomfortable reminder: The…

Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Park Sportsplex Annual Family Health Fair Returns March 14

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park Sportsplex Annual Family Health Fair Returns March 14 Orland Park, IL (March 13, 2026) – The Village of Orland Park Recreation & Parks Department will hold its annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Village of Orland Park Sportsplex, 11351 West 159th Street. Topics will…

Events, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Park