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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…