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Vehicle crashes into Orland Park cosmetic store front A car crashed through the front window of CosmoProf at 9109 W. 151st Street in Orland Park on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 11:45 AM. Orland Park police reported that no one was injured. Here are photos from the accident which damaged the front window and entrance of…
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Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ Orland Township Food Pantry seeking “Back Pack” donations for ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ program to provide low-income Orland Township resident children with much needed school supplies. When you’re struggling to feed your family or afford a roof over their heads, school supplies don’t always make the list. That’s why the…
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Stolen vehicle recovered, offender arrested in Orland Park car theft On Friday, July 15, Orland Park tactical officers located a stolen Dodge Charger in the parking lot of Orland Square Mall. Shortly thereafter, officers observed a male suspect, later identified as Devonta Harris, enter the vehicle and attempt to drive away. The stolen vehicle immediately…
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Calder Cup Champions Chicago Wolves sign two veterans forwards The Calder Cup champs add LaBate and Melnick from Central Division rivals The Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves announced Monday they have signed forwards Joseph LaBate and Josh Melnick to Standard Player Contracts (SPC). LaBate, 29, has produced 52 goals, 59 assists and 592 penalty minutes…
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Illinois Tollway and Police host 2nd Kids Identification and Safety Seat in Bartlett as part of Operation Kid 2022 July 23 event is at Bartlett Police Department Continuing with Operation Kid 2022, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are hosting their second Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event of the summer…
Hurley, Cunningham propose law requiring Chicago to give police minimum one day off each week State Senator Bill Cunningham and State Representative Fran Hurley introduced legislation to legally require the city of Chicago to give police officers a minimum of one day off each week. The proposal is designed to end the city’s practice of…
Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview Bridgeview Police closed 79th and Roberts Road intersection on Saturday July 16, 2022 following car-semi crash involving two fatalities and a car traveling more than 115 MPH that struck the semi. The intersection where the accident occurred was closed and will remain closed most of the day…
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Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert…
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Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event The Orland Township Highway Department headed by Commissioner Antonio Rubino will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for all Illinois residents. This is the 1st Annual Southside Event – this event has never happened before in Cook County! The Household Hazardous Waste Event…
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Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…
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Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18 Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and South suburban Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings hosts his annual Golf Classic to raise funds for his re-election Monday, July 18, 2022. Hastings has served with distinction for 10 years in the Illinois Senate representing Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort…
Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall Fundraiser underway to help two incoming freshmen to Midland Michigan university As the war in Ukraine continues, so do efforts from Northwood University to support Ukrainian students, including two student-athletes who seek to leave Ukraine for the safety of Northwood’s Midland campus. In March,…
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Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book Still photographer Christy Bowe is one of the few women who has covered five consecutive administrations at the White House, two presidential impeachments, and eight presidential inaugurations and U.S. Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings. A credentialed member of the White House Press Corps,…
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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree Most new graduates say it was difficult to find a job, and many hold positions that only require a high school diploma or no education at all ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for free and professional resume templates,…
Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative Schools in Cicero, Franklin Park, Maywood and Northlake were among the 24 schools that received awards from Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant Program Under Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant program, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability awarded grant…
Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest If you are looking for an enjoyable place to have a great tasting Mexican cuisine, try Agave Cocina in Oak Forest. The food is phenomenal. The costs are affordable. And the restaurant is clean and beautifully designed with plenty of seating, fast service and lots of parking By…
Leving Court double victory: Dad wins in court twice to be reunited with son Sometimes it takes more than one court victory for a father’s proper place with his children to be upheld. Some time ago, a dad came to us to secure his place in his 3-year-old son’s life. We won exclusive parenting time…
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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board Daniel T. Calandriello declares victory: Calandriello looks forward to the general election and addressing public safety, increasing mental health services, and investing in infrastructure With 100% of precincts reporting,…