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Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday said there will be no reduction in emergency fire response services as a result of the inability of Cook County to collect taxes during which fund government unit services like the fire district, Fire Chief Michael…
Orland Park Police arrest armed felon charged with weapons possession and violence On July 21 at approximately 3:15 p.m., Orland Park Police Officers on patrol of the parking lot at 288 Orland Square Drive in the Orland Park Mall located an unoccupied vehicle displaying a paper, Temporary Dealer Permit. Upon inspection of the vehicle’s identification…
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USO hosts Barbecue for the Troops July 23, 2022 The USO will host a barbecue for the Troops on Saturday July 23, 2022 at the Joe Rizza Dealership, 8100 W. 159th Street in Orland Park. The event is being held in celebration of Lincolns 100th Anniversary we are Partnering with USO Illinois & Chicago Automobile…
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Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor 6th District Congressman Sean Casten secures over $14 million in local funding to combat climate crisis, address hunger, improve transportation, protect domestic abuse survivors. Being able to work with other officials and leaders shows how benefits can…
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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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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Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb The recent mass shooting in Highland Park only reminds us how different gun violence and homicides are viewed, discussed and perceived in the public and mainstream news media when compared to the greater and everyday violence that consumes Chicago and Cook County….
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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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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…
You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections Elections, especially primaries, are always a mix of good and bad results. In Orland Park, the extremist Republicans managed to survive thanks to one of the lowest voter turnouts we have seen in a long time. In the 6th District, Orland Park’s extremist rightwing…
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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,…
Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs The Orland Fire Protection District will dedicate the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center, at 10728 W. 163rd Place in Orland Park on Friday, July 15, 2022, beginning at 4 PM. The public is invited to attend. Robert M. Buhs began his…
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Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park Residents are being encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescription medication for safe disposal at a free community event hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from…
Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…
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Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Republicans in suburban Cook County will not have to worry about wasting a lot of time to vote because the most popular candidate on Republican Ballots is a candidate named “No Candidate,” slated through the incompetence of Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison, the beleaguered…
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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…
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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…