Category: Orland Township

Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest Think you have the most festive house on the block? Then Orland Township has the contest for you! Supervisor Paul O’Grady will host Orland Township’s first annual Township Tinsel Holiday Home Decorating Contest where residents can enter to win a prize for having the best…

News, Orland Park, Orland Township

Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022 Fire believed to have begun in shed spread quickly to the adjacent home in Orland Park on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022. Neighbor alerts homeowner as the fire spread. No injuries reported. The Orland Fire District responded at 10:41 PM to a 911…

Cook County, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released a new TV Ad Monday Oct. 24, 2022 that highlighting his opponent’s extreme anti-choice views, like his support of overturning Roe and letting states pass a ban on abortion with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The…

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Orland Park Democrats organize strong rally for November 8 candidates

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 News Editor 1 Comment

Orland Park Democrats organize strong rally for November 8 candidates The Orland Park Democratic Organization headed by Beth McElroy Kirkwood hosted a forum and fundraiser to support Democratic candidates running in the November 8 elections. The event was held at Papa Joe’s Restaurant Wednesday night Oct. 12, 2022 and included nearly 30 candidates running for…

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Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board Beleaguered GOP incumbent Sean Morrison refuses League of Women Voters Palos/Orland Area invitation to debate, electing to hide behind his political donations and false political attacks Candidate for the 17th District of the Cook County…

Cook County, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

D230 students named Advanced Placement Scholars Seven hundred eight Consolidated High School District 230 students were recently named Advanced Placement Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. AP Scholars may receive college credit, advanced placement or both for their success on the exams. Students at Sandburg, Stagg and…

Education, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Highway Commissioner Rubino Receives Grant Funds

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highway Commissioner Rubino receives Grant Funds Orland Township Highway Department Commissioner Antonio Rubino receives funds for road assessments The Orland Township Highway Department has received grant funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The funds will allow for road assessments and pavement management implementation of the unincorporated areas in Orland Township. The evaluation…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment Nearly 500 people attended an open house hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District at the Chief Art Granat, Sr., Training Campus Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) that featured an up-close look at the techniques firefighters used to respond to emergencies. Demonstrations…