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Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home A contractor working in a home in Orland Park fell down a 20 to 30 foot well that was in the building’s basement area and had to be rescued by firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District this afternoon….
Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients Naperville mom Joy Harmon visited the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center in Orland Park on Tuesday, June 13 to deliver care packages to patients receiving treatment. Joy was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 39 years old. As a mom to two young kids, her diagnosis…
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Bolingbrook to host International Festival of Culture July 15 Bolingbrook announced it would host its annual International Festival of Cultures on July 15, 2023, a one-day event celebrating the cultural diversity of its residents and the cultures from all over the world. The event highlights many countries showcasing ethnic food, handmade goods and merchandise, international…
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Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly hosts property assessment workshop June 15 Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly will host a workshop for homeowners concerned about skyrocketing property assessments that will be held on June 15, 2023 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. The workshop will be held in cooperation with Cook County Assessor…
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Senator Hastings-backed law will help protect consumers Residents across the Southland will have a new law in place to protect them from annoying auto-renewal fees, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “We have all fallen victim to unclear auto-renewal fees,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This new law will now require companies to…
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Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park State Senator Michael E. Hastings is pleased to see the Fiscal Year 2024 budget signed into law on Wednesday will prioritize support for direct service providers, Tinley Park remediation efforts and historic levels of funding for area higher education facilities. “Next fiscal…
Bolingbrook Town Center Mosaic Ribbon Cutting Scheduled June 7 The public is invited to the official ribbon cutting and celebration of the new mosaic at Town Center entitled “A Reflection of Bolingbrook” on June 7 at 6:45 PM The Village of Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Arts Council would like to welcome the public to the…
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is “off the rails on a crazy train” Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau went on a name calling rant filled with lies and falsehoods, attacking critics who have demanded that he be accountable in his 2023 State of the Village Speech. It was hosted by the Orland Park Chamber of…
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