Original News, Features & Opinion
Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families Orland Township is offering digital donation opportunities in their 2021 Holiday Program, and showcasing other Toy Drives for needy families Wishing to help Orland Township make the lives of local families a little brighter this season, but just don’t have the time? Donate to the Orland…
Read More “Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families” »
Chicago Wolves host food drive Saturday April 24 Donate non-perishable goods at Allstate Arena to help Common Pantry GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS – The Chicago Wolves are hosting a Food Drive from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. All of the canned goods and other non-perishable items the Wolves collect…
Read More “Chicago Wolves host food drive Saturday April 24” »
Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019 Twenty years ago, a group of Hoffman Estates Police Officers started a project to bring gifts and food to families in need during the Holiday Season. Seeing the faces of these children and their families change from despair to joy, the Officers pledged to…
Read More “Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019” »
Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive The Orland Fire Protection District is hosting its annual TOY DRIVE this year! “The drive is very important and helps bring cheer and smiles to the faces of children and families who are facing need this holiday season,” said Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield. “We’re asking members of the…
Read More “Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive” »
Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is holding her 6th Annual Business Attire Clothing Drive this year for young adults from November 29 to December 14. Hurley is encouraging residents in the community to donate new and gently used business clothing attire to benefit the Mercy…
Read More “Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit” »
Orland Vets host Care Package Collection Nov. 4 The Orland Park Veteran’s Commission hosted a “Care Package Collection” event for current U.S. Military Personnel. In addition to the Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission, the event was co-sponsored by Stone Church, Park View Christian Church, and Kruse’s Krew. Veteran’s Commission Director Tom Dubelbeis explained it…
Advantage: Bridgeview police Nip firefighters in basketball game for charity By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Fire Chief Mike Daly, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha, and the village trustees had fun at the last village board meeting talking about the recent “Battle of the Badges” basketball game played between the police and fire departments. The police won by…
Village of Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort The Village of Orland Park, Illinois is collecting to help Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey with its Orland Park Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Three village facilities have been designated to accept donations from area residents including Orland Park’s Frederick T. Owens Village Hall at 14700 South…
Read More “Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort” »
