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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Posted on June 6, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 11 am at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W 163rd St, Orland Park. The event features live demonstrations of situations firefighters often face, from fighting fires to rescues…

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​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President

Posted on May 7, 2025June 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President
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​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President Orland Fire Protection District Trustee Beth Damas Kaspar, who recently won re-election to a six-year term as Trustee, was elected on Tuesday (May 5, 2025) to serve as the Fire District’s first woman Board President in the past two decades. Damas Kaspar was sworn into her second term along…

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Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday
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Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday The Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety candidates will be sworn in to their seats as Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District at a special meeting of the Fire District on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at 5 PM. Taking…

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Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan

Posted on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan
Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan

Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, and several officials including from Cook County, the State of Illinois and from officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their best wishes to the Muslim American community as they prepared…

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Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race
Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race The independent candidates seeking re-election and election to the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025 General election have launched their website and Facebook page to inform voters about their experience, platform and news. The candidates are Donald “DJ”…

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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Posted on March 5, 2025March 8, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate
Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…

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