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Ray Lopez leads and champions rights of Chicago residents Statement on Mayor Johnson’s Next Steps with the City’s Migrant Crisis Today, I and many of my City Council colleagues attended a briefing about the ever-growing border crisis that has reached a boiling point in our neighborhoods. Mayor Johnson and I share the belief that avoiding…
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Hastings reminds residents to make a plan during National Preparedness Month State Senator Michael E. Hastings is reminding residents across the 19th District to take the time to discuss and implement readiness plans during National Preparedness Month. “Setting aside time to plan ahead and create readiness plans can make all the difference in saving the…
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Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness From Local Schools In the spirit of holiday giving, numerous local schools have donated food and toys to the Orland Township Holiday Program. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over…
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This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often By Jeffery M. Leving Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks, but a time to enjoy being with family. For most American families, it’s a time to come together and reflect around the table — something that can and…
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Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter Orland Park — The Orland Fire Protection District will host a “Coffee & Conversation” meeting this week to help seniors adjust to the winter months and in December discuss their insurance needs. The program, “Seasonal Survival Guide for the Seniors” will be led by retired Lieutenant…
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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office Commissioner Aguilar will be joined by representatives from Illinois Department of Health, Cook County Health to Provide Residents with Health and Family Services. What: Second Annual Family Resource Fair When: Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00am – 2:00pm Where: Commissioner Aguilar’s District Office, 7833…
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Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County The start of a new year and long-awaited arrival of snow brings winter fun to the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us for programs and events in January and February! From enjoying the warmth of a campfire to exploring the snowy trails of…
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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…
All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…
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Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa Santa’s on his way to celebrate in Orland Township! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice; don’t think twice about attending Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa! Children and their families are invited to join Santa Claus and Supervisor Paul O’Grady with the Board of Trustees in celebrating the most wonderful…
Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…
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Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair The public turned out to ready their children for the opening of local schools at the Orland Township Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday August 14. Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair, hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees, greeted the families and were joined…
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