Tag: Orland Park

Orland Park Police Department announces enforcement results

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Police Department announces enforcement results The Orland Park Police Department today released the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts conducted through the federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program. These efforts, carried out between Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026, were designed to reduce crashes and save lives on Illinois…

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Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault On September 15, 2026, at approximately 9 a.m., the Orland Park Police Department responded to the Shell gas station, at 15100 Harlem Ave., after receiving 911 calls reporting gunshots fired in the parking lot. As officers and investigators responded to the scene, a…

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Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison CHICAGO — A member of a crew that conspired to commit 11 brazen daytime robberies in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Between January 2022 and March 2023, Perry Maple, 23, participated directly in three…

Crime, Federal, Law, News, NewsWire, Orland Park

Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) will reopen on Tuesday following a thorough review of the facility and completion of all recommended health and safety procedures. CPAC was closed late Saturday afternoon after a staff member reported being treated for Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection. A second potential…

Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Park

Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option By Ray Hanania As Consolidated High School District 230, one of the largest in Illinois, blocked the adoption of Arabic as a Foreign Language at their three High Schools, Sandburg High School, Andrew High School, and Stagg…

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Orland Park Launches Emergency Management Agency

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Launches Emergency Management Agency The Village of Orland Park has formally replaced the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) with the Orland Park Emergency Management Agency (EMA), following Board of Trustees approval Monday night. The transition strengthens the Village’s commitment to emergency preparedness, disaster response and public safety.  “Illinois communities across the state are…

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Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events The Village of Orland Park is proud to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a year full of special events and programs. The season of celebration will kick off with the Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest & Parade on Saturday,…

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Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs The Orland Fire Protection District released the scheduled dates for the popular Kids Camp (Monday, June 15) and the Junior Cadet program (Tuesday, June 16), and urges interested parents to mark their calendars for the events and for the required registration….