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Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes

Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes The Village of Orland Park takes top ranking for home ownership according to a recent report from USA TODAY online which cited a study completed by 24/7 Wall St., a financial website. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…

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Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe

Posted on July 7, 2019July 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe
Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe

Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe Landscapers alerted a woman and three children to a fire that ravaged their attached garage and was quickly spreading to their home on Saturday afternoon on the 14200 Block of Woodward Drive in Orland Park. The 911 call was made around 2:24 PM.   Firefighters with…

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Charter Fitness to increase monthly fee to $15

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Charter Fitness to increase monthly fee to $15
Charter Fitness to increase monthly fee to $15

Charter Fitness to increase monthly fee to $15 Charter Fitness® will be celebrating its’ 16th year in business in 2019. Although our name and ownership has changed over the years, we continue to work hard at providing you with the best fitness experience possible. When the new owners, Mike and Glenn, took over in May…

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Pekau is way off base in starting fight with Gorman

Posted on March 28, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pekau is way off base in starting fight with Gorman
Pekau is way off base in starting fight with Gorman

Pekau is way off base in starting fight with Gorman The mudslinging battle to elect three trustees in Orland Park has taken another ugly turn over the issue of vicious but anonymous robocalls as Mayor Keith Pekau widens his list of enemies by taking shots this time at Liz Gorman, the centrist populist who made…

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Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women

Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women Orland Park Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich will co-host with One Light Self-Defense a free self-defense workshop for women and girls. The program is free and will address “self-defense, distraction and awareness” tactics. The program will be held on March 11, 2019 at the Orland Park Civic…

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Orland Park native supports “Silent Service” at Pearl Harbor Sub Training Center

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park native supports “Silent Service” at Pearl Harbor Sub Training Center
Orland Park native supports “Silent Service” at Pearl Harbor Sub Training Center

Orland Park native supports “Silent Service” at Pearl Harbor Sub Training Center By Erica R. Gardner Chief Mass Communication Specialist, Navy Office of Community Outreach. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rusty Pang An Orland Park, Illinois, native and 2007 Carl Sandburg High School graduate is serving at the U.S. Naval Submarine Training Center…

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Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting
Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting

Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting By Ray Hanania The shooting of a teenager at the Orland Park Mall on Monday evening (6:45 PM) Jan. 21, 2019 raises questions as to whether or not the mall should impose restrictions to help prevent future gun-related violence. One person was killed and another…

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One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire
One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire

One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District received a 9-1-1 call at 4:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15, 2019) reporting a fire in a two-story split-level home consumed in heavy smoke at the 14200 Block of 84th Avenue in Orland Park. One resident was outside…

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Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes

Posted on January 6, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes
Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes

Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes Pettiness by the Orland Park Village board against Mayor Keith Pekau will have a huge impact on the outcome of the April 2 Trustee elections where two slates will face off. Pekau has endorsed a slate led by Cindy Katsenes while the board trustees are backing…

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Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees

Posted on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees
Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees

People Over Politics Party announces Orland Park trustee slate, led by activists Cindy Katsenes and local author Bill Healy

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Red Robin in Orland Park closed after Carbon Monoxide affects 24 customers

Posted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Red Robin in Orland Park closed after Carbon Monoxide affects 24 customers
Red Robin in Orland Park closed after Carbon Monoxide affects 24 customers

Red Robin in Orland Park closed after Carbon Monoxide affects 24 customers The Orland Fire Protection District treated 24 customers at the Red Robin Restaurant in Orland Park after they reported feeling sick on Friday Nov. 30, 2018. Four of the customers were taken to area hospitals after the OFPD determined that the cause was…

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Pekau calls out political criticism from Carroll over board issues

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau calls out political criticism from Carroll over board issues

Pekau calls out political criticism from Carroll over board issues Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau asserts that critics are playing politics with issues at the Village Board meetings. Trustee Michael Carroll reportedly blamed Mayor Pekau for a poorly orchestrated anonymous robe-call that criticized the board for reversing its 2009 vote to ban gaming and approving up…

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Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor

Posted on November 25, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor
Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor

Jim Dodge announces for Orland Park Mayor Can a perennial Republican candidate for public office like Jim Dodge win the office of Orland Park Mayor? His past elections outside of Orland Park suggest not, but his Republican base in Orland Park tells a different story. But that depends on what Republican Mayor Keith Pekau does. Pekau defeated…

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Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park
Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park

Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park An early morning fire at the Patio Restaurant was controlled by a fire sprinkler minimizing damage and was quickly extinguished when firefighters arrived. At about 01:30 AM this morning, Thursday Nov. 22, 2018, Orland Fire Protection DIstrict was dispatched to the Patio Restaurant, 7830…

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Orland Veterans host care package collection

Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Veterans host care package collection
Orland Veterans host care package collection

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…

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Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community

Posted on October 28, 2018October 29, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community
Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community

Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community Local activist fought for the rights of Arabs and Muslims in the Chicagoland area and also for the rights of all in mainstream American politics. Miriam Zayed was among one of the first two Arab Americans in Chicagoland to run for public elective office in the…

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Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women

Posted on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women
Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women

Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women says Board Certified Cardiologist from Orland Park Dr. Kathleen Drinan who will speak to “Women and Heart Disease Prevention” at the Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions of the American College of Osteopathic Internists in Florida….

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Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane

Posted on August 11, 2018August 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane
Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane

Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a house fire located in the 14400 block of Mason Lane at approximately 11:56 PM on Friday night. OFPD Fire companies arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke coming from the sub-basement of the…

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