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Orland Park Cardiologist warns of rising cardiovascular risk among women

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

August 11, 2018August 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD An Orland Park man who suffered cardiac arrest while exercising at Life Time Fitness expressed his gratitude on Tuesday (June 26, 2018) to the four employees of the fitness center and members of the Orland Fire Protection District whose actions saved his life. Michael Sanocki…

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Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home

June 16, 2018June 16, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home An alert neighbor called 911 to report smoke and fire outside a neighbor’s home on Jillian Road in Orland Park on Friday (June 15, 2018) evening. The neighbor called 911 at 6 pm reporting seeing smoke and a small fire outside the neighbor’s house. The Orland…

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OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors The Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Senior Advisory Council and Aishling Companion Home Care will offer a presentation called “Ageless Grace” to help seniors and attendees better understand ways to improve brain functions during aging. The presentation,…

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Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan The Orland Park Village board, still angry over the voter’s rejection of Dan McLaughlin as Mayor and the election of Keith Pekau, continue to block Pekau’s ideas and proposals. Critics have accused the new board of continuing to put politics over the best interests…

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No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire

April 29, 2018April 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire A fire was reported at the Old Navy retailer store at 105 Orland Park Place Drive inside the Orland Park Place Mall on Sunday night at around 5:30 pm that caused significant fire and smoke damage to the store. Fire officials said more than 30 people…

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Orland woman dies in cooking related fire

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland woman dies in cooking related fire An 89-year-old Orland Park resident died as a result of a kitchen fire in her home at the 7300 block of Paradise Lane Friday (April 6, 2018) evening around 5 pm, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District confirmed Tuesday. The victim was identified as Margaret Keane. The…

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No injuries in fire that caused major damage to Red Robin in Orland Park

February 18, 2018February 23, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

No injuries in fire that caused major damage to Red Robin in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers restaurant at 15503 South La Grange Road in Orland Park on Saturday at approximately 4:30 pm. Advance information from witnesses reported a blazing roof…

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Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School The High School District 230 School Board approved the hiring of Jennifer Tyrrell as Principal of Sandburg High School, in light of the retirement of Deb Baker at the end of this 2017-2018 school year. “District 230 is incredibly grateful for the leadership Deb Baker has provided at…

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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…

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Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a reported brush fire at 135th and Wolf Road on Friday. The fire call was reported at around 1:30 pm. On arrival, firefighters found an area of tall grass and brush burning. Fire response crews worked about 45 minutes…

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Two garage fires in Orland Park

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two garage fires in Orland Park Crews responded to 9-1-1 emergency call involving a report of a possible garage fire at the 9000 block of 147th Street in Orland Park on Friday night at 6:56pm (Nov 24, 2017). Upon arrival Orland Fire Protection District firefighters found two detached garages on fire with exposure to the adjacent…

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All you can eat Brazilian steak houses

November 25, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

All you can eat Brazilian steak houses One of my favorite restaurants is the Brazilian steakhouse where waiters serve the Churrascaria food selections on skewers one slice at a time with a huge salad bar in the background. Texas de Brazil is at the top of the list but I have enjoyed them all including…

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Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

November 18, 2017March 17, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…

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Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students Full video of the ceremony is presented below. Carl Sandburg High school inducted 87 Juniors and Seniors into the National Honor Society at ceremonies on Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 at Sandburg High school at 131st Street and LaGrange Road in the Performing Arts Center. The program included remarks…

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Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs

October 9, 2017October 10, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs (LYONS Update below) Fire reported in Orland Park. Two Orland Park firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion while battling a large fire that consumed a vacant two-story home near 108th Avenue and Oakland, on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 9, 2017 Fire Chief…

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Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu

October 3, 2017November 29, 2019 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu A local favorite since 2011 By Steve Neuhaus Businesses come and go these days mostly due to the economy and competition, but for one local owner business is booming. I was told that I should visit the Stacked Pancake House in Oak Lawn, so I headed out…

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