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One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning
One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning

One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning One firefighter was injured but was later released by the hospital after battling a fire at a home in Orland Park early Tuesday morning, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District said. The fire was reported at 3:35 AM on Tuesday Feb. 20, 2024 at the…

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New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives
New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives

New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2024) announced that a new CAD-to-CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) technology that will significantly reduce time it takes for firefighters and paramedics in 40 south suburban communities to respond to emergencies. OFPD Fire…

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Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition
Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition Officials of the nation’s leading property & casualty insurance risk assessment, Verisk, presented officials of the Orland Fire Protection District with the organization’s highest honor, ISO 1. The ranking reflects an evaluation of more than a dozen aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of…

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Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge
Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge Supervisor Paul O’Grady is excited bring back the Annual Souper Bowl Challenge at Orland Township! Warm up for the Super Bowl LVII by joining Orland Township at the 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge! Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of soups before casting their…

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Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home
Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home

Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home The Orland Fire District responded at 11:34 pm on Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2023 to a reported structure fire at a home on in the 15200 block of Stradford Lane in Orland Park. Multiple 911 calls were received for the reported house fire.   Battalion…

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Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore

Posted on October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore
Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore

Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore Award winning columnist Ray Hanania writes about migrants and illegal aliens, the failed policies of President Biden, handicapped parking violators, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau one of the region’s worst elected officials next only to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, and the killing of civilians…

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Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics

Posted on October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics
Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics

Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics Orland Township residents can now receive their seasonal flu shots and pneumonia vaccines at the Township offices on select Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. The clinics are walk-in, with no appointment necessary, and are open to anyone 3 years of age or older. Additionally, a drive-thru Saturday clinic…

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No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge

Posted on October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge
No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge

No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge At 5:06 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, companies of the Orland Fire Protection District and Palos Heights Fire District dispatched in response to a possible structure fire at the Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge, 13500 S Harlem Ave (formerly the Ale House) on…

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Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office

Posted on October 20, 2023October 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office
Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office

Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office Real Republican Gary Grasso responds to Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s vicious political lies and mischaracterizations. Pekau made his political attacks in his taxpayer funded position as Mayor of Orland Park, something Pekau does quite often. By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith…

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Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured
Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured

Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured At approximately 8 AM on Friday, October 6th, the Orland Fire District responded to a report of smoke coming out of an upstairs window and water flowing down the wall of a commercial structure in the 14300 block of 82nd Ave…

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Car crashes into Orland Park post Office

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Car crashes into Orland Park post Office
Car crashes into Orland Park post Office

Car crashes into Orland Park post Office At approximately 1:49 PM on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a report that a car had crashed into the building at 9500 W. 144th Place, identified as the Orland Park Post Office. On arrival crews found a vehicle that had driven…

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Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor 1 Comment on Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law
Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law The South Suburban Airport may soon be a reality thanks to a new measure supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law on Friday. “This new law brings us one crucial step closer in opening the South…

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You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

Posted on June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them
You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them Elected officials continue to focus their response to rising gun-related violence on the guns, not on the need to impose harsh punishments on those who use the guns. Gun laws stop law abiding citizens from owning guns, but they don’t stop the criminals…

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Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home
Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home

Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home A contractor working in a home in Orland Park fell down a 20 to 30 foot well that was in the building’s basement area and had to be rescued by firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District this afternoon….

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Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients
Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients

Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients Naperville mom Joy Harmon visited the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center in Orland Park on Tuesday, June 13 to deliver care packages to patients receiving treatment. Joy was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 39 years old. As a mom to two young kids, her diagnosis…

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Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Posted on June 5, 2023June 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park
Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park State Senator Michael E. Hastings is pleased to see the Fiscal Year 2024 budget  signed into law on Wednesday will prioritize support for direct service providers, Tinley Park remediation efforts and historic levels of funding for area higher education facilities. “Next fiscal…

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Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment
Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment

Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment The Village of Orland Park is proud to partner with the Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation in the improvement and redevelopment of the Village’s Schussler Park. Michael Schofield III and Kendall Coyne Schofield were in attendance at the May 15th Village of Orland Park Board…

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Orland Park Sting FC announces Spring sessions

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Sting FC announces Spring sessions
Orland Park Sting FC announces Spring sessions

Orland Park Sting FC announces Spring sessions Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting a Spring Session of our LIL STINGERZ and STING UNIVERSITY Programs! Program information can be found below. Registration is NOW OPEN for the SPRING Session of our LIL STINGERZ Program – Registration Closes April…

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