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Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors Orland Township residents have the opportunity to receive seasonal flu-shots on select days. The Township is also continuing to offer COVID vaccinations and booster shots to senior citizens Orland Township has extended the dates for flu shots through November. No appointments necessary, shots…

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A Spooktacular Celebration for Orland Township Seniors

October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

A Spooktacular Celebration for Orland Township Seniors Residents had a wickedly good time at the Township’s Halloween luncheon. More than 100 residents attended Orland Township’s Senior Halloween Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 28, for an afternoon full of food, socializing, and fun entertainment. After a scare-worthy costume contest, guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Frankie’s…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township There is still time to register online for the vaccine booster and flu shots through Orland Township. Friday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Orland Township, 14807 South Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 BOOSTER REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 6 months from 2nd…

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Fight The Flu at Orland Township

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Fight The Flu at Orland Township Flu Shot Clinics are starting at the Township in September. In attempt to continue to further protect the community this year, Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select days in the coming months. Starting on September 1st, flu shots will be available…

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Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners Orland Park, IL-based Edwards Realty Company (ERC), a boutique property management, investment, and development firm, announces the expansion of its Pop Local program to Orland Park Crossing. The program, which has supported local entrepreneurs across the Midwest, focuses on…

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Orland Park native David Gust re-signs with Chicago Wolves

August 20, 2021August 21, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park native David Gust re-signs with Chicago Wolves Productive forward owns 44 goals in parts of four AHL seasons The Chicago Wolves announced Friday they have signed forward David Gust to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2021-22 season. The 27-year-old Orland Park native notched two goals and two assists in 16 appearances…

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Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

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COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

August 8, 2021August 9, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report While some politicians are spreading misinformation about the spread of COVID exploiting children in order to sell fundraising tickets and distract taxpayers from their failed leadership, real doctors at the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics who actually know and are trained in…

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Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township Orland Township’s Pet-Palooza returns on September 25! Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Orland Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park! This is a rain or shine event. Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board…

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Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday outlined its achievements from the past year during an appearance before the Fire District’s Board of Trustees. Curt Unander, a 22-year resident of Orland Park who represents the Senior Advisory Board, reported that…

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Eagles Basketball Tryouts begin for the 2021-2022 Season!

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Eagles Basketball Tryouts begin for the 2021-2022 Season! Orland Park Eagles is the Competitive Boys Travel Basketball Program of the Orland Youth Association (OYA). The goal of this program is to provide fundamental and advanced basketball skills to its players in a competitive environment while teaching its players lessons in “playing the game the right…

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Blake Alexander entertains at Orland Township summer luncheon event

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Blake Alexander entertains at Orland Township summer luncheon event Over 170 attendees gather at Orland Chateau for a musical performance during the year’s first Summer Senior Luncheon on July 15, 2021. Senior Luncheons, one of Orland Township’s most popular reoccurring events, are finally back in full swing! On Thursday, July 15th, 176 community members poured…

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Something big to cheer about, for a change

July 2, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Something big to cheer about, for a change Suburban officials in Orland Park come out strong to cheer on local Olympic favorite Evita Griskenas who is one of a team of Americans who will compete in the Tokyo Olympics July 26 through August 8. Griskenas performs in the rhythmic gymnastic, a popular competition for audiences….

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Orland journalist among finalists for 2021 Pulitzer prize

June 21, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland journalist among finalists for 2021 Pulitzer prize Bill Healy Jr., who rose up in journalism as a young writer for The Villager Newspapers in the Orland Park region, was among a group of journalists who were named as finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. Although he did not win the Pulitzer Prize, being an official…

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Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 Ray Hanania

Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township Over 100 residents arrive at Orland Township to celebrate the re-opening of the Senior Activity Center. Excitement filled the air as residents flocked to Orland Township on June 17th and 18th. After a tense year and a half of strict pandemic guidelines and stay-at-home orders,…

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Orland Park Police Remind All to Drive Sober This Independence Day, and Every Day

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Park Police Remind All to Drive Sober This Independence Day, and Every Day This Independence Day, the Orland Park Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. However your celebrations may look this year, make sure you celebrate…

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Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks

May 26, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks With the COVID pandemic easing and more and more people getting vaccinations, it just felt GREAT to get out of the house and enjoy a meal at a great restaurant. And one of the best restaurants is Texas de Brazil in the Orland Park Mall. Although the Orland…

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Orland Township presents Scholarship awards

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township presents Scholarship awards The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded 17 area students scholarships recognizing their academic excellence. The scholarship presentations were made by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and members of the Orland Township board which is recognized as one of the best and most efficient government agencies in the Orland Park region Orland…

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