The Orland Park Village Board voted unanimously earlier this month to annex Melka Landscaping, bringing the 1160 West 179th Street business under village jurisdiction while allowing it to continue operating as it has for years. The voluntary annexation expands Orland Park’s tax base and gives the village regulatory authority over the landscaping company’s future operations. […]
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Orland’s Doogan Park in store for a face-lift
Doogan Park renovations include a full-sized soccer field, improvements to the baseball field, tennis court repairs, and a new playground.
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End of shift for Orland Park K9 Officer Maverick
After nearly eight years as a member of the Orland Park Police Department, Maverick, an 8-year-old (that’s 56 in people years) Hanoverian Hound, has officially retired.
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Amelia Jensen’s design to adorn Palos Heights vehicle stickers
Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz presented Amelia with a certificate for winning the design contest at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
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Orland Park shifts summer concerts from headliners to tribute bands
Trustees have agreed to continue using the state-of-the-art bandshell at Centennial Park West for a series of free summer concerts.
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Dodge signals a new era of collaboration for Orland Park
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge used his first State-of-the-Village address Tuesday to signal a shift toward collaboration and economic development, marking an official break from the contentious transition that followed his defeat of former Mayor Keith Pekow last April.
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Thousands protest Trump at Orland Park No Kings Rally
About 3,000 people gathered Saturday along LaGrange Road in Orland Park for a “No Kings” rally opposing President Donald Trump’s policies.
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Orland Park approves Amazon superstore
Amazon could begin construction later this year on its first-ever big box retail superstore at 159th Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park.
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Drone helps Orland Park police capture suspect
A 38-year-old Markham man will appear in a Bridgeview courtroom Wednesday morning to face felony drug possession and fleeing charges.
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Reaction mixed to proposed Amazon development
The Orland Park Village Board is expected to vote on the Amazon plan when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19.