More than 30 residents enrolled in the inaugural Orland Park Citizens Academy, a free seven-week program sponsored by the village.
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Dodge tells chamber Orland Park’s future ‘is bright’
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge tells the Chamber of Commerce the village has a bright future ahead.
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Tow Trucks for Tots returns to Bridgeview
Tow Trucks for Tots is returning to SeatGeek Stadium on Nov. 9 for a parade through the streets of Bridgeview, Bedford Park and Summit.
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Orland Park Centennial Pool fees to increase in 2026
Visitors to Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center will see a modest increase in admission and membership fees next summer.
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Orland Park rededicates village hall to Fred Owens
The daughters of the late Orland Park Mayor Fred Owens said they were thrilled with the board’s decision to rededicate the village hall in their father’s honor.
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Orland Park police to experiment with 12-hour shifts
Orland Park trustees voted unanimously Monday night to switch to 12-hour shifts in its police department for a year.
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Orland Park police welcome therapy dog Holly
The Orland Park Police Department introduced the newest member of its team recently – Holly, a trained therapy dog.
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Orland Park police show off new First Responder drones
Orland Park Police Dept. has joined other communities across the Southland implementing the First Responder drone program.
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Orland Park trustees OK moratorium on business licenses
Orland Park trustees have agreed to enact a nine-month moratorium on granting business licenses and zoning approvals.
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Harlem Auto Parts celebrates 50th anniversary
Frank Kalebich Sr. opened the doors to Harlem Auto Parts & Paint Supply in Bridgeview half-a-century ago.