There were plenty of honors to go around at Orland Park’s July 20 Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Orland Park holds off as residents oppose annexation
Orland Park Mayor James Dodge is in favor of annexing an unincorporated area, but he is willing to listen to residents in that area before the village board puts it to a final vote.
Orland Park reduces Dale Inc. suspension to 2 years
New Lenox-based Dale Incorporated had a year sliced off a three-year suspension from the Village of Orland Park.
Area roundup: Palos Coyotes finish fourth in Legion state tourney
The Palos Post 1993 Coyotes had their third straight top-four finish at the American Legion senior state finals.
Orland Park road projects are on hold
Road projects on Southwest Highway plus the 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive intersection are in a holding pattern.
Orland Park honors first female trustee as she turns 90
Marilyn Harlan was the first female trustee elected to the Orland Park board back in 1981 and was honored at the July 20 Committee of the Whole meeting for turning 90.
No laughing matter as Orland Park bans nitrous oxide
Orland Park trustees voted July 20 to prohibit the retail sale, possession and recreational use of nitrous oxide in the village.
Palos Park approves $60,000 in village improvements
Things have been breaking down in Palos Park recently, and the village council needs to spend close to $60,000 for repairs or replacement.
Boehm returns to man the grill at Palos Park Hot Dog Day
Rick Boehm has not retired from manning the grill at the Palos Park Hot Dog Day celebration, which he did again on July 15 at Village Green.
Area roundup: Oak Lawn’s Christine Leverenz wins two Special Olympics gold medals
Christine Leverenz won the 50-yard backstroke and 50-yard breaststroke at the Special Olympics in Minnesota.
