Thanks to Kaye Friberg, Branch Manager at the Chicago Lawn Library, and her whole staff for a fun block party.
Category: Business
Student murals now greet travelers at Midway Airport
A mural celebrating Chicago’s spirit now greets residents and travelers at Midway International Airport, and 19 high school students helped create it.
Orland Park moves ahead with BP site purchase
At its August 3 meeting, the village moved forward with the revised purchase agreement for the BP property at 9401 W. 159th St.
Kurt Russell, LOTR stars to headline FAN EXPO Chicago
Chicago’s oldest comic convention, Fan Expo Chicago, is returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont August 14-16 with a truly star-studded cast.
Banana Republic Factory Store opens at Orland Square Mall
Banana Republic Factory Store opens at Orland Square, giving southwest suburban shoppers another destination for stylish clothing, accessories and everyday wardrobe finds.
Hickory Hills veteran presented car for her military service
Oak Lawn’s Miranda Hobson wasn’t presented with a key to the city, but she was presented with keys to a new electric vehicle Chevrolet Equinox.
Orland Park names Wehmeier Portraits as business of the month
Wehmeier Portraits, a longtime photo studio in Orland Park, was named the Village’s August 2026 Business of the Month at Monday night’s Village Board meeting.
Village lauds KPGS Consulting for Brookfield Shops efforts
Brookfield village officials Monday commended KPGS Consulting for going above and beyond its contractual obligations to help shape Brookfield Shops at Progress Park, the village’s signature economic development initiative.
New leases expected to bring $150M in investments to Midway Airport
City Council approval of new lease agreements is expected to bring at least $150 million in private investments at Midway International Airport.
Orland Park honors Boy Scouts, Sting, OPA!
There were plenty of honors to go around at Orland Park’s July 20 Committee of the Whole meeting.
