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Vincent ready to get cooking on Palos Park Village Council

by Jeff VorvaJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Jay Vincent has a mean chili recipe and a new job as the replacement for G. Darryl Reed on the Palos Park Village Council.

Orland Park

Eagle Ridge neighbors reject basketball court, trustees agree

by Jim HookJune 7, 2026June 8, 2026

Orland Park residents who live near Eagle Ridge III Park overwhelmingly rejected the idea for the basketball court.

Regional New News

Orland Park Area Gas Prices Drop Nearly 70 Cents in Two Weeks

by News DeskJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Orland Park-area gas prices vary by 76 cents per gallon across 19 stations surveyed, with the cheapest at $4.23 and most expensive at $4.99.

Reporter New News

Melissa Etheridge kicks off Brookfield Zoo’s Roaring Nights concerts

by Bob BongJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Chicago’s wildest concert series returns this weekend as Brookfield Zoo Chicago sets the stage for its annual Roaring Nights summer concert series.

Orland Park

Orland Park police adopt new look squad cars

by Jim HookJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Mayor Jim Dodge asked Police Chief Eric Rossi which of the three designs did the rank-and-file members select. Rossi said the majority of the officers selected design logo No. 3.

Regional Business

Orland Park divides town into 4 development zones

by Jim HookMay 31, 2026May 31, 2026

The plan breaks the village down into four distinct geographic zones to ensure that future commercial, residential and recreational projects align with modern economic demands.

Palos Heights

Palos Heights updates building regulations ahead of new electronic permit system

by Jessie MolloyMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

The City of Palos Heights has updated its code for building regulations and fees, in anticipation of a new, electronic permit filing system coming later this year.