An Orland Park man has been charged with the Jan. 5 shooting of a man in Brookfield. Isaiah Montanez, 22, of Orland Park, turned himself in on Jan. 9 and was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony. Brookfield police said they responded to a call of […]
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Leo greets Cardinal Joseph Bernardin students on return to school
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School students had quite the welcome back this academic year. Students at the school, 9250 W. 167th Street in Orland Hills, were greeted by Leo, the Orland Park Police Department’s K9 Therapy Dog to help anyone suffering first day jitters. Since arriving at the Orland Park Police Department in September 2021, Leo, a 3-year-old American Labrador Retriever […]
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Portillo’s brings speed and flavor to Orland Park with new drive-thru-only spot
Char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, and chocolate cake. Portillo’s opened its third pickup-only location on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 20 Orland Square Drive in Orland Square. A ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded the grand opening. “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Orland Park community,” said Marc Miller, vice president of restaurant operations for […]
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Stoney Point Pub brings game-day spirit to Palos Park
The hum of camaraderie mingled with the aroma of sizzling burgers and freshly poured craft beer at Stoney Point Pub on a brisk Sunday afternoon in Palos Park. Bears and Packers fans, draped in team colors, cheered and groaned as the game unfolded on multiple flat-screen TVs. The pub’s warm interior provided a cozy haven […]
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Palos Heights mayoral candidate Jeffery Key pledges leadership for the next generation
For 14 years, Alderman Jeffery Key of Ward 1 has been a steadfast advocate for Palos Heights, serving its residents with a collaborative spirit and a dedication to preserving the city’s charm while preparing it for the future. Now, as a mayoral candidate, Key emphasizes the importance of transparency, clear communication, and fostering unity among […]
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Palos Heights mayor touts quality of life improvements during reelection push
For more than two decades, Mayor Robert Straz has guided Palos Heights through a period of transformation. From stabilizing finances to enhancing public amenities, Straz has worked to ensure the city’s growth is sustainable and its residents’ quality of life continues to improve. As he seeks reelection, the mayor reflects on his accomplishments and outlines […]
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Pekau lauds fallen state trooper from Orland Park
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau took some time at the Jan. 6 village board meeting to praise the services of the late Clay Carns. Carns, 35, was an Orland Park resident and Illinois state trooper who was struck and killed on Dec. 23 by a vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Channahon area. The irony […]
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State grant to go to Orland Park’s all-inclusive playground
Orland Park Director of Recreation and Parks Ray Piattoni said the village received a nice holiday gift when it was presented with an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant. The village received $600,000 in mid-December and it didn’t take long to figure out how to spend that gift. The OSLAD money will go toward […]
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Charger pride shines as Stagg opens expanded campus
“Today is more than just the unveiling of a building; it’s the realization of a dream.” With these words, Dr. Robert Nolting, superintendent of Consolidated High School District 230, set the tone for a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday evening, January 6. Despite gray skies and inclement weather, community members, students, staff, and local officials gathered […]
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Willow Springs signs on for security cameras on main roads
Willow Springs has joined the growing number of communities that will have cameras on key roads leading in and out of town. The cameras take photos of license plates of vehicles as they leave and enter a community, adding a layer of policing. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the board unanimously approved an agreement with […]
