The Orland Fire Protection District announced the promotions of three firefighters last week to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief.
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Jim Cornelison to perform at Taste of Orland Park veterans tribute
Jim Cornelison, longtime national anthem singer for the Chicago Blackhawks, will perform at the annual Veterans Tribute on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Worth Cruisers show off classic rides in weekly tradition
The car show usually draws large crowds and 150 entrants to the parking lot of Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St., in Worth.
Mayor praises workers for cleanup from June storms
Worth Mayor Mary Werner said the public works department deserves praise for cleaning up the village following two days of raging storms last month.
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.
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.
Palos Heights construction update says 127th Street bridge work will last into next year
Alderman Michael McGrogan reported that the city had received a report that the 127th Street bridge over the Cal-Sag channel in Crestwood between Route 83 and Cicero Avenue has had its construction period extended for at least another year.
Palos Heights approves improvements for city pool
The Palos Heights City Council took the first steps on July 21 to begin improvements to the city pool.
Former substitute teacher pleads guilty to battery of a child
A former teacher with a long history of child abuse allegations and convictions pleaded guilty earlier month to aggravated battery of a child after he was accused of inappropriate behavior with a 9-year-old boy he was hired to tutor in Orland Park.
