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Orland Park’s Thursday concert in park postponed to Friday

by Bob BongJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Orland Park officials have made the decision to postpone Thursday’s Concert in the Park to Friday, June 12 from 5 – 8 p.m.

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Orland Park police kick off LaGrange Road safety campaign

by Jim HookJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Orland Park is working with Cook County, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Willow Springs to crack down on speeding motorists.

Palos Hills

Moraine Valley speaker takes top oratory title

by Kelly WhiteJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Moraine valley student aaron lopez becomes first community college competitor to win interstate oratory championship with nationally recognized persuasive speech.

Orland Park

Time Mission opens, bringing team-based adventures to Orland Park

by Kelly WhiteJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Time Mission opened in Orland Park Tuesday, bringing immersive team challenges, puzzles, lasers and family-friendly adventure to the south suburbs.

Regional Business

Tinley Park Country Fest to celebrate America’s birthday

by News DeskJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

A new Fourth of July tradition is coming to the south suburbs as Tinley Park Country Fest makes its debut July 3, 4 and 5, at the 80th Avenue Metra Station in Tinley Park.

Tinley Park’s New Fourth of July Bash: Three Days of Country, Ribs, and Fireworks

by News DeskJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Tinley Park officials are debuting a three-day country music festival this summer to mark America’s 250th anniversary, with Nashville acts, five national barbecue vendors, carnival rides, and fireworks.

Regional Top News

A real lifesaver: Palos Heights detective receives life-saving award for the fifth time

by Jessie MolloyJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Palos Heights honored police Detective Jake Wiegand with a life saving award after he prevented the death of a student at Trinity Christian College in April.

Unsealed Transcripts Show Prosecutorial Misconduct That Sank Broadview Six Case

by News DeskJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Grand jury transcripts in the Broadview Six case were released Tuesday, revealing the prosecutorial errors that led a federal judge to dismiss all charges against four protesters in late May.