Gianna Fest brought families and neighbors together Sept. 18-20 for carnival rides, music, food and one of summer’s final celebrations.
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Palos Park parade rolls out hometown pride
Palos Park residents gathered for the annual Autumn in the Park parade featuring the marching band, local groups, officials and community members.
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Palos Park’s Autumn in the Park celebrates small-town charm
Palos Park celebrated its annual Autumn in the Park Festival with live music, food, family activities, a parade and community spirit.
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Monarchs bring magic to Palos Heights
Lake Katherine’s annual monarch celebration brought families together for butterfly encounters, nature activities and lessons on protecting monarchs and their habitats.
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Pumpkin Days brings fall fun to The Children’s Farm
Pumpkin Days kicked off fall in Palos Park with farm animals, pumpkin picking, hayrides and family activities continuing through Halloween.
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Moraine Valley Fire Academy prepares students for careers in emergency services
Moraine Valley expands its fire science programs, giving students hands-on training, internships and career opportunities in firefighting and emergency medical services.
Posted inOrland Park
Orland Park teen wins Miss Teen International 2026 title
Orland Park’s Julia Yock, 15, won Miss Teen International 2026 and plans to use her platform promoting mental and physical health to inspire teens.
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Man charged in attempted gas station robbery in Orland Park
A Michigan City, Ind., man was charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after he was shot while allegedly attempting to rob a customer at gunpoint Tuesday morning at a Shell station at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue, Orland Park police said.
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Orland Park says tornado cleanup bill nears $2 million
Recovery costs from two tornados that hit Orland Park are closing in on the $2 million mark, officials said.
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Sandburg Class of 1976 Celebrates 50 Years
Sandburg High School’s Class of 1976 celebrates 50 years with a reunion bringing classmates together from across the country.
