The 2025 Monee Fall Fest Parade celebrated the village’s military with American Legion Commander David Batzek and Auxiliary President Sheila Stepanovic as grand marshals.
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A Decade of Service at the Orland Park Public Library
Jackie Boyd celebrates ten years at Orland Park Library, reflecting on growth, mentorship, community service, and connecting people with resources.
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Miles for Mental Health Suicide Prevention Awareness
On September 6, Manteno resident Jake Smith completed what has become an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
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Artist Jennifer Medema Explores Identity Through Charcoal Portraits
Mokena artist Jennifer Medema showcases 21 charcoal reduction portraits at Orland Park Library, exploring identity, expression and the power of faces.
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Drone Art Show returning to SeatGeek Stadium
For two nights this month, the skies over Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium will be aglow and alive with the DroneArt Show.
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Dumpster discovery reunites WWII letters with soldier’s daughter
The discovery of 100 WWII letters reunited veteran Leonard Andersen’s daughter with priceless family history and wartime correspondence.
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Orland Park celebrates opening of Nova Scholars Tutoring Center
Nova Scholars Tutoring Center opened Sunday in Orland Park, offering personalized tutoring, flexible scheduling, and technology-driven support for students of all ages.
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Music, cars and farm fun fill Orland Park’s Centennial Park West
Families filled Centennial Park West in Orland Park for a country market, live music, kids’ activities and a classic car show.
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Stagg senior takes school safety mission to Congress
Stagg High School’s Quwiyya Folaji joined Sandy Hook Promise in Washington, advocating for school safety, prevention programs, and student-led change.
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Oak Lawn District 229 earns national grant for AI-powered gun detection system
Oak Lawn Community High School wins national grant for AI gun detection, boosting safety measures and protecting students and staff.