Category: Orland Park

Orland Township’s Pet-Palooza is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Orland Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. This is a rain-or-shine event. Residents are invited to a family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon of activities, says Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Pet-Palooza will feature more than 60 local vendors, ranging from […]

By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is resisting any talk about accepting migrants that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants shipped to the suburbs. In mid-August, Johnson said that he was looking for help from suburban towns to house the thousands of migrants, who are currently housed in police stations, Daley College, YMCAs, and […]

By Jeff Vorva Less than 24 hours before a major heat wave hit the area, there was some heat coming out of the air-conditioned confines of the Village Hall board room. Mayor Keith Pekau gave a heated response to a citizen after she accused him of swearing at veterans during a recent meeting held at […]

By Kelly White Hobby enthusiasts were out in full force. They gathered at none other than the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave., for its first-ever Hobby Fair on July 22. “It’s great that we are bringing people in our community together with their interests,” Mary Adamowski, Orland Park Public Library Director, said. […]