Families welcomed the New Year early at the Civic Center with music, games, pizza, performers and a balloon drop.
Category: Orland Park
Man charged with DUI in crash
Police said man struck a curb and was stuck in a snowbank after his vehicle knocked down a light pole and stop sign.
Man asks police to ‘forget about it’
Two of the bottles he stuffed inside his puffy winter jacket and the other two he slipped inside his backpack, police said.
Cheers to the Memories as Orland Ale House Closes Dec. 31
After 11 years of serving Orland Park, Orland Ale House will close Dec. 31, thanking the community for memories.
Woman charged with DUI and driving on blown tire
Police said a woman driving eastbound in the westbound lane near 135th Street with a blown out front tire nearly caused several accidents.
Rollover crash leads to DUI charge
Police said a woman was trapped inside a rolled-over vehicle. Police said they detected a “strong odor of alcohol” as they were extracting her from her vehicle.
Man charged with DUI in school parking lot
Man found passed out behind the wheel of his car on December 9 in the parking lot of St. Michael School, 14355 Highland Avenue, police said.
Ravinia to 161st connection one step closer in Orland Park
Orland Park officials are moving closer to connecting Ravinia Avenue to 161st Street and installing a traffic light at LaGrange Road and 161st Street.
Pancakes, government and Santa highlight Orland Park event
Yes, Santa Claus ho-ho-hoed his way into the Orland Park Civic Center and into the hearts of the kids who were there.
The 5K is gone but Caliendo Foundation lives on
Jane Caliendo Memorial Foundation officials provided the men and women of the OPFD food from Papa Joe’s restaurant on Dec. 12.

