The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.
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Orland Park’s Stellwagen Farm may house bee hives
The Village of Orland Park is looking at a municipal community beekeeping apiary pilot area and prefers to use Stellwagen Farm for its location.
Howl Through the Hills takes to the streets in Hickory Hills
The endless and daunting hills didn’t stop runners of all ages from taking to the streets of Hickory Hills for the 11th annual Howl Through the Hills 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 24.
Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On October 23, Khalil Abunijmeh, 43, of Monee, was stopped for a registration violation. Further investigation determined that Abunijmeh was improperly using a vehicle registration and was cited accordingly. A notice-to-appear was provided.
Chicago Ridge police arrest man on domestic battery warrant; two drivers face license charges
A Chicago Ridge man was arrested on a domestic battery warrant, and two drivers face license charges after traffic stops.
Palos Hills police charge drivers in DUI and license cases; two wallets stolen from unlocked cars
A Hickory Hills man faces DUI charges, two drivers face license charges and police investigate wallets stolen from unlocked cars.
Monee works to annex 600-acre parcel
The Village of Monee is in the process of annexing a massive 600-acre swath of land on the southwest corner of Ridgeland Avenue, Dralle Road and Stunkle Road.
Monee election petitions available
Nominating petitions for the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027, are available at the Monee Village Hall, 25711 Egyptian Trail, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Beecher trustee dislikes proposed census change
Beecher Trustee Jessica Smith brought some bad news to the Oct. 26 village board meeting regarding the 2030 census, and it could affect communities nationwide.
Peotone police thwart smash-and-grab
The Peotone Police Department reportedly thwarted a smash-and-grab attempt at a downtown business after keeping a close eye on cameras spread throughout the village.
