News – Orland Park
Taste of Orland Park kicks off on Friday
From staff reports The Village of Orland Park’s annual Taste of Orland Park returns to Orland Park Village Center from Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7. Now in its 19th year, the Taste of Orland Park showcases Orland Park eateries, community organizations and several bands throughout the weekend. Special events within the fest include…
Read MoreVeterans and families enjoy a banner day on Orland Park
By Jeff Vorva When former Stagg teacher Diane Gurnea looks up and sees the banner displayed on Ravinia Avenue and 143rd Street in Orland Park, she can’t help but to be proud. Her father, John Langevin, and uncle, Robert Langevin, share a banner that was recently erected. The Village of Orland Park held its Hometown…
Read MoreVillage of Orland Park To Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar
Orland Park taxpayers can learn more about appealing their property taxes at a Thursday, January 26 seminar hosted by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak. Held at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, the one hour seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. ÒThis is…
Read MoreOrland Park To Host Illinois Mortgage Relief Project
Orland Park To Host Illinois Mortgage Relief Project The Illinois Mortgage Relief Project helps homeowners take advantage of new government programs to help lower mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and help residents keep their homes. The Village of Orland Park will co-host the Mortgage Relief Project on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00…
Read MoreCommunity Alert: Increases of ÒRuse Burglary” attempts in Orland Park and surrounding areas
ÒRuse Burglary” is a term used by police to describe burglaries that occur when criminals attempt to distract a person or people from their home so that an accomplice can enter from another door and steal cash, jewelry and other items. The offenders like to target elderly residents. There was a recent attempt in Orland…
Read MoreOrland Township to Launch New Prescription Drug Savings Program
On December 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’ Grady and IPPFA Benefits will hold a press conference to launch a new prescription drug discount program at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue Orland Park, IL. Once launched, the new Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all Township residents, regardless of income, age, or health…
Read MoreOrland Park Leader Is Named Top Director
Nancy Johnson has been named 2011 Activity Director of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The awards were announced during the IHCA Annual Convention. ÒNancy has the innate ability to encourage Alden Estates of Orland Park residents to live an active and healthy lifestyle; she plans special events that are fun and…
Read MoreShocking comments from an Orland Fire Protection District trustee
Tuesday’s meeting of the Orland Fire Protection District continued its focus on cutting expenditures to save taxpayer monies and reduce the district’s large annual budget and taxes, but there was a sideshow. Three members of the six-member OFPD Senior Council quit, turning their resignations into a political move and declaring their support of former Fire…
Read MoreOrland Park to Participate in National “Take Back Day”
The Village of Orland Park will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s national ÒTake Back Day” on Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Area residents are invited to bring expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances to the Orland Park Police Department, 15100 South Ravinia Avenue. Residents may also dispose of…
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