Orland mayor has plenty to crow about in state of the village address Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jun 6, 2024 Jun 6, 2024 0 1 of 2 Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau goes over some of the major happenings in his village May 16. Jeff Vorva, The Times Ramzi Hassan, president of the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce, talks with Orland Park Trustee Sean Kampas after a meeting. Jeff Vorva, file The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Officials in Orland Park are excited about 2024 and beyond.kAm|2J@C z6:E9 !6<2F :D A2CE:4F=2C=J 7:C65 FA 23@FE 2 ?F>36C @7 E9:?8D 8@:?8 @? :? 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Orland rejects Crossroads mixed-use project Orland Park Trustee Sean Kampas said the Crossroads of Orland project started a quarter century ago. It’s going to take some more time for any…
Tinley girls grab third in state track with junior scoring school's first title — in 300 hurdles Area track and field stars made themselves at home in Charleston for two weekends in May.
Hickory Creek runner's state record in 200-meter dash sets elementary school tourney abuzz Hickory Creek Middle School eighth grader Kolby Ross set an Illinois Elementary School Association record when she won the 200-meter dash in 2…
World renown band to make Frankfort debut at Bluegrass Festival Bluegrass from South Korea? It's coming to Frankfort.
Kansas Street closes to enhance outdoor dining experience in Frankfort Frankfort has again closed Kansas Street to expand the dining experience downtown.
4 Palos Hospital physicians recognized for personal, professional achievement Four Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital physicians have been named inaugural recipients of the St. George Foundation Distinguished Physician Awards.
Frankfort expanding downtown parking, upgrading Prairie Park Frankfort is adding downtown parking lots at Prairie Park and 2 Smith St. And playground and path improvements are slated for Prairie Park.
New Lenox woman named Will County Forest Preserve Volunteer of Year Sally Wieclaw of New Lenox has been named 2023 Volunteer of the Year by the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
100+ Women Who Care donate $7,650 to help Guardian Angel serve domestic violence victims Guardian Angel Community Services of Joliet is the latest beneficiary of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County, receiving a $7,650 donation.
