Tax Rebate for Orland Park
Originally published November 23, 2014 (Submission copy) The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees has again announced a rebate of a portion of eligible village residents’ 2013 property taxes that were paid to the village in 2014. Including this…
Lots of holiday events planned in Orland Park
Originally published November 9, 2014 (Submission copy) Halloween is behind us; the trail of empty candy wrappers and penicillin pumpkins are all that remain. That means we are in the home stretch. From now until the holidays is a non-stop,…
Old Orland Recalls Simpler Times
Originally published October 26, 2014 (Submission copy) Quaint shoppes; walkable destinations; hometown feel. Naperville – nope. Long Grove – not even close! Lake Geneva – you’re getting colder! This is downtown Old Orland! The antique corridor, located at 143rd Street…
STRIKE Committee gets teens to focus on community
Originally published October 12, 2014 (Submission copy) The Orland Park STRIKE committee for teenagers ages 13 to 18 will host its monthly meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. October 15 at the Orland Park Cultural Arts Center, 14760 Park Lane,…
Stellwagen Farm
Originally published September 28, 2014 (Submission copy) The Stellwagen family last weekend held group tours of the family farm (17701 South 108th Avenue) in Orland Park, which was purchased in 202 by the village for $6 million as part of…
News, tips to help parents and students as school resumes
Originally published September 14, 2014 (Submission copy) The familiar sight of school buses reminds us that it is back to school season once again. Checking in with Orland School District 135 Community Relations Coordinator Tracy Marc and High School District…
Get Involved to Help Yourself and Others
Originally published August 31, 2014 (Submission copy) Summer break has ended and the kids are back in school. If you want to add exercise to their (and your) day, consider these new classes at the Sportsplex. Deborah Geghen, Fitness Manager…
The House on the Hill – McCord House and Gallery
Originally published August 17, 2014 (Submission copy) Perhaps while you were traveling on LaGrange Road near 131st Street, you glanced to the west and saw an historic white house sitting atop the hill just north of Carl Sandburg High School….
Camp Quality 2014
Originally published August 3, 2014 (Submission copy) Camp Quality Illinois will hold its 20th summer camp for children with cancer from August 3 to 9 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, with 84 children ages 5-17 expected to attend. Carol Oostman…
Fellowships and Learning Faiths
Originally published July 20, 2014 (Submission copy) I previously have written about the Southwest Interfaith Team (SWIFT), which holds gatherings at different houses of worship, and explores specific topics, with speakers presenting the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives. Because I…