Orland fire district program prepares youths for emergencies
Originally Published: October 13, 2013 Many Orland Township residents only meet Orland Fire Protection District personnel during an accident, fire or health emergency, but the district is working hard on increasing its community outreach by hosting training sessions and promoting…
Orland Park public buildings are leading new lives
Originally Published: September 29, 2013 As new buildings arise, they often replace existing ones that are deemed outdated or inadequate, occasionally with promises to keep them relevant. I pondered that recently while traveling Ravinia Avenue and discovering that the former…
Stellwagen Farm an historical jewel in Orland Park
Originally Published: September 22, 2013 Nestled in the southwest corner of Orland Park is a farm owned by the village that will serve to educate visitors about life on a typical American farm. The Stellwagen Farm has a house, barns…
Two top tech students continue to excel
Originally Published: September 1, 2013 In April, students in Consolidated High School District 230 excelled at the Illinois Association of SkillsUSA during its 49th annual Leadership and Skills Conference in Springfield. John Nanney, computer and network teacher at Sandburg High…
Orland Park Recreation Department fall classes
Originally Posted: August 25, 2013 The kids are headed back to school, the unscheduled days of summer are just about done, so it’s time to think about taking advantage of some of the fall programs offered by Orland Park’s recreation…
Kids learn much about safety at OFPD camp
Originally Posed: August 4, 2013 Are the Orland Fire Protection District cadets looking awfully young this year? No, it’s the annual Kids Fire and Life Safety Camp, hosted by the district. Mike Ercoli, the district’s fire prevention supervisor, and fire…
A change of heart — and a birthday saved
Originally Posted: July 21, 2013 Chances are, everyone remembers his or her 21st birthday. Elaborate plans are made, fun times abound, the beginning of real adulthood — a great time in your life. Most people can tell you what they…
Upcoming events in Orland Park
Originally Posted: July 7, 2013 Some events of note this month in Orland Park: The staff of the public library will be out and about in the community. From 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the summer, the staff…
Orland Park to celebrate Fourth of July
Originally Posted: June 23, 2013 Orland Park has a variety of events planned for the week of the Fourth of July, according to the village’s parks and recreation department. Here are some of them: City Lights Orchestra From 5 to…
Butterflies, and summer fun in Orland Park
Originally Posted: June 9, 2013 Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen held its first-ever butterfly release June 1, setting free butterflies that were raised at the farm, 14158 W. 159th St. They were released at two different times, 11 a.m….