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…
Originally Published: October 27, 2013 Orland Park is embracing new technology, and the point person on the project is Margie Owens-Klotz, the village’s communications manager who’s also Orland Park’s unofficial village historian. Her knowledge of the village’s rich history complements…
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…
Originally Published: September 29, 2013 As new buildings arise, they often replace existing ones that are deemed outdated or inadequate, occasionally with promises to keep them relevant.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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…