Orland Park News

Although it's out of the hands of Mokena voters, Mokena Fire Protection District Chief Ted Golden said that the failure of the MFPD transfer referendum is a positive thing for the department, and for the residents in the district.

Piazza wins in a nailbiter Democratic race for Will Co. sheriff close to the end Pete Piazza edged out the other two Will County sheriff's candidates in a nailbiter of a Democratic primary.

There's a little extra elbow room these days at Orland Township since the township moved to its new building last month.

He won the right to face-off with Republican Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman , the two term incumbent who has built a very strong record during the past two years fighting to reduce taxes for taxpayers.

An unexpected halt was put on the future expansion of the Smith Crossing senior living facility Monday, as a majority of Orland Park trustees voted to bring the issue back up for approval in two weeks.

It's that time of year again. The time when the best meet the best. A time when the greatest of the gridiron takes on the ruler of the lanes.

Piazza wins in a nailbiter Democratic race for Will Co. sheriff nom close to the end Pete Piazza edged out the other two Will County sheriff's candidates in a nailbiter of a Democratic primary.

Providence Catholic High School recently announced its Students of the Month for December.

The glittering colored lights that illuminated the entrance were a sure sign a very special event was waiting inside.

So I absolutely love Valentine's Day. It's such a romantic holiday and I love all things romance.

Mokena Junior High School eighth-grader Delaney Kleber poses with friends Emilie Verran, Ali Picciolini, Ashley Wright, Corrin Teske, Paula Grata and Amy Sickman at the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes on Oct.

Orland Park wants to spread some green around to residents and businesses interested in the village's conservation programs.

While Orland Park officials review Meijer's final building plans, the Michigan-based chain has opened a new grocery-centered store in Niles.

Several stores in the Orland Park Place shopping center were temporarily evacuated Monday after a work crew accidentally hit a gas line, village authorities said.

With a focus of raising more funds to continue a media buy on Fox News cablestations downstate and in the suburbs, GOP candidate for state comptroller held a fundraiser Friday night in Palos Park.

Liz Gorman, 44, of Orland Park, the incumbent Republican representing the 17th District on the Cook County Board for the last eight years, wins our endorsement in the primary over challenger Mark Thompson, 54, of Des Plaines.

January is a tough month for some people to tackle. As they pack away holiday stress, the joy of the season fades too.

The Mokena Messenger will be hosting a coloring contest for Valentine's Day. Interested participants can visit www.mokenamessenger.com to download the entry to color.

Of the selections on the 2010 primary ballot, of highest local intrigue will undoubtably be the Mokena School District 159 Referendum and the Mokena Fire Protection District Transfer Referendum.

The Elizabeth Gorman-Mark Thompson Feb. 2 county board primary race to see who will serve as the Republican candidate in November's election reached a red-hot level late last week with both candidates calling on their opponents to drop out due to questionable dealings or associations.