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Comprehensive News Feed for Orland Park, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 456 in Orland Park, IL

  1. Writer notes... something I forgotRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Southwest News-Herald

    I'm always hammering Orland Park's politicians. Some people say I do it because I don't like Orland Park, but I know two things about criticism: 1) Criticism is what forces elected government officials to do ...

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  2. Toddler Drowns After Riding Trike Into PoolRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | CBS2Chicago.com

    ... It's an absolute tragedy." Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park, with the funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. The toddler will be buried in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, 2900 W. 111th St., ...

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  3. Orland "Stepford Wives" Park and soaring tax increases reflected in our "Water Bills"

    Friday Jul 18 | Southwest News-Herald

    ... is $54.41, which includes the $7.51 Service Charge imposed to manage the bi-monthly billing by the Village of Orland Park. The billing system is also about two months behind. My last bill covered the period from March 20, 2008 to May 23, 2008. And ...

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  4. Orland Park Village Clerk issues another "not for Publication" type notice

    Friday Jul 18 | Southwest News-Herald

    Some government officials just don't care, or maybe they don't want to care I guess. It really makes Orland Park Village Clerk David Maher look ridiculous when he cites the Illinois Open Meetings Act right after stating at the top of a public meeting ...

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  5. Give the TribLocal credit for hitting taxes on the headRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Southwest News-Herald

    The lead was right on the mark, "Orland Park grapples with budget shortfall." But more important than the spin that Village officials have been pushing hard to sell -- arguing it's not a "shortfall" but just a ...

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  6. New law moves back-over accidents out of blind spot

    Wednesday | Detroit Free Press

    ... swimsuits already packed in the trunk of her car. The three kids -- all younger than 7 -- were playing on the Orland Park, Ill., family's lawn. And then a blissfully ordinary June day in suburbia took a traumatic turn. "When I backed up, it felt ...

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  7. Noblesville brewer takes top honorRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Noblesville Ledger

    ... Evilsizor won the Best of Show award in the Homebrew division with his Russian Imperial Stout. Rock Bottom of Orland Park, Ill., won in the Professional division with its Line Drive Light Lager. Evilsizor will have his winning recipe brewed and ...

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  8. sportsbriefsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    ... 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays beginning July 25 for five sessions for ages 14 and older at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Register through Mokena Community Par District, 10925 LaPorte Road. Learn the fundamentals. Use of irons, woods and putter ...

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  9. In BriefRead the original story

    Wednesday | Lincoln-Way Sun

    ... Aug. 2 at the park district airport on Jefferson Street, just west of Houbolt Road. Shark Shredding LLC., an Orland Park company that is bonded and insured for document destruction and is a member of the National Association for Information ...

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  10. Pet of the WeekRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Mokena Messenger

    ... pet is outstanding to Colleen at colleen@mokenamessenger.com or 11516 W. 183rd Street, Office Condo 3, Suite SW, Orland Park, Ill. 60467.

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  11. Will, Kendall counties lauded for job growth

    Sunday Jul 20 | Lincoln-Way Sun

    On the heels of Naperville, Bolingbrook and Orland Park honored as Top 100 towns by Money Magazine, the publication in its August issue also lists Will and Kendall counties among the top 25 counties in the ...

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  12. Poolside oases become hot spots to stay coolRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 20 | The Tennessean

    ... that used to be unusual are now included,' said Guy Larsen vice president of All Seasons Pools & Spas Inc. in Orland Park, Ill. But not any pool will do these days, especially as more people decide to invest in their properties instead of trying to ...

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  13. Steaking a claim in Orland Park: 94 WestRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | Mokena Messenger

    ... nearly five years ago, he created a downtown atmosphere in his steakhouse, located at 15410 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park. "We never did soup and salad with the meal - you ordered like you were downtown," he said. "Now, no one gives you what we do." ...

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  14. A poolside oasis: Homeowners think bigRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Medford Mail Tribune

    ... that used to be unusual are now included," said Guy Larsen. vice president of All Seasons Pools & Spas Inc. in Orland Park, Ill. "The trend is toward fancier and fuller backyards with upscale pools." The cost of a pool could pay off too. An ...

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  15. Annual 4th of July celebrationsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Mokena Messenger

    ... For more information, contact the Tinley Park-Park District at 342-4200 or visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org . Orland Park Village of Orland Park Independence Spectacular All events will be held at Orland Park's 100+ acre Centennial Park - 15600 West ...

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  16. July 1, 2008Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 1 | Contractor

    ... group attending the Ecobuild America conference here in mid-May. ... Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Special to CONTRACTOR Orland Park, Ill. Illinois fire protection districts may soon have a new tool to help them encourage and reward homeowner fire safety ...

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  17. Many errands, not enough time?Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | Herald News

    Think you need a six-figure income to hire a personal assistant who'll do your dirty work? Mimi Citarella, an Orland Park mom, says folks on a budget can benefit by turning over the task of running errands to ...

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  18. Create backyard oasis with upscale poolRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Springfield News Leader

    ... that used to be unusual are now included,' said Guy Larsen vice president of All Seasons Pools & Spas Inc. in Orland Park, Ill. 'The trend is toward fancier and fuller backyards with upscale pools.' The cost of a pool could pay off, too. An ...

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  19. Homeowners build poolside oases with features found at upscale resortsRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Amherst Daily News

    ... that used to be unusual are now included,'' said Guy Larsen, vice-president of All Seasons Pools & Spas Inc. in Orland Park, Ill. - - The trend is toward fancier and fuller backyards with upscale pools.'' The cost of a pool could pay off too. An ...

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  20. Naperville, Bolingbrook named Top 100 communities

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Suburban Chicago News

    ... 100 Places to Live for 2008. Naperville came in at Number 3, Bolingbrook at Number 32, Aurora at Number 74 and Orland Park at Number 92. "They called us a few months ago," said Bolingbrook Mayor Roger C. Claar. "The first call was from a consultant ...

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