Laughing comes naturally to comedian
Grab a ride with Bill Brady, who drives for the Orland Township senior transportation services department, or just meet him, as I did, and you're bound to come away laughing....
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Be happy, healthy, wealthy and wise for 2016
As 2015 comes to a close and we reflect on the past year, think also of plunging into the next. Perhaps 2016 will bring a new opportunity or a new...
The Bridge Teen Center continues to grow
The joint was jumpin' when I arrived for an open house held earlier this month to unveil the 4,800-square-foot expansion at The Bridge Teen Center, a nonprofit community center in...
Celebrating the season: gifting, giving and joy
"The Season" is now upon us. Celebrations, gatherings and winter wonderment last from Thanksgiving until New Year's. Let us put gifting, giving and joy into the equation. Gifting: Food pantry...
Get help if your property assessment is too high
Orland Township residents who believe their property was assessed at more than it's worth can file for an appeal through the Cook County Board of Review through Dec. 8. The...
Scholarships one of late Orland Park teen’s legacies
"Although seven years have come to pass, "Her legacy lives on through the scholarships you've helped amass!" — Organizers of the Gianna Esposito Halloween Haunted Faire The Gianna Esposito Halloween...
Orland SD 135 staff looking forward to full-day kindergarten
Full-day kindergarten is being offered for the 2016-17 school year in Orland School District 135, and teachers already are excited about the educational possibilities. Here are some teachers' thoughts, provided...
Neighborly gesture helps The Bridge
In June 2010, Rob and Priscilla Steinmetz had a vision of a safe, nurturing place where teens could meet, relax and hang out with their peers. The Bridge Teen Center...
Awards aplenty for Orland SD 135
Orland School District 135 is a wonderful elementary school district. Stories abound of teachers, administrators and staff who have gone above and beyond for education and their students. During a...
Frankfort camp offers fun to kids with cancer
Camp Quality Illinois again provided a fun-filled experience for children with cancer. The program, which has been in operation since 1995, ran its 21st camp Aug. 2 to 8 at...