Flood control project wraps up in Glenwood, another close to completion
A new stormwater detention pond in Glenwood will help reduce flooding in the village and boost future development, officials said.
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Predominately Black Matteson names first African American police, fire chiefs
Mikal Elamin was sworn in as police chief and Derek Bryant as fire chief in Matteson, the first African Americans in those posts.
Government sues Silver Cross Hospital over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines; ex-employees say rights violated
Two former employees at Silver Cross hospital had their rights violated when fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, lawsuits allege.
JCPenney sale includes chain’s top-performing locations in Southland
An all-cash deal worth nearly $950 million will have JCPenney stores, including Mokena and Orland Park, change owners.
Parents, former students criticize Orland Park District 135’s hiring of assistant principal
Orland Elementary District 135 Board hears complaints it ignored its own standards in hiring assistant principal Tremaine Harris.
Orland Park, Tinley Park court driver services office with impending township closing
Orland Park, Tinley Park offer to help secretary of state find new space should Orland Township drivers services location close.
Orland Township officials consider options to oppose vehicle repossession lot
Should the zoning board recommend approval, Orland Township could object, forcing a three-quarters vote by the Cook County Board
Harvey layoffs to hit 10% of city workforce, ongoing financial ‘crisis’ cited
Harvey will lay off about 10% of the city's workforce next month as it grapples with a high debt load and millions of dollars in unpaid property taxes, the city...
Orland fire district, firefighers union, debate ambulance service level after unit taken offline
The Orland Park Fire Protection District Board and firefighters are at odds on the impact of removing an ambulance from service.
Orland Township votes to end lease for secretary of state motor vehicle office
An Illinois Secretary of State motor vehicle office in Orland Park will close, likely sometime this fall, after Orland Township trustees voted 3-2 Monday to end the lease.