2025 at 2:26 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A teacher at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School in Orland Hills has been fired amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior IL — A librarian and seventh grade social studies teacher at Cardinal J Bernardin School in Orland Hills has been terminated amidst claims of misconduct school administrators told families on Tuesday The teacher—who Patch will not name publicly unless criminal charges are filed—allegedly asked a student to "rub/scratch" her back, according to reports to the school administration, officials said. The teacher was placed on leave last week after the allegations surfaced. The conduct does not align with Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior the school said in the letter dated March 18 A teacher speaking on the condition of anonymity last week said the librarian "was teaching a first grade class when she asked a student to scratch an itch she had in her back There was no rubbing whatsoever or any other kind of 'inappropriate' gestures." School administrators worked with the Archdiocese of Chicago to determine a course of action The Archdiocese informed the teacher Tuesday that she would be terminated Principal Jeanne Pagliaro told families Tuesday that they would shift resources to accommodate the staffing change so it will be facilitated by the classroom teachers at their discretion," Pagliaro said in a letter to families "Our most important priority right now is to make this transition as smooth as possible for the students so there is no disruption to their learning as they finish the last part of the school year Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries is thrilled to announce the return of Sesh Haunted City a special haunted house event to commemorate Sesh's third anniversary Taking place at the Orland Hills location on Thursday the event brings a unique haunted house experience exclusive cannabis deals and vendor giveaways to Orland Hills The Sesh Haunted City experience will feature a unique haunted house with surprises around every corner and attendees will have the opportunity to interact with popular Illinois cannabis vendors Stash Dispensaries is proud to offer a safe engaging space for the cannabis community to celebrate Halloween while also enjoying special promotions and offers "We are excited to be celebrating our 3rd SESH (Social Equality Smoke House) anniversary with our Stash Family We are also excited to bring the first of its kind an "open consumption haunted house" of cannabis brands to celebrate with the cannabis community Cannabis education through immersive experiences is what we do at SESH and we are so thankful for our partners and of course the Stash family!" - Derrick Levy - Exclusive product deals on premium cannabis brands- Vendor giveaways and branded swag- Music the company remains committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for cannabis enthusiasts of all backgrounds The Sesh Haunted City event exemplifies Stash's dedication to offering unique and engaging experiences for its customers For more information on Sesh Haunted City and other upcoming events, visit stashdispensaries.com or contact Stash Dispensaries at [email protected] About Stash DispensariesStash Dispensaries is a premier provider of high-quality cannabis products in Illinois offering a diverse selection of premium brands community-driven shopping experience that caters to cannabis consumers of all levels Illinois' premier cannabis consumption lounge announces an exciting weeklong series of events leading up to the much-anticipated 4/20.. Stash Dispensaries is excited to host the can't-miss event of the summer Cannabis Do not sell or share my personal information: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox Kara Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents George Catholic Church in Tinley Park where she taught CCD Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700 Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 2025 at 2:18 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A teacher at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School in Orland Hills has been placed on leave amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior IL — A teacher at Cardinal Bernardin School in Orland Hills has been placed on administrative leave amidst allegations of "inappropriate behavior," school administration said in a letter to families earlier this week The teacher—who Patch will not name publicly unless criminal charges are filed—allegedly asked a student to "rub/scratch" her back according to reports to the school administration The staff member is listed as a librarian and seventh grade social studies teacher at the school The conduct would not align with Archdiocesan Standards of Behavior "CJB Administration is currently working with the Archdiocese to take the appropriate steps toward the resolution of this situation," the letter reads A report has been filed with the Department of Children and Family Services which "determined there was no evidence of neglect or abuse" on the part of the teacher School administrators declined to offer additional information to families "We are continuing to provide support to our students and maintain a positive safe learning environment," the letter reads "We understand you may have questions or concerns about this situation due to the ongoing nature of the investigation we are unable to provide further details at this time We are committed to keeping you informed and will share any relevant updates as appropriate." The letter is signed by Principal Jeanne Pagliaro and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Boba 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stash Dispensaries is thrilled to announce an exciting new bundle offer that gives fans an exclusive opportunity to meet Chicago rapper King Louie This unique event will take place on Saturday from 1 to 3 pm at our Orland Hills location in our consumption lounge Customers who purchase the special "Royal Tree Bundle" will gain access to a meet and greet with King Louie in our lounge This limited-time bundle includes one-eighth of flower and two pre-rolls from King Louie's premium brand guests will have the opportunity to consume the Royal Tree products alongside King Louie creating an unforgettable experience for fans This exclusive offer is a perfect way to enjoy high-quality cannabis while connecting with one of Chicago's iconic rap artists *Sales for the bundles will begin on June 19th only at our Orland Hills location and will continue until supplies last Stash Dispensaries is committed to providing our customers with unique and memorable experiences The Royal Tree Bundle not only offers exceptional cannabis products but also a chance to meet and engage with King Louie in an intimate setting "We are incredibly excited to host King Louie and offer this exclusive bundle to our customers," said Daniel Wisniewski Chief Development Officer at Stash Dispensaries "This event represents our dedication to delivering top-quality products and creating unique opportunities for our community to connect with influential figures in the industry." Visit Stash Dispensaries in Orland Hills to purchase your Royal Tree Bundle and secure your spot for this exclusive meet and greet For more information, please visit www.stashdispensaries.com or contact us at [email protected] * This bundle offer is only valid at our Orland Hills location & while supplies last About King Louie and RoyalTree Reserve: Founded by Chicago-based known for pioneering the drill music scene RoyalTree Reserve was born out of the desire to bring a sense of majesty Just as royalty rules with grace and power RoyalTree aims to command the cannabis industry by providing exceptional products that elevate the senses and create memorable moments of true indulgence About Flora Arbor: Flora Arbor LLC was awarded a craft grow license by the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 2021 Illinois in a state-of-the-art 51,000 sq ft packages and distributes cannabis products to retail dispensaries throughout the state of Illinois About Stash Dispensaries: Stash Dispensaries is a leading cannabis dispensary committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service we strive to offer unique experiences and a diverse range of cannabis products to meet the needs of our community Stash Dispensaries is thrilled to announce the return of Sesh Haunted City a special haunted house event to commemorate Sesh's third anniversary... Retail Music Entertainment 2025 at 3:34 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Lena Matariyeh is running for Orland Township Trustee in the April 1 (Courtesy of Wehmeier Portraits)ORLAND TOWNSHIP and Orland Township leadership will inevitably see a shakeup Three separate slates will vie for Township spots including supervisor Twelve candidates are jockeying for four trustee spots Incumbent Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady and his Orland Township Together slate includes clerk candidate Reem Odeh highway commissioner candidate John Lynch (a current trustee) and trustee candidates Michael Maratea (incumbent) current Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly tops the ticket as supervisor candidate current highway commissioner Antonio Rubino for assessor Several declared Republican candidates are trying for spots Appearing as Republican candidate for clerk is Shannon Olson Competing for highway commissioner is Republican candidate William Brennan Patch provided candidates with a questionnaire Their answers are now published in candidate profiles Orland Township United Does anyone in your family work in politics or government This includes any relatives who work in the government you're running for As a Real Estate Broker for 14 years and leader of the ‘Community Connections’ team my passion for serving Orland Township is already at the heart of what I do My career is built on helping families find their place in our community and connecting people with the resources they need The name ‘Community Connections’ reflects my deep commitment to bringing people together and ensuring that every resident feels valued I would bring this same dedication—working to enhance programs Previous or current elected or appointed office: The most pressing issues facing our township are _______ and this is what I intend to do about them The most pressing issues facing our township include responsible fiscal management I intend to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently by advocating for financial transparency and prioritizing essential services I will support initiatives that improve local infrastructure and promote business development to strengthen our local economy What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post My career in real estate has taught me the importance of smart planning and financial responsibility skills that are directly transferable to the role of Trustee I am also deeply engaged with families in the township and understand the everyday challenges they face making me a strong advocate for policies that improve quality of life in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency) but there are always opportunities to enhance transparency Many residents feel that their voices aren’t always heard when it comes to township programs and services I believe we need to engage more directly with the community and create initiatives that truly reflect the needs and desires of our diverse community Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform I am focused on expanding community programs and underserved residents have access to the resources they need from career development opportunities to social services What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job and my experience working in various business sectors demonstrate my ability to handle financial matters Voters should trust me because my entire career has been dedicated to helping families find their place in our community Through my work in real estate and my deep-rooted commitment to Orland Township I have always prioritized bringing people together and supporting local businesses what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success Success as an Orland Township Trustee means ensuring that our community has access to modern relevant resources and services that meet the needs of all residents—from youth to seniors I would start by evaluating current programs to determine their effectiveness and desirability while actively engaging with residents to understand what additional services they want to see My goal is to enhance and expand programs that foster inclusivity ensuring that Orland Township remains a place where everyone can thrive government spending and the handling of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking transparent spending that prioritizes essential services while avoiding unnecessary waste Every taxpayer dollar should be used efficiently with clear accountability on how funds are allocated What are your thoughts on the crime rate in your community and what more can be done to combat crime — especially violent crime — in town We must continue working closely with law enforcement to prevent crime and ensure public safety This includes supporting community initiatives and youth engagement efforts to create a stronger What is your view of the city's/village's approach to commercial and residential development but it is essential that development is done in a way that benefits both residents and businesses We need to ensure that new developments align with community needs and infrastructure capacity what are some key areas for improvement or additions you feel are most wanted by residents What will need to be done to make this happen Residents want a balance of commercial and residential development that enhances property values while maintaining a strong sense of community we need smart zoning policies and collaboration with developers who share the township’s vision Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office my intention is to serve my full term with dedication and commitment I take this responsibility seriously and am fully prepared to uphold my role as Orland Township Trustee working diligently to serve the community throughout my term What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions I am passionate about making Orland Township a great place to live 2024 at 5:13 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}What work's planned IL — Orland Park officials on Thursday laid out their plans for $100 million in work during the 2024-25 construction season and infrastructure improvements throughout Orland Park "The Village of Orland Park works tirelessly on projects from preventive maintenance and rehabilitation to reconstructing roads all aimed at supporting the safety and reliability of our transportation infrastructure," said Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau data-driven investments and utilizing comprehensive strategies the Village is dedicated to delivering projects that enhance safety and optimize efficiency for all road users." The construction program includes two primary and local road projects in addition to Orland Park’s annual Village-wide road improvement program Officials say a study completed in 2018 found a backlog in road resurfacing road improvement funds have been increased to reduce the backlog the road condition rating assessment in 2022 has increased the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) from 49 to 59 The annual road improvement program includes replacement of hazardous sidewalks repair or replacement of non-functioning curbs and gutters and construction of ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps and crosswalks Miscellaneous roadway preservation procedures continue to be completed in areas throughout the Village for the areas not yet scheduled for the complete road improvement program The roads selected for resurfacing are based on the results of a survey conducted by a third-party consultant The consultant uses a combination of sensor data and high-resolution imagery to gather data to assess the current pavement condition using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) methodology 143rd Street is under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) In order to increase capacity to the roadway and address existing traffic safety issues for motorists and pedestrians officials tout the Village has led the effort to secure funding for 143rd Street improvements The entire 143rd Street project from Will Cook Road to LaGrange Road is divided into three separate sections with an estimated total project cost of $70 Million The Village has secured total funding for the most complicated of the three sections: West Avenue to Southwest Highway This $14 million project is being funded with over $4 million from the Village with the remaining $10 million from federal grants and IDOT Design engineering of this section has started and construction is expected to begin in 2026 This $10 million project includes intersection widening and improvement The project is being funded with over $7 million from the Village and the remaining $3 million from federal funds (STP) Design engineering is anticipated to be completed in 2024 and construction is expected to start in 2025 This improvement aims to structurally reinforce several of the existing water mains in the Catalina subdivision without fully excavating and replacing the old pipes A structural liner will be installed on the inside of the pipe that will seal cracks or holes that may have been leaking while at the same time preventing more leaks from forming in the future While the water mains are shut down for maintenance an above-ground piping network will provide water service to all affected homes throughout the construction period until the permanent water mains are ready to be brought back into service This $4.3 million project is being funded through water and sewer user fees Work is still on schedule to be completed in June 2024 This project is the second phase of the Catalina improvement plan that began last year This phase will see work done on both the local watermains and storm sewers as both systems are upgraded to better meet the needs of residents the water and sewer mains will be fully replaced Residents can expect greater impacts to local traffic as work is conducted in the roads but affected residents will not need to be placed on a temporary water service system This $5.9 million project is being funded through water and sewer user fees This year’s efforts (Phase II) focus on the western portion of the Catalina neighborhood while the remaining eastern portion is scheduled to be finished in 2025 as Phase III Work on the western portion is still on schedule to be completed by November 2024 This project is similar in nature to the “rural” road and ditch improvement projects recently completed in the Fernway and Laguna Woods subdivisions This includes the replacement of drainage pipes beneath all driveways and street intersections With all new concrete piping placed at an engineered elevation the roadside ditches are then re-graded to accommodate the new culverts The combined effect of new culverts and re-graded ditches will ultimately improve within the neighborhoods The presently distressed roads will be entirely reconstructed from the ground up A new stone base and a thicker asphalt pavement will be installed to strengthen the road This comprehensive road reconstruction will also include the installation of concrete shoulders and parkway/ditch restoration with topsoil and sod not to be confused with neighboring Village of Orland Hills is located off West 135th Street near LaGrange Road the unincorporated roadways were constructed to rural road standards This $1.8 million project will significantly improve road and storm water drainage conditions located West of 135th Street and Elm Street is scheduled to be completed at a cost of $3.3 million The Village of Orland Park is a member of the Regional Water Supply (RWS) system RWS is a group of 12 communities that receive water from the Village of Oak Lawn who receives Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago The Village’s existing water infrastructure is over 40 years old and the Village has been working with RWS for several years to install a redundant water supply line from Oak Lawn will serve as a redundant water line for the Village and other RWS communities The RWS system is upgrading and expanding its ability to provide Lake Michigan water to the residents of the Southwest Suburbs including the Village of Orland Park As part of the over $22 million in improvements specifically in the Village of Orland Park is a new water transmission main and intake structure that is being constructed within the area bordered by 151st Street Wheeler Drive / ComEd right-of-way and Liberty Park / Raintree Drive These roads will also be resurfaced in the coming months The entire Spur 2 Water Main project construction began in 2023 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025 when the original Main Street Triangle TIF District was established the Village Board approved the Conceptual Master Development Plan for Downtown Orland Park (formerly Main Street Triangle) Downtown Orland Park (“DOP”) is approximately 27 acres and is located at the northwest corner of 143rd Street and LaGrange Road bordered by the Metra/Norfolk Southern railroad The Conceptual Master Development Plan outlines the proposed development for the remaining undeveloped 9.15 acres of DOP The approved conceptual plan was the foundation for the specifications for a Request for Proposals that was issued seeking a master developer the Village Board approved initiating negotiations on the Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) for the Downtown Orland Park project with Edwards Realty Company the Village Board authorized the execution of a Term Sheet with Edwards Realty for the Downtown Orland Park Redevelopment the Village has been meeting regularly with Edwards Realty to finalize the redevelopment agreement and to initiate the development process it is anticipated that utility relocations at a cost of approximately $2.5 million will commence phased work on the remaining elements of the DOP will begin In addition to Village of Orland Park led projects other governmental entities will also be completing projects within the Village The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDoTH) is leading a preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) engineering study of Will-Cook Road north of Oak Hill Drive where the Villages of Orland Park and Homer Glen abut The study limits are along Will-Cook Road from 100’ south of Lynch Drive to 660’ south of 151st Street (see map below) Will-Cook Road is under the jurisdiction of CCDoTH The land east of the roadway is Cook County and the land west of the roadway is Will County The purpose of the Phase I study is to identify a solution that will alleviate the pavement flooding that occurs at the low point in the roadway profile north of Oak Hill Drive eliminate future road closures and enhance traffic flow and safety The roadway is classified as a local road and the overall land use in the area is residential The posted speed limit along this corridor is 45mph The existing roadway is two lanes with paved shoulders on either side It is anticipated that the existing two-lane roadway configuration will be maintained in the proposed condition as additional lanes are not warranted based on existing traffic volumes CCDoTH is planning to host a public information meeting for the project in 2025 to present the proposed improvements and obtain feedback from residents prior to proceeding with detailed design and construction The Phase I study is anticipated to be completed in 2025 This Cook County project is currently in Phase II Final Design Engineering with the project focusing on roadway reconstruction as well as an addition of a multi-use path Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025-26 with an estimated project cost of $15.9 million The scope of this IDOT project consists of Reconstruction and Ditch Cleaning on IL Route 7 (Southwest Highway) from 135th Street to 131st Street IDOT began work on this $20 million project in May of 2024 and anticipates completing this project in 2025 Orland Park has multiple safety and traffic improvement projects including the 94th Avenue and 159th Street Intersection Safety Study planned for this year The goal of the project is to identify improvements for vehicular and pedestrian safety that could be used for a subsequent design engineering contract The intersection historically has the most crashes in the Village The intersection involves three different jurisdictions: the Illinois Department of Transportation (159th Street north leg) and the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (94th Avenue The study will also provide estimated engineering design and implementation costs Improvements will be implemented when funds are available from the other two government agencies The Village will pursue various grants through IDOT and Cook County to complete the recommended improvements there will be several work zones throughout the area The Village urges drivers to remain alert and practice caution to keep themselves and road workers safe To help keep the roads as safe as possible residents are strongly encouraged to practice these safe driving tips: For a list of Orland Park construction projects, locations, information, or to view the Village's live Roadway and Park Improvements maps, visit orlandpark.org/roads 2023A woman is dead after a Orland Hills fire in the 8900 block of Beacon Lane (WLS) -- A deadly fire broke out at a south suburban home on Tuesday afternoon A woman died after becoming trapped inside the Orland Hills home in the 8900 block of Beacon Lane at about 2 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as 41-year-old Jessica Maurer Police said a second victim was able to escape the home That victim and three officers were evaluated on the scene SEE ALSO | 2 dead after Vernon Hills apartment fire ID'd, coroner says Emergency vehicles could be seen responding to the scene the Orland Fire Protection District and the Illinois State Fire Marshal are investigating the fire Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the fire Taking over the former Chicken-N-Spice space at 9135 W Joey's Restaurant Group Owner Anthony Nardo jumped at the opportunity Nardo and his business partner Nick Iozzo scooped up the property shortly after the fast food chicken spot shuttered in October The newest Joey's location resembles the one in New Lenox and will offer a sit-down restaurant with a drive-thru "We are really excited about this location." The Orland Hills location is the most recent added to Nardo's roster The Orland Park location—17400 Wolf Rd.—will remain open Nardo said in December that he was excited to open in Orland Hills "Orland Hills has welcomed us with open arms," he said Expansion would not be possible without the support of his staff and team That’s something we really pride ourselves on." You can check out current Joey's menus online. Joey's Orland Hills' first day open is Monday 2023 at 10:19 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Firefighters stopped a fire that started in an outlet in the basement of an Orland Hills home (Courtesy Orland Fire Protection District)ORLAND HILLS IL — Homeowners escaped uninjured after a fire started in an outlet in the basement of an Orland Hills home Tuesday night Orland firefighters were called Tuesday just before 8 p.m to a home in the 9100 block of 161st Place for a fire in a basement Battalion 6 on the scene found smoke coming from an outlet Firefighters found light smoke in the basement and found that the fire had spread into the wall and ceiling cavities and crews made an aggressive interior fire attack and Orland Hills officials worked to provide temporary housing arrangements for the family The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Orland Fire Protection District cause and arson investigators Fire units from Tinley Park and Palos Fire assisted on the scene 2022 at 7:13 pm CTAn Orland Hills man faces federal charges of trafficking firearms Attorney’s Office)An Orland Hills man faces federal charges of trafficking firearms IL — An Orland Hills man was arrested on federal firearm charges was thwarted when he sold guns to a gang member working as a law enforcement informant is charged with willfully dealing firearms without a license and illegally possessing and transferring a machine gun Zayed was arrested Wednesday morning and made an initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Chicago A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m The government is represented by Assistant U.S According to a criminal complaint unsealed in U.S Zayed sold about three dozen firearms on seven occasions this year and last year Many of the transactions occurred in a car wash that Zayed managed in Matteson Several of the firearms were considered “ghost guns” because they contained no identifiable serial number and were manufactured from parts collected from various sources were machine guns capable of automatically firing more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger the high-ranking Chicago gang member to whom he sold the guns was cooperating with law enforcement Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois The fire in the 16800 block of South 92nd Avenue The call was reported as a barbecue grill that caught on fire The Orland Fire Protection District battled a blaze May 8 2018 in the 168000 block of West 92nd Avenue The fire was reported as a barbecue grill that set the house on fire 2023 at 8:20 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Joey's Red Hots owner Anthony Nardo will soon open a seventh location IL — Joey's Red Hots owner Anthony Nardo saw an opportunity smaller chain will soon open his seventh location in the spot previously occupied by Chicken-N-Spice The newest Joey's location will resemble the one in New Lenox Rumors that the Orland Park location—17400 Wolf Rd.—will close are false He sees the Orland Hills location as a way to reach customers for whom the Wolf Road location might be too far "We have no plans on closing Wolf Road," Nardo said "I believe Orland Hills is going to give us more clientele out east—Oak Forest Chicken-N-Spice announced its closure of that location in January, ahead of owners beginning construction on a long-awaited New Lenox location Nardo said he hopes to open by mid- to late-January The location will need a refresh ahead of its opening "The place was pretty much ready to go," Nardo said "We just got to get in there and put our twist on it." Nardo said he's looking forward to becoming part of the Orland Hills community 2021 at 8:14 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Orland Hills Mayor Kyle Hastings posed with Edge Fitness Clubs CEO Michael Copeland at the grand opening IL — A new fitness club opened its doors Wednesday just in time for New Year's resolutions The Edge Fitness Club cut the ribbon on its third Chicago area gym Wednesday at a building in Orland Hills While the gym was first slated to open over a year ago COVID-19 shipping delays pushed the grand opening to December A spokeswoman for the club told Patch members filled the entire 40,000 square foot facility on opening day at the 9291 West 159th Street location "We're so grateful to the Orland Hills and surrounding communities for welcoming us with open arms and we are excited to offer our state-of-the-art fitness amenities to help our members reach their fitness goals in the New Year," said Laura Edralin it is extremely important to take care of both our physical and mental health," said Ron Magliocco vice president of marketing for The Edge Fitness Clubs Club officials told Patch memberships range from $10 - $35 depending on what amenities members opt into (CBS) -- The police chief in southwest suburban Orland Hills has been fired over a controversial social media post Longtime Chief Thomas Scully was fired on Wednesday after a post on his personal Facebook page that village leaders said could not be tolerated "We hold all of our public officials to the highest standards in their personal and professional lives in Orland Hills," the village said "This social media post is in incredibly poor taste It does not reflect the values of the people of our community and we will not tolerate such behavior from any of our public officials." Orland Hills' deputy chief will take over until a permanent replacement for Scully "Thank you everyone for the years of support in Orland Hills," the business announced on Facebook "We are unable to renew the lease and after 23 years have to say goodbye We hope you are all willing to still shop our Tinley Park and/or Frankfort location." will be closed through Tuesday to prepare for liquidation sales a presale will take place that is open to the general public and everything will be 13 percent off or more The hardware store sells everything from brands like Craftsman to bolts and screws that may be hard to find elsewhere Regular customers took to social media upset by the news Other Ace locations can be found in Tinley Park Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 11:40 am CTFour people were taken to area hospitals are a car plowed through the Orland Hills Sports Clips (Courtesy Orland Fire Protection District)Four people were taken to area hospitals are a car plowed through the Orland Hills Sports Clips (Courtesy Orland Fire Protection District)ORLAND HILLS IL — Eight people were injured when a vehicle crashed into Sports Clips in Orland Hills according to Orland Fire Protection District officials A driver crashed into the building around 2 p.m also damaging several cars in the parking lot The vehicle plowed through a wall at the salon hitting numerous people inside before backing out and striking several cars including four who were taken to area hospitals with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries Orland Hills police are investigating the crash 2023 at 10:28 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 49-year-old Tinley Park man died Nov 13 after being involved in a multi-car crash IL — A 49-year-old Tinley Park man died following a multi-vehicle crash Nov Keith Henry was involved in the crash at 94th Avenue and 167th Street in Orland Hills on Nov according to the Will County Coroner's Office Henry was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox 14 indicated multiple injuries due to a motor vehicle crash No further information regarding the crash was available Wednesday morning The Orland Hills Police Department is investigating the crash Patch has reached out for more information 2022 at 2:57 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The store was also closed for renovations in April of 2018 IL — The newly renovated and long anticipated Walmart Supercenter will be re-opening its Orland Hills location Friday The store was first shut down for remodeling in April of 2018 when Walmart officials pledged an estimated $56 million to remodel 16 stores throughout Illinois The "Re-Grand Opening" will include a petting zoo race car display and free products from vendors A spokeswoman for the store also said Walmart will award grants to local police and fire departments during the ceremony customers can expect expanded services and various other improvements including: A spokeswoman told Patch the renovations were made with the intention of protecting customers and staff from COVID-19 exposure and increasing convenience for shoppers "With summer vacations right around the corner it’s an exciting to be unveiling these improvements that will make shopping at our store easier," said Walmart store manager Jose Ochoa in a press release "We know our customers will really enjoy our new layout and new products." 2019 at 9:43 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}One woman was injured in an explosion that destroyed an Orland Hills house Sunday (Orland Fire Protection District )ORLAND HILLS IL — One woman was injured in an explosion that destroyed an Orland Hills house and left several family members Firefighters found the 60-year-old woman lying in the front yard of the house on the 16700 block of 93rd Avenue A fire blazed in the living room of the house behind her The woman was transported to Silver Cross and transferred to the burn unit at Loyola Medicine for further treatment The woman's husband and a neighbor also were at the scene and were not injured gave them oxygen and took them to PAWS for evaluation The Orland Fire Protection District Investigation Team and Illinois State Fire Marshals Office are investigating the cause of the fire Multiple fire crews from the Orland Fire Protection District helped with fire control Homer Fire and Palos Heights also assisted 2017 at 12:41 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}ORLAND HILLS IL -- An Orland Hills man was arrested after he threatened to blow his father’s brains out with an unloaded gun appeared before Cook County Judge Peter Felice on a felony charge of having an invalid FOID card and misdemeanor charges of aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon Orland Hills police were dispatched on Aug 6 to Carey’s home in the 8900 block of West 170th Street the prosecutor said that officers found Carey in the yard in a “highly intoxicated” state Carey’s father was arguing with his son who was in his bedroom the prosecutor said that Carey threatened to blow his father's brains out and pointed a gun at his father’s knees The prosecutor said Carey had once possessed a FOID card The assistant public defender told that judge that Carey is a high school graduate and has worked the past ten years as a UPS driver Carey is currently under supervision for a DUI that is set to terminate in 2018 The prosecutor asked for special conditions of bond including surrendering all weapons and firearms to the Orland Hills Police Department He is also prohibited from posting pictures of himself posing with weapons and firearms Carey must wear a GPS monitoring device should he bond out of jail He is also to stay away from his father while his case in pending 2021 at 12:44 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The ACT consists of tests in English (Providence Catholic High School )ORLAND HILLS IL — An Orland Hills resident earned a perfect 36 on the ACT test making him among a small national pool of students who scored the achievement a junior at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox has plans to go into Architectural Engineering in college He is a graduate of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School and the son of Michael and Karen Todd of Orland Hills fewer than half of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score only 5,579 out of 1.67 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36 “To prepare for the ACT I purchased the ACT prepbook and took a practice test the week before and the night before the ACT I also made sure to get a good amount of rest the night before the test day,” Todd said “When I found out that I had achieved a 36 I was extremely excited and I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and pride and my teachers especially that I have been able to come so far.” “Providence has instilled a work ethic in me and has taught me the value of being able to rely on both my teachers and my fellow classmates for help The rigorous classes have prepared me for my future workload in college and shown me many of the expectations that I will have to fulfill Providence has taught me to be independent in my work as well as to be able to work well with others.” Todd is a dedicated member of many organizations and clubs in addition to consistently making honor roll “Connor is an exceptional student and member of the Providence community,” says Dr “The fact that he accomplished this in a year with such unique obstacles for students demonstrates the tremendous efforts he has put into his study as well as the efforts of his family and teachers We are very proud of Connor and look forward to seeing more accomplishments from him.” A student's composite score is the average of the four test scores The score for ACT’s optional writing test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas Suburban Chicagoland Features & Opinion on local and regional news you won't find anywhere else You must be logged in to post a comment Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group A network of correspondents providing impartial news reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world Up-to-the-minute news and analysis from around the world and in Chicago Hosted by WBEZ's Mary Dixon and NPR's Steve Inskeep Newshour is the award-winning flagship program of the BBC World Service the world’s largest news gathering operation 1A 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Created in 2002 by former host Jad Abumrad the program began as an exploration of scientific inquiry Over the years it has evolved to become a platform for long-form journalism and storytelling Radiolab is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon after a car drove into an Orland Hills business Courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District Eight people were injured when a car drove into a Sports Clips in Orland Hills on Sunday afternoon according to the Orland Fire Protection District Firefighters responded to the scene at 9239 W and found a car had driven through the business’ south wall The driver then backed into the parking lot and hit multiple parked vehicles Two people were taken to Silver Cross Hospital one was taken to Northwestern’s Palos Hospital and another to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn The accident is being investigated by Orland Hills Police Editor’s note: This article was updated to correct the address of the business and the town where the accident happened Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale 2019 at 12:24 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}​A Chicago man is in custody after a road-rage shooting Sunday night in Orland Hills IL — A Chicago man is in custody after a road-rage shooting Sunday night in Orland Hills of Chicago because he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest Police say he likely wasn't the shooter and the charges were not related to Sunday night's incident Dickerson and a driver in a red car appeared to be chasing each other at about 11:20 p.m They chased each other toward 94th Avenue and went to 160th Street where the driver of the red car shot at Dickerson Seven 9mm bullet casings were later found at the scene A witness who called from a gas station in Tinley Park offered police dash cam video of the incident and the impact blew out the tires of his Kia He at first told officers that he was staying at a nearby hotel and that he was involved in an altercation with people he knew Dickerson declined to cooperate with police but police did find a BB gun in the back seat The driver in the red car was likely the shooter as part of a road rage incident Police arrested Dickerson because of the outstanding warrant and he is being held in Cook County Jail on $20,000 bond related to DUI charges Police do not have more information about the red car or its driver We don't normally have crimes in this town and we're fortunate for that," Scully said 2021 at 4:13 pm CTThis is the first time owner Haya Shalabi opens a salon in her 15 years of experience (Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)The salon is located at 9121 159th St. (Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)(Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)(Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)ORLAND PARK IL — Bella Donna Salon located in Orland Hills has reopened under new management Owner Haya Shalabi has been in the hair-care industry for 15 years She said she is ecstatic to finally be operating her first salon with her daughters The family business is something she has been working to open for some time and we completely remodeled everything from floors to the ceiling," Shalabi said I am just so excited to finally be open and get to work." Those interested in coming to the event this weekend will receive a gift Pop in or make an appointment by calling the salon at 708-966-2830 officials sayByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday 2024Eight people are injured after a car crash involving Sports Clips on 159th Street in Orland Hills (WLS) -- Eight people were hurt when a driver crashed into a hair salon in the southwest suburbs on Sunday afternoon at the Sports Clips on 159th Street in Orland Hills The Orland Fire Protection District said a driver crashed into the building Several cars in the parking lot were also damaged There's no word what caused the driver to crash or if they will face any charges Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau dons his police logo shirt on Oct 2 to celebrate favorable crime statistics in the village Orland Park Police Chief Eric Rossi lauds the force and mall management for a reduction in crime at Orland Square When Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau wears his black shirt with the police badge logo on it to a village board meeting it usually means good things regarding the community’s constables when he had good news about the crime rate Detractors have criticized Pekau for wearing the shirt saying he is trying to impersonate a police officers “My wife asked me why I am wearing a shirt that people will attack me over,” the mayor said “I pointed out to her that this is a police department logo (It represents) all of the people in our police department “I’m honored that they gave me the shirt to wear They are great statistics when you compare 2017 to 2022.” The FBI updated crime stats through its Uniform Crime Reporting Program and it details the public safety landscape across the United States people can view trends in violent crime dating to 1986 look up statistics by type of crime and year and analyze various demographics for offenders and victims of violent crimes Pekau crunched a few figures comparing crime seven years ago to last year The statistics reveal a 67% decline in aggravated assault/battery in Orland Park from 2017 to 2022 and a 38% reduction in thefts in the first six months of the year Crimes against people were down 34% in 2022 from 2017 and reported property crimes fell 21% in this same period The mayor is also proud of the statistics regarding crime at Orland Square mall the village and mall officials got together to create the Youth Supervision Policy in which teens must be accompanied by adults to enter the mall during certain hours we’ve only had one theft in the past 2 1/2 years during those hours,” he said “That is just amazing because those were the highest crime rates every week The new FBI data confirms the effectiveness of the Orland Park Police Department’s efforts to curtail crime in the area Mall statistics show crime fell in the first six months of 2023 from the 2017 period motor vehicle thefts fell 40%; burglary from vehicles declined 51%; thefts of more than $500 were off 58%; thefts for less than $500 fell 78%; and overall thefts eere down 55% “Our strong relationship with mall management has enabled the cooperation and support necessary to ensure a safe shopping experience for residents and guests,” Orland Park Police Chief Eric Rossi said in a release The chief also credited the reductions to the combined efforts of Orland Square management and the men and women of the Orland Park Police Department “These are great statistics that we have,” Pekau said “The chief (Rossi) and all of lieutenants and all of our sergeants and all of our officers … they all do just an amazing job keeping us safe “Orland Park is known for its exemplary public safety record and our police department makes it their duty every day to ensure this remains the case." The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates the contributions of local businesses to the area and the state at awards ceremony  Frankfort has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association… The College Board National Recognition Program has recognized a Providence High School senior for academic achievement and outstanding perform… It's almost time to dress up and head out for Halloween fun Here are the hours for trick-or-treating in Southland: Orland Park’s Donald Torgerson had a lot of reasons to be grateful when the Orland Park Police Department and the Orland Fire Protection Distr… While crime at car dealerships isn't a huge problem in the South Suburbs yet Tinley Park and Orland Hills police forces have… The Orland Park Police Department is asking residents to register outdoor monitoring cameras to assist in crime prevention and identification … Limited teen hours instituted in March have improved things at Orland Aquare Sometimes it takes a village to keep a village safe Despite statistics that show Orland Square is the safest mall in the Chicago area its operator has implemented a Youth Supervision Policy Two Orland Park officers will become official Task Force Officers under the ATF and will remain stationed in Orland Park to combat crime withi… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account local law enforcement is required to make at least one in-person random check at the registered sex offender’s residence There are currently 18 registered sex offenders living in the Orland Park and Orland Hills communities; two are non-compliant and one is incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections is serving a life sentence for aggravated criminal sexual assault escape with a dangerous weapon and escape from a penal institution A pair of sexual predators from Orland Park are also listed on the registry as non-compliant for failure to keep accurate records Campbell’s last known address is the 11801 W 159th Street Campbell was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault His victim was 4 and Campbell 25 at the time of the event Michael Joseph Rio was convicted of traveling to meet a 15-year-old minor His last known address in Orland Park is 8431 W Sex Offender Advocates Object To Local Mapping Of Registered Sex CriminalsPatch’s response to NARSOL: 'Then I See The Delight In Your Eyes Turn To Fear'