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Orland Park Priest Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Dies
A retired priest who was charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Orland Park in 2019 has died.
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Duo Posed as ICE Agents in Orland Park Kidnapping: Police
Charges have been filed against a duo that allegedly pretended to be ICE agents in October when they kidnapped a man in Orland Park.
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Orland Park Police to Step Up Presence Ahead of Election Day
Officials in suburban Orland Park say residents will see an increased police presence throughout the community as Election Day approaches. In a press release, officials sought to “reassure residents” that preparations are underway for any potential issues in the coming days. One of the strategies put in place will involve Orland Square Mall, with management at the location requesting that…
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Hundreds Gather in Orland Park to Push for Fall Sports from IHSA
Hundreds of parents and students gathered in Chicago’s Orland Park suburb to push for the Illinois High School Association to allow for all fall sports. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.
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Witness Recounts Chaotic Scene Outside Orland Park Sky Zone Following Large Fight
Village leaders in Orland Park are trying to shut down an indoor trampoline park after a large fight over the weekend. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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Witness Recounts Chaotic Scene Outside Orland Park Sky Zone Following Large Fight
As village officials in suburban Orland Park announced their intentions to revoke the business license of Sky Zone on Sunday, a woman who witnessed the chaotic scene outside the trampoline park one day earlier described the commotion. In an interview with NBC 5, Deloris Anderson said she went to the trampoline park Saturday night to pick up her daughter from…
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Orland Park Officials Seek to Revoke Sky Zone's License After Police Break Up Large Gathering
Officials in suburban Orland Park are seeking to revoke the business license of an indoor recreation facility after police were called to a large gathering at the location Saturday. According to village officials, Orland Park police were called to Sky Zone Trampoline Park on Saturday evening after receiving reports of a fight inside the business. According to a release, the…
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Orland Park Police Chief Retires After Nearly Five Decades
A suburban Chicago police chief is wrapping up a nearly five-decade career in law enforcement. As Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy approaches his last day, he reflects on the last 48-years. Political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Suburban Orland Park Set to Allow Outdoor Concerts to Resume in August
The show will go on in south suburban Orland Park, as the village is planning to resume its concert series at Centennial Park West on August 22. The village’s plan is set to move forward, even though the office of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has cautioned towns and villages to avoid large gatherings and events as the state continues...
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Orland Park Creates Concert Series As Other Areas Cancel Events
Most communities are canceling events because of the coronavirus pandemic. Orland Park’s mayor is creating a concert series in direct defiance of the state’s guidance. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Orland Park Police Chief, Who Once Took Bullet For Reagan, Announces Retirement
The police chief of Orland Park, who once served in the Secret Service and was shot protecting President Ronald Reagan, announced his retirement after 26 years of working in the south suburbs. Chief Timothy McCarthy will retire Aug. 1 to allow time to find a replacement, the village said Wednesday in a news release. As a member of the Secret Service,...
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Orland Park to Hold Modified Fourth Of July Fireworks, Concert Despite Concerns
Despite concerns over the further spread of coronavirus, the Orland Park village board voted to move forward with a modified fireworks and concert plan. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Orland Park to Hold Modified Fourth Of July Fireworks, Concert Despite Concerns
Fourth of July fireworks will still go on at Centennial Park in Orland Park. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues, there will be modifications, according to Mayor Keith Pekau. People will be asked to remain apart, and concert attendees must listen from a distance thanks to speakers set up around the park. Only village residents with village stickers on their…
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Illinois Secretary of State to Open Driver Services Facility in Orland Park
The Illinois of Secretary of State’s office has announced plans to open a new driver services facility in south suburban Orland Park, village officials said. The new site will be located at the Orland Township Activity Center at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. A driver services facility was previously located at the Orland Park Village Hall, which is across the street…
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Suburban Mayor Pushes Pritzker to Allow Indoor Dining Sooner
Outdoor dining allowed in Phase Three of Illinois’ reopening process is attracting customers to eateries in suburban Orland Park, but some businesses and patrons say it is time to open indoors, while still respecting social distancing. “We would follow all the governor’s rules inside. Our main priority is the health and safety of our customers and our staff,” said...
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Suburban Mayor Pushes Pritzker to Allow Indoor Dining Sooner
Outdoor dining allowed in Phase Three of Illinois’ reopening process is attracting customers to eateries in Orland Park, but some businesses and patrons say it is time to open indoors, while still respecting social distancing. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Police Warn Shoppers to Avoid Some Suburban Malls, Multiple Shopping Centers Closed
Police in multiple Chicago suburbs have closed malls or warned shoppers as reports of protests and disruptions erupt following unrest and destruction in Chicago a night earlier. Orland Park warned shoppers to avoid the area’s popular mall as protests erupted in the Chicago suburb. “Over the last few days, many cities in the U.S. have seen demonstrations, many turning...
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Live Blog: Suburban Curfews, State of Emergencies Ask Residents to Stay Indoors
Officials in several Chicago suburbs are warning residents to be on alert as potential protests and vandalism are being reported across the area Sunday afternoon. Here are the latest headlines from the NBC 5 Newsroom: Aurora’s Mayor Richard Irvin declared a State of Emergency in the city Sunday, putting a curfew for the municipality “due to the widespread incidents of…
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See What Downtown Chicago Looks Like After Night of Destruction Following Protests
Chicagoans woke up to damaged portions of the city with storefront windows broken on Michigan Avenue and State Street after peaceful daytime protests over the death of George Floyd dissolved into looting and destruction.
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Orland Park Mayor Urges Pritzker to Speed Up Plan to Reopen Illinois
The mayor of south suburban Orland Park posted a video to social media on Thursday speaking out against part of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s phased plan to reopen Illinois. In the video, Mayor Keith Pekau said he believes the governor’s plan to reopen the state is unreasonable and argued businesses in Orland Park can’t wait much longer. “The governor’s...