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Frankfort trustees approve T3IP grant for NBT Inc.
Orland Park officials approve additional COVID-19 relief measures
Frankfort officials OK sale of 1 N. White St. space to BoKAY Flowers
Orland Park trustee’s proposed mask-wearing mandate voted down
Orland Park revokes Sky Zone's business license after September incident
Frankfort Police seeking info about attempted ruse burglary on York Town Road
One Tinley Park donates $1,000 to PAWS of Tinley Park
BREAKING: Mokena officials approve retirement agreement with police chief
Frankfort officials to vote on potential sale of downtown property at Dec. 21 meeting
One Orland Party announces candidates for April 2021 election
Letter to Richard Free Press readers on changes coming in 2021
Pekau issues statement to ‘welcome’ challenger McLaughlin to 2021 mayoral race
Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin to challenge incumbent Pekau in April mayoral election
Orland Park Trustee Dan Calandriello will not seek re-election in April
St. Peter’s designated as historical landmark in Frankfort
Tinley Park OKs agreement with Will County to improve parts of 80th Avenue
Tinley Park firefighters rescue 2 children from fire
OP police chief pitches idea to stave off future staffing issues at special budget hearing
Mokena police investigating attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking
Mokena trustees OK one-time license fee waivers for Mokena businesses
Breaking: Mokena hires former Orland Park police chief to serve in interim capacity
Tis’ the season: Mokena hosts socially distanced tree-lighting ceremony
Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer issues statement on recent COVID-19 surge
Tinley Park board members continue to work through recreational cannabis dispensary challenges
Orland Park Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sales begin Nov. 22
OP Trustee James Dodge not seeking re-election this April
Spreading holiday cheer: One Tinley Park’s second annual coat drive to benefit Together We Cope
People Over Politics group announces candidates for April 2021 election
One Tinley Park organizes community blood drive
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to seek re-election in April 2021
OP officials approve local restaurant relief program
Orland Park Village Board members vote unanimously to reduce trustee, clerk salaries by 25%
Mokena responds to no confidence letter
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Breaking: Mokena police investigating shooting outside bowling alley
Tinley Park officials OK changes to executive session policies
Tinley Park police officer injured in vehicle burglary incident
Tinley Park Mayor Jacob C. Vandenberg: ‘I will not seek re-election’
Orland Park officials OK extension of COVID-19 commercial incentive programs
Our Tinley Party unveils slate of trustee candidates for April 2021 election
Thirion to seek second term as Tinley Park clerk
Tinley Park Trustee Michael Glotz to run for mayor in April 2021 election
OFPD credits neighbor for helping limit damage caused by kitchen fire at Orland Hills home
Fleischer to seek third term as mayor of Mokena
Mokena trustees OK purchase of 13th license-plate reading camera
Orland Park incentive program reels in Stan’s Donuts to vacant PDQ site on LaGrange Road
Mokena trustees OK sewer improvement project, Halloween trick-or-treating hours
No injuries in fire that destroyed house in Orland Park
Orland Park officials detail Halloween trick-or-treating guidance
Summit Hill Junior High teacher charged with indecent solicitation of a child, grooming
Village Trustee Keith Ogle announces intention to run for mayor of Frankfort in April 2021 election
Orland Park police chief: Index crimes down 34% in the Village
Tinley Park Village Board approves changes to towing of motor vehicles ordinance
Tinley Park officials approve reduction of clerk’s salary, effective May 2021
Tinley Park officials OK $9.9 million redevelopment deal for Tinley Park Plaza owners
Mokena officials give tentative OK to trick-or-treating this Halloween
Mokena police respond to reported carjacking at gas station on 191st Street
UPDATED: Fight at Orland Park Sky Zone leads to 4 arrests, possible revocation of business license
Orland Park to continue to allow expanded outdoor dining into fall, winter months
Eagle Ridge residents feel voices not being heard by Orland Park officials over planned pond changes
Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland announces he will not seek re-election
Mitchell appointed as Orland Park chief of police after unanimous vote
Tinley OKs permanent outdoor patio for Hailstorm Brewing Co.
Tinley Park trustees discuss process for awarding business license to adult use cannabis store
Tinley officials considering $9.9 million redevelopment deal for Brixmoor property on Harlem Avenue
Mokena asks residents to help in caring for young trees planted in parkways around town
Mokena officials considering allowing crematoriums in certain zoning districts
Five charged with disorderly conduct after alleged fight at Orland Square Mall
Seasonal watering restrictions still in effect in Mokena
Mokena trustees approve comic book-themed restaurant for downtown district
Mokena officials voice concern over state’s COVID-19 mitigation measures for Will County
Tinley Park trustees approve new TIF district along 159th Street and Harlem Avenue
LW East grad writes, directs, produces third play
Tinley Park to stop red-light camera program in mid-December
Village of Orland Park: Lifeguard at Centennial Park Aquatic Center tests positive for COVID-19
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Tinley Park
Tinley Park OKs zoning restrictions, business license fee for adult-use cannabis facilities
Mokena Assistant Village Administrator: U.S. Census cooperation is ‘critical and essential’
Mokena Village Board approves $55,500 in pavement patching on Wolf Road
Tinley Park teens get instruction from Frank Thomas, local baseball coaches at free clinic
OP officials still at odds over Taste of Orland
Free shows approved as replacement for Centennial Park West Concert Series in Orland Park
Orland Park Police Department's Bike Ride for Special Olympics Illinois set for Aug. 30
Fire leads to ‘considerable damage’ to Orland Park fast food staple
Mokena mayor asks residents to ‘Put the darn mask on and wear it’ when out in public
Mokena trustees approve nearly $1.2 million in annual road improvement projects
BREAKING: Band cancelations nix 2020 Centennial Park West Concert Series
Mokena trustees approve 24/7 storage facility after 4-2 vote
Summit Hill School District 161 parents attempting to create co-op for remote learning in fall
Orland Park Sportsplex instructor tests positive for COVID-19
Frankfort Village Board approves appointment of new utility director
Orland Park trustees split on fully reopening, moving forward with Taste of Orland Park
Tinley Park denies liquor license request for Golden Corral
Orland Park Village Board honors McCarthy at meeting
Tinley trustees, clerk organize property tax appeal seminar for residents living in Will County
Frankfort police respond to ruse burglary in 500 block of Aberdeen Road
Mayor happy after successful Fourth of July fireworks show at Ozinga property
Frankfort woman sworn in as governor of Lions Club’s District 1-BK
Retiring Orland Park police chief looks back on illustrious career of service
Frankfort Fall Festival canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Orland Park Village Board votes to approve social media policy, discontinue after-school program
Orland Park’s police chief announces retirement
Breaking News: OP mayor confirms report of Village employee testing positive for COVID-19
Mokena to hold Fourth of July fireworks display at Ozinga Bros. property
Mokena board members unanimously pass fiscal year 2021 budget
Tinley Park trustee interested in bringing Secretary of State’s Office to town
All God’s People collecting items to donate to families in need in Chicago
Cooking up a dream: Tinley Park chef, professor starts home-based food-to-go business
Orland Park files lawsuit against Gov. J.B. Pritzker in federal court
Orland Park board members cast split vote on moving forward with Fourth of July concert, fun run
OP Village Board votes to immediately reopen SportsPlex, other Village facilities
Mokena police chief, mayor detail training, education given to officers in Village
Tinley volunteers help resident celebrate 100th birthday
My Joyful Heart praying it can catch up on work, donations following ill-timed closure
Mokena to move forward with Fourth of July fireworks
Orland Historical Society seeks help with repairs following COVID-related cancelations
Orland Park Village Board approves economic development plan to aid businesses post-reopening
Black Lives Matter protestors march peacefully along Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park
Health care workers thank Orland Park community for months of support
Frankfort approves temporary closure of Kansas Street to allow for expanded outdoor dining
Orland Park to reopen Village Hall to public on June 1
BREAKING: Arrest made in connection to May 22 vehicle burglary in Mokena
Another round: Local beer spots ready to Support Each Other again with six-pack release
BREAKING: Frankfort police arrest 2 in connection to suspected Memorial Day theft
Orland Park, neighboring communities find new ways to commemorate Memorial Day
BREAKING: Mokena police release images of possible suspect in vehicle burglary
BREAKING: 2 vehicles stolen, 1 burglarized in 24-hour period in Mokena
Mokena animal shelter raising funds by selling face masks
Orland Park officials approve ordinance designed to aid dine-in restaurants post-pandemic
Local businesses organize raffle to help stay afloat during stay-at-home order
Tinley Park discusses possible reduction of capital spending by $16.6 million
Mokena board says goodbye to retiring public works director
Breaking: Police respond to attempted break-in of ATM at bank in Frankfort
Orland Park officials OK plan for 9 duplexes near 143rd Street and 80th Avenue
Tinley Park Memorial Day ceremony to move online this year
Orland Park asks CCDPH to share addresses of confirmed COVID-19 cases with first responders
Tinley Park trustees hear proposal for 2 new hotels on 94th Avenue
Orland Park approves resolution asking state lawmakers to ‘get back to work’
‘I never realized I had so many friends’
Bids for Mokena’s wastewater treatment plant improvements may lead to big savings
COVID-19 changing sales model for some local businesses
Down-on-his-luck Tinley Park resident receives donated car from citizen volunteer group
Orland Park mayor sends reopening plan to governor
Mokena mayor urges residents to wear masks in public
Former village manager suing Orland Park, mayor, trustee for defamation, more
Tinley officials OK changing liquor license renewal period from semi-annual to annual basis
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Orland Park approves revised ethics ordinance for Village officials
Frankfort officials pass FY 2020-2021 budget
Orland Park board members OK redevelopment of vacant Toys “R” Us property
OP mayor asks governor to consider reopening certain businesses
Orland Park moving forward with planned Centennial Park West Concert Series
Mokena officials award 2020 pond maintenance program to Elburn company
Mokena Village Administrator gives updates on how staff, community handling COVID-19
Revamped ethics ordinance nears finish line in Orland Park
November 2020: Voters to decide on Orland Park term limits
Frankfort mayor urges residents to keep social distancing
Clash over possible COVID-19 relief measures leads to accusation of political grandstanding
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