Sitemap - 2021 - Richard Free Press
Orland Park eliminates Open Lands Fund, Civic Center commissions
Orland Park, Sky Zone reach settlement allowing trampoline park to regain revoked business license
Orland Park board members pass FY 2022 budget
OP officials OK water and sewer rate increase
Mokena officials see renderings of proposed public safety facility
Engler to serve as Mokena’s mayor pro-tem temporarily
Orland Park officials OK asset transfer agreement of Humphrey House from historical society
Orland Park donates more than $33,000 to veterans’ groups
No injuries after domestic incident involving firearm at parking lot on Orland Square Drive
Tinley Park police cite women for parking lot fight
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau announces intention to run for Congress in newly redrawn 6th District
The man at the controls (Republished from April 2021)
Orland Park board members discuss proposed changes to special event permit process
Orland Park approves recreation facility fee increases
Dropping the ball (free preview)
No injuries in fire at LW North
Tinley Park’s village manager to retire
War of words continues between Tinley Park mayor, trustee
Tinley Park to consider updating zoning for tobacco businesses
OP board members OK parking deck agreement, body camera purchase
Cannabis zoning amendment temporarily on hold
Chicago man charged with motor vehicle theft, 13 other offenses in Aug. 31 incident in Mokena
Sleepy Hollow man arrested in connection to May burglary in Mokena
Mokena Village Board members approve appointment of interim chief of police
Tinley Park changing way it uses tourism dollars
Lipman appointed as second Tinley Park assistant village manager
OP approves 211 winter/spring 2022 recreation programs
Mokena police chief announces resignation
Mokena officials remember late former Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky
Proposed new subdivision receives OK from Mokena Village Board
Mokena police chief gives update on new drone program
Mokena approves appointment of new member Board of Fire and Police Commission
No injuries in Orland Park apartment fire
Mokena dance team wins nationals
Orland Park issues liquor license suspensions, fines after summer incidents
OP gives official OK to police therapy dog program
Orland Park designates ethics officer as auditing official
Orland Park sets special meeting for Aug. 6 after governor announces mask mandate for schools
Orland Park revokes Riviera Country Club’s business, liquor licenses
Mokena Police announce prostitution arrest
Mokena officials vote to shake up Board of Fire and Police Commission
Former Frankfort police chief ready for new challenge as part of Village’s administrative team
Mokena police preparing for drone implementation
Orland Park to require businesses to cooperate with police
Tinley Park OKs incentive agreement for Pete’s Fresh Market
OP police seeking to start therapy dog program
Orland Park officials bullish on implementing body-worn cameras for police department
New sergeant given warm welcome at board meeting
Frankfort Fall Fest set to return Labor Day weekend
Frankfort to participate in $1.84 million loan program from IEPA to replace lead service lines
Orland Park officials discuss future of Boley Farm
Mokena celebrates Independence Day with annual Fourth of July parade
Orland Park woman charged with aggravated DUI after July 4 accident that killed Tinley Park man
PHOTO GALLERY: Mokena Chamber of Commerce's 2021 Fourth of July Parade
Orland Park man’s meat seasoning still a hit 15 years later
Mokena Chamber of Commerce Garden Walk scheduled for July 17
Tinley Park officials mull changes to local cannabis ordinance
Mokena trustees move forward on design engineering for possible grant-funded projects
TP trustees OK annexation agreement for 110 acres of land on Harlem Avenue, Vollmer Road
Mokena trustees OK water and sewer rate increase
Mokena board members debate merits of enclosed garage at possible new police facility
Mokena officials approve fiscal year 2022 budget
Frankfort in search of contestants for annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off
Friday night events return to Bridge Teen Center
Frankfort lists streets planned for resurfacing in 2021
Tinley Park sends nearly $10K in relief funds to German sister city damaged by flooding
Frankfort trustees table contract approval for Village administrator
Mokena’s Fourth of July fireworks show to be held at Ozinga Bros. property
Orland Park plans open house on June 29 for Main Street Triangle project development
Orland Park to keep programs created to offer businesses relief during COVID-19
Orland Park Village Board OKs hotel incentive agreement for Hampton Inn
Crystal Tree’s Chick Evans Scholarship winners recognized at Orland Park board meeting
Tinley Park police investigating robbery shooting
Griffins claim fifth state title in girls track and field
One dead in incident near Oak Park Avenue train station
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Moment of silence held during meeting for slain Tinley Park resident
Possible changes to Mokena’s food truck ordinance may be coming for downtown district
Push tax coming to Tinley Park video gaming operators
Mokena hires new public works director
Frankfort trustees OK agreement with IDOT on maintenance of traffic signals on state roads
Mokena’s new top cop aims to build mutual trust, respect with officers, community members
Tinley Park officials recognize nurses who performed CPR on woman at Andrew graduation ceremony
Tinley Park may exit agreement with Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
Village of Mokena asking residents to follow watering restrictions
OP board members mull Village internship program as part of budget adjustment discussion
Orland Park mall loses AMC, but mayor upbeat about other development
Richard Free Press - June 13, 2021
Sunday Newsletter - June 6, 2021
Sunday Newsletter - May 30, 2021
Mokena board members recognize teen accepted into Air Force Academy
Sunday Newsletter - May 23, 2021
Banging Gavel Brews to be allowed to operate beer garden while brewpub construction remains ongoing
Tinley Park officials demand State take action at abandoned Mental Health Center site
Frankfort VB approves special use permit for Ultimate Volleyball
Taste of Orland Park’s Kid’s Day moving to event site
Sunday Newsletter - May 16, 2021
Fleischer sworn in for third term as mayor of Mokena
Mokena OKs amendment to wastewater treatment project contract
Mokena police investigating May 10 armed robbery, vehicular hijacking
Mokena trustees pass resolution asking state legislators to restore LGDF to original 10% share
Tinley Park trustees greenlight purchase of property for possible future downtown parking use
Sunday Newsletter - Issue 3, 2021
Tinley Park to increase water and sewer rates
Orland Park Village Board OKs amendment to allow online ammunition sales
Frankfort gives green light to continuing water and sewer fee waiver for active duty military
Orland Park selects firm to develop master plan for 4 parks
Sunday Newsletter - May 2, 2021
Mokena officials warn residents of ongoing telephone scam
Proposed cut to LGDF share could mean $225,000 loss in revenue for Mokena
Keating to be next police chief of Mokena
Modified Country Market back in Frankfort
RFP Sunday Newsletter - Issue 1, 2021
Introducing new RFP subscribers-only newsletter
Orland Park replaces entire Open Lands Fund Commission in split 4-3 vote
Opportunity to add veterans’ names to Orland Park Memorial Wall ends May 1
Chicago man honored for heroic efforts during March 4 Tinley Park fire
Tinley Park OKs incentive agreement for proposed Boulevard at Central Station restaurant
Tinley Park planning for decreases in revenue, expenditures in FY 2022 budget due to COVID-19
Mokena encouraging restaurants to apply for temporary outdoor dining permits
TP officials approve pickup windows as a special use in Neighborhood Flex Legacy District
Mokena officials OK final plat approval for Silver Cross development
Orland Park board members approve stage, sound costs for 2021 Centennial Park West concerts
Mokena officials say goodbye to longtime Village employee
Glotz to be next mayor of Tinley Park
Incumbent, 2 newcomers elected to Frankfort Village Board
Ogle set to become next mayor of Frankfort
McLaughlin concedes mayoral race to Pekau
Pekau holds 500-vote lead over McLaughlin in bid for re-election as Orland Park mayor
Fleischer wins third term as mayor of Mokena
Orland Park approves 4 free summer events for veterans
Election 2021: Village of Frankfort Mayor
Election 2021: Village of Mokena Mayor
Mokena Police apprehend 2 juveniles in connection to vandalism at Prairie Ridge Park
Orland Park mayoral candidates share their visions for future in debate hosted by Richard Free Press
Mokena officials approve 2-year extension of union contracts with police, operating engineers
Mokena officials respond to graffiti incident at Prairie Ridge Park
Mokena approves 4 appointments, including new assistant public works director
Suggs to withdraw candidacy for Tinley Park mayoral race
Sky Zone takes Orland Park to court over business license revocation
Mokena officials continue working on plan for new police facility
Interview process underway for Mokena police chief position
Resident comment prompts update from police on Mokena’s license plate-reading cameras
ISP case report shows December 2020 Pekau campaign event did not violate COVID-19 protocols
Tinley Park Trustee Michael Glotz named to Together We Cope’s Board of Directors
Tinley Park officials OK ordinance amendment aimed at helping police department hiring process
Orland Park Village Board upholds Village manager’s decision to revoke Sky Zone’s business license
Richard Free Press to host Orland Park mayoral debate on March 23
Sunzere seeks to be elected mayor of Mokena as write-in candidate
Mokena officials OK wastewater treatment plant upgrades
Orland Park officials hear appeal from Sky Zone over revoked business license
Tinley Park revokes Intimo Lounge’s business license following January shooting
Tinley Park officials pass new 7-foot barrier wall requirement for video gaming areas
Orland Park officials push pause on investigation decision
Orland Park officials OK cancelation of contract that will save Village nearly $391,000
Orland Park approves Snow Angel program to help those who cannot shovel
Disagreement over police station process continues to trouble Mokena board members
Dauphinais running for Mokena trustee position
Metanias seeking re-election as Mokena trustee
Suggs running for mayor of Tinley Park
Mokena purchasing 2 drones for police department
Fedora announces bid for Mokena trustee
Frankfort officials OK engineering agreement for Jackson Creek lift station improvements
Oost seeking to be elected as a Mokena trustee this April
Donnelly, Wegner announce candidacies for Mokena trustee positions
Tinley Park OKs temporary use permits for 2 COVID-19 testing facilities
Schinker announces bid for Mokena mayor position
Orland Park resident donates $20,000 to police department
Lynwood man facing 2 counts of attempted murder in connection to Jan. 27 shooting in Orland Park
Tinley Park board members extend due date for businesses late on paying video gaming license fees
Mokena mayor asks Gov. Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653
Shooting in Orland Park injures two
Tinley Park suspends Intimo Lounge’s business license for 21 days
Mokena officials OK special use permit for children’s party facility
No injuries in Jan. 21 shooting at Tinley Park bar
Former Orland Park mayor denies wrongdoing over ownership stake in Beacon Avenue property
Frankfort mayor comments on violence at Capitol, House Bill 3653, COVID-19, election objections
2 Frankfort trustee hopefuls withdraw candidacies after objections filed
Orland Park officials pass resolution asking governor to veto recently passed police reform bill
Appeal hearing set for Orland Park Sky Zone after revocation business licensee
Mayor forms search committees for new police chief, police station
Orland Park Trustee Kathleen Fenton will not seek re-election this April
Frankfort purchases devices designed to better disperse road salt