Fall 25 OP Newsletter

COMMUNITY PRIDE

Orland Park community members have been participating in the first of Orland Park Citizens’ Academy. Over the course of seven weeks, participants engaged directly with Village departments, elected officials and staff to gain firsthand insight into the responsibilities and functions of municipal government. Keep an eye out on social media for registration for the next session!

Jimmy Sullivan, a Troop 318 Scout and Carl Sandburg student, has been working to restore a long-forgotten local cemetery for his Eagle Scout project. His project has repaired and restored the Old German Methodist Cemetery at 15420 S. Harlem Avenue, including fixing broken headstones, clearing thick overgrowth and installing new cemetery signage and fencing. He presented his project at the October 6 Village Board meeting, and the board unanimously approved the final stages of his project and waived his permit fees in full. Thank you, Jimmy, for your hard work and dedication to improving Orland Park and preserving local history!

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