VOP Spring Public 2015

SPR I NG 20 1 5 • VOLUME 33 • NUMBER 2

A quarterly newsletter for the residents of Orland Park

Daniel McLaughlin MAYOR

John Mehalek VILLAGE CLERK

Kathleen Fenton TRUSTEE Development Services, Planning & Engineering

James Dodge TRUSTEE, MAYOR PRO TEM Economic Development, Strategy and Community Engagement

Patricia Gira TRUSTEE Parks & Recreation

Carole Griffin Ruzich TRUSTEE Finance & Information Technology

Daniel Calandriello TRUSTEE Public Safety

Michael Carroll TRUSTEE Public Works

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SNORKEL IN THE LAZY RIVER AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JULY 16 – 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM CONCERT ON THE LAWN: AC ● ROCK • SUNDAY, JULY 19, 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM • CRESCENT PARK, 9705 W. 142ND STREET FUN IN THE PARK FEATURING: HUMAN TIM + ROBOT TIM • TUESDAY, JULY 21 AT 11:00 AM / DJ BEGINS 11:45 AM • MARLEY CREEK PARK, MARLEY CREEK BOULEVARD & AUTUMN RIDGE DRIVE CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JULY 23 – 2:00 PM TASTE OF ORLAND PARK • FRIDAY, JULY 31, 5:00 PM TO 11:00 PM ; SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1:00 PM TO 11:00 PM ; SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 1:00 PM TO 9:00 PM • ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CENTER, 14700 RAVINIA AVENUE • MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: – FRIDAY, JULY 31; 8:30 PM -11:00 PM TRIPPIN’ BILLIES – SATURDAY, AUGUST 1; 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM 7TH HEAVEN – SUNDAY, AUGUST 2; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AMERICAN ENGLISH FLICK-N-FLOAT AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 AT DUSK • MOVIE: FROZEN PANDEMONIUM IN THE PARK • SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 8:00 AM START • CENTENNIAL PARK WEST IN COLETTE HIGHLANDS AT PARK STATION BOULEVARD & SOMERGLEN LANE

CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER OPENING DAY • SATURDAY, MAY 23 • NOON TO 8:00 PM • 15600 WEST AVENUE NO LIMIT LAUGHS WITH THE ORLAND PARK COMEDY IMPROV • FRIDAY, MAY 29 • 8:00 PM TO 10:00 PM • CULTURAL CENTER, 14760 PARK LANE FARMERS’ MARKET • FRIDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 2 • NO MARKET JULY 31. • VILLAGE CENTER, 14700 RAVINIA AVENUE ORLAND PARK THEATRE TROUPE PRESENTS: “OKLAHOMA!” • FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 13 AT 7:00 PM AND SUNDAY, JUNE 14 AT 2:00 PM • CARL SANDBURG PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 13300 S. LAGRANGE ROAD STORY TIME AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • FRIDAYS, JUNE 12 TO AUGUST 7 (NO STORY TIME ON JULY 31) • CHILDREN’S STORY TIME; 2:30 PM TO 3:30 PM • 15600 WEST AVENUE AT FUN DRIVE FUN IN THE PARK FEATURING: SUPER STOLIE • TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AT 11:00 AM / DJ BEGINS 11:45 AM • CACHEY PARK, 8401 WHEELER DRIVE BINGO AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JUNE 18 AT 2:00 PM SNORKEL IN THE LAZY RIVER AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JUNE 25 AT 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

NO LIMIT LAUGHS WITH THE ORLAND PARK COMEDY IMPROV • SUNDAY, JUNE 28 - 2:00 PM • FAMILY SHOW • CULTURAL CENTER, 14760 PARK LANE CENTENNIAL PARK WEST CONCERT • SUNDAY, JUNE 28 - 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM • FEATURING: THE CITY LIGHTS ORCHESTRA • CENTENNIAL PARK WEST IN COLETTE HIGHLANDS AT PARK STATION BOULEVARD & SOMERGLEN LANE LIBERTY FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK • FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 7:00 PM • CENTENNIAL PARK, 153RD STREET METRA STATION KIDS RUN FOR FUN 50 YARD DASH • FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 7:30 PM • CENTENNIAL PARK, 153RD STREET METRA STATION FLICK-N-FLOAT AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT DUSK • MOVIE: PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION • SATURDAY, JULY 4 • CENTENNIAL PARK, 15600 WEST AVENUE • MASON RIVERS PERFORMS AT 7:15 PM FOLLOWED BY FIREWORKS AT 9:15 PM LUAU AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JULY 9 – 2:00 PM START CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AT CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER • THURSDAY, JULY 9 – 5:00 PM START MOVIE IN THE PARK • FRIDAY, JULY 10 - “THE LEGO MOVIE” AT DUSK • CRESCENT PARK - 9705 W. 142ND STREET WACKY WEDNESDAY FEATURING: FRANK ALLETTO THE MAGICIAN • WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 - 11:00 AM / 11:45 AM DJ PERFORMS • VILLAGE CENTER AMPHITHEATER, 14700 RAVINIA AVENUE

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MAYOR FROM THE

What a great time of year in Orland Park! Flowers are in full bloom and it is great to see everyone out and about enjoying the warm weather. We have not skipped a beat and are already gearing up for another wonderful season of great events and tasks. The village was pleased to offer curbside pickup for spring cleaning again this year. The process went smoothly and was a huge success, with over 100 tons of large household items picked up from Orland residents. The Village of Orland Park celebrated Earth Day on Saturday, April 25th with environmentally focused programs and activities. It was great to see the community come together to learn about how to make Orland Park more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We officially welcome summer to Orland Park during Memorial Day Weekend. Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center will open for the 2015 season on Saturday, May 23rd. Check our website for membership, special events and classes offered at the pool. We will honor and remember all fallen heroes at the village’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25th. All are invited to join us at the 1 p.m. ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, Ara Pace, located at the Village Center, 147th & Ravinia. Summer in Orland Park brings many events and fun activities. We will bring back our outdoor summer concerts that have quickly become an area favorite. City Lights Orchestra will kick things off this summer at Centennial Park West. See page 40 for more dates, times and details. Visit our website at www.orlandpark.org and click on “Special Events” for a list of the many things to do in Orland Park this summer. More than 15,000 households completed their Property Tax Rebate Applications. We were pleased to be able to, once again, refund a portion of residents’ property taxes. The village is working hard to alleviate traffic and make traveling throughout Orland Park a more enjoyable experience. Progress on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s widening of LaGrange Road continues and IDOT and its contractors are working steadily to complete this much needed improvement through the center of town.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar of Events 1 Young Achievers 6-7 Getting to Know You 8 Public Safety 9-11 Tax Rebate 12 Vehicle Stickers 13 LaGrange Road 14-15 Building Orland Park 16-19 Making a Difference 23 In the Know 26-27 Inquiring Minds 28-29 Community Pride 30-31 A Word from our Veterans 32-33 Around Town 34-38 Summer Happenings 40-41 Centennial Park Events 42

Stay up to date on pending lane closures and other announcements via the village’s website at www.orlandpark.org.

I hope you have a safe and fantastic summer filled with family, fun and great times!

Sincerely,

Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor

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Medal ofHonor Mayor Dan McLaughlin (center) joined Carl Sandburg High School Assistant Principal Greg Gardner (left) and Students are recognized for volunteering more than 100 hours during a given year, along with writing essays detailing their experiences. SHERIFF’S YOUTH SERVICE

completing nearly 20,000 hours of community service.

Trustee Calandriello is a past recipient of the honor, having received the award when he was in high school.

Village Trustee Dan Calandriello at the ceremony honoring recipients of the Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor at Moraine Valley Community College.

More than 100 students from Orland Park were honored from Andrew, Sandburg and Stagg High Schools,

SOPHOMORES: Richard Aguinaga, Ashlynn Aherne, Dallas Artis, Victoria Atkinson, Jaimee Bigott, Daniel Bornstein, Samanatha Butzen, Morgan Greene, Ashley Horras, Joseph Jaeger, Jacob Keefe, Marissa Martino, Arris Panos, Briar Qualizza, Brian Santor, Marilyn Sedlak, Nadin Seif, Nour Seif, Joshua Slee, Michal Splawski, Nicole Stubenfoll, Melissa Welch JUNIORS: Mohammed Abourahma, Yasmeen Abu Samra, Tyler Alfini, Mikaela Arrendondo, Arjun Bagai, Michael Boike, Joseph Bresingham, Maya Burnett, Karalyn Lee Cardinal, Matthew Carella, Kristen Cook, Ian Crain, Gianna Delpercio, Brooke Doman, MaryKate Donegan, Abigail Dorey, Erin Duffy, Deena Elboghdady, Mahynour El-Shikh, Deena Elwi, Natalie Faltenberg, Curtis Fortin, Javier Garza, Gianna Gradowski, Natalie Harmening, Megan Horras, James Jankowski, Roseanna Jumah, Mark Kaczmarczyk, Rebecca Kenes, Gianna Kmiec, Benjamin Kohlhaas, Caseu. Krzeczkowski, Katie Manning, Brad Martisauski, Carella Matthew, Abaigeal McCorry, Donald Murphy, Joshua Otto, Sara Salama, Nadine Salem, Abbiel Sanders, Nahum Siddiqui, Liam Walsh, Riley Wilson, Jake Winer, Joshua White, Storm Wojcik, Suah Yun SENIORS: Janica Arcenal, Oludolapo Aworiran, Kholoud Baste, Allison Boyce, Joanna Capiak, Sarah Cinquepalmi, Caitlin Conners, Kaylyn Egyarto, Waseem Elayyan, Kathleen Fabular, Colleen Finucane, Alexandra Gary, Lance George, Alexis Good, Ennis Hajyousif, Jamie Hill, Alyssa Hultquist, Jacob Hyde, James Jaeger, Hafsa Kagzi, Rachel Kalebich, Nick Kiecana, Callahan Klein, Natalie Krzyston, Rachel Mathew, Hannah McCorry, Rebecca McWilliams, Alyssa Melone, Anne Mokate, Meghan Mokate, Danielle Moran, Samantha Murphy, Lauryn Papan, Dushaun Phelps, Joseph Randolph, Haley Reks, Lauren Riebel, Monica Roselli, Katherine Ruane, Michelle Rubino, Alexander Sandoval, Haylie Schadt, Francesca Strolia, Evan Vouris, Tia Vukanic, Grace Ward, Tricia Welch, Carly Whiteford, Olivia Zaczyk

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IT’S WHERE YOU GO, TO BE IN THE KNOW –

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Join Orland Park’s FREE online civic engagement program to begin earning points to redeem for cool rewards to use around town.

STEP 1 Go to www.InOur.Community/ OrlandPark or to the village website and click on the . icon on the top of the page to join. Enter your email,

STEP 2 Click on “Start Earning” to begin engaging with your community and earning CommunityPoints!

STEP 3 Redeem your points for cool rewards such as gift certificates to local restaurants, passes to Centennial Park Aquatic Center, cool experiences and more!

create a password and you are now a member!

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Niamh Gagnon , a 1st grade student at Center School, needs support for talking and expanding her communication skills. Niamh uses her iPad with a communication application called Touch Chat as a voice output device to help with communication skills in her classroom and with her teachers and her peers. On March 5, 2015, Niamh received one of the 2015 Outstanding Student Technology Awards from Infinitec Southwest, a division of United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago, for her exceptional progress using assistive technology. Jerling Junior High students memorized an incredible amount of digits of Pi during Jerling’s annual Pi Day memorization Competition. The previous school record for memorization was 313 digits. Congratulations to Jerling Junior High students Tim Gockel , 7th grade, who memorized 480 digits and Emily Ras , 7th grade, who memorized 463 digits. Orland Junior High held a fundraiser “Pack the Gym” in honor of Lauren Hill to benefit “The Cure Starts Now Foundation.” Pictured are students from OJH who purchased t-shirts for the fundraiser. Lauren was in college and on Mount St. Joseph University basketball team and has since retired due to her health continuing to decline. Lauren was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Orland Junior High raised $1,200 for “The Cure Starts Now Foundation.” 5th grade students from High Point School submitted essays for the American Association of University Women’s Writing Contest in honor of Women’s History Month. Niamh Towmey received 1st place and Nicole Kaple received 2nd place and Kaitlin Kasza received an honorable mention at the Palos Heights Library on March 12th, 2015.

Orland Park residents Connor Begley , MatthewWoodall , Matthew Schroers , Nathan Schroers , Ian Schroers , Caleb Negley and Noah Goshen are supporting the St. Baldricks Foundation for the third straight year and walking the halls of High Point School and Park Elementary with shaved heads. Since the kids began raising funds for the cause, the Band of Baldies has raised almost $10,000 in support of childhood cancer research. Great job, kids. For the past eight years, second and third graders at Prairie School have participated in a school spelling bee. This year, 75 students volunteered to put their spelling knowledge to the test. The winner needed to spell two words correctly in order to win and that is just what 1st place winner Layan Ibrahim did. She was followed in 2nd place by Amal Vazques and 3rd place by Rylee Erickson . Congratulations to all participants for trying their best.

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MEET MICHAEL CARROLL, AN ORLAND PARK RESIDENT AND YOUR NEWLY ELECTED VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK TRUSTEE Village of Orland Park Trustee Michael Carroll has lived in Orland Park since 1976. He is a graduate of Orland Jr. High, Carl Sandburg High School, Northern Illinois University as well as John Marshall Law School. Carroll was employed by the Orland Park Police Department as a Patrol/ Communications Training Officer from 1989 to 2000. After obtaining his degree from John Marshall Law School, he passed the Bar in 1995. He is currently the sole practitioner at The Law Office of Michael F. Carroll in Orland Park. He married his wife Jen (Gobeille), whose family also moved to Orland Park in 1976. They have two sons; Kevin, 13 and Danny, 11. He is no stranger to volunteer and civic commitments. This includes work with/at the Orland Park Emergency Services & Disaster Agency and time spent as a Scout leader. He is a Charter Member of the Orland Park Law Enforcement Organization, has been President as well as Secretary of the Orland Park Lions Club and is the past-President of the Southwest Bar Association. This is not Carroll’s first time as an elected official. He most recently served as Vice President of the Orland School District 135 School Board. When Trustee Carroll is not practicing law, serving as an elected official or volunteering locally, he likes to spend time with his family and friends. “I like to play the piano and guitar,” said Trustee Carroll who plays in a Jimmy Buffet tribute band called “Latitudes.” Golfing and hiking are also on his list of favorite things to do. Trustee Carroll is passionate about justice. “People should treat each other fairly and properly and should be held accountable when they don’t,” he said. “Everyone should have an equal right to enjoy their life.” He also believes that government officials should efficiently and effectively represent those who entrusted them with their authority, and should be held accountable when they don’t. “I’m passionate about keeping Orland Park as great a place to grow up in as it was when my family moved here,” added Carroll. Trustee Carroll said that he hopes that as a board member he will be well-rounded, open-minded and analytical. “I’ve lived here long enough to understand the historical significance of issues, but I’m progressive enough to consider alternatives to ‘We’ve always done it this way,’ explained Carroll. “I’ve been a resident, business owner, taxpayer and employee of the village, so I can see many sides of an issue.” “I love living in Orland Park because even though it’s become one of the larger suburbs in Chicagoland, it hasn’t lost the personality of the 18,000 population village it was when my family moved here. It has a great balance of amenities, services and culture without the hectic bustle of a larger urban area. And once LaGrange Road is completed and as the Downtown Main Street area continues to develop, it will be even more aesthetically attractive to visitors.” Welcome Trustee Carroll!

Michael Carroll

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

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Village of Orland Park Police Department receives highest level of accreditation. Pictured are (L-R) Orland Park Police Lt. Joe Mitchell, Orland Park Chief of Police Tim McCarthy, Elwood Chief of Police Fred Hayes, Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Trustee Daniel Calandriello.

POLICE DEPARTMENT EARNS HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION The Orland Park Police Department has joined an elite group of law enforcement agencies in the State of Illinois. Orland Park joins eight other police departments that have received the coveted Tier 2 Accreditation Status through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program administered by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. An independent team representing the association spent two days with the Orland Park police reviewing and examining all aspects of the department policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. During the two day on-site assessment the assessing chiefs from other departments used nearly 180 separate ILEAP standards to determine if Orland Park met the program’s highest level of accreditation standards. The assessors assigned to Orland Park reviewed more than 1000 Orland Park Police Department documents to establish proof of compliance. Other police agencies at level two accreditation include Algonquin, Carbondale, Champaign, Kankakee, Lake in the Hills, Rock Island, Round Lake Beach and the University of Illinois - Urbana Police.

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The Village of Orland Park Police Department has begun an application process with the National Weather Service in order to obtain Storm Ready certification for the village. The Storm Ready certification application process starts with meeting a General Forecaster from the National Weather Service. The Forecaster will guide the department through the process which ends with a visit to the village and an onsite review. In order to obtain certification, the department must comply with the following criteria: CERTIFICATION

4 Employees obtain weather spotter training

4 Offering weather information to the residents

4 A review of the tornado siren network and activation policies 4 An inspection of weather monitoring equipment and other records 4 The department hopes to complete the process by the end of May

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The Orland Park Police Department has implemented a “Crime Tips” program that will allow citizens to leave a voicemail or submit an email regarding possible criminal activity in the Orland Park area. The phone number 708-349-TIPS (8477) and email crimetips@orlandpark.org are intended to serve as an outlet for individuals who may be aware of possible criminal activity, may wish to remain anonymous, and/or believe the crime is too minor to be reported directly to an officer. Any crime in progress should still be reported to the 911 operator.

CRIME TIPS

See Something. Say Something. NOW!

In conjunction with the Crime Tips program, the department is introducing a new crime reporting message called: “See Something. Say Something. Now.” The Police Department encourages the public to report suspicious or criminal activity immediately. This is a proactive approach urging the public to report criminal information as it develops and before the Police Department may be aware of it. Residents who see something that simply doesn’t seem right or is out of the ordinary should call. This could include a suspicious car or person not normally seen in the neighborhood. “See Something, Say Something, Now! is the focus message. The quicker the Police Department receives information regarding criminal activity, the better the chances we have of making an apprehension or even preventing a serious crime,” explained Orland Park Police Chief Timothy McCarthy.

Come out and meet your community police officers at these upcoming community events: TRAILER IN THE PARK • Perminas Park Monday, June 1st ,2015, 4 to 9 PM • Marley Creek Park Monday, June 29th, 2015, 4 to 9 PM • Schussler Park

Monday, July 27th, 2015, 4 to 9 PM NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME • Orland Park Civic Center 14750 Ravinia Ave. August 4th 2015, 4 to 9 PM

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2014 PROPERTY TAX REBATE SUMMARY

Including the amount distributed to successful applicants in March 2015, the village has rebated approximately $34.5 million over 10 of the last 13 years .

15,149 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

8,928 APPLICATIONS MAILED/HAND DELIVERED

15,092 APPLICATIONS APPROVED

AVERAGE REBATE AMOUNT $148.75

6,221 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE

10,135 # OF REBATES PAID VIA CHECK

$10,219 TOTAL OPEN LANDS DONATIONS

2,763 # OF REBATES PAID VIA DIRECT DEPOSIT

1,893 # OF REBATES PAID VIA WATER BILL CREDIT

Rebate checks were mailed on Tuesday, March 17th; direct deposit and water bill credits were processed on March 17th, with a credit date of March 18th.

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VEHICLE STICKERS Village of Orland Park vehicle stickers, valid from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017, will go on sale Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Applications will be mailed on May 22 to residents who purchased a vehicle sticker during the previous term. Applications will also be available at the Village Hall or on the village website. All motor vehicles registered to an address within the village limits must display a current vehicle sticker on the vehicle’s front lower passenger window by June 30, 2015.

2015-2017 Village of Orland Park vehicle sticker salutes the Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration and was approved by the Washington Headquarters Service’s Office of General Counsel.

Residents have two renewal options: 1. Via mail, or

2. In person at the Village Hall Cashiers’ Office, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with extended hours until 7:00pm the first and third Monday of each month.

AMOUNT DUE PRIOR TO 7/1/15

AMOUNT DUE

CLASS

7/1/15 AND AFTER

Vehicle sticker fees vary based on type of vehicle:

Passenger Car or Motorcycle

$30.00

$60.00

Recreational Vehicle

40.00

80.00

Truck Class B: Less than 8,000 lbs. Class D: 8,001 to 12,000 lbs. Class F-H-J: 12,001 to 28,000 lbs. Class K-L-N-P: 28,001 to 45,000 lbs. Class Q-R-S-T-V: 45,001 to 73,280 lbs. Class X-Z: 73,281 to 80,000 lbs.

30.00 40.00 55.00 85.00

60.00 80.00

110.00 170.00 210.00 260.00

105.00 130.00

Antique Vehicle

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Senior Citizen (65 years or older)

10.00

10.00

School Bus

60.00

120.00

Auto Dealer (1st car)

30.00

60.00

Auto Dealer (each additional car)

10.00

20.00

Transfer/Replacement – available during the two-year term. Resident must return old sticker for transfer.

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Revenue from the sale of vehicle stickers is utilized to fund budgeted neighborhood road improvement projects.

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LaGrange Road WIDENING

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179TH TO 159TH Construction of the permanent southbound pavement, including turn lanes and intersections, will take place. New street lighting will be added from 159th Street to 167th Street as well as installation of new traffic signals throughout the corridor. IDOT and the village are coordinating various landscape and enhancement items to be constructed in 2015. Some landscaping may need to be installed in 2016 based on the species and preferred planting seasons. 159TH TO 144TH Construction of the permanent northbound pavement and temporary pavement for southbound traffic of this stretch will be implemented. Traffic will be moved to the east side in order to construct the permanent southbound pavement. Retaining wall construction will continue and side roads throughout the corridor will be constructed on the east side of LaGrange. This will include complete closures of the side roads. Detours will be posted and a minimum of seven (7) days advanced notice will be provided by IDOT. WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2015

144TH TO CREEK ROAD Retaining wall construction and pile-supported road base will continue. Construction of the permanent northbound pavement as well as construction of the intersections of 131st and 135th will take place. Temporary pavement construction will be necessary to shift traffic to the east in order to build the permanent southbound pavement.

For project information and updates, visit: Village of Orland Park www.orlandpark.org

Questions regarding the LaGrange Road Project can be directed to: Illinois Department of Transportation www.idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/contact-us/index. IDOT LaGrange Road www.idot.illinois.gov/projects/us45-reconstruction-and-widening

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BUILDING ORLAND PARK

DEER HAVEN II Seventeen (17) single family residences located along an extension of Deer Haven Lane east of Wolf Road. Nearby subdivisions include Royal Oaks to the south, Rolling Oaks to the east and Alexis Estates to the north. RESIDENCES OF ORLAND CROSSING The residential development is envisioned to be an upscale community with high end interior finishes and desirable resident amenities. The project proposes 231 residential units on 12.58 acres in the Orland Crossing area. The site plan includes 16 buildings organized within an integrated street network. The residential building types include four-story apartment buildings (168 units), three-story tuck under townhomes (25 units) and two-story row homes (38 units). A clubhouse and green space areas provide amenities and services to residents. Located east of LaGrange and north of 142nd Street. MARIANO’S A 72,925 Mariano’s grocery store on a 8.43 acre site. This property is located within the Orland Crossing development and also within the Orland Crossing District of Downtown Orland Park. Located east of LaGrange and north of 142nd Street. ORLAND GROVE OFFICE PARK An office park, consisting of six one-story buildings, located on a 4.81 acre piece of property on the corner of 143rd and 108th. PARKVIEW SENIOR LIVING A 3-story 72,347 square foot Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and a 1-story 33,807 square foot Memory Care Unit (MCU) on a 29 Acre Site located at 10758 183rd Street.

REMODELS OVER 3,000SF • Sleep Number, 4139sf • Joon Lee Studio, 5,000sf • Advocate Medical, 9,375sf

• Pearle Vision, 3,000sf • Family Video, 3,394sf • Ultimate Massage Spa, 3,300sf • Accelerated Physical Therapy, 5,809sf • DXL Destination, 5,500sf

NEW CONSTRUCTION

• Mariano’s • Orland Grove Office Park • Parkview Senior Living • Ridgeway Petroleum • Residences of Orland Crossing

• Deer Haven II • Sheridans Trail

RIDGEWAY PETROLEUM A gas station with car wash, retail store and carry out restaurant located at 11200 183rd Place and 11200 183rd Street.

Residences of Orland Crossing

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APPEARANCE IMPROVEMENT

On March 2, 2015, the Village Board approved $20,000 in funding assistance for Grand Appliance and TV through the Appearance Improvement Grant program. These funds will be used to renovate the main facade of a building unit located within a four (4) unit shopping center at 14740 LaGrange Road. Highly visible along LaGrange Road, this shopping center has an outdated architectural appearance in need of an update. While the improvements at Grand Appliance and TV only include one of the shopping center’s four (4) retail units, its improved appearance will hopefully re-energize the site and inspire enhancements for the remaining units. Proposed exterior changes include ornamental stone columns, architectural block detail areas, new exterior light fixtures, a bi-level parapet wall, a masonry (brick- style) façade and knee wall, new building canopies and a new illuminated LED sign.

Before remodel

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NATURE CENTER MASTER PLAN

In April 2012, the village purchased the former Pebble Creek Nursery property on LaGrange Road with funds from the Village’s Open Lands Program, with the vision to restore and preserve the land, and to convert the existing building and property to a Nature Center. The village has made tremendous progress in the last year cleaning up the site and getting it ready for restoration. The Nature Center site is a part of a larger area called the ‘Mill Creek Green Triangle,’ which is bound by 135th Street to the north, LaGrange Road to the west, and Southwest Highway to the southwest. This area is important because of its adjacency to regionally important natural areas including McGinnis Slough, known region wide

for its bird population, and Mill Creek flowage, backwaters, flood plain and wetlands. Other ‘Green Triangle’ sites that have been acquired by the village include the 7-acre ‘135th Street Wetlands’ site (2003), and the 4-acre ‘O’Malley Site’ (2011), which was originally platted as an eight lot subdivision. A draft Master Plan to guide the development and restoration of the site is now ready for review and comment. The conceptual plan was presented at a public meeting on March 10th, and was subsequently approved by the Village Board of Trustees. The conceptual plan was developed with much input from the Open Lands Commissioners, and with the assistance of consultant Planning Resources, Inc.

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NATURE CENTER MASTER PLAN Highlights

• Utilizes the existing building and existing driveway, which has been expanded to accommodate relocated parking spaces.

• Redevelops the former parking lot area into a flexible outdoor gathering space.

• Incorporates green features throughout the site.

• Envisions small group indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, based on self-guided tours led by kiosks and other educational signage.

• Includes looped trail system with seating areas and restoration exhibits.

• Includes a boardwalk that extends over the existing detention area to a bird watching station.

• Improves existing building with a patio, green roof, green storm water collection system, and façade wall murals with nature themes. (Full building improvements and programming and will be determined at a later date.) The next step will be to utilize the approved Master Plan to pursue grant opportunities and to move forward with site engineering and construction. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed! Please call the Development Services Department at 708-403-5300, or email to jturley@orlandpark.org.

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STOP BULLYING MAYOR’S INITIATIVE TO

BULLYING STOPS HERE Bullying is a serious problem in homes, schools and communities. Often dismissed as an adolescent “rite of passage,” research clearly indicates bullying is learned behavior and detrimental to the academic, physical, social and emotional development of all involved – bullies, targets and the bystanders who witness it. Bullying is not only a problem of youth but is one that spans all ages. Despite volumes of research, countless “anti-bullying” programs and increased scrutiny by the media, bullying continues to pervade our culture and our schools. It is a complex social issue requiring determination, leadership and courage to address. The intent is that, by working together as a community, we can collectively put an end to bullying in Orland Park. Although it is a difficult challenge, it cannot be ignored. The Village of Orland Park, in conjunction with the Bridge Teen Center, is declaring that “Bullying Stops Here” and has adopted a resolution declaring these efforts. We hope that you will join us in our ongoing efforts to eradicate bullying in our community.

Daniel J. McLaughlin Mayor, Village of Orland Park

Thank you to the following taxing bodies who have joined us in this effort: • Orland Fire Protection District • Orland Park Public Library • Orland Township

• School District Orland 135 • School District 230

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ORLAND PARK GRAND SLAM EVENT WITH THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX

JUNE 7 AT US CELLULAR The White Sox ballpark experience for kids on Sundays in 2015 features special, kid-focused activities throughout the concourse and the opportunity to run the bases after games (weather permitting). • Discounted tickets may be purchased by EVERYONE. • You do not have to live in Orland Park to attend. • Invite family and friends!

Order forms are available at Village Hall and on the village’s website at http://orlandpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25173

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The Public Works Department is continuing with the Ash Tree Removal/Replacement Program for 2015. With just over 3,600 ash trees remaining in parkways, the department has removed over 1,200 trees since the beginning of 2015. Planting has begun for the 2015 spring season. The department has completed over 2,000 tree installations up to this spring (2015). Residents are responsible for the maintenance of the parkway trees. Even after the cold 2014-2015 winter season, we are seeing only a negligible number of newly installed trees struggle. This is the final year for parkway ash tree removals and replantings will continue through the planting seasons for 2016. ASH TREE REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT UPDATE

Where in Orland Park? Sure, you live here, but how well do you really know Orland Park? Welcome to our new quarterly contest where we will test your knowledge of our wonderful village by including a photo taken somewhere within Orland Park and ask that you guess where exactly it was taken.

The first correct answer emailed to orlandparkpublic@orlandpark.org will win a *4 free passes to the Centennial Park Aquatic Center!

Do you know where this photo was taken?

*Disclaimer: Prize winner is subject to all terms and conditions set forth by the Village of Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE • IN OUR COMMUNITY •

with vision loss at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church in Orland Park. “On April 4, 1996, we had our first support group session with only four visually impaired adults in attendance,” said Kim. “We named our group “Orland Area Sight Impaired Support (OASIS).” Today, Orland Park Christian Reformed Church continues to open its doors to the OASIS support group. The support group meets at Orland Park Church on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. The meeting room overflows with individuals coping with sight loss. Members of the OASIS support group have lost vision due to macular degeneration, diabetes, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Ages of attendees range from 30 to 93. Family members are welcome to attend if the members desire. “At our OASIS support group meetings, we teach our members that even though their vision may be impaired, their lives don’t have to be,” remarked Joe. “We teach our members the importance of having faith in God to help them cope with sight loss and the obstacles they face…. we teach them to walk by faith and not by sight,” said Kim. “In 1998, Joe and I recognized there was an unmet need for rehabilitation services for people who are severely visually impaired in our Orland Park community and in the surrounding suburbs,” remarked Kim. “This unmet need coincides with our

dream of founding a rehabilitation and outreach center for adults coping with vision loss.” On July 17, 2003, OASIS for the Visually Impaired, a 501c(3) was founded. As a result, OASIS has expanded and now provides five core services: 1) Support group sessions, 2) Independent Living Skills training, 3) Information and referral services, 4) Community Education Services and 5) Life Enrichment Activities. OASIS provides free, as well as low-cost, adaptive devices to visually impaired members. Presently, OASIS houses its office in the Kusters’ condo, which inhibits the offering of other crucial services. OASIS for the Visually Impaired has a goal to open an OASISVISION Outreach Center that would provide expanded services. OASIS for the Visually Impaired welcomes donations from those who desire to make a difference in the lives of people coping with severe vision loss. Volunteers are welcomed to provide transportation to and from meetings for adults who can no longer drive due to sight loss; assist members into the meeting room, serve refreshments, read materials to members and provide a kind word of encouragement and are welcome and needed as Board members for the organization. For more information, email oasis.ftvi@att.net, visit their website at oasisvision.org or call 708-460-6573.

Meet Kim & Joe Kuster, two Orland Park residents and founders of Oasis For the Visually Impaired that are Making a Difference in Our Community The Kusters are both visually impaired and have been all of their lives. Joe and Kim married in 1990, raised a daughter, and together shared a common dream of developing and founding a rehabilitation center for adults coping with sight loss in the south Chicago suburbs. The Kusters received encouragement to start a support group for adults coping

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CHINESE CULTURE EXHIBITION August 10-18

Orland Park Public Library; Room 104 & Second Floor

Opening Event: Monday,August 10 at 10 a.m. Kids Day: Wednesday, August 12, all day This colorful exhibition features formal demonstrations of the Chinese tea culture ceremony, as well as live music and art. Representatives in traditional costumes will prepare and serve tea twice daily, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday–Friday. Each ceremony lasts approximately 25 minutes. Along with music on the zither, a traditional Chinese instrument, more than 25 paintings illustrating Chinese culture and tea ceremony symbolism will be displayed on the second floor. Sponsored by the Orland Park Public Library, Village of Orland Park, 21st Century Institute, and Beijing, China’s municipal government, this exhibition aims to build community harmony and enhance awareness of Chinese culture.

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU SHARED A MEAL, UNINTERRUPTED, WITH YOUR FAMILY?

The Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying, the Village of Orland Park, the South/Southwest Suburban Bullying Coalition, and The Bridge Teen Center are organizing the first annual FAMILY DAY on Saturday, August 15, 2015 . FAMILY DAY is just one element of a plan that is being implemented locally to take a proactive stance against bullying in our community. The purpose of FAMILY DAY is to annually set aside one day from busy schedules to connect with family by sharing a meal together – whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. We are asking that families come together for at least one hour, free of social media and electronics - completely unplugged from the outside world. We invite your families to join ours on August 15th as we celebrate FAMILY DAY in Orland Park, gathering with those we hold dear and unplugging from the outside world so we can focus on those we love.

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HOW CAN I REPORT A POTHOLE?

WHAT SPECIAL EVENTS ARE TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK IN TOWN?

WHAT PARKS ARE NEARBY?

WHERE IN TOWN CAN I BUY FLOWERS?

WHO ARE MY LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS?

WHERE CAN I GET A PERMIT?

THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK MOBILE APP.

Keep an eye out for the newest app for your mobile devices,TheVillage of Orland Park mobile app. Here you can find out about upcoming events, locate a park or facility, find a business, report a pothole andmuch,muchmore. Watch the village website at www.orlandpark.org for release date!

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IN THE KNOW

VILLAGE WEBSITE The village website has a plethora of information available to residents in just a few clicks. Looking for meeting dates and times? Want to know what events are happening around town? Need a permit for construction or tree removal? Would you like updates on road construction in the area? All of this information is readily available on our website at www.orlandpark.org. TWITTER Follow us on Twitter at @VillageOrlandPk to receive timely tweets about events, traffic, public announcements and more.

FACEBOOK Did you know that the Village of Orland Park has a Facebook page? Many events, important information and highlights of people in our community are featured on our Facebook page. Visit the village’s page at Facebook.com/villageoforlandpark and give us a “like” to stay up to date on all that’s happening. PINTEREST Are you on Pinterest? Follow our Pinterest page and boards @ www.pinterest.com/vlgoforlandpark to find out more about Orland Park, current and past local events, history of the area and to find things to do in town.

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There are many ways in which residents can stay informed about happenings in the village, updates, village events and more.

ORLAND PARK TELEVISION Administered through the Village of Orland Park Public Information Office, Orland Park Television welcomes programming and announcements from the taxing bodies / government agencies that serve the Village of Orland Park. Available to Comcast and AT&T U-Verse cable television subscribers in Orland Park, and parts of Palos Park, Orland Park TV exists to offer viewers a high-quality source of information about the many programs and services offered by the Village of Orland Park. INOUR.COMMUNITY Orland Park’s newest community engagement platform where you can earn points for learning about the community, attending events, raising awareness and being involved locally. Join today at www.InOur.Community/orlandpark.

MONTHLY CABLE TELEVISION SHOW The Village of Orland Park’s cable television channel (Comcast Channel 4 or AT&T Channel 99) makes available a myriad of information about village events, local organizations as well as the Village of Orland Park In-Focus, a regular show highlighting some of the area’s interesting topics. YOUTUBE The Village of Orland Park is on YouTube! Check out the many videos featuring local events, our cable shows and more at www.youtube.com/VillageofOrlandPark. Be sure to subscribe for timely updates.

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Have questions about what is going on around town? Well, you have asked and we are answering! Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions and answers... ...want to know! INQUIRING MINDS

The first Farmers’ Market of 2015 will be held on Friday, June 5th at the Orland Park Village Center from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil and more. Barbecue lunches sponsored by local charities and other organizations will be available for purchase through September 4th. No market July 31st. For more information, please call (708) 403-7275.

When does the Farmers’ Market begin and what types of items are offered?

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I can’t wait to visit Centennial Park Aquatic Center this summer! When does it open for the season?

I am thinking of having some work done on my home and/or landscape. What steps do I need to take now?

Centennial Park Aquatic Center opening day is on Saturday,

May 23rd this year. The pool will be open from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and

members may enter the pool one hour early. Centennial Park Aquatic Center is located at 15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive in Orland Park.

MAKE SURE CONTRACTORS ARE LICENSED

An updated list of all our currently licensed and bonded Contractors can be found on our website by navigating to the Business and Development >Register>Contractor License and click the link for a complete list. GET PERMITS Visit our website at www.orlandpark.org to review which projects require a permit and the requirements for submittal. If you are planning a landscaping project in your yard, come in and let our engineering department take a look at potential drainage impacts.

I need another lawn/ waste/recycling container. How can I go about getting another one?

Residents are entitled, free of charge, to one each of the refuse, recycling and yard waste wheeled carts. Additional carts are available for purchase or rental by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

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COMMUNITY pride Mayor Dan McLaughlin (center) welcomed the 2015 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade queen and her court to the March 2nd Members and coaches from the the Orland Park Pioneer Football League who were honored at A. E.

Village Board Meeting. Pictured (l to r) are Catherine Coghlan , Maggie Dolehide , Orland Park’s Lauren Griffin , Mayor McLaughlin, Queen Lauren Corry and Orland Park’s Erin Mulcahy . A Community Pride Award was presented to Eagle Scout Matt Lusa from Orland Park Boy Scout Troop 318. Only 5 percent of scouts nationwide reach the rank of Eagle Scout. A Community Pride Award was given to Eagle Scout Eric Franklin for completion of his Eagle Scout Project. The project is required to reach the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. At the February 2nd Village Board Meeting, Mayor McLaughlin presented Community Pride Awards to the Orland Park Girl Scouts who comprise the “Girls With Gears” Championship Team. The team won the CHAMPION AWARD at the First Lego League Regional Tournament.

the January 19th Village Board meeting. This team won the Southwest Midget Football League Super Bowl 2014 for their division. A community Pride Award was given to the Orland Park Pioneer Pee Wee Cheerleaders , first place winners of the Southwest Cheerleading Coordinators’ League 2014 Cheer/Pom Competition. Mayor McLaughlin presented Community Pride Awards to the undefeated, two and three time Super Bowl Champs, the Orland Knights Widgets . Providence Catholic High School Head Varsity Football Coach Mark Coglianese and the Orland Park members of the Class 7A state champion football team, Jake Rost , David Charnot and Sean Diehl were presented with a Community Pride Award.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK

The Village of Orland Park is a proud commemorative partner for the Vietnam War Commemoration planned by the United States Department of Defense. The department is conducting a program to observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War during the commemorative period of 2015 to 2017. As a commemorative partner, the Village of Orland Park will plan and carry out at least two events each year during the commemorative period, 2015 to 2017. These events, held across the country, will recognize, thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families. The Vietnam War Commemoration objectives include thanking and honoring veterans of the war including those who were held as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action. The objectives also include highlighting the services of the armed forces during the war and pay tribute to contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the war. This is an effort to come together as a community to honor, thank and recognize Vietnam Veterans, their families and friends. A number of Vietnam Commemoration events are planned for Orland Park including: • The recently unveiled 2015-2017 Village of Orland Park vehicle sticker includes a design that salutes the commemoration and was approved by the Washington Headquarters Service’s Office of General Counsel. Orland Park village stickers will go on sale Tuesday, May 26, 2015. • Vietnam Veterans’ Float planned for the Orland Park Lions Club’s Annual Orland Days Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to accompany the float in the parade. • A community booth devoted to the 50th anniversary will be among those at the Taste of Orland Park 2015 July 31 through August 2. • The Vietnam Moving Wall will return to Orland Park October 1 through 4, 2015, and the Agent Orange Quilt of Tears will return to Orland Park and be on display in the Civic Center when the Wall is on display. Area Vietnam Veterans, their families and friends are invited to send an email to MayorsVietnamVets@orlandpark.org to be added to the village’s mailing list for Orland Park’s upcoming 50th anniversary commemoration events. The email addresses would be used only for that purpose.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATIVE PARTNERSHIP

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