VOP Summer 2014

SUMMER 20 1 4 • VOLUME 32 • NUMBER 3

A quarterly newsletter for the residents of Orland Park

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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

Edward Schussler TRUSTEE Public Works

Patricia Gira TRUSTEE Parks & Recreation

Carole Griffin Ruzich TRUSTEE Finance & Information Technology

Dan Calandriello TRUSTEE Public Safety

FROM THE MAYOR

DANIEL J. MCLAUGHLIN This summer brought considerable progress on important projects throughout our community. Recent severe weather emphasized the need to continue to advance the work on over 9,000 ash trees to be removed from village parkways. Throughout the storms in early summer and for weeks afterward, village crews responded to hundreds of areas with significant tree and related damage. Power outage assistance was also provided in some of the hardest hit areas. The heavy rains also reinforced the need to continue to fund stormwater projects that are identified in the Village Flood Study and in some new areas where stormwater issues have worsened in recent years. If you have experienced flooding inside your home, please contact our PublicWorks Department to be sure that we have documented issues at your address. Following one of the roughest winters on record, these same crews have been addressing pot holes and restorations that are usually completed in spring, but due to weather and the high number of areas requiring work, are still being addressed during the summer months. Orland Park was host again to many fantastic events, bringing family togetherness and local fun all summer long. The recent Taste of Orland Park was, once again, a delight to attend. This was the eleventh year the village has hosted this event that has become a community favorite. There was something for everyone with great food highlighting the exceptional cuisine from our local restaurants, outstanding entertainment and kids’ activities. The Farmers’ Market also returned in early June and continues through early October with the debut of three Thursday evening Flash Farmers’ Markets which were hosted in Crescent Park in the downtown. We gathered as a community to celebrate Independence Day at the Liberty Family Fun Run & Walk and at the July 4th festivities and fireworks show at Centennial Park. This holiday event has become a tradition for families throughout Orland Park. Just because summer is coming to a close does not mean that the outdoor fun has to end. Many made it out to enjoy the concert featuring The City Lights Orchestra this past June and joined us on August 31 for another fantastic and free Centennial West Concert featuring the Van Goghs and Trippin’ Billies. Hundreds brought their lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas and picnics and enjoyed great outdoor shows at the village’s newest entertainment venue. Be sure to have a look at the calendar for a complete list of upcoming events and visit the Village of Orland Park website at www.orlandpark.org and click on Special Events.

The village is working diligently to alleviate traffic issues and improve travel throughout Orland Park. Getting around town with on-going road construction is easier when drivers are aware of road/lane closures in advance. LaGrange Road widening updates as well as all other construction updates are available on our website at www.orlandpark.org and also by visiting the Illinois Department of Transportation website at www.dot.state.il.us. Please bear with us while we take steps to alleviate traffic problems by improving roads around the village. The end result will be well worth the temporary frustration the construction causes. Orland Park has long been and continues to be the location of choice within the Midwest for new and existing businesses to call their new home. A complete list of new businesses that have recently opened can be found on page 9 of this issue of the Orland Park Public. Join me in welcoming them to the neighborhood by frequenting these and all of our local businesses. University of Chicago Medicine has made clear its intentions to move forward with plans to build a 120,000 square foot facility to be located at the northwest corner of LaGrange Road and 143rd Street in Downtown Orland Park. Updates will be provided on the village website once plans progress. Preserving open space has been a priority of mine for several years and we’re grateful to everyone who has supported the village’s effort to save hundreds of acres of open space in Orland Park. One of our most popular fundraisers will be held September 16 when we host the annual Open Lands Golf Outing at Silver Lake Country Club. If you’d like to spend the day on the links or simply join us for dinner, call Patty Vlazny 708.364.0682 for more information. The village’s busy calendar continues through the end of the year and we warmly invite everyone to be a part of the many exciting events and activities we have planned. Visit the village’s website at www.orlandpark.org for the latest news and information and those who use social media are invited to like the village’s Facebook page at Village of Orland Park, Illinois, follow our Village of Orland Park official Pinterest boards at vlgoforlandpark and follow us on Twitter @VillageOrlandPk.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Mayor 1 Calendar of Events 2 University of Chicago 3 Survey Results 4-5 Q & A 8-9 Around Town 10-16 Veterans 17

Money Matters 18-19 LaGrange Road 22-23 Community Pride 24-25

Sincerely,

Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor

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Calendar of Events Summer/Fall

KIDS TURKEY TROT • Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY • Saturday, Oct. 4 • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Centennial Park Warming House, 15600 West Ave. at Fun Drive • Gather the family and head out to Centennial Park to join us for a fun-filled day. You’ll enjoy a variety of fall activities. • FREE GARAGE SALE • Saturday, Nov. 1 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Ave. • We will be hosting a huge indoor

OPEN LANDS OF ORLAND PARK GOLF OUTING

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 • 8:30 AM (Check-in)

• Sportsplex Track, 11351 W. 159th St. • Friends and family, come cheer on the kids, ages 3-9, as they participate in their very own Turkey Trot at the Sportsplex indoor track. • $12 (R) / $15 (N) / $7 (M)

9:30 AM (Shotgun Start) • $130.00 (Golf Package) $50.00 (Dinner Only) • Silver Lake Country Club

CAMP BENEATH THE STARS • Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 21 • 4:00 PM - 8:00 AM • This year’s featured movie is Disney’s FROZEN. • Centennial Park, Lake Sedgewick, 15600 West Ave. at Fun Drive • $30 (R) / $45 (N) COMEDY IMPROV • Fridays - Sept. 26, Oct. 31, & Nov. 21 • 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM • 18 years & up • Old Village Hall, Commons, 14413 Beacon Ave. • $6.00 payable at the door. FARMERS’ MARKET • Fridays through Oct. 3 • 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM • Village Center, 14700 Ravinia Ave.

TURKEY SHOOT FREE-THROW CONTEST • Sunday, Nov. 23 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Sportsplex Gym #1, 11351 W. 159th St. • Win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner at our 11th Annual Turkey Shoot. Teams will consist of one parent and one child and will be grouped according to age. • $4.00 (R) / $6.00 (N) / $2.00 (M)

garage sale. This event is held to raise funds for the Special Recreation program.

TURKEY TROT • Thursday, Nov. 27

DIAPER DASH • Saturday, Nov. 22 • 8:15 AM - 1 year olds 9:15 AM - 2 year olds

• 6:30 AM (Check-in) 8:00 AM (Start time) • Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 Ravinia Ave. • Feel the burn before you sit down for the Thanksgiving feast! This 2.5 mile chip timed cross country race is run through the streets, paths, and woods of Orland Park. • $21.00 (R) / $25.00 (N) until Oct. 31 $26.00 (R) / $30.00 (N) beginning Nov. 1

• Sportsplex Track, 11351 W. 159th St. • Back again this year – Toddler Diaper Dash for 1 and 2 year olds. Gobble, gobble all the way to the finish line. • $6.00 (R) / $9.00 (N) / $5.00 (M)

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE SELECTS DOWNTOWN ORLAND PARK FOR NEW MEDICAL FACILITY

In May the Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees approved a Letter of Intent with the University of Chicago Medicine for the development of a 120,000 square foot medical facility to be located at the northwest corner of LaGrange Road and 143rd Street in Downtown Orland Park. The letter of intent calls for a lease-to-purchase agreement for approximately 3.48 acres of village-owned land. The development will include a first floor retail pharmacy and a 530-space parking structure. The proposed mixed-use building is expected to employ more than 100 people and create more than 200 construction jobs.

The project also calls for the medical center to allow public use of its 530-space parking garage during evenings and weekends at no cost to the village. The project is estimated to bring $61 million in private investment and 22,400 annual visitors/patients to Orland Park’s downtown. The direct financial benefit to the village, through the terms of the letter of intent, is estimated to be $25.5 million. Visit www.orlandpark.org for updates and information on this project as well as other new projects coming to Orland Park!

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We are pleased to present to the community the results from the recent Community-wide Survey. The Village of Orland Park’s Community-wide Survey results provides a snapshot of how residents from different areas feel about different facets of the village. The responses indicate that residents continue to rate the quality of life very highly in Orland Park. High marks were given to the village parks, recreation facilities, bike and pedestrian facilities and open space. Residents indicated that they feel safe within the community thanks to the efforts of the Orland Park Police Department.

The survey questions were developed to inquire about topics most relevant to the daily lives of Orland Park residents and that would give indications as to what could be improved upon, maintained and/or given further consideration as your local government considers village goals and priorities, plans for the future and the community’s financial health. We appreciate the responses given by those who participated in the survey. We hope that you will find these results interesting and useful. Finally, we encourage and admire your involvement in making Orland Park a better community and place to live. Individual efforts do make the difference!

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For detailed results of the survey, visit www.orlandpark.org and view Citizens Information Center-National Citizens Survey.

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LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE

NATURE CENTER PLANNED ALONG LAGRANGE ROAD In 2012, the Village of Orland Park Open Lands purchased the former “Pebble Creek Nursery” property located on LaGrange Road just north of the Metra bridge. The long term vision is to develop a small nature center with indoor and outdoor learning opportunities and to restore native wildlife and plant communities. To date, the site has been cleared of most of the debris and invasive plants that were left behind by the former use. Currently, LaGrange Road widening activities are in full swing along the property’s western border. The Open Lands Commission is studying various options for site redevelopment, and will present ideas and solicit public input at a meeting in the near future. Watch the village website for announcements or call 708-403-5300 for more information.

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H ORTON C ENT 14402-38 S. John Humphrey Dr., Orland Park

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK APPEARANCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT

The Appearance Improvement Grant was created as an economic development tool in 2013 by the Village Board to assist businesses and property owners to improve the exterior appearance of all commercial and landmark sites and buildings in the Village. The program focuses on two areas - commercial development and historic preservation. For commercial development, the grant program addresses the whole appearance of a commercial site or building, from storefront to landscape. For historic preservation, the grant program seeks to preserve, restore and rehabilitate the historical qualities of buildings and sites that are significant to our local heritage. Since 2013, the Village has appropriated $100,000 to the Appearance Improvement Grant. To participate in the program a project must meet certain eligibility criteria. The grant funds 50% of the cost of work, awarding up to $20,000, to eligible projects. Participation in the grant program also means building permit fees are waived for the eligible project, resulting in further savings to be invested in participating projects.

To date, three commercial projects and 1 landmark project have participated in the popular program totaling over $765,000 in private investment. This means for every $1 in public money spent, $7.65 in private investment has been leveraged by the program to improve the appearance of buildings in the community. For more information on the Appearance Improvement Grant, visit the Village of Orland Park website or contact the Development Services Department at 708.403.5300. A recently approved project participating in the Appearance Improvement Grant, the Horton Center will completely remodel and renew the exterior appearance of the aged shopping center with a grant totaling $60,000 ($20,000 per building). E DWARDS R EALTY C OMPANY 2 Buildings - 25,600 Square Feet - 18 units MANAGEMENT●INVESTMENT●DEVELOPM ENT Space Available: 1,160 or 1,280 Sq Ft Parking: 121 stalls Location: The Horton Center is located at the Northwest corner of 144th Street and John Humphrey Drive in Orland Park, IL. Just 2 blocks North of Orland Square Mall. DEMOGRAPHICS 1 MILES 3 MILES 5 MILES 2011 Est. Population 9,492 62,831 168,741 2011 Est. Households 3,577 23,943 62,825 2010 Est. Average Income $84,665 $88,019 $82,277

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14489 S. John Humphrey Drive Suite 200 Orland Park, IL 60462

Phone: 708-923-6312 Fax: 708-923-7301 E-mail: info@edwardsrealtyco.com

Please be advised that information is subject to change at any time without notice.

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How will I be able to identify what type of tree is being planted in the parkway? All replacement trees will be planted with a tag that specifies the common name of the tree. How long until the stumps are removed? Please be patient. Stumps will be scheduled for removal anywhere from four to six weeks after tree removal. The immediate focus is to remove ash trees before they pose a danger to the health and safety of our residents. In some cases, new trees may be planted next to stumps. What happens to ash trees that are located on my private property, who will remove them? Ash trees on private property including those in common areas maintained by associations are the responsibility of the private property owner or association. Can I purchase my own tree and install it in the parkway? Residents can purchase and install parkway trees with a few requirements: • Before any digging can occur in the parkway, you must complete a Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) locate. Call 811 or 1-800-892-0123 to place a locate request. • You must contact Development Services and speak to a landscape architect to ensure that your species of tree is a village approved parkway species. INQUIRING MINDS What about the Ash Trees?

Curious about what is happening at a certain intersection? Maybe you are wondering what new business is going in at a vacant lot? Here are a few of the most recent frequently asked questions we have received as well as the corresponding answers.

• As a courtesy, please contact the Public Works Department so that we can account for your newly planted tree. • Parkway tree removals require a permit that is issued by Development Services.

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...want to know!

What new businesses have recently opened?

What is happening at the southwest corner of 159th and LaGrange?

TEMPORARY STORAGE AREA The area located at the southwest corner of 159th and LaGrange Road is being used as a staging and stockpiling site for current and ongoing LaGrange Road Widening construction. Approximately 8 acres of the 32 acre site will be used for stockpiling LaGrange Road construction material. These materials include, but are not limited to, dirt, asphalt and concrete. CONCRETE RECYCLING A temporary concrete crushing plant will be erected. Concrete that is removed from the LaGrange Road project will be stockpiled, crushed and re-used in the construction of the new LaGrange Road. The contractor will also have a field trailer and equipment storage containers located at the site. A 6-foot-high fence with screening is placed along LaGrange Road and 159th Street during the process. For more information regarding the staging and stockpiling area, visit www.orlandpark.org and click on “construction updates” on the left sidebar of the homepage.

Wetzels Pretzels 274 Orland Square Drive B23 Aveda Experience Centers, Inc. 616 Orland Square Drive F05 Danielle Eileen Photography 9967 151st Street Harbor Freight Tools 7520 159th Street 7-Eleven 9985 151st Street Gig’s Three Sammiches 14600 LaGrange Road

CJ Wilson Mazda of Orland Park 8910 159th Street Original Baby’s Cheesesteak & Clubbers Pizza 15020 LaGrange Road Pure Nutrition 11269 159th Street Sign Masters 11545 183rd Place European Wax Center 15174 LaGrange Road Family Home Care Physicians LLC 13341 Southwest Highway Orland Park Nutrition 9931 151st Street

Martial Arts USA 11010 179th Street Tri State REO Construction Inc. 15547 70th Court

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AROUND TOWN FARMERS MARKET An Orland Park summer favorite, the village’s Farmers’ Market is a Friday morning destination. This year brought yet another season of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and potted plants, bakery items, fudge, jams, jellies, gourmet foods, spices, jewelry, garden stones, kitchenware and more.

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CENTENNIAL PARK Aquatic Center

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AROUND TOWN

INDEPENDENCE DAY (left) LIBERTY RUN (above)

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Wacky Wednesday

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AROUND TOWN

TASTE ORLAND PARK PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK

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There was complete pandemonium on Saturday, August 9 when the village hosted its inaugural PANDEMONIUM IN THE PARK 5K. Pandemonium in the Park began at the village’s outdoor concert venue at Centennial Park West and included obstacles at nearby Centennial Park. The course included more than 20 obstacles with each wave beginning with a count down and color explosion leading into areas called the bubble pass, slip and slide, sand bag hill, soapy water cannons, Mud Mountain, pillar killer, an inflatable obstacle course and more.

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Summer CONCERT SERIES The Village of Orland Park has become a go-to destination for summertime concerts! This summer we saw the return of the Centennial West Concerts featuring The City Lights Orchestra in June which included fun activities and movie after dusk. Crescent Park was the place to be in July for a toe tapping great time with the musical styling of The Piano Man. We closed out the month of August back at Centennial Park West with The Van Goghs and Trippin’ Billies. What a wonderful time for all who attended.

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D DAY The Village of Orland Park and its Veterans Commission hosted a commemoration ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6. Attendees gathered at the village’s Veterans Memorial to remember the more than 100,000 who began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler. A reception was held at the Orland Park Civic Center immediately following the outdoor ceremony. The commission showed news reel footage of the famous day in American history.

The Village of Orland Park has been named a commemorative partner for the Vietnam War Commemoration planned by the United States Department of Defense. 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.To prepare for Orland Park’s participation in the commemoration, we are creating a contact list asking area Vietnam Veterans, families and friends to send in their email addresses so we can let them know about the village’s commemoration events. Area Vietnam Veterans, their families and friends are invited to send an email to MayorsVietnamVets@orlandpark.org to be added to the village’s list. HOMETOWN HEROES VETERANS STEAK FRY

OPERATION WELCOME HOME The village’s Veterans Commission offers services to welcome home Orland Park men and women returning from overseas military deployments, in cooperation with the Orland Park Police and the Orland Fire Protection District. Contact Gail Blummer at (708) 403-6203 once you know when your loved one will be returning to Orland Park.

The Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission will hold its annual Steak Fry for Orland Park Veterans on Sunday, October 12 beginning at 1pm at the Orland Park Civic Center. Tickets are $10 per person and will go on sale in September, limit two per Orland Park veteran. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included. Musical entertainment will be provided by Kate and Matt Meyrick. The Steak Fry is open to Orland Park veterans only. If a non-resident is a member of an Orland Park military organization, i.e., the Orland Memorial American Legion Post #111 or the Orland-Palos Reber-Tesmond Veterans of Foreign Wars #2604, a membership card must be presented to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be available at the door. Additional information is available by calling Veterans Commission Recording Secretary Gail Blummer at 708/403-6203.

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Pre-budget committee meetings with village manager, finance director and committee chairs

Resources: 1. Report of current financia 2. Five-year Capital Improve

3. Personnel requests 4. Technology requests

2014

Matters MONEY

MAY/ JUNE

JULY

Mayor reviews planning results with village manager

2014 APPROX. 7% VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK

APPROX. 12% FIRE DISTRICTS

APPROX. 66% SCHOOL DISTRICTS

APPROX. 15% OTHER

Others include: Library, MetropolitanWater Reclamation District, Orland Township and Cook County

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Mayor/village manager review budget priorities identified at budget planning meetings with village trustees Village-wide priorities are captured and will be reflected in proposed budget

DEC. 8, 2014

al condition ement Plan

Budget Adoption

Budget proposed and distributed

SEPT/ OCT

NOV/ DEC

AUG.

Budget Expenditure Hearings

Revenue Hearing

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK BUDGET PROCESS

The village’s budget process in a very detailed and thorough in order to ensure that the village can continue to provide outstanding services to village residents while remaining fiscally sound. The above timeline provides a snapshot of the annual process beginning with the budget planning meetings intended to capture trustee priorities to be incorporated into the proposed budget and ending with a public hearing and formal village board approval. A budget document will be made available for public viewing and a Notice Of Public Hearing will be issued during the last week of November. Residents are welcome to attend all budget meetings including the public hearing to be held on December 1 at Village Hall. Upon approval, the village’s final budget will be made available on the village website at www.orlandpark.org . The budget document that is submitted for the GFOA Distinguished Presentation Award will also be made available on the village website when complete. The village has been a recipient of this award for 22 consecutive years.

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SAFE VILLAGE

2014 SUMMER SENIOR COFFEE Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin hosted his annual Summer Senior Coffee earlier this summer at the Orland Park Civic Center. Hundreds of area seniors attended to learn more about senior safety while enjoying coffee and refreshments. The presentation included important information about personal safety for seniors, preventing ruse burglaries, crimes of opportunity and more. Orland Park Trustee James Dodge moderated the discussion. Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy and Orland Park Trustee/Public Safety Committee Chairman Dan Calandriello were featured guests. Check the village website at orlandpark.org or stop by Village Hall for information, dates and times of upcoming Senior Coffees.

“Our hope is that more residents will become aware of the types of crimes where seniors are targeted,” said Mayor McLaughlin. “Simply knowing what to look for and how to avoid certain situations can prevent the crimes from occurring.”

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PROPERTY FRAUD

ALERT Did you know that in many instances, stealing someone’s house can be easier than stealing a car? Because county recorders are not authorized to investigate or reject recordings, all it takes is someone filing a fraudulent transfer of ownership document with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office to perpetrate this crime. Savvy fraudsters often target elderly persons who live in paid-for- homes, and who have no heirs. This allows the criminal to take out a mortgage or sell the home outright once the owner no longer occupies the property. Fraudsters are also abusing the public recording system by filing false liens and judgments meant to cause monetary harm to victims. Though the documents may be fake, the damage is real because the homeowner must get a court order (at their own expense) to have the fake document removed. Until this happens, the true owner will be unable to refinance or sell their home. Though Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough recently implemented a new state law creating an expedited judicial review process to remove fraudulent recordings, there is a tool available now that can alert homeowners when a document is recorded against their property’s 14-digit Property Identification Number (found on your property tax bill), allowing them to take quick action before the document can be used to perpetrate further fraud. The Cook County Recorder of Deeds FREE Property Fraud Alert will trigger a phone call or email to the homeowner when a new document is recorded affecting their property, so that they can investigate further. Getting this alert will help homeowners take immediate action, before the criminal uses the fraudulent document to take out a loan against the home. Signup is easy, free and personal information is never used for anything other than the alert. Best of all, individuals can register multiple properties, allowing individuals to monitor the homes of older parents and relatives. Sign up online at CookRecorder.com or by calling 800-728-3858. If property fraud is suspected or there are questions about signing up, please call the Property Fraud Unit at 312-603-4000. The Recorder’s website also has instructional videos on the Alert System and the new judicial review process.

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L A GRANGE ROAD

Traveling through and around the Village of Orland Park will soon be a much more enjoyable experience. IDOT is working diligently to complete the road widening process while the village is keeping in mind the aesthetics by enhancing the popular corridor with visually appealing improvements including trees and plants, lighting, irrigation systems, pavers and more.

The result will be improved traffic flow, increased safety and a visually appealing roadway.

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Welcome to the new LaGrange Road.

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Orland Park Special Olympics Medalists Christopher Baumann and Geoffrey Klimek were honored at the July 21st Village Board meeting. Both of Orland Park’s national competitors returned home with medals. Baumann, of Orland Park, earned a gold medal for dead lift of 303 pounds, a silver medal for bench lift of 203 pounds and a silver medal for overall. Geoffrey Klimek earned a silver medal in golf, representing Orland Park and the State of Illinois at the national level of Special Olympics competition. Congratulations to both of these outstanding athletes! An employee service award was given to Police Chief Timothy J. McCarthy in recognition of his outstanding level of dedication in serving the Village of Orland Park for the past 20 years. McCarthy has served as Chief of the Orland Park Police Department since May of 1994 when he retired from the United States Secret Service after 22 years of service.

Eagle Scout Gregory Biggio, of Tinley Park Boy Scout Troop 380, received a Community Pride Award for from Mayor McLaughlin and the Village of Orland Park for his accomplishment of reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2% of Boy Scouts nationwide reach the rank of Eagle. Each one that is recognized by the Village of Orland Park is asked to explain his Eagle Project. Biggio’s brother recently joined the Army and that gave him the idea to conduct a large scale collection for military serving overseas. He then organized a gathering where people made cards and letters for those serving. Congratulations on your accomplishment, Gregory!

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VILLAGE FACILITIES

FREDERICK T. OWENS VILLAGE HALL 14700 South Ravinia Avenue • (708) 403-6100 Monday thru Friday • 8am to 5pm

Cashier • Open until 7pm 1st & 3rd Monday ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 15100 South Ravinia Avenue • (708) 349-4111 non-emergency Dial 9-1-1 for police, fire or ambulance service in the Village of Orland Park. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 15655 South Ravinia Avenue • (708) 403-6350 PACE Bus Service • (708) 403-6355 ORLAND PARK CIVIC CENTER William R. Vogel Memorial 14750 South Ravinia Avenue • (708) 403-6200 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Recreation Administration 14600 South Ravinia Avenue • (708) 403-PARK Franklin E. Loebe Recreation Center 14650 South Ravinia Avenue Village of Orland Park Sportsplex 11351 West 159th Street • (708) 645-PLAY Centennial Park Aquatic Center 15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive • (708) 349-4386 Cultural Arts Center 14750 Park Lane • (708) 349-1402 Robert Davidson Center 14700 Park Lane • (708) 403-6361 Inclement Weather Hotline (708) 403-6290

SCHEDULE

ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE SATELLITE DRIVER’S LICENSE FACILITY Board Room of the Village Hall (800) 252-8980 Monday thru Friday • 9am to 5pm Address/Name Changes • Vision Tests State Identification Cards • Plate Stickers

SHOTGUN START - NORTH COURSE 9:30AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - CHECK-IN 8:30AM

BARBECUE LUNCH ON THE COURSE

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Joseph La Margo EDITING AND DESIGN Nabeha Zegar GRAPHIC DESIGN Kristin Kassela SELECT PHOTOGRAPHY Wehmeier Portraits

COCKTAILS 3:00PM TO 4:00PM DINNER 4:00PM Outing is limited to 144 golfers on a first come, first served basis.

Make your reservation now! Call Patty Vlazny at 708.364.0682

TELEPHONE 708.403.6150 EMAIL publicinfooffice@orlandpark.org public info