Orland Park
Coverage of Orland Park in the Nexus archive.
- At least 7 tornadoes confirmed across Chicago area during severe storms Monday
At least 7 tornadoes were confirmed across the Chicago area during severe storms, with 5 tornado touchdowns verified in Illinois cities including Hazel Crest, Lansing, Glen Ellyn, Orland Park, and Wheaton. Cleanup efforts continue as of Wednesday.
- Orland Park officials tell residents to ensure door-to-door contractors have proper licenses
Orland Park officials, including Mayor Jim Dodge, advised residents to verify the licensing of door-to-door contractors, particularly following severe weather. The guidance aims to ensure residents engage only with properly licensed service providers.
- Senate candidate keeps campaign bus as memory of his journey
A Senate candidate has kept his campaign bus as a memento outside his childhood home in Orland Park, Illinois, months after the election. Typically, such buses are removed after Election Day.
- Time Mission offers challenges for all ages
Time Mission, an interactive space in Mt. Prospect, offers challenges that are a race against time for all ages. A second location recently opened in Orland Park, expanding access to the experience.
- One killed, three injured in multi-vehicle crash in Orland Park
One person was killed and three others were injured in a four-vehicle crash in Orland Park. The incident occurred Monday morning in southwest suburban Orland Park.
- Orland Park pool to reopen after staff member reports being treated for E. coli
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park will reopen on Tuesday after a staff member reported being treated for E. coli. The facility had been closed temporarily due to the health concern.
- Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park to reopen after E. coli review
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park is set to reopen after officials completed a review following E. coli infections linked to the facility. The reopening occurs Tuesday following the investigation into the health issue.
- Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park closed after two recent E. coli cases linked to facility, officials say
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park was closed after two E. coli cases were linked to the facility. Orland Park Recreation announced the closure on social media Saturday.
- Orland Park water park temporarily closed after potential E. coli cases
A water park in Orland Park, Centennial Park, has been temporarily closed for testing after two potential E. coli cases linked to the facility were reported. Officials advise recent visitors to contact healthcare providers if experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, or fever.
- What is the BUILD Act and what could it mean for homeowners in Illinois if it's passed?
The BUILD Act, proposed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, aims to address a housing shortage by allowing small apartment buildings and accessory dwellings in residential areas, streamlining permitting processes, and limiting parking requirements. While supporters argue it will expand affordable housing, suburban mayors like those of Palos Park and Orland Park oppose it, citing concerns over local control and infrastructure impacts.