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0 Real Estate Exploring new properties in and around Orland Park? Look inside the latest properties to hit the market near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply ORLAND PARK, IL — Sometimes shopping for a house online doesn't quite scratch the house hunting itch. Photographs often don't show all the fun little details, and they can sometimes make a run-down property seem bigger and better than it is in real life. That's where open houses come in handy: A chance to try before you buy! To help those looking to buy a house in the Orland Park area, we've listed the two latest homes to hit the local market, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — such as a house with 2 beds and 2 baths for $220,000, and another with 3 beds and 3.5 baths for $419,900. Like what you see? Just click on any address in the list to … [Read more...] about Orland Park: The Latest 2 Open Houses In The Area

2 Community Corner Tanna Patino was chosen to represent Chicagoland at 'Miss Hooters International' competition and said the brand has been like family to her. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies ORLAND PARK, IL — A waitress at an Orland Park Hooters is representing all Chicagoland restaurants at this year's "Miss Hooters International" competition, and she said she's never felt more empowered. According to 21-year-old Tanna Patino, the 15300 South LaGrange Road restaurant has been like a family to her since she began waitressing at the location over two years ago. "They're very supportive of everything I do," the Oak Forest resident said. "They prepare me for the woman I am today and who I'm going to be. I get a lot of social skills and meet a lot of different people through the brand." The competition is in its 25th year, with a waitress from Florida winning the crown — and the $30,000 cash prize — last … [Read more...] about ‘I Feel Empowered’ Orland Park Hooters Girl To Compete Internationally

0 Community Corner The Behrman's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. They worked for years to make life accessible for him and others. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply ORLAND PARK, IL — An Orland Park family had a group home in Country Club Hills named after them to honor their work for people with disabilities, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Behrman family's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 2 years old. Parents Paul and Gail Behrman worked for years to make life more accessible for Andrew and finally purchased a home in Palos Heights where Andrew could live comfortably on his own with two other roommates. Now, the family is being honored by the United Cerebral Palsy Association. Read more at the Daily Southtown . Thank Reply Share Accessible Home Named After Volunteering Orland Park Family: Report … [Read more...] about Accessible Home Named After Volunteering Orland Park Family: Report

0 Community Corner Readers submitted their photos of this year's Benches On The Avenue for a chance to be featured in Patch. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply Tinley Park's Benches On The Avenue is an annual public art initiative. "It Came From The Sea" is by Angela Simpson. "Love the benches, as I always do, but this year my dog Buddy, loved them too ( as he posed, front and center)," Wydra wrote on Patch. Lily Penn sits with her Teeta (grandmother) Marietta Penn and her dog, Jax. "Here is our picture of my daughter, Riley, and our puppy-Gertie. We think this is her favorite bench!" said Tammy Kreis Simpson's bench is called "I Like Birds." Lily Penn … [Read more...] about Slideshow: Tinley Park Residents Enjoy Oak Park Avenue Benches

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in your area are looking for their forever homes. Will one go home with you? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Looking to add to your family and do something good for the Hyde Park community at the same time? Perhaps it's finally time to adopt a pet! Many shelters in Hyde Park and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions. About 6.5 million pets are taken in each year by shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. On a search for a new four-legged friend? Consider beginning at a local rescue agency like Hyde Park Cats, where Octavia the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes. … [Read more...] about Hyde Park: Pets Up For Adoption At Area Shelters

45 Crime & Safety Police told Patch they believe the 4 men are connected to burglaries in Crystal Tree and Highland Park. The group stole jewelry and cash. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies ORLAND PARK, IL — Three homes were broken into within the Silo Ridge subdivision of Orland Park last weekend, police said. A few months prior, burglaries of a similar pattern were reported in Crystal Tree. According to Orland Park police, officials are looking for four men who they say broke into three homes on Silo Ridge Road on May 13. No one was home at the time of the burglaries, but each home had jewelry, cash and other valuables stolen from inside. Police said security footage showed a group of four men who entered each home from the back door and walked out shortly after carrying valuables in a backpack. The burglaries took place at around 10 p.m. Orland Park police are working with officials from other … [Read more...] about Group Broke Into 3 Orland Park Homes In Silo Ridge, Possibly More: PD

2 Politics & Government Mayor Michael Glotz asked for a motion to remove Trustee Diane Galante from the May 17 meeting. Richard Free Press , News Partner Posted Replies By Jon DePaolis, Richard Free Press : TINLEY PARK, Ill. — An argument during the board comments portion of the Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 17, led to the removal of one of the board members from the room. Mayor Michael Glotz asked for a motion to remove Trustee Diane Galante from the meeting, and the trustees voted 4-1 in favor of removing Galante. She cast the lone dissenting ballot, and Trustee William Brady was absent. The argument stemmed from comments Glotz made to the board members stating that Galante — with whom he has been engaged in a feud for more than a year — had filed a "false" police report against him accusing him of harassing her at the April 5 board meeting. Glotz said the police report, … [Read more...] about Argument Between Board Members Leads To Tinley Park Trustee’s Ouster From Meeting

3 Politics & Government An argument during a board meeting led to Diane Galante being voted 4-1 out of the room. Mayor Glotz said her actions were 'embarrassing.' Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies TINLEY PARK, IL — Tinley Park Trustee Diane Galante told Patch she will continue to attend and serve at Board of Trustee meetings after an argument at a board meeting last week led to Galante being removed from the chambers. During the May 17 meeting, Mayor Mike Glotz called for a motion to remove the first-term trustee after an argument which began when he said Galante filed a false police report against him. The motion carried at a vote of 4-1 with Galante voting to remain at the meeting. WATCH HERE: Village Board Meeting - board comments begin at 1:13:43. The argument started during the board comment section of the meeting when Glotz referenced a police report Galante filed following an … [Read more...] about ‘I Won’t Quit’: Tinley Park Trustee Kicked Out Of Meeting Plans Return

(BPT) - Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning your outdoor adventures for the season. When you think about the outdoors, you probably picture rugged terrains in a forest or woods. The term “roughing it” may come to mind. But your trip into nature doesn’t have to be devoid of comfort. Whether you’re experienced in outdoor recreation or learning how to camp for the first time, you can start this summer off right by thinking of ways to elevate your next trip into the wilderness. Check out these three tips to create a glamorous outdoor getaway you and others can enjoy together. 1. Dress up your site Decor isn’t just for your home! Whether you have a tent, trailer, cabin, yurt or van, a few fun touches can add comfort and style to your site. Purchase some battery-powered string lights and hang them inside your tent or camper to create soft, warm lighting as you turn in for the night. You can dress up your outdoor spaces by layering colored or patterned … [Read more...] about Take your camping trip to the next level: 3 tips for an elevated outdoor getaway

0 Pets Animal rescue organizations in your area put these pets up for adoption over the past week. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Looking to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Maybe it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many facilities in the Frankfort area are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home throughout Illinois — and many are located in your area. On a search for your new four-legged companion? Consider looking around at a local rescue center like P Dot Aw Dot S Peoples Animal Welfare Society, where Pia the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from … [Read more...] about New Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption At Frankfort Area Shelters