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Village of Orland Park Announces 2023 Summer Event Lineup

Silence DoGood - May 26, 2023

The Village has a full schedule of events planned beginning with the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Ara Pace: Place of Peace Memorial at Village Center. #orlandpark

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Dolton 149 School Board Elects New President, VP, Spotlighting Both ‘Fresh and Experienced Leadership’

Silence DoGood - May 26, 2023

Dolton School District 149 is in the middle of district-wide transformation program to improve student education outcomes... #dolton

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Joyce Opens the Door for New Developments in Downtown Kankakee

Silence DoGood - May 25, 2023

Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program... #kankakee

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Ordinance Amendment Prohibiting Sale of Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products in Cook County Passed by Board of Commissioners

Silence DoGood - May 25, 2023

Flavored products, especially e-cigarettes, are driving youth use and also increasing instances of severe respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations amongst youth and adults. #vape

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Assessor Kaegi Receives Outstanding Community Partner Award

Silence DoGood - May 25, 2023

After a little over one year, 562 applications have been accepted and are currently eligible to receive the special assessment. #cookcounty

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Haas Resolution to Honor Late Momence Fire Chief & Father Adopted in House

Silence DoGood - May 25, 2023

The Momence Fire Protection District will name its firehouse in honor of Chief LaMotte for his lifetime of service and the profound impact he had on his community. #momence

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Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Hires District Director

Silence DoGood - May 24, 2023

The Lansing resident brings more than 15 years of valuable experience in state and municipal government as well as civic involvement to her new position. #cookcounty

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Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam

Silence DoGood - May 24, 2023

The name used by the caller matches the name of an actual Sheriff’s Office employee... #ccso #scam

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Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment

Silence DoGood - May 23, 2023

The renovated park will become the home of Orland Park Pioneer Football and Cheer, and will provide practice and game fields for the Village’s many youth athletic organizations. #orlandpark

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Aquatic Therapy Helps Stroke Survivor Get His Sea Legs