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Hello Orland Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Orland Park plans to spend a $1 million flood grant
  • Orland Park truck driver killed in three-semi crash on U.S. 30
  • Orland Park community mourns the passing of Michael "Mike" Hubert, 80

Also on today's calendar: The Breakfast Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orland Park to use $1 million grant for Marley Creek flood mitigation (chicagotribune.com) — Orland Park has secured just over $1 million from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to build a stormwater basin and preservation area near Marley Creek, aiming to reduce flooding after recent tornadoes and severe storms. Village leaders also issued a local disaster declaration and highlighted ongoing work at Tinley Creek, including demolishing unsafe buildings and adding trails as part of a larger $4 million resilience project.
   

• One man killed in semi pile-up crash on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County (21alivenews.com) — An Orland Park man, 65-year-old Richard Bacorn, was killed when his semi was struck in a three-truck crash on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Investigators say another semi failed to stop at a red light, triggering the collision, while the other two drivers were not injured and the case remains under investigation.
   

• Michael E. 'Mike' Hubert, 80 (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Orland Park is mourning Michael E. "Mike" Hubert, an 80-year-old Army veteran and architectural draftsman who passed away on August 9 after battling vasculitis. Remembered for his creativity, precision, and love of Chicago sports, he leaves behind his son Shawn, daughter-in-law Liz, grandson Carter, sister Mikki, and extended family who cherished his warmth and dedication.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

  • Enrollment Open Now For 2027 Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy (patch.com)
  • Teen Leader With Orland Park Sting, Tinley Bulldogs In Running For $25,000 Athlete Of The Year Title (patch.com)
  • Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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