Top Story Community Upgrades detailed at two major parks in Orland Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Mar 13, 2022 Mar 13, 2022 Updated Oct 17, 2024 0 1 of 3 Schussler Park is among the first of four parks the Village of Orland Park plans on improving in the coming years. Jeff Vorva, The Times The popular hill at Schussler Park will be moved under plans for the park’s improvement. Jeff Vorva, The Times Two new turf football fields are scheduled to be constructed on this area of Schussler Park. Jeff Vorva, The Times Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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Orland Park plan to make Centennial Park West a prime venue shifts into high gear Centennial Park West is getting a $12.7 million facelift and will be ready to rock and roll by 2024.
Orland seeks funding for inclusive playground set for Phase 2 at Schussler Park Phase one of the improved Schussler Park, which will include football and soccer fields. is slated to be done in May. Phase two is fluid as Or…
Orthopedic doctors discuss treating joint stiffness and pain and when to consider knee or hip replacement With studies showing that those age 60-75 are the most frequent candidates for knee and hip replacements, seniors need to know the many factor…
Tinley Golf Expo brings a touch of spring to convention center On return, Tinley Park Golf Expo plays a way above par round at the Tinley Park Convention Center.
No setback too big for bowlers, wrestlers to continue Lockport's winning ways The formula for Lockport success in girls bowling the last couple of years involves bad weather and bad practices before big meets.
Providence senior lands on college fairway with Evans Scholarship One afternoon shortly before Thanksgiving, Providence Catholic senior Matthew Martin turned the key and peeked in his mailbox but didn’t recei…
WATCH NOW: Northwestern boosts Palos Hospital's cardiac care with Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute With the goal of providing specialized patient care, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has announced the expansion of cardi…
