Top Story Community Orland honors 11-year-old boy for selling homemade pottery to help Ukrainian refugees Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Apr 21, 2022 Apr 21, 2022 Updated Oct 18, 2024 0 1 of 2 Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau presents a Community Pride Award to Luke Cudney to honor the 11-year-old's efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees. Jeff Vorva, The Times Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau holds up a piece of pottery that 11-year-old Luke Cudney made and sold to help benefit Ukraine. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More 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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Providence trainer honored for 25 years of helping students on and off the field Providence Catholic High School's long-time athletic trainer is honored by Buddy's Helpers for his dedication and service to students.
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