Top Story Community Revamped Taste of Orland wasn't only one celebrating a birthday in style Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Aug 15, 2024 Aug 15, 2024 0 A large gathering took part in a surprise 70th birthday party for Orland Park’s Rita Groark (front row, seated) Aug. 3 at Taste of Orland 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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