Top Story Orland uses second parking lot concert to get going on upgrades to Centennial Park West Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Aug 1, 2023 Aug 1, 2023 0 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. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Concerts in the parking lot of Centennial Park West will be a thing of the past starting in 2024.kAm%96 D64@?5 @7 E9C66 7C66 4@?46CED :? E96 ~C=2?5 !2C< r@?46CE $6C:6D H2D 96=5 yF=J `d H:E9 s2?4:?8 "F66? W2? pqqp EC:3FE6 32?5X[ %@@ |F49 |@==J 2?5 E96 +24 qC@H? %C:3FE6 q2?5 A=2J:?8 2 G2C:6EJ @7 DEJ=6D @7 >FD:4 7@C 2 4C@H5 @77:4:2=D 6DE:>2E65 2E a[d__]k^AmkAm%96 7C66 4@?46CE H2D 96=5 :? E96 A2C<:?8 =@E @7 r6?E6??:2= !2C< (6DE 3642FD6 >@C6 E92? S`a >:==:@? :? 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Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Dancing Queen, an ABBA tribute band, played during the July leg of the Orland Concert Series in the parking lot of Centennial Park West. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Officials estimated a crowd of 2,500 attended the three-band concert on July 15. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Vendors lined up in the Centennial Park West parking lot for the Concert Series in Orland Park. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West On the night of the July concert, the village held a groundbreaking ceremony for a massive project to improve Centennial Park West. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Vinnie Van Action of the Too Much Molly band rocks Orland Park July 15. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Nicholas Ray is one of the singers from the Too Much Molly band, which played July 15. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Molly Callinan leads Too Much Molly in the Centennial Park West parking lot. She also has been a member of Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band. A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau gives a speech about the improvements to Centennial Park West before a ceremonial groundbreaking July 15. Jeff Vorva, The Times A night of fun at Orland's Centennial Park West Members of the Zac Brown Tribute Band close out the night in Orland Park. Jeff Vorva, The Times 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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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.
Frankfort-based Beers have best local showing in World Wiffle Ball tourney Frankfort-based Beers take honors as a the Super 20 Wiffle Ball Team on Planet Earth at World Wiffle Ball Championship in Midlothian.
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital recognized for advanced stroke care Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital has received Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission.
Sandburg wrestler puts up impressive numbers in national tournament Sandburg wrestler enters his junior year with a national title under his belt.
Winning baseball coach takes over at Lincoln-Way East John McCarthy has been named baseball coach and a counselor at Lincoln-Way East in July after successful stints at Brother Rice and Homewood-F…
Tweety Bird Beetle lands at Palos car show Tweety Bird Beetle makes its mark at annual car show in Palos Heights.