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Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge: Witness to History
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge will forever hold a place in village history. Dodge was first elected to the Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees in 1989, elected village clerk at the age of 26, being the youngest official in village history.
The mayor is now the first in Orland Park history to serve in all three elected positions, as village clerk from 1989 until 1996, as a village trustee from 1996 until 2021, and as mayor (village president), elected in 2025
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Jul 261 min read
"Door Belles" Volunteer at The Cancer Support Center Homewood Shop
The Village Door, at 2019 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood, is a vintage and consignment store offering an array of high-quality resale items. Proceeds benefit The Cancer Support Center, with locations in Homewood and Mokena, and its free programs and services for those affected by cancer.
Also known as “The Door,” the shop was founded shortly after The Cancer Support Center debuted in the early 1990s, opening its doors on June 28, 1994. It was founded by the late Joan Dobrez
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May 131 min read
Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
“Counseling is a way to help people reach their true potentials and to find success and happiness in all areas of their lives,” said Dr. Tracey “Kim” Snow, PhD, the founder of Beyond Healing Counseling Personal Growth and Wellness Center.
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May 131 min read
Orland Park Lions Mark 60 Years of Service
by Owens Media, Inc. for ORLAND-HOMER NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE The Orland Park Lions Club has been serving the community for 60 years, having...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
Eagle Scout Candidate Works to Restore Historic Orland Park Cemetery
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS Magazine Orland Park's Jimmy Sillivan is on a mission to restore a significant part of...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read
Evans Keeps Daughter's Memory Alive with Foundation & Community Outreach
written by Owens Media, Inc. for Homewood Flossmoor NEIGHBORS Magazine Darnesha Evans has a passion for those affected by cancer having...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read
From the Court Room to the Classroom: Meet Dave O'Connor
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE photos by Scott Duff David J. O'Connor enjoys a long history in the Orland Park...
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May 29, 20241 min read
St. Julie Billiart Roman Catholic Church Celebrates 50 Years
by Owens Media, Inc. Tinley Park, Illinois was a growing southwest suburb in 1974 with new families and businesses flocking to the...
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Apr 7, 20241 min read
Orland Park's Mulvey Family Celebrates Irish Heritage
written by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
Tinley Park's Peter Augustyniak Enjoys A Lifetime of Sports
by Owens Media, Inc. for TINLEY PARK NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE
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Jan 7, 20241 min read
American Legion Commander Lou Zemke Makes Connections
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE Lou Zemke is known for making human connections and leaving an impact on people...
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Dec 1, 20231 min read
Moraine Valley Alum & Adjunct Named to MVCC Hall of Fame
Marjorie Owens-Klotz, President/CEO of Owens Media, Inc., was featured in the Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS Magazine. Abigail Niedospial wrote...
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Nov 2, 20231 min read
Retired Orland Fire Lieutenant Teaches CPR for Four Decades
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE Christopher Smith has been teaching people how to save lives for more than 40...
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Jul 14, 20231 min read
"Mr. Orland Park" Marks Two Decades of Community Service
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE Dan McMillan has earned the title "Mr. Orland Park." The 20-year resident became...
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Jul 14, 20231 min read
EMS Veteran Teaches Future Firefighters/Paramedics at Moraine Valley Community College
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer NEIGHBORS Magazine Orland Park's Sheila Moran brings firsthand experience to her emergency medical...
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Apr 7, 20231 min read
Sarah Stasukewicz Works to Preserve Orland Park's Culture
by Owens Media, Inc. for ORLAND/HOMER NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE photos by Scott Duff Village of Orland Park Museum Curator Sarah Stasukewicz...
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Mar 9, 20231 min read
Orland Park's Dean Casper Enjoys Lifetime of Sports
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE photos by Scott Duff and Essence Photo & Video Dean Casper of Orland Park has...
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Mar 9, 20231 min read
Marketing Tinley Park is a Multi-Faceted Job
by Owens Media, Inc. for Tinley Park NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE. TINLEY PARK, IL - Donna Framke has served the Village of Tinley Park for more ...
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Dec 20, 20221 min read
Marie Fuesel: Leukemia Survivor Promotes Life Saving Blood Donations
by Owens Media, Inc for Orland/Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE December, 2022 Marie Fuesel has lived in Orland Park for most of her life. The...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read
Orland Park's Tom Lia's Fire Safety Career Spans 40 Years
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff ORLAND PARK, IL – Tom Lia's commitment to fire service and...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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