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• Orland Park to use $1 million grant for Marley Creek flood mitigation (chicagotribune.com) — Orland Park has secured just over $1 million from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to build a stormwater basin and preservation area near Marley Creek, aiming to reduce flooding after recent tornadoes and severe storms. Village leaders also issued a local disaster declaration and highlighted ongoing work at Tinley Creek, including demolishing unsafe buildings and adding trails as part of a larger $4 million resilience project.
• One man killed in semi pile-up crash on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County (21alivenews.com) — An Orland Park man, 65-year-old Richard Bacorn, was killed when his semi was struck in a three-truck crash on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Investigators say another semi failed to stop at a red light, triggering the collision, while the other two drivers were not injured and the case remains under investigation.
• Michael E. 'Mike' Hubert, 80 (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Orland Park is mourning Michael E. "Mike" Hubert, an 80-year-old Army veteran and architectural draftsman who passed away on August 9 after battling vasculitis. Remembered for his creativity, precision, and love of Chicago sports, he leaves behind his son Shawn, daughter-in-law Liz, grandson Carter, sister Mikki, and extended family who cherished his warmth and dedication.
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