🌱 Patch AM: How to safely recycle and shred for free at Orland Square

Hello Orland Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How to safely recycle and shred for free at Orland Square
• What the new Northwestern cancer institute means for Orland Park patients

Also on today's calendar: Pet Blessing and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Recycling, Document Shredding, Electronic And Drug Take-Back Event Coming To Orland Mall: Village (patch.com) — Orland Park residents can safely recycle electronics, shred documents, and drop off prescription medications for free at Orland Square Mall on Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the Village and regional officials, the event limits one TV per household and excludes needles and liquid medicines, so neighbors are urged to arrive early before trucks fill up.
   

• Northwestern Medicine Receives State Approval to Build New Cancer Institute in Orland Park (mcdmag.com) — A major new Northwestern Medicine St. George Cancer Institute is planned for the Orland Park campus, promising expanded oncology and outpatient services for south suburban patients. With state approval secured and a large medical building plus parking garage designed, construction is expected to start in early 2027 and wrap up by spring 2030, significantly boosting local access to cancer care.
   

📸 Around Orland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Pet Blessing →
  Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462,
  10:00 am
• Free Community Kidney Health Screening →
  Palos Hills Christian Assembly, 10600 88th Ave, Palos Hills
  10:00 am
• The Great Pumpkin Party →
  15600 West Ave, Orland Park
  10:00 am
• Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
  Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
  317 Front St, Lemont
  9:00 am
• Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
  Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.,
  9:00 am
• Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
  2:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• GARAGE SALE - Something for Everyone! →
  14201 Yorktown Dr
  8:00 am
• Pet Blessing →
  15101 S 80th Ave, Orland Park
  10:00 am
• Volunteer Fair →
  14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• GARAGE SALE - Something for Everyone! →
  14201 Yorktown Dr
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• Enjoy tapas and paella at home from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Trunk-or-Treat "Walk Through the Bible" →
  Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Dr, Orland Park
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday. →
  5:30 am
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  4:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
  2:30 pm

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• Red Lobster posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Orland Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

• Tinley Park Village Board To Vote On Police Promotions (patch.com)
• Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to 'read what they want' (chicagotribune.com)

Palos Heights

• Palos Heights owners seek justice after puppy dies in park mauling (newsbreak.com)

Oak Forest

• These Are The Best School Districts In IL, New Ranking Says (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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