🌱 Patch AM: How Orland Park’s year-long traffic crackdown changed local driving habits

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In today's newsletter:

• How Orland Park's year-long traffic crackdown changed local driving habits
• Orland Park's Ella Hase is on the move in the NWSL

Also on today's calendar: ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
• Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1,600 Citations, 3 DUI Arrests, 78 Other: Orland PD Releases Results Of Year's Worth Of Traffic Safety Pushes (patch.com) — Orland Park police just wrapped a year of stepped-up traffic enforcement, issuing 1,599 citations, making 3 DUI arrests, and 78 other arrests during targeted safety campaigns. Funded through a statewide IDOT program, the extra patrols focused on impaired, distracted, and speeding drivers to keep village roads safer, including special details over major holidays and Labor Day.
   

• Hase Departs Racing in Trade with North Carolina (oursportscentral.com) — Orland Park native Ella Hase, a standout at Northwestern and Duke, has been traded from Racing Louisville FC to the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. The second-year forward, who scored the goal that clinched Louisville's first-ever playoff berth, moves on after contract talks stalled, continuing a professional career that began after an impressive 93-game college run.
   

📸 Around Orland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ →
  8101 151st St, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• FREE Yoga in the Garden →
  19224 S Schoolhouse Rd, Mokena
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Mindful Community Fall Picnic →
  Back Pavilion, 9310 Birch Ave, Mokena
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Enjoy tapas and paella at home from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
• Home Football Game - Stagg
  Stadium
  7:00 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
• Sunday Worship Service →
  13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park
  10:00 am
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Big Hot Tub Tent Sale | Oct 14-17 →
  All Seasons Pools & Spas, Inc., 9135 W 135th St, Orland Park
  8:00 am
Friday October 16
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
  2:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Presbyterian Church in Orland Park 50th Anniversary Celebration →
  13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Strengthening Campus Communities: High School District 230 Hosts Annual School Safety Conference —District 230 Read on Patch
• ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch

• Want to thank a neighbor who told me about this wasp nest in my parkway tree.
  Notified the village and hopefully they'll take care of it before someone gets hurt. That's only a partial picture of it and the thing is massive. (Nextdoor Eagle Ridge I)
• When I was 23, I talked with an older, very wealthy gentleman about building a custom house.
  He said, " Don't be in a rush to buy a house because that's one of the biggest expenses most people experience in their lifetime. He said, "Look at… (Nextdoor 108th Ave)

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Orland Park. Apply here.
• Acme Markets posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

• Tinley Park's Randy Ludke realizes 'I didn't want to quit,' takes control at QB after two years of injuries (chicagotribune.com)
• Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at sharply increased cost (chicagotribune.com)
• Fuerza Regida Up To A Record 10 Shows At Mexico City's Palacio De Los Deportes (pollstar.com)

Homer Glen

• Bell Road Traffic Pattern Change Begins Friday (patch.com)

Palos Heights

• Student-athlete spotlight: Charlie Koeppen, UW-Whitewater football (madison.com)

Ok Orland Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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