Who Will You Find at D135’s Family Fair on Wednesday?

You will find staff from Patch manning a table, where we’ll be doing a drawing for a Target gift card. But that’s not all. See the full list of booths below.

End of the Line for Metra Commuter after 40 Years

Orland Park woman takes last ride home after 40 years of riding the rails.

'American Pickers' Want to Pick Through Illinois

The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.

Fund Created in Orland Park for 6-Year-Old Bridgeview Boy Found Drowned in Pool

Friends have set up a fund in Tristian Jeras's name at Chase Bank in Orland Park. Officials believe the 6-year-old boy slipped out of the house in the middle of the night Thursday. He was found drowned four hours later in a neighbor's pool.

143rd Closed at Southwest Highway/Metra Crossing Until Aug. 20

Look for detours in the attached graphic.

About 1,530 Orland Park and Orland Hills Residents Without Power

Heavy rains and winds during a lightning storm early Thursday morning knocked out power in a few places in town. ComEd crews are working on restoration.

Metra Rehabs Train Cars, Adds Outlets

New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.

Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind

Metra will host a public meeting to represent South Suburban Cook County at Homewood Village Hall on July 19. Bring your thoughts and gripes.

About 267 Orland Park Residents Without Power

ComEd is estimating that homes without power should be back up and running by around 8:30 p.m. after three outages Monday evening.

Orland Park’s Library Celebrates 75 Years With Music from its Birth Year (Video)

Basking in songs from the late 1930s, about 250 people came to help the Orland Park Public Library celebrate the milestone.

Orland Park Hooters Waitress Going for International Title

Oak Forest native Jessica Hauss, 19, is competing for the crown in the Miss Hooters International pageant, which will be televised at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 23 on the FX channel. Hauss works at the Orland Park Hooters and attended Tinley Park High School.

Names in the News: A Mother's Call for Prayers

Jean Oliver asked for people to pray for her daughter after a bad car accident. Her daughter still has a lot of recovery to go, though several people on Patch offered their support in comments.

How To Post Your Garage and Yard Sales on Orland Park Patch

Whether you're jettisoning junk or in search of treasure, Orland Park Patch is the place to go to get word out about your unloading.

And the Winner of Our Orland Days Ticket Giveaway Is...

We had over 120 people sign up for our daily newsletter, but only one can win the drawing for 100 free ride tickets to Orland Days, starting Wednesday, May 30.

Ashford House is 'Something We Have to Stand up for,' Customer Says

After a quiet and discouraging day for a Tinley Park business owner whose restaurant was the site of a brutal attack over the weekend, community members didn't hesitate to show their support on Monday.

Names in the News: Bridge Founders Moving Forward

Rob and Priscilla Steinmetz have taken the Bridge Teen Center very far in two short years. People on Capitol Hill are now listening to their ideas about after school efforts.

5 Questions with the 2012 Orland Days Parade Grand Marshall

Cindy Murray, a longtime active member in Girl Scouts, shares a few thoughts on the upcoming event and what she has learned from Scout activities.

Patch Thanks Walk MS Participants for Their Support

We offered to donate $1 on behalf of each person to sign up for a Patch daily email newsletter. Thanks to the people who took us up on the offer.

Meet Who’s Using Their Local Voices on Patch

A wide array of people and organizations are making their thoughts and efforts known about a slew of subjects right here on Orland Park Patch. It’s easy to join the discussion.

Last Chance to Sign Up for Chick-fil-A Leadercast

Crystal Tree Country Club is one of many locations around the country hosting the event, where speakers from an assortment of professions will be heard to inspire attendees.

Orland Park Patch in Running for a Lisagor Award

We are finalists in the Online Business Reporting category for our Main Street Triangle project (still ongoing). Cartoonist, copy editor and all-around talent guru Chuck Ingwersen is also up for his Sunday Comics.

Orland Park Family Takes Life One MRI at a Time

Katy Ruisz's 4-year-old son Connor is in remission from a rare form of brain cancer, but he still has ways to go. Family and friends will gather to raise funds April 22 at Gaelic Park for his continuing medical treatment.

Tour de Patch in Pictures

We look back at our first-ever community tour through the combined crew of staff and readers that makes this all possible.

Look For Us Today to Win Prizes During the Tour de Patch

Read further to find out the secret word that will you get a prize from our crew if you say it when you see us.

The Tour de Patch Comes Tuesday to Orland Park

Patch staff will be out and about across town, meeting folks and showing what we do. Come hang with us for a day. Did I mention we’ll have prizes?

Last Chance to Recycle Old Electronics This Week

If you still have a computer from the 1990s, it’s probably time to get rid of it. Here’s how to do so in an environmentally friendly way.

Last Chance to See the Easter Bunny and Hunt for Eggs

This weekend also features a great service for those in need. It’s time for Easter and there’s a lot to do in Orland over the holiday.

Last Chance to Dress Like a Pirate or Princess

But it’s not too late! You can still reserve a spot for the kids costume party at Chick-fil-A Tuesday night and join the treasure hunt.

IDOT to Shut Down LaGrange Road at Metra Overpass for Four Nights

Work on the new Metra bridge and pedestrian walkway will lead to four weekend nights where the underpass is closed, according to IDOT.

100 Years of Unique Leadership in Girl Scouts (Gallery)

Hundreds of scouts and supporters gathered at Orland Square Mall to celebrate 100 years of empowering young women.

Heroin Summits Happening Wednesday Morning and Night

Orland Township and Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman will be hosting meetings to try and stop the rise of heroin use among area teens and adults.

‘I’m Committed to Holding a Book in My Hand’: 75 Years of the Orland Park Public Library

Orland Park’s library is celebrating its 75th birthday, starting with music and acknowledging avid library enthusiasts who also turn 75 this year, and other occasions to come.