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🌱 Patch AM: Heading to the Orland Park Civic Center this Sunday? Here’s what’s planned.

And on the Orland Park Patch calendar - MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome

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Coffee in hand, Orland Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Heading to the Orland Park Civic Center this Sunday? Here's what's planned.
  • How a future Lockport bridge closure could affect Orland Park commutes.

Also on today's calendar: MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 (patch.com) — Sports card fans in Orland Park can browse 85 vendor tables and win local gift cards at the Sports Cards and More Show this Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Orland Park Civic Center. Admission is just $1 for adults and teens, kids 12 and under are free with a guardian, and multiple door prize drawings feature Orland Park restaurants and shops.
   

• Oct. 1 Meeting Set to Discuss Bridge Options (fwrnews.com) — Drivers from Orland Park who rely on Illinois 7 toward Lockport should know Will County is planning for a full replacement of the busy Ninth Street Bridge, which carries traffic toward your area. County officials will meet Oct. 1 in Joliet to review long-discussed Caton Farm Road corridor plans and possible detours, with construction and closures still several years away.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • St. Coletta's of Illinois to Honor Kowalis Family at Upcoming Caritas Benefit —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Dedicated to Excellence: D230 Board Leadership Recognized Statewide —District 230 Read on Patch
  • Goodwill Greater Milwaukee and Chicago posted a job opening for Team Member in Orland Park. Apply here.
  • Illinois Bone & Joint Institute - OAK Orthopedics posted a job opening for Medical Administrative Assistant in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

  • 1 In Custody, School Shooting Threat To Central Middle School Not Credible: PD (patch.com)
  • Rollover crash involving semi shuts down several lanes of I-80 in southwest suburbs (wgntv.com)

Homer Glen

  • New Exhibit Opening At Lockport Gallery (patch.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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