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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.
   

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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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