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Also, don't miss Pet Blessing on the Orland Park Patch calendar

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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.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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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)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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