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Spotted on the Orland Park calendar: Village Recycling and Shredding Event

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Morning Orland Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Award-winning art teacher brightens Orland Park classrooms and library community

Also on today's calendar: Village Recycling and Shredding Event and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orland D135 Art Teacher Who 'Loves To Spark Joy & Love For Art' Honored With Educator Of The Year Award (patch.com) — Orland Park families can celebrate local art teacher Nancy Heuser, who has been named the 2026 Illinois Art Education Association Elementary Educator of the Year for her work in District 135's Center and Park schools. Known for nurturing creativity, confidence, and kindness in young students, she also serves as a trustee at the Orland Park Public Library, deepening her impact across the community.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Celebrate 100 Years at the Historic Ford Hangar September 18-19 —Katie Arvia Read on Patch
  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Hey, lately I've noticed that many women here on the app.
    They're wearing nose rings, is that what's in nowadays? (Nextdoor 108th Ave)
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Orland Square Mall in Orland Park. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

  • Fan Favorite Market Celebrates 5 Years Of Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More (patch.com)
  • Legacy TIF at Panduit site collects $11.5 million in first 10 years (chicagotribune.com)
  • Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Is Upending How America Moves Its Goods (claimsjournal.com)

Homer Glen

  • 'Fighting For A Cure For Our Babies': Lockport Mom Raising Funds For Daughter's Battle Against Rare Disease (patch.com)

Palos Heights

  • Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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