Von Maur Open, Twin Peaks Closed: Orland Park Year In Review

ORLAND PARK, IL — And just like that, another year in the books. It has been quite an eventful 2019 in Orland Park. A controversy surrounding the first homeless shelter in the village in decades, a deadly mall shooting, change in village leadership and several controversial local government decisions highlighted the year in news.

Here are 10 stories and defining moments worth remembering from the year.

In no particular order:

Homeless Shelter Can Stay Open After Smoke Alarms Are Installed

Village of Orland Park and Hope Covenant Church remain in discussions to address safety concerns before preliminary injunction hearing.

ALSO: First Homeless Shelter In 30 Years Open In Orland Park

Fatal Orland Hit-And-Run Driver In Custody: Police

Orland Park police said they have the driver from the fatal hit-and-run near Square Celt in custody. Charges will be announced Saturday.

ALSO: Retired Priest 'Blacked Out' Before Fatal Hit & Run: Prosecutors

1 Dead, Bystander Wounded In Orland Square Mall Shooting

A man was killed and a bystander wounded by a shooter in January.

Von Maur Now Open At Orland Square Mall

The upscale department store Von Maur opened its first store in the south suburbs on Nov. 2.

Twin Peaks In Orland Park Closes Amid Investigation

At the center of a federal complaint alleging discrimination against female employees, Twin Peaks has closed in Orland Park.

Girl, 2, Dies After Store Display Falls On Her At Orland Mall

A 2-year-old girl died Tuesday at Orland Square Mall after a store display fell and hit her on her head.

Orland Officials Say No To Ornate Water Tower

Orland Park's trustees said no to a decorated water tower designed to appease east-side businesses owners who say they've been neglected.

Orland Park Hires New Village Manager

George Koczwara, deputy manager and finance director for the City of Crystal Lake, will serve as Orland Park's new village manager.

ALSO: La Margo Out As Orland Manager; Dubelbeis Named As Replacement

Orland Passed A $3.5 Million Roads Project — And Waived The Bid

Orland trustees fixed a problematic $3.5 million roads-project contract by waiving the bid requirement and re-awarding it to the contractor.

2019 Orland Elections: People Over Politics Takes Trustee Seats

It was a bitter battle for Orland trustee, but results are still too close to call. District 135's race, too, is neck-and-neck.