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Orland Park's Tom Lia's Fire Safety Career Spans 40 Years
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff ORLAND PARK, IL – Tom Lia's commitment to fire service and...
Owens Media, Inc.
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Remembering Wayne Klotz, Sr.
Wayne Klotz, Sr. is remembered for many roles, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, coach, historian, genealogist, Vietnam Veteran
Owens Media, Inc.
Oct 22, 20225 min read
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Orland Park Life Scout Creates Military Tribute at St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland-Homer NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE photos by Scott Duff It was Sunday, July 4, 2021, when Orland Park Life Scout...
Owens Media, Inc.
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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Orland Park Resident Authors Two Books for Those Caring for Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff Patricia McClure-Chessier’s first book is a personal story....
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 6, 20226 min read
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Orland Park Business Promotes Dementia Friendly Community
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff ORLAND PARK, IL – Aishling Dalton Kelly, CEO of Aishling...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 6, 20224 min read
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Nicole La Ha Zwiercan Serves Homer Glen Community
written by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff The many hats that Nicole "Nikki" La Ha Zwiercan...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 6, 20224 min read
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Orland Park Couple Shares Love of Music
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine photos by Scott Duff Desiree Harris of Orland Park credits her parents with her...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 6, 20227 min read
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Illinois Fire Service Home Day Keeps Important Issues in Front of State and Federal Legislators
by Owens Media, Inc. ALSIP, IL (June 13, 2022) – Representatives from more than 50 Illinois fire service organizations recently gathered...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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Barbaro Children Follow in Their Parents' Footsteps
by Owens Media, Inc. for Orland/Homer Neighbors Magazine Photos by Scott Duff ORLAND PARK, IL (June, 2022) - It has been said that a...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 5, 20224 min read
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Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Initiative Calls for Sprinklers for Older Multi-Family Buildings
Two Multi-Family Fires in 2022 Killed 31 People ALSIP, IL (January 18, 2022) – The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Initiative is joining...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jan 18, 20222 min read
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Life Scout with Three Siblings Serving Salutes Past and Present Military with Eagle Scout Project
Engraved Bricks Available for Purchase to Fund Tribute Garden at St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park TINLEY PARK, IL – Orland Park...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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Homer Glen State Farm Agent Michelle Kerfin Hosts Free Monthly Veterans' Breakfasts
HOMER GLEN, IL – History comes to life on the first Monday of each month at the Blueberry Hill Breakfast Café in Homer Glen. Veterans...
Owens Media, Inc.
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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Orland Park Teen Creates Micro Pantry for Eagle Scout Project
ORLAND PARK, IL – Orland Park's Ryan Matchen, 18, observed three major milestones within a few days of each other. A member of Orland...
Owens Media, Inc.
Oct 1, 20213 min read
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Governor Pritzker Appoints Sprinkler Fitters 281 Business Manager to Illinois Fire Advisory Board
ALSIP, IL (August 27, 2021) – Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Business Manager Tom Collins has been appointed to the Illinois Fire Advisory...
Owens Media, Inc.
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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An Orland Park Fashion Era Ends: The Kimberly Bond Boutique to Close
Longtime Orland Park fashion icon Kimberly Bond, owner of The Kimberly Bond Boutique, has announced that the store will close permanently...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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Longtime Orland Park Family Continues Culinary Traditions
Dennis Chiappetti Moves from Lamb & Veal to Seasoning ORLAND PARK, IL (June 4, 2021) – The Chiappetti name has long been associated with...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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Chicago Author Releases "The Great Awakening of 2020: A Mandalic Journey"
CHICAGO, IL (June 4, 2021) – Mandalas first appeared in India centuries ago and continue to be used by cultures around the world. The...
Owens Media, Inc.
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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Maddog Strong Foundation Wins International Telly Award for Educational Documentary
June 2, 2021 (MOKENA, IL) - The Maddog Strong Foundation, a federally designated non-profit that educates and promotes organ and tissue...
The Maddog Strong Foundation
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Officials Dedicate Newly Sprinkled Building at Mission of Our Lady of Angels
Oct. 7, 2020 (CHICAGO) – The former Our Lady of Angels School in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park is remembered for one of the worst school...
Owens Media, Inc.
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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Margie's Memories: Retired Village Employee Reflects on Four Decade Career
July 22, 2019 (ORLAND PARK, IL ) - When Margie Owens-Klotz started working for the Village of Orland Park in 1977, Jimmy Carter was...
Mary Compton
Jul 22, 20198 min read
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