Orland Park Area?s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job.

Growing Food In Orland Park Can Be Done In Container Gardens

See how saving money on food in Orland Park can be done in a gardening pot.

Spring Maintenance For Your HVAC System

Amazing special on AC and furnace clean and check by a local family owned HVAC company.

The Importance Of Indoor Air Quality

Local HVAC company offers amazing indoor air quality solutions.

Orland Park Announces Live Tree/Wreath Pick Up & Lights Recycling

Live Christmas tree and wreath collection in the village will be offered the first two full weeks of January.

Village of Orland Park Debuts "At Your Door" Disposal Service

Beginning January 1, 2019, Orland Park village residents will be able to dispose of and recycle home generated special materials.

Home 101: Outdoor Cleaning Checklist

'Tis the season to trim the trees and power wash the deck. Find out what other yard work needs to be done.

Home 101: Remodeling Services Near You And What They Cost

Whether your project is in the kitchen, basement or any other part of the house, here are the right professionals for the job.

How Much It Really Costs To Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets

Sure, it's what's inside that counts when it comes to dating. But when it comes to cabinetry, looks really do matter.

Home 101: When Is the Best Time To Remodel?

Winter, spring, summer or fall — all you have to do is call. But, really, when should you start your new project?

6 Simple Fixes To Boost Your Home's Value

A few little fix-ups now could save or make you some big bucks down the line.

Coyote Spotted in Orland Grasslands

A coyote was not shy when it came to the camera Thursday morning near 167th and Lagrange.

Report Coyote Sightings in Orland Park

Residents are reminded not to feed wildlife and let police know where they see coyotes.

Orland Grassland Has Most Birders, 2nd Most Birds in Cook County

Recent Forest Preserves of Cook County competition shows birding is on the rise at Orland Grassland.

Remodeling Done Right: A Cost Guide For Every Room In The House

Remodeling on your mind for 2018? Find out which rooms in your house are "big money" areas and how to cut costs.

The Ultimate Guide To Home Improvement: 57 Common Project Costs

Landscaping, remodeling and plumbing. Can you guess the most expensive types of home improvement projects?

How Much Does It Really Cost to Paint Your Home?

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Get a crash course in interior painting, plus tips for cutting costs.

20 Gorgeous Gardens to See Before Summer Ends

A list of 20 beautiful gardens and arboretums in Illinois to visit before summer is over.

12 Beautiful Waterfalls You Didn't Know are in Illinois

A list of some pretty wonderful waterfalls you can find throughout the state.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2016: Peak Date on Monday

The Quadrantids peak Monday, Jan. 4, and could produce as many as 50 shooting stars per hour. Plus, three supermoons in 2016.

Orland Park Public Works Prepared for Season's First Snow Fall

The Village's fleet includes 23 village-owned trucks plowing and salting pre-designated routes.

Rainy Days Ahead and (Gasp!) Maybe Some Snow

This week's Chicago-area weather will be nothing like Sunday. Plus, our live weather radar map.

'Fireballs' to Flash in Sky as Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks

The peak of the Taurid Meteor Shower is expected through Nov. 12.

Northern Lights Could Still Dazzle Illinois: What You Need to Know

The Aurora borealis will be visible for many Americans only a few more days.

Hickory Creek Study Looks Good, Could Be Better

Scientists and volunteers studied different locations of Hickory Creek recently.

12 Most Popular Illinois State Parks To See During the Fall

Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.

10 Scenic Drives in Illinois to Take During the Fall

Enjoy autumn by taking a ride along one of these scenic routes.

Elderly Man Dies from West Nile Virus

Residents urged to take basic prevention measures.

Illinois Home to Top-Producing Corn Counties in U.S.

Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.

15 Bizarre Landmarks You Can Find in Illinois

From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.

17 Beautiful Hiking Trails in Illinois You Won't Forget

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 Will Peak Aug. 12-13

Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.

Zoinks! Here are 25 of the most haunted cemeteries in Illinois

Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.

Hot Spots: Top 25 Towns on Saturday's Heat Index

Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.

Tornado Watch Issued for Cook, Will Counties

Watch issued in addition to extreme heat advisory.

'Oppressive Conditions' Prompt Heat Advisory for Saturday

Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Cook, Will Counties

The storms may produce isolated tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH.

Rare, Destructive Beetle Discovered in Luggage at O'Hare Airport

This little bug eats grain products—and it doesn't take much for them to survive. They're also particularly hard to kill.

Second Rabid Bat Pulled from Homer Glen Residence

Another bat removed from a garage in Homer Glen home has tested positive for Rabies.

Rabid Bat Found in Homer Glen

The bat marks the fourth confirmed case of wildlife rabies in 2015.

Storms with 35 MPH Wind Headed Our Way

The National Weather Service predicts spots of heavy downpour this afternoon.

Illinois Sets Record for Wettest June

So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.

Mosquitos in Cook County Test Positive for West Nile Virus

The batches were collected May 21 and 26. They were the first tested this year in northern Illinois.

Watering Restrictions in Place in Orland Park

Restricted outdoor water use continues through September 15.

The Hottest Temperatures and Years Ever Recorded in Illinois

Finally, some prolonged summer weather!

Chicago Ranked Among Worst Cities for Blood-Suckers

Mosquitoes, that is. Here are a few tips to fight off the disease-carrying buggers.

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

Tampier Lake Evening Paddle (May 20th 6 - 8 pm)

All ages and abilities are invited to join us at Tampier Lake Boat Launch to enjoy a spring evening canoeing.