Home Care In Orland Park, IL

ORLAND PARK, IL — In the rush to make a complete holiday meal for the entire family, and wrapping up the gift-giving prep, it’s inevitable we’ll forget something on our lists—even though we checked it twice (maybe even three, or four times). If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to know where to go, as grocery stores in and near Orland Park adjust their hours for the holidays.

Some drugstores will be open on Christmas Day. Most 24-hour Walgreens stores will be open as usual, and others may be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. Most CVS locations will be open normal hours on Christmas Eve, with abbreviated hours on Christmas Day. In all cases, call ahead for pharmacy hours.

Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store before making a trip. Here’s what we know about grocery and related store hours for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day:

Aldi: Stores will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day. New Year's Eve they'll close at 7 p.m., and remain closed on New Year's Day.

Berkot's: Locations will be open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.

Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.

o: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

: Most stores open normal hours on Christmas Eve, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Shortened hours Christmas Day, most stores 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call ahead to check yours. In all cases, call ahead for pharmacy hours.

Jewel-Osco: Stores are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.

Mariano's: Hours vary; any stores open on Thanksgiving Day will close at 5 p.m. Most pharmacies will be closed.

Meijer: Stores close at 7 p.m., depending on location. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Pete's Market: Stores are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.

Sam’s Club will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.

: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Trader Joe’s: Stores will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.

Walgreens: Most stores are open normal hours Christmas Eve. Stores that are 24-hour will be open on Christmas. As always, call ahead for pharmacy hours.

: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Whole Foods: Stores will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, though many will close early. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Most 7-Eleven, Circle K and Speedway convenience stores will be open regular hours on Christmas Day.

Casey’s General Store will be open on Christmas Day, but will operate on a modified schedule.

Some retail stores will observe normal hours on Christmas Eve, but many will close early. Here’s what we know:

Barnes & Noble bookstores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, on Christmas Eve

stores will close early on Christmas Eve, at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m, depending on the location.

Big Lots stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Dick’s Sporting Goods is open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

stores will close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but some locations may operate under modified schedules.

Hobby Lobby will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Kohl’s stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Macy’s stores will close early on Christmas Eve, usually around 6 p.m.

Michaels stores are expected to be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Office Depot/Office Max stores will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Staples stores are expected to operate normal hours on Christmas Eve.

Sources for this report are Simply Recipes, House Beautiful, RetailMeNot, and store websites.

Orland Park, IL – Residents who pay water bills through the Village of Orland Park should be aware of an important billing update taking effect today, as officials confirm a new online water billing system is now live.

According to the Village of Orland Park, the water billing system has officially upgraded to a new software platform designed to offer a more user-friendly experience and enhanced account features. The update includes a new online payment portal that residents can now access to manage and pay their water bills.

Village officials say residents should be on the lookout for a letter in the mail containing their new Account-Customer ID along with additional details explaining how to complete the transition. This information will be required to register and access accounts in the new system.

The Village is encouraging residents not to delay reviewing the mailed notice, as the new portal replaces the previous online billing platform. Those who had automatic payments or saved payment methods under the old system may need to re-enter information once their new account is set up.

Residents can visit orlandpark.org/waterbilling for step-by-step instructions, frequently asked questions, and direct access to the new payment portal. The website also provides guidance for first-time users and those needing assistance during the transition.

The update affects water customers throughout Orland Park in Cook County, located in the southwest Chicago suburbs. Officials say the changes are part of ongoing efforts to modernize village services and improve customer convenience.

Residents experiencing issues or who do not receive their mailed account information are advised to contact the Village directly for assistance.

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New rules and halted work aim to hold state-licensed providers accountable, Orland Park officials say.

ORLAND PARK, IL — At a specially called Village Board meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, the Village of Orland Park ordered Astound, Abovenet (Zayo Group) and other internet service providers to halt all fiber-optic construction after a surge in resident complaints about unsafe, incomplete and disruptive work tied to fiber-installation projects.

“Everyone wants better internet, but it needs to be done the right way,” Mayor Jim Dodge said. “If a company is digging in front of your home, they should knock on your door, provide their contact information, and repair anything they damage—no excuses.”

Astound, one of several internet providers licensed by the State of Illinois to install high-speed internet, was directed to stop work following a Dec. 8 incident that knocked out power to approximately 300 homes resulting in a municipal ordinance citation being issued.

Until the following issues are fully addressed, the Village will withhold permits from any internet service provider:

“If you were impacted by the recent power outage or ongoing construction issues, please know that the Village is working diligently to ensure that state-authorized internet providers follow proper procedures, respect residents’ property, and minimize disruptions caused by their work,” the Village said in a release. “While the Village cannot prohibit Astound from providing or installing fiber-optic service, we remain firmly committed to keeping residents informed and holding all internet providers accountable.”

State-Authorized Internet Providers

Internet providers may construct infrastructure utilizing public easements through either a municipal franchise agreement or state-issued authorization. Of all internet service providers operating in Orland Park, only Xfinity operates under a municipal franchise agreement. All others operate under state-issued authorization in accordance with the Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007.

The Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007 significantly restricts municipal authority to regulate internet services providers. Under the law:

Despite these limitations, the Village’s Public Works Department has been utilizing Village resources to review, permit, and monitor construction activity, even though the projects are not Village-sponsored.

New Rules

In response to the mounting concerns across Orland Park, the Village is implementing stronger rules for internet service providers:

Why Are There So Many Fiber Optic Internet Installations

Connect Illinois, the state’s 2019 broadband expansion initiative, provides $400 million in matching grants to internet service providers to enhance high-speed internet throughout the State of Illinois. In addition to $400 million in competitive grants, the Connect Illinois program included $20 million for upgrades to the 100 GB Illinois Century Network, the state’s existing 2,000-mile open access institutional fiber network serving over 3,400 K-12, higher education, and library locations across the state.

The current Connect Illinois Round 4 is being supported by the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. BEAD funding in Illinois is intended to get Connect Illinois closer to its goal of ubiquitous statewide broadband access – for homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions throughout the state. Investment in broadband access is meant to support economic development, education, precision agriculture, and telehealth efforts statewide.

Importance of Fiber Internet Installation

“Fiber broadband is essential for our Village’s future. From telehealth to remote learning, to working from home, our residents are increasingly dependent on reliable connectivity,” said Mayor Jim Dodge. “We want private companies to invest in broadband infrastructure and expand local options, but not at the expense of our residents’ quality of life.”

“We’ve seen a rise in citizen complaints and the Village takes seriously its responsibility to ensure construction in Orland Park meets our rigorous standards,” said Public Works Director Joel Van Essen. “We remain committed to ensuring our roadways, sidewalks, and utilities remain accessible and in good repair and we will continue to work with state-authorized providers to resolve issues, including those related to underground facility damages.”

During construction, internet service providers are responsible for mitigating any damage, addressing all resident concerns and fully restoring all construction areas. The Village’s Public Works Department meets regularly with providers to review complaints, enforce standards, track corrective action.

Residents may report issues directly to the providers listed on the Village’s dedicated fiber optic installation webpage, or contact the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350 or e-mail [email protected] for additional assistance.

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Decisions & Discussions from the Latest Village Meetings

Dear Community Members,

The Board Meeting Brief is designed to keep residents informed and aware of key outcomes, discussions and decisions from recent meetings. Every other week, following the Village Board meetings, the Board Meeting Brief will be emailed to residents and will provide a high-level summary of the important actions taken during the Committee of the Whole, the Board of Trustees Meeting and the Plan Commission.

Periodically, updates from other Boards and Commissions will also be included. If you have the time, I invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings. The Committee of the Whole and the Board of Trustees Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Monday of each month. The Plan Commission is scheduled on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

If you are unable to attend a meeting, recordings of the meetings are always available on the Village’s YouTube channel.

We want to hear from you. If you have any comments or suggestions for improvements or additions to future briefs, please email us at [email protected].

All the best,Jim Dodge,Mayor of Orland Park

The Village honored our Special Recreation Flag Football Team for its recent Illinois State Championship victory. The team traveled to Peoria, defeating the Chatham Chargers 37 - 30 in the semifinals and the Rockford Red Hots 37 - 33 to capture the championship. On behalf of the Village, congratulations to these amazing athletes, their coaches and families. What an outstanding accomplishment!

Eggsperts Breakfast Cafe, located at 9218 W. 159th St., was recognized as the Village of Orland Park’s November 2025 Business of the Month. Eggsperts recently celebrated its 5th anniversary and a beautiful renovation, bringing a unique menu and a private dining and meeting space to the Village of Orland Park. Owner MJ Sughayer and Managing Partner Kaitlyn Whelan were presented with the Business of the Month award.

The Village Board discussed the proposed Bridlewood residential development on 108th Avenue. The Board heard from residents with concerns and from the developer about their plans. Staff presented on recommended changes to the site, including shifting the walking path away from the Old Tamerack Lane homes, reducing the speed limit on 108th Avenue near the development and adding more evergreen trees for year-round screening. After the presentation, the Board voted to rezone the Bridlewood development to R-3, which will help preserve mature trees on the site.

The Village Board approved an ordinance to amend the Village Code to expand the authority of our administrative hearing officers. A new state law allows hearing officers to issue non-monetary orders in addition to increased fines. This gives the Village another important tool to address repeat code violations.

CTF Illinois recently entered into a temporary agreement with the Illinois Secretary of State to house DMV services at its facility after the DMV lost its lease at the Orland Township building. To support CTF Illinois in providing this critical service, the Village Board has agreed to provide assistance for snow and ice removal in the DMV parking area, helping ensure residents have reliable access throughout the winter months.

The Village Board approved several annexations, including the property at 10600 167th Street, which the Village sees as a potential site for future commercial development. Additional annexations along Wolf Road and Consola Drive support our ongoing work to address flooding concerns and better manage long-term land use around Wolf Road.

The Village Board approved an agreement with the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, and two unincorporated parcels, to supply water at a non-resident rate. In return, these properties dedicated right-of-way needed for the future widening of 143rd Street. This agreement builds on an intergovernmental partnership that began in November 2023 when the then-Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Mosquito Abatement District.

The Village Board voted to increase our insurance coverage while lowering costs for workers’ compensation and property and casualty insurance. After hiring Marsh McLennan Agency to review our policies, the Village was able to secure greater protection for employees while saving taxpayer dollars.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support. We appreciate your involvement, input and feedback that helps us make decisions that benefit our community. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Did you know? The Board Meeting Brief is available online as part of the Village's E-Newsletter. Residents can subscribe to the E-Newsletter at orlandpark.org/subscribe to stay up-to-date on Village events, information and happening

ORLAND PARK, IL — As snow continues to steadily fall Saturday, snowplows are out, trying to clear Orland Park streets and make travel less hazardous.

A winter storm warning issued Friday projected accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, the National Weather Service shared.

The warning was issued for McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Cook and Will counties from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.

A winter storm watch remains in effect southeast of a Bloomington to Valparaiso, Indiana, line.

"The Saturday afternoon period is looking like the period of peak snow rates, at least across southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana," the weather service said on its Facebook.

Snow rates of .5 inches to 1 inch per hour are expected during daylight hours on Saturday, the weather service said. Snow is expected to taper after sunset Saturday.

Orland Park residents can track plows' paths using the Village's Snowplow Coverage Map. Find out when plows will reach you or other areas in your town. Snowplow coverage is represented by blue points, with darker blue points representing more recent coverage. Use the Village OP311 system to report dangerous road conditions or weather-related concerns at orlandpark.org/op311.

The mapping application can be used to view the real-time coverage of the Village of Orland Park's snowplow operations, the Village advises. Residents and stakeholders can view current snowplow locations, as well as snowplow coverage from the previous eight (8) hours. Snowplow coverage is represented as blue points, with darker blue points representing more recent coverage.

Residents can use the search tool (magnifying glass) to look up an address or property. Zooming into a particular location will activate labels showing the date and time of snowplow operations for that location. Use the basemap gallery tool to switch the map background to aerial imagery or other options. Use the layer list to toggle layers on and off including snowplow coverage, snowplow road jurisdiction, and weather radar imagery.

All Village-owned streets will be plowed, including side streets and cul-de-sacs. Several state and local agencies other than the Village are responsible for snow removal on some roads. Find out who's responsible for which streets here.