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Monday, May 20, 2013

Retired Teacher Finally Gets a Good Night Sleep

Silver Cross Sleep Disorders Center Offers Relief to Sleepless Nights.

For over two decades every night 63 year-old Darrell Holmquist’s sleep was always interrupted. His road to a restful sleep was discovered in an unusual way because Darrell wasn’t overweight, didn’t smoke or over indulge in alcohol, which are many of the common causes to sleepless nights. His optometrist recommended Darrell to see his primary care physician after learning of his sleepless nights and then discovering the blood vessels behind his eyes were in poor condition. “I have glaucoma and I recently learned that research has shown a link with people who have glaucoma and those who sleep poorly,” said Holmquist, who retired after 33 years of teaching history at Joliet Central and Lincoln-Way East and Central High Schools. “So I …

Lenny

9:20 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

EVERYBODY has a CPAP machine now. I don't know how humankind survived as long as we did without these machines breathing for us, but we did. SkyNet is online. I think a big part of the problem is the obesity and inactivity.   more ›

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Share Your Thoughts About Your Favorite Businesses in Our Directory

We built a comprehensive listing directory for all of the businesses, parks, religious institutions, schools, medical facilities, government offices and organizations in the community for you to use, for free. Add your reviews here.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

New Patch Site Dedicated to Small Businesses

Introducing Small Business Patch. The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Looking for Dinner in Orland Park? Try the Patch Directory

Our comprehensive listing directory has key information on businesses of Orland Park, including (but not limited to) the many restaurants around town. Let Patch help you find what you are looking for.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Orland Park This Week

Find homes for sale in Orland Park on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

More Orland Park Real Estate Listings >> Check out our directory for local real estate You can also find village resources in our directory

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. Additional…

Opinion 1

9:14 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

The Patch should partner with Moraine Valley Community College's Corporate, Community and Continuing Education division: www.morainevalley.edu/ccce. This arm of the College offers workforce reentry programs, customized training and more all at extremely affordable rates; plus the College will also assist with grant funds available for customized training for positions. CCCE also works with small …   more ›

Thursday, May 9, 2013

U.S. Cellular to Shut Orland Stores

The closures are tied to the company's decision to sell its Midwestern markets to Sprint Nextel. U.S. Cell customers will need to switch phones to keep their service.

Two U.S. Cellular retail stores in Orland Park will close by the end of May as part of the company's $480 million sale of its Midwestern markets to Sprint Nextel, according to Southlandsavvy.com. The local stores are at 15829 La Grange Rd. and 15845 Harlem Ave. Other store closure locations include Country Club Hills, Countryside, Evergreen Park, Crestwood, Homewood, Chicago, Lansing, Joliet, Olympia Fields, Oak Lawn and Matteson. All told, the company will close nearly 70 outlets in Illinois and Indiana in a process that will start May 17 and could be completed in about two weeks, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. Current U.S. Cellular Customers will need to switch to Sprint phones in order to keep receiving service. Get the …

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Oh, How Breast Cancer Treatment has Changed

Silver Cross offers free lecture on revolutionary Oncoplastic surgery and current developments in surgery for breast cancer

Silver Cross Hospital is now performing another revolutionary procedure - oncoplastic breast surgery, which combines the latest plastic surgery techniques with breast surgical oncology. Increased understanding of breast cancer has led to a period of rapid advancement in treatment options, and surgical options are being broadened, refined and improved. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Patricia Clark, general surgeon, will present a free program on Oncoplastic Surgery & Update of Current Developments in Surgery for Breast Cancer on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. The purpose of this program is to provide support and information on new …

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Alleviating Ankle Pain and Arthritis at Silver Cross Hospital

Dr. Robyn Vargo hosts free Total Ankle Replacement talk May 7.

Ankle arthritis can be caused by a prior injury, wear and tear, deformity or acute inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis or infection.  When an ankle is injured, it is susceptible to many debilitating conditions such as increased inflammation in the joint and arthritis. Infections of the ankle joint can cause damage to the cartilage cells, restricting the ability to regenerate and eventually causing permanent damage to the joint.  Genetic pre-disposition to arthritis is not well understood but affects some individuals uniquely, causing their joints to wear out faster than others. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Pain associated with ankle arthritis is one of the most frequent reasons patients seek medical …

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

South Suburban Farmers Markets: Share Your Favorites!

We'd love to map out the best farmers markets in the 'burbs. Share the info about some of the best in the area, and we'll create a nifty map to help you plot your market days.

Who doesn't love a good farmers market? We're eager to get the word out to our readers about where they can find farmers markets this season. If your city or village is operating one this year, please fill out this form with the details.  We'll compile a list of markets that we get and make sure that information is available to our readers throughout the season. We'll even plot them on a map for your convenience and market-hopping strategy! If you're looking at this on a mobile device, please come back and visit when you're at a computer so you can see and fill out the form.   First-time visitor to Patch? Get "Patched In" through our free e-mail newsletter. It's a must to keep up on local news and breaking news alerts. Click on the name of…

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Carin

7:58 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Money is going straight to the farmer. Family farms. The woman who sells baked goods at Orland Park Farmer's Market has delicious food. We love it.   more ›

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