Sunday, August 5, 2012
We look back at a week of the Taste of Orland Park, moving on after a fire, sad day for Beggars, Walk for Julie ending, DUI death case, fundraising after tragedy and a new Patch site.
MONDAY Papa Joe's After The Fire The longtime Orland Park restaurant had little problem bouncing back after a roof fire in June. Comings & Goings: Sandal Shop, Jamaica Jerk, Open Jamaica Jerk Choice, a Caribbean-flavored restaurant, finally opens in Tinley Park. TUESDAY Orland Cops Looking For Carjacker Who Kicked 88-Year-Old Woman Man steals purse, keys and car at Walgreens parking lot. Beggars Pizza Founder Dies at 55 The visitation for Peter Garetto is scheduled to start at noon on Wednesday. 'Walk for Julie' Goes Out On Top After 10 years and $1 million raised, Orland Park resident Mary Doody marks end of charity walk in daughter's name. WEDNESDAY Thousands At OP Chick-fil-A Supporting Free Speech and ‘Traditional’ Marriage In the wake…
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
In the wake of Chick-fil-A president’s gay marriage statement, with mayors in Boston and San Francisco telling the company to open elsewhere, a massive crowd showed Wednesday in support of the Orland Park franchise.
The wait around 3 p.m. Wednesday was two hours through a winding line at Orland Park Chick-fil-A’s parking lot just to get to the front door. “I like their view on marriage and I believe we should have the freedom to at least express our views on it,” said Susan Soulian, who drove an hour from Wilmington to wait in the long line. “That’s all they did. You can’t let a business not set up because of a different viewpoint.” Soulian was among a steady flow of people numbering in the thousands who appeared at the Orland Park Chick-fil-A franchise throughout Wednesday, to show support after public officials denounced the company’s stance against gay marriage. The fallout, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s own statement about the company’s …
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Crystal Tree Country Club is one of many locations around the country hosting the event, where speakers from an assortment of professions will be heard to inspire attendees.
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host a broadcasting site for the 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast on Friday at Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club. There is still time to get a spot, but the space is limited and locations are selling out. The yearly event, which includes a live broadcast of speakers including CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, is meant to spark empowerment and leadership qualities among attendees. “We have coaches that are personal trainers, motivational coaches, business/personal/success coaches, even a franchise coach who authored a new book,” said event organizer and emcee Renee Tabor. Ticket price includes continental breakfast, plated lunch and a business after hours immediately after the …
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Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club
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Monday, March 26, 2012
But it’s not too late! You can still reserve a spot for the kids costume party at Chick-fil-A Tuesday night and join the treasure hunt.
Get your eye patches, peg legs and parrots ready for a night of fun at the weekly kids night at Orland Park’s Chick-fil-A. This week, the theme is Pirate and Princess night, where the restaurant off LaGrange Road will become a pirate ship, and attendees will have a chance to hunt for treasure. The event is free and runs from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at Chick-fil-A, 15605 S. LaGrange Road. Reserve your spot on the restaurant's website. Remember when Chick-fil-A first opened? We were there. Do you have other deadlines or upcoming events you’d like our readers to be aware of? Contact Orland Park Editor Ben Feldheim at benjamin@patch.com and write “Last Chance” in the subject line. We’ll be telling you what not to miss each week. Also…
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Chick-fil-a
15605 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
What do you get when you mix 100 families, a sunny afternoon, the Chick-fil-A Cow, sidewalk chalk drawings and coloring pages for the troops? Tons of fun, that’s what!
Prairie School’s Parents For Education (PFE) hosted a Family Fun Night Sept. 15 and welcomed in the new school year with family friendly activities. Kathy Bauer, the parent who organized the event, said she hoped “the families would come out, have a good time and get to know one another in the process.” Judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces, the afternoon was a huge success. To the kids' delight, the Chick-fil-A Cow was “moo”ving around the playground and greeting the Prairie families. Sidewalk chalk squares were set up for families to demonstrate their artistic chalk drawing abilities. Children also had the opportunity to complete coloring pages to send to the troops overseas compliments of the Orland Park Prairie. Many families that…
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Prairie School District 135
14200 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Chick-fil-A representatives share the inside scoop on how you can get into an owner/operator role with the company.
There are seemingly countless franchise restaurants throughout the Chicago area where customers can stop in or drive through to grab a bite to eat. In the past year, though, one franchise's arrival on the food landscape has drawn a lot of attention—Chick-fil-A. The Atlanta-based chicken sandwich franchise has opened three suburban locations—including one in Orland Park—in addition to one in Chicago, near Loyola University. With its spokes-cows advising the nation to “Eat Mor Chikin,” the chain has brought its unique southern-fried hospitality to the area. The first Chick-fil-A restaurant opened in Atlanta in 1967 under the ownership of founder Truett Cathy. The goal from the beginning was clear: Make a great chicken sandwich and provide …
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Restaurant chain holds seminar outlining the ins and outs of what it takes to be an owner of a Chick-fil-A.
Now that the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain has made its way to the Chicago area—including one in Orland Park that opened last October—expansion plans are under way and operators are being sought to spearhead the chicken invasion. With that in mind, the company held a Chick-fil-A Franchised Operator Information Seminar on Monday at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates. The seminar was more of a get-to-know-the-company event than a sales pitch seeking investors, something the representatives from Chick-fil-A were quick to point out. Although just about anybody can apply to be an operator with the company, Chick-fil-A has an arduous application process that is more like a college entrance exam crossed with a job application rather…
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Why stay home when there is so much happening in the area? Patch's entertainment guide will give you plenty of reasons to "get out" this weekend.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars, restaurants and shops to explore Arts Rear Window June 3, 6pm | The Center Watch Alfred Hitchcock's thriller, Rear Window, at the Center. L.B. Jeffries is recuperating from a broken leg during a hot New York summer when he thinks that he sees a murder in another apartment. This classic film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Raymond Burr. No fee or registration is needed. Gallery 2011: A Juried Exhibition of Artwork by Community Artists June 4, 2pm - 4pm | Moraine Valley Community College (Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery). A …
Monday, May 2, 2011
Company leaders draw service and commercial inspiration from the words of Christ, and consider their chain of restaurants a burgeoning ministry where Sunday and Monday are reconciled.
It can be said that the key to Jesus Christ's longevity is his ability to inspire action and reflection while reinforcing oneself. For some Marxists, He was a socialist revolutionary. For Thomas Jefferson, He was a philosopher. And for certain Mahayana Buddhists, He was another Bodhisattva in a long line of avatars. But for the heir of one of the nation’s largest fast food franchises, Christ was the archetypal restauranteur. “Jesus had a lot to say about the market place,” said Dan Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, after his lecture Wednesday on business ethics at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. “He had to a lot to say about money and finances...He loved to cook, He loved to eat and He loved to use food in that …
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Trinity Christian College
6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
We take a look back at the recent Kustok court hearing, hundreds braving the cold for free Chick-fil-A and a local gas chain filing for bankruptcy.
Allan Kustok spent the better part of his indictment on Monday staring at the ground as Judge Raymond Jagielski re-read the murder charge against him in connection to the death of his wife Anita "Jeanie" Kustok. Zak Kustok and his relatives were at the hearing in support and still maintain that Allan is innocent. The Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum thought to be the murder weapon is a powerful gun, capable of hunting bears. The gun, originally built as a more powerful option for police, was a strange choice for an anniversary gift in 2009. While stations remain open, Gas City filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, citing debts far past revenues. Another established chain was ready for business on Thursday, with the Orland Park branch of Chick-fil-…
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Bridgeview Courthouse
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Frederick T. Owens Village Hall
14700 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL
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Chick-fil-A
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Dean Casper
11:55 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
That is the very point I am making. No matter the issue, liberals, especially Liberals holding public office, demand 100% compliance with their political agenda or they will use the power of their office to make life very difficult for you. Speak out against any Iiberal initiative and suddenly you are having a zoning problem, etc. unemployment and underemployment are at historic levels. We need … more ›