Mayor Jim Dodge opened the briefing by honoring Orland Park's special recreation flag football team for capturing the Illinois state championship in Peoria. Dodge cited semifinal and final scores, saying the team defeated the Chatham Chargers 37–30 in the semifinals and the Rockford Red Hots 37–33 in the championship game, and offered congratulations to the athletes, coaches and families.

Dodge also presented a proclamation recognizing Experts Breakfast Cafe, located at 9218 West 159th Street, as November's Business of the Month. He noted the cafe celebrated its fifth year in business and named the owners (Dr. MJ and Hani Seguier) and managing partner (Caitlin Whalen).

These items were presented as community recognitions and ceremonial proclamations; no formal board actions or votes beyond the presentations are recorded in the transcript.