MONDAY

143rd Closed at Southwest Highway/Metra Crossing Until Aug. 20

The village is providing detours to try to ease the woes for construction in that area.

TUESDAY

Orland Park Man Ran Marathon In Every State

Runner first declared the ambitious goal with best friend in 2003, and finished with a race in Hawaii last month.

WEDNESDAY

Orland Fire Board OKs Hiring 11 New Firefighters

The Orland Fire Protection District is now one step away from adding a new roster of firefighters for the first time in five years.

State Doesn't Want Alleged Elderly Sex Abuse Victim to Face Accuser

A prosecutor asked that a statement uttered immediately after the alleged sexual assault by Robert Phelan, 57, be admitted as an exception the hearsay rule. Phelan's attorney Howard Wise says the statement in question doesn't qualify.

THURSDAY

In the Blink of an Eye: Stories of Lives Lost to Drugs and Alcohol (Video)

Orland Fire Battalion Chief Mike Schofield led a seminar last week showing teens and parents the dangers of risky behavior, including texting or drinking while driving and drug use.

FRIDAY

A Lifelong Volunteer’s Love for Caring

Orland Park resident Rose Walsh has spent decades helping others, starting with her father, who was often sick throughout her childhood. If you ask her, she says she is the one who reaps the benefits.

Olympic swimming has impact on local swim scene

The drama in London could mean big things for area swim teams.

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About this column: At Rear View, we look back. We either look at the past week, a significant thread of stories or bits for the sheer joy of nostalgia. If objects appear larger in Rear View, get new glasses.