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In the Rear View: Airbags Avert Tragedy and New Superintendent

We look back at a week of party politics, garage sales, business resilience (even after the front door is driven through), record growth and court happenings.

 

MONDAY

Committeeman Nominee Says Illinois Republican Party 'is a Joke'

One of three nominees for Republican National Committeeman for Illinois urged delegates to "give the people their party back" in what he says was a weekend filled with unfair voting with rigged outcomes.

Former Burbank Superintendent Appointed as D135 Super for 1 Year (Live Blog Transcript)

Two new assistant principals are also hired on, and other details from last night's Orland School District 135 school board meeting. Read our live blog transcript from Monday night's meet.

TUESDAY

Six Questions with Orland School District 135’s New Interim Superintendent

Patch spoke with Carol Kunst right after her appointment as Orland School District 135’s new interim head administrator, for one year, about challenges, meeting the growing needs of students and leaving Burbank’s school district.

How To Post Your Garage and Yard Sales on Orland Park Patch

Whether you're jettisoning junk or in search of treasure, Orland Park Patch is the place to go to get word out about your unloading.

WEDNESDAY

Airbags Credited for Saving Life in Rollover Accident on 159th St.

Two people were taken to Christ after a collision that left car parts all over 159th Street near 84th Avenue, blocking traffic moving both ways.

Patch.com Witnesses Record Growth

May was the platform’s most successful month to date, with nearly 12 million users and record-breaking revenue. And, we launched four new sites in suburban Chicago.

THURSDAY

Hienie McCarthy's Remains Open After Car Crashed Through Entrance

A man drove into the Orland Park business's front door Thursday afternoon. No one was injured inside the restaurant.

Private Attorneys for 'Tinley Park 5' Express Sympathy for Anti-Racist Cause

The National Lawyer's Guild was helpful in pairing at least some of the Ashford House attack defendants with attorneys who are sympathetic with anti-racist causes. Arraignment was postponed until June 21.

FRIDAY

Alleged 'Orland Ghost Rider' Gets Week in McDonough County Jail

He was acquitted of felony fleeing and eluding police, but also ordered to find a job and seek psychological help.

Bloomingfield’s Florist Move Presents New Opportunities, Challenges

Owner is still brokenhearted about leaving Orland Plaza, but he is finding new possibilities further west on 143rd Street.

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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. Related Topics: Accident 159 80, Bloomingfields Florist, Carol Kunst, Orland Ghost Rider, and Patch Growth

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