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Rear View

In the Rear View: Apartments, Walking and Capture

We look back at a week of approved apartments, insider trading, soccer, tremendous recovery, new beginnings, saying good bye and a heinous crime.

 

MONDAY

Village Board Approves Lux Apartments Development Plan and Bond Financing

In front of a packed house, Orland Park trustees approve with one dissenting vote, but also agreed to find ways to lessen the financial risk.

Money Thoughts, Closing Doors and Long Plans: The Main Street Triangle Central

Orland Park Patch is reporting, gathering and presenting the many aspects of the village’s bid to create a walkable downtown, and who has won and lost in the process.

TUESDAY

Orland Park Man Indicted on Insider Trading Charges

Bassam Yacoub Salman, 52, of Orland Park is accused of trading stocks based on confidential information.

Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables in Late September and October

Patch's guide to locally grown produce and where to find it in the fall.

WEDNESDAY

Position Change Paves Way for Sandburg Graduate Josh Feigl's Memorable Soccer Career

Reliving the Glory Days: Forward Josh Feigl helped the Eagles capture Sandburg's first state championship of any kind in 1993.

THURSDAY

‘There Was No Other Option’: Honeybee Shooting Survivor Walks Again Within a Year of Attack

Josh Garza might have died after he was shot in the head by ‘Honeybee Killer’ Gary Amaya, but instead he exceeded doctors’ expectations in his recovery, and was honored by Advocate Christ Medical Center.

It's All About the Economy: Lt. Gov. Talks 5 Big Issues

To hear ideas for increasing college admission and completion, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon toured Moraine Valley Community College, meeting faculty, students and staff.

FRIDAY

UPDATE: Police Accuse Homeless Man of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman

An 83-year-old woman was trying to help a man she thought was homeless when he attacked her. Dennis D. Dodson Jr. was found later near 170th and Harlem and was arrested. He has been charged with one count of aggravated criminal sexual assault, a Class X felony.

Miroballi Shoes Moving to New Plaza to be Built on LaGrange

Initial plan for a new four-unit plaza to house the shoe store passes committee, as does Randy’s Market payout.

SATURDAY

To Danny, with Love: Students Plant Tree in Memory of Danny Host

Several students honor the memory of Danny Host, who lost a battle with brain cancer at the age of 7, by planting a tree at Liberty Grade School, Friday, Sept. 23.

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: Danny Host, Dennis D. Dodson, Fbi, Josh Garza, Main Street Triangle, and Miroballi Shoes

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