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In the Rear View: Fire In Heat and BB Gun Carjacker in Court

We look back at a week of outdoor celebrating, property tax rebate plans, new frozen yogurt, Independence Day, garage sales, police’s views on heroin use and drug treatment near Orland.

 

MONDAY

Party in the Park Rocks Orland Hills (Gallery)

The village continues its summer festival after last year’s 50th anniversary.

Comings & Goings: Red Mango Heads to Orland

Also in today's Business Comings & Goings, an eye care office opens and a gyros restaurant closes in Tinley Park.

TUESDAY

Alleged BB Gun Carjacker Gets $700,000 Bail

A Cook County Circuit Court judge set the bail amount Tuesday morning after considering Jonathan Sarolas, 23, had been out of state prison just 11 days before the carjacking occurred.

Orland Park Trustees to Vote on $2.5 Million Property Tax Rebate

Now the whole board has to vote on the rebate plan, after the finance committee looked it over at Monday night’s Orland Park Village Board Meeting.

WEDNESDAY

Heat Causes 'Challenging' Battle of 3-Alarm House Blaze

An Orland Park firefighter was treated on scene for a heat-related injury in the fire in a four-unit townhome in the 15000 block of Mayo Drive in Orland Park's Silverlake Village. Authorities have not yet determined a cause.

Add the Punchline to Our Firecracker Nose Cartoon

If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print.

THURSDAY

Record Heat Didn't Slow Orland Park's 4th of July Fun (Gallery)

Despite the hottest 4th of July on record for the south suburbs, it didn't stop the dancing in Centennial Park.

What Orland Park Police Are Seeing Related to Heroin Use

Orland Park Police Commander John Keating offered details on what Orland Park officers are encountering in relation to drug use, during Orland Township’s Community Link Symposium.

FRIDAY

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.

SATURDAY

Drug Treatment and Job Training Facility Looking for Permanence

Affordable Recovery in Blue Island services people from across the area, including from Orland Park, who are looking to kick drugs and alcohol by combining group therapy, strict chore regiments and vocational classes.

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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: 4th of July, Affordable Recovery, Heroin, Jonathan Sarolas, and Orland Fire Protection District

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