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In the Rear View: Pets, Pasta and Marijuana

We look back at a week of car boots, choosing favorites in Orland Park, local vodka, a new cancer center, intervention and a big not guilty plea.

 

MONDAY

Sights and Barks from the 2012 Orland Township Pet-Palooza (Photo Gallery)

Hundreds gathered with their furry friends to enjoy a day out in the sun, with contests, a pet parade and even a K9 demonstration.

Nominate Your Favorites for Orland Park’s 2012 Readers Choice

We’re looking for help from you, faithful readers, to see how our local businesses stack up against the rest, and decide the best of the best. Simply click on the categories below and tell us your local favorites.

TUESDAY

Boots and Towing For Three Tickets on the Way (Live Blog Transcript)

The Orland Park Village Board met Monday night, as well as the development services, public works and public safety committees. Read our live blog transcript of the meeting.

Find the 'Proof' at New Vodka Distillery

A Midlothian man recently made the move from brewing his own beer to distilling—and selling—his own brand of vodka. Mid-Oak Distillery is now crafting homemade vodka right down the street.

WEDNESDAY

RoccoVino’s Offers Traditional Italian with a Modern Twist

New family-run restaurant in Orland Park with an “upscale casual” setting is the third to open in the Chicago area.

VIDEO: Silver Cross Opens New Cancer Center

Hospital and village officials lauded the new cancer center, which will be able to provide treatment for the increasing number of patients in Will County.

THURSDAY

Cops: Suspected Dealer Found With Marijuana Buds, Over $800 in Cash

Orland Park officers found marijuana in a car driven by a woman who was accused of selling earlier in the year, and text messages with requests from buyers.

Interventionist Offers Advice for Families of Addicts at Orland Township Tonight

David Lee, who draws from his own struggles with addiction to help others still in the throes, will aim to answer the question ‘what can I say to convince them to quit?’ 7 p.m. tonight at the Orland Township offices

FRIDAY

'Ashford House 5' Plead Not Guilty to 185 Charges

Five men accused of being among a group of about 18 who authorities say attacked diners at the Ashford House in May were arraigned Thursday, when they appeared before three different judges. In July, attorneys will ask a judge to reduce their bail.

Nominate Your Favorite Mechanic in Orland Park

Patch readers, we need YOU to pick your favorite car doctor. Nominate your choice in the comments for our 2012 Readers' Choice poll. 

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: Ashford House, David Lee, Marijuana, Parking Boots, Pet-palooza, and RoccoVinos

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