Community Corner
Week In Review: Escapee Captured and New Ghost Rider Trial Date
In the last week, you may have missed stories about snowflakes for Newtown, new laws in 2013, Ashford House 5 going to prison, Girl Scout cookies and looking back at 2012 in and nearby Orland Park.
MONDAY
11 Stories That Got Your Attention in 2012
We look back at stories from the past year about ghost riding, grief shared through, Twitter, recovery, community images, a demon, pizza, murder and others.
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How Many Drinks Will Get You A DUI? (Chart)
If you insist on driving after a few drinks, here's what you should know about how alcohol affects your system -- and your criminal record
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TUESDAY
D135 Families to Make Snowflakes for Newtown Kids
Students and parents will be gathering Thursday afternoon at the Orland School District 135 Administration building to make snowflakes in support of Newtown students as they return to school.
Stories that Warmed Our Hearts in 2012
The news may not always be good, but in the last year a lot of people in the Orland Park area did great things for those around them. Look back at their efforts.
WEDNESDAY
From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.
Orland Park Public Library Replaced On Demand System
The OPPL went from Media on Demand shared with other libraries to an in-house system for ebooks and other media solely belonging to the local library.
THURSDAY
New Trial Set For Accused 'Orland Ghost Rider'
Justin Jachimiec, whom police say is the wheelie-popping, police-fleeing motorcycle rider seen on YouTube, is scheduled to begin his trial on Feb. 6.
The Mother McAuley student will be waked on Friday, Jan. 4.
FRIDAY
Second Prison Escapee Arrested in Palos Hills
Kenneth Conley, 38, was arrested by Palos Hills police Friday afternoon.
Five Indiana men charged with assault in the Ashford House brawl pleaded guilty to three felony counts of armed violence against the advice of their attorneys Friday, Jan. 4 and were sentenced to various stints in prison.
UPDATED: How to Get Your Girl Scout Cookie Fix
It’s that time of year to indulge your hunger for Tagalongs, Thin Mints and even those coconut cookies. We’ve made a list of how to place Girl Scout cookie orders.
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