SUNDAY Running 'Boston Strong' in the First Midwest Half Marathon (Gallery) About 2,000 runners trod over 13 miles on Route 83 Sunday morning for the annual First Midwest Half Marathon. MONDAY New Board Members Join D135 and Officers Selected (Live Blog) The Orland Park Village Board and Orland School District 135 both met Monday night to swear in winners of the April election. Read our live blog for a transcript from both meetings. JC Penny Retail Theft, Outstanding Warrant Arrests: Blotter Orland Park police reports, March 25-27. TUESDAY The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage …

SUNDAY No One Injured When Two Vehicles Caught Fire A truck and sedan caught fire after an accident Sunday afternoon, causing serious damage to both cars but no injuries. MONDAY Disabled Athlete Scores a Big Win for Handicapped Competitors in Illinois A Chicago-area swimmer rose to the challenge to fight rules that discriminated against disabled athletes. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts. TUESDAY Ninety 7 Fifty Opening Friday Flaherty and Collins says interest in the new Orland Park luxury apartment complex is exceeding expectations, the rent rates are slightly higher than expected at opening and it …

  MONDAY Orland Park Runner Wants Justice After Boston Marathon Explosions Anthony Catalano ran in the Boston Marathon Monday and was about six blocks away from the finish line when two explosions tore through the area, killing three people and injuring over 130 others. Local Yankee Runners Not Hurt in Boston Marathon Explosions Runners from Orland Park, Palos Heights, Lemont, Tinley Park, Homer Township, Chicago and other nearby areas were not near the finish line when explosions tore through the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon. Drifter Gets 30 Years For Sex Attack on 83-Year-Old Good …

SUNDAY Drunk Driver Car Crashes Into Orland Park House No one was injured when a vehicle drove into an Orland Park home early Sunday morning. MONDAY Tell Orland Park What You Want on The Village Website (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park is holding a survey throughout April asking people for feedback on the village website. Read our live blog transcript of Monday night's meeting. Former Community Service Officer Charged After Crashing Car into House Shane Okon, 24, is accused of being under the influence on Sunday when he drove into the basement of a home in the 8600 block of Grace Road in …

MONDAY District 230 School Board: A Pair of Incumbents Face 6 Challengers for 4 Seats A guide to the April 2013 District 230 school board race, pitting eight candidates for four seats. Man Uses Bogus Credit Cards to Buy Apple Products: Blotter Orland Park police reports, Feb. 13-25. TUESDAY Moraine Candidate Responds to Robo Call Describing Arrest Record Last week, a call went out to Orland Park residents denouncing Moraine Valley board candidate John Schiera for arrests, as well as Brad O’Halloran for endorsing him. Schiera said the call was “unfair” and all charges against him were dropped…

MONDAY New Lawyer Takes Wheel in Orland Park 'Ghost Rider' Case The Orland Park man jailed nearly five months for allegedly fleeing the police has a new attorney. Title Boxing to Open in Palos Park Title Boxing to Open in Palos Park • Citgo Closes • Allstate Agent Opens Palos Office. TUESDAY Orland Park Girl Dies After Car Accident A 17-year-old girl, who was struck by a car Friday in Olympia Fields, died from injuries Monday afternoon, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. D230 Students Expected to Start School 30 Mins Earlier in August The Consolidated High School District…

MONDAY D135 Special Ed Director and Instructor Resign and More (Live Blog Transcript) Read our live blog transcript of Monday night's Orland School District 135 Board of Education meeting. Uncle Julio’s to Open in Harrison’s Space Uncle Julio’s to Open in Harrison’s Space • Starbucks Closed in Orland Park • Avea Inc. Coming to Palos. TUESDAY Orland Park Man, 64, Dies After Wrong-Way Crash A 64-year-old Orland Park man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving was struck head-on by a driver going the wrong way in the 10500 block of South LaGrange Road around 3 a.m., Sun-Times Media …

SUNDAY UPDATED: Prosecutors Say Orland Firefighter was on Prescription Meds During Fatal Accident Lieutenant Pat Bruce was off duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of the accident. He faces three charges in relation to the accident. MONDAY Proposed Dog Park Fees and More at Tonight's Village Board Meet (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park trustees also discussed further Orland Plaza demolition during Monday night's meeting. Read our live blog transcript for more information from the meeting. Business Comings & Goings: Face-Lift for Food Court at Orland Square Mall New name and look…

MONDAY Orland Fire Seeking to Lower Heart Attack Deaths Through AEDs and CPR Training Orland Fire Protection District supervisors are building a program to increase the number of Automated External Defibrillators throughout the community, and get more people trained in CPR to help sudden cardiac arrest victims. Business Comings & Goings: Chamberlain College of Nursing Opens Tinley Campus Firehouse Subs holds grand opening • Blackberry's reopens in Tinley • Vera Bradley eyes Orland store. TUESDAY Update: Lockdown Lifted at D230, D140 Schools after Search for Bank Robber A police search for a …

SUNDAY Bruce's Dash: Celebrating Scheidegger's Enthusiasm and Compassion (Video) Hundreds gathered at Carl Sandburg High School Sunday to honor Bruce Scheidegger, the much-loved athletic director who died last week. MONDAY Business Comings & Goings: Mexican Restaurant Adds 2nd Location in Tinley Park Orland OKs Thai restaurant • Tax sharing approved for Mercedes dealership • Golden Corral incentives expected to be approved. South Suburban Fish Frys: Where Can We Find Them? If your Catholic church or other group is operating one this year, here's how you can let us know. TUESDAY Rep. Renée …

SUNDAY UPDATED: Sandburg Athletic Director Bruce Scheidegger Dies in Car Accident The head of Carl Sandburg High School athletics was found dead in Carroll County early Sunday morning outside of southwest of Freeport. Those who knew Scheidegger remembered him as a supportive and caring figure in the school. Remembering Bruce Scheidegger Athletes, colleagues, friends and students expressed their grief Sunday over the Carl Sandburg High School athletic director, who died in a car accident in Carroll County. Read their thoughts in our Storify collection. MONDAY D135 Projecting Enrollment to Drop…

MONDAY Mercedes Tax Share Adjusted and More (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park trustees voted Monday night on a slew of items that have passed committee. Finance, technology and parks and recreation committees also met. Read our live blog transcript for a full recap of the meeting. Business Comings & Goings: Furniture Store Coming to Former Dominick’s My Bike shop closes in Tinley. • Dickey's Barbecue closes in Orland. • Bank has discount coupons for Chicago Auto Show. TUESDAY Orland Park Police Blotter: Driver Accused of Texting and Driving While on Xanax Orland Park police reports, Jan. 11-…

MONDAY When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return? The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date of when you can file, plus some locations in Orland Park to get help on your taxes. Business Comings & Goings: Terry’s Lincoln to Close Feb. 1 Johnny's Char-House closes in Orland • Fannie May outlet store opens in Tinley • Carm's Beef closes in Tinley TUESDAY Key Witness' Firing Could Be 'Turning Point' for Sex Assault Case, Defense Says The defense attorney for Robert Phelan, an Oak Lawn man accused of sexually assaulting a 93-year-old dementia patient at an Orland…

MONDAY New Water Rate Increases Passed by Village Board and More (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park trustees also discussed adding space for two new houses in the Old Orland area and a new Thai restaurant at Wolf Road and 159th Street. Read our live blog transcript for a recap of the meeting. Defense: Throw Out Arrest of Drifter Accused in Sex Assault A public defender for Dennis Dodson, the drifter accused of sexually assaulting a then-83-year-old woman in Orland Park, is filing a motion to quash the arrest based on the identification of Dodson in a photo array. TUESDAY ARREST WARRANTS: …

  MONDAY Water Rates Increase Sent to Full Board and More (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park trustees discussed raising rates by about $64 a year for average water use to account for increases handed down from Chicago and Oak Lawn. Read our live blog transcript from Monday night's meeting. Business Comings & Goings: Outriggers Loses Lease in Tinley Park Fashion Bug closing in Orland Hills • Animal hospital expanding in Tinley Park • Limestone Grill closes in Palos Heights TUESDAY D135 Makes Hundreds of Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Victims Orland School District 135 answered the call to help ease…

MONDAY Providence Catholic Students, Staff Take Anti-Texting Pledge Students, including those from Orland Park and nearby, and staff from the Catholic school recently took a pledge to ignore an increasingly common distraction while driving. Business Comings & Goings: Ross Dress for Less Coming to Tinley Park Salon superstore leasing space in Orland Park • New kids store to open soon in Brookside Marketplace • Firehouse Subs coming to Lakeview Plaza • Subway opens new location in Park Hill Towne Center. TUESDAY D135 Students Stuff Stockings for Children Spending Christmas in Hospital A class …

MONDAY Who is Running For Village, Fire, School and Library Boards in April 2013? Hopeful candidates for five Orland Park boards have started submitting petitions to get on the ballot. Find out who they are as they join the races. Ashford House 5 Leaves Plea Deal on the Table, for Now Five Indiana men charged with assault in the Ashford House brawl have decided not to take a plea agreement offered by a Cook County judge and will instead move forward with a motion to suppress the vehicle stop where they were arrested. TUESDAY Scenes From a Manhunt (Photo Gallery) Patch captured the images from…

MONDAY iPads on the Way to D135 After $18,000 Private Donation and More (Live Blog Transcript) Orland School District 135 also adopted their tax levy for 2013 during Monday night’s school board meeting. Read our transcript from the meeting. Business Comings & Goings: Sords to Sell Properties, Keep Businesses Open and Lease from New Owners Riverdale Body Shop opens 9th location in Orland Park • Orland Park Bank & Trust sports new look • Venture One Acquires Orland site • Tinley Park Chamber celebrates season with a party • Charter Fitness holds annual toy drive. TUESDAY How to Save on Winter …

MONDAY First Look: Cheesecake Factory Opening in Orland Park Wednesday The new 9,400 square-foot restaurant serving a novel-sized menu of entrees and cheesecakes opens this week for business. Take look inside while they held a test run over the weekend. Orland Park Trustees Approve $19.2 Million Tax Levy for 2013 and More (Live Blog Transcript) Trustees also discussed lowering rates for non-residents at the Sportsplex. Join us at 6 p.m. Read our transcript from the meeting. TUESDAY 78-Year-Old Father Says He Was Strangled by 'Demon' in Son The father of an Orland Park man charged with …

MONDAY Song, Dance and Santa at Orland Park's Tree Lighting Ceremony Orland Park ushered in the holiday season with music, face painting, sleigh rides, visits with Santa Claus and more, all culminating in the tree lighting outside Frederick T. Owens Village Hall. Authorities Investigating Online Chat Room in Sex Images Case Kevin Skaritka is accused of sending sexual images sent over the Internet, and he is still facing sexual assault charges from an unrelated case. TUESDAY UPDATE: Orland Park ‘Ghost Rider’ Trial Delayed The 22-year-old man is facing multiple felonies in a case stemming from …