Community Corner
In the Rear View: Attendance Zone Talk and 18-Year Prison Sentence
We look back at a week of homecoming loss, traffic signals, softball for charity, new entertainment in Orland Park, death from a motorcycle crash and furnace fixing.
MONDAY
D230 Option Zone Residents Petitioning Against New Attendance Plan
A proposed plan to move students with the option to attend Sandburg, to Stagg and Andrew has sparked opposition among would-be affected residents.
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Business Comings & Goings: Peppo’s Dili-Deli Coming to Tinley
Also in this week's business roundup: Smoothie shop Red Mango set to open in the first week of October in Orland Park • New Dave & Busters starts the fun and games Saturday • BMW of Orland Park holds official grand opening Thursday.
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TUESDAY
Village Planning Temporary Traffic Signals at 153rd and Ravinia
Orland Park trustees also moved a new seafood restaurant a step forward during Monday night’s village board and committee meetings.
Day one of the Scott National Firefighters Combat Challenge kicked off the competition portion of the event, with solo firefighters hitting the course.
WEDNESDAY
People For and Against New D230 Attendance Zones Have Their Say (Video)
Consolidated High School District 230 held a special meeting Tuesday night to explain the rationale behind a plan that would restrict students living in two areas from attending Sandburg, while those against the plan offered their views.
Blackhawks Softball Classic Raises Money for Families of Fallen CPD and CFD
Mascots and former Blackhawks converge at Saint Xavier University for an afternoon of classic 16-inch softball with Chicago police officers and firefighters.
THURSDAY
Dave and Buster’s Opens in Orland Park Saturday
First southland location opens south of Orland Square Mall with special festivities and fundraisers.
Who Do You Trust With Your Furnace?
Don't want to be left out in the cold if your heating system doesn't work this winter? Recommend your favorite business that fixes furnace.
FRIDAY
Orland Man Pleads Guilty to Carjacking of Elderly Tinley Woman
Michael J. Kroll, 24, of Orland Park pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular hijacking charges Friday, and was sentenced to 18 years in state prison, according to county officials.
Football: L-W East Spoils Sandburg Homecoming
Lincoln-Way East 28, Sandburg 7. The Griffins' tough defense helps the team remain undefeated.
Indiana Man Dies From Motorcycle Crash in Orland Park
The man was found unconscious Thursday night on the sidewalk near Wheeler Drive and Lowes Avenue. Police are still looking for information on the crash.
SATURDAY
Court Watch: Teen Gets Public Defender in Granat Murder Case
Also, an Orland Park man pleads guilty to a 2011 carjacking of an elderly woman in Tinley Park.
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