Community Corner
In the Rear View: Clout, Budgeting and Dan Hampton
We look back at a week of lawsuits, added eyes, a cheese ruse, our Halloween giveaway, antiques and a White House denial.
MONDAY
Lawsuit claims political clout led to charges being tossed, and an Orland Hills officer was fired for reporting it to the FBI.
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TUESDAY
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Orland Park is considering taking on U.S. Equities as the owner’s agent on the new apartment complex project, and other details from the Monday, Oct. 3 village board meeting.
Dog owners in the Chicago area were alerted to rumors of cheese cubes containing nails that reportedly began popping up at dog parks. But the rumor is false, according to Snopes.com.
WEDNESDAY
Man is responsible for two thefts in Orland Park and possibly four others in different towns. Police are looking for a man who asks for a 22-inch gold chain and runs out of the store once he has the chain in hand.
Anna B’s Antiques ‘N Things has something for everyone…even antiques for men.
THURSDAY
In the first round of the Orland Fire Protection District’s budget workshops for the upcoming year, staff cut about $1 million in proposed costs, but a trustee asks for more.
FRIDAY
Police announced another charge against Dennis Dodson, this time for allegedly threatening staff at Home Depot.
Think you've got the best Halloween costume in all the land? Share it on Patch and we'll have readers vote for their favorite photo. The top vote-getter wins a prize. Bring you’re A game, because your Patch editors have submitted photos too.
SATURDAY
Did the Bears Hall of Famer snub the president in a petty act of defiance, or did he make the right call on his own principles?
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