In the Rear View: Consolidation Doubts and Wrestling Brothers

MONDAY

Prosecutors are waiting on forensic opinion and reports from the Orland Park Police Department, one year and a half after the alleged murder.

Tinley Park moves ahead with a tax-sharing agreement with Toyota/Scion for sales taxes. The dealership is expected to go through a renovation.

TUESDAY

Jim Pellegrino and his brother, John, have teamed up to form a powerful one-two combination for the Sandburg wrestling team in the lower weights. John won the 126-pound title in the Southwest Suburban Conference tournament. Jim placed second at 106.

As a condition of bond, Nicholas Sord, of Orland Park, was required to take random drug tests. Prosecutors aim to remove his bond, which would keep Sord in jail while awaiting trial.

WEDNESDAY

A task force was created by the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees to look at the ins and outs of merging with the Palos Fire Protection District, even though board members already say it’s not a good idea.

Heralded to make courtrooms more transparent, the Illinois Supreme Court has given the state’s circuit courts the right to allow filming and still pictures during trial proceedings.

THURSDAY

Bridge Teen Center’s Priscilla Steinmetz offers practical suggestions for people unsure of how to face addiction, especially among teenagers.

Dennis Dodson, 35, has been indicted on 15 counts related to sexual assault and kidnapping. He was recently tested HIV and the result has not been disclosed.

FRIDAY

Last year's Consolidated School District 230 Relay for Life Team was recognized by the American Cancer Society for their achievements and top-dollar fundraising.

A two-month investigation led Will and Cook county authorities to arrest Brandon Bergthold after he set up a meeting with an undercover officer, who posed as a father prostituting out his daughter.

SATURDAY

Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet will soon begin construction on space next to Home Depot and a new branch of Savers will be added next to Space Golf.