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In the Rear View: Election Debating and Carjacking Accomplice
This week, you may have missed new business beginnings, police contracts, a townhouse fire, scary movies, pizza for breast cancer and more in Orland Park.
MONDAY
‘We’re Ecstatic’: Miroballi Shoes Opens New Orland Park Location
The Orland Park business has spent the past 37 years in town at three different locations. Now owning their own building, they are looking forward to remaining in town in their revamped store.
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TUESDAY
Orland Park has settled a 16-month contract standoff with one village police union, though negotiations will continue with another.
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WEDNESDAY
Accused Carjacking Accomplice Appears in Court
A defense attorney for April Schmidt, who is accused of assisting a man with carjacking an Orland Park restaurant employee with a BB gun, received more evidence in the case in court Tuesday.
No One Injured in Townhouse Fire
Orland firefighters handled a fire in a townhome Sunday morning, where they found flames within the walls and attic.
THURSDAY
18th State Senate Candidate Respond to 'Obamacare' Question
See both Bill Cuningham and Barbara Bellar's full responses recorded during a candidate forum Wednesday night.
Bellar: President Decides When You Die Under 'Obamacare'
Barbara Bellar calls the Affordable Care Act a "disaster fiasco" during a recent candidate forum.
FRIDAY
Biden vs. Ryan in VP Debate: Did They Answer Your Questions on the Big Issues? (Live Chat)
Patch editors held a live online chat during Thursday's debate, but that doesn't mean the discussion is over. Who helped his running mate the most? Read last night's chat transcript and tell us what you thought of the debate.
Buy Pizza to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and Other Shopping Support in the Southland
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. An Orland Park pizzeria is among those offering to donate proceeds to the cause.
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