Community Corner

In the Rear View: Hoodie Hooplah and Demotion Views

We look back at a week of badminton victory, bridge repair, voting comparison, fire service and supporting charitable causes.

MONDAY

Kara Kentner, Jenna Ciaccio and Julie Meza won singles titles as the Sandburg girls badminton team rolled to the championship in the Lincoln-Way Central Invitational on Saturday in New Lenox.

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Work on the new Metra bridge and pedestrian walkway will lead to four weekend nights where the underpass is closed, according to IDOT.

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TUESDAY

Melanie Walsh’s demotion, and the subsequent legal process in play since then, were also discussed On March 19 when CARE 135 met with district administrators, staff, a union rep and a board member.

WEDNESDAY

The Orland Fire Protection District also discussed cutting services, such as dropping one ambulance or possibly closing Station 6, during Tuesday night's meeting.

Don Peloquin may have taken in more votes in the suburbs during last week’s primary election, but that number didn’t come close to what Bobby Rush pulled within Chicago city limits.

THURSDAY

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush of the 1st Congressional District wore the hooded sweatshirt to protest the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Orland Park resident Todd Probasco will be the next Orland Park Lions Club President, and hopes to continue running an already “well oiled-machine.”

FRIDAY

Will yours be next? Look out for our staffers as they go door to door talking to businesses about the Patch Directory and Together We Cope.

SATURDAY

Sandburg students Jennifer Coners and Viktoria Rekasius combine their passions for dancing, working with children and helping people in need into a dance class for kids. A canned food donation is all that’s needed for entry.


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