Community Corner

In the Rear View: Indecent Proposals and Another Plaza Goodbye

We look back at a week of using the Internet inappropriately, a fond farewell, new Italian, football victory, a pop singer visits and more arguing about the Main Street Triangle.

MONDAY

Fire Chief Bryant Krizik has apparently chosen not to revoke the agreement and retire from the Orland Fire Protection District.

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TUESDAY

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Several residents attended Monday night’s open house were expecting a public forum. What they got was a lot different.

Pompei Little Italy opened its doors to friends, family and Patch. We couldn’t resist bringing our camera with us.

WEDNESDAY

Police say a 21-year-old Lemont man's high-speed reckless driving caused the crash that took the life of Frankfort's Julie Gorczynski. Police say no evidence of alcohol or drug use was found in either driver.

Cody Simpson Coast to Coast tour came to Orland Square Mall Tuesday, as did hundreds of screaming girls.

THURSDAY

Tom Demacopoulos closed his restaurant, located on the site of the proposed Main Street Triangle redevelopment project, on Wednesday and said he would soon reopen in Oak Lawn under a new name. Our photo gallery of the last day was full of smiles and cheers, despite the heartache.

Joseph A. Bozen, 27, of Orland Park, was booked in Will County jail Wednesday night after New Lenox Police received a complaint he was soliciting sex from a child online.

FRIDAY

Sandburg 37, Stagg 0: Mike Rago rushed for two touchdowns; Eagles defense thwarted several scoring chances to post shutout. The Eagles look good after two games.

Dan Drew had never met Yuriy Zmysly, but was touched by the Oak Lawn man's struggle after a botched military surgery. He staged a golf outing to help the Marine and his young wife cover their growing expenses.

SATURDAY

The 15-year-old girl's mom and dad reported the sexually graphic texts to Orland Park police, according to report. As a result, the Orland Hills man is now charged with a felony.


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