In The Rear View: LINK Scam, Fitz Reflection, Memorial and Staff Returns

MONDAY

Homeowners' biggest asset is losing its value in Orland Park, as well as in neighboring communities. Orland home prices fell by between 5.5 and 6 percent in 2010, according to Crain’s.

A Mother's Day marathon. Supporters in the fight against breast cancer started early yesterday morning, in what turned out to be a day of festivities and awareness.

TUESDAY

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald credits high school days at Sandburg with setting the foundation for his future success, in Ken Ryan’s detailed profile.

Eagle outfielder brings bubbly personality, blazing speed to the field and helps generate a positive vibe. And those who know her can easily see her on SportsCenter.

WEDNESDAY

In the first full meeting with new Orland School District 135 Board of Education members seated, recently laid off teachers were recalled and several contracts were approved.

The Bridge Teen Center doubled its size with opening of the Garage, a new space devoted to music, fitness and a greater selection of free programs for teens. Look for our photo gallery of the Garage, which officially opened Saturday, later in the week.

THURSDAY

Four men, one of whom is an Orland Park resident, were accused of violating USDA rules by giving cash back from LINK card purchases.

FRIDAY

Patch Contributor ’s crafted a beautiful, yet heart-wrenching, retelling of the memorial service held at Orland Park Church for 4-year-old Annabella "Bella" Loerop, who was killed Monday in a car accident.

As Allan Kustok’s court case in the shooting death of his wife remains stalled since November, a Frankfort bank filed a suit to foreclose on the family’s house.

SATURDAY

Sandburg Eagles boys volleyball team helped raise about $2,000 to go toward treatment costs for Brandon Janik, who completed chemotherapy last month.