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In the Rear View: Murder Suicide and Sexual Cases

We look back at a week of church expansion, views on drug use, buying American and a recurring burglar kidnapper.

MONDAY

Several people said they saw the man fondling himself while in different areas of Centennial Pool, including the locker room and public spots.

Orland Park’s finance, development services and public safety committees met Monday night along with the full board. Take a look back at our live blog transcript for more details.

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TUESDAY

Authorities are investigating deaths of an estranged couple in a quiet Orland subdivision, after a suicide note was found written by the man.

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Dean Milenkovic stepped down from the Orland Fire Protection District after serving about 16 years, amid accusations of sexual chats online with whom he thought was a 13-year-old girl.

WEDNESDAY

The deaths of two people found in an Orland Park home Tuesday morning has been ruled a murder suicide, following the Cook County Medical Examiner’s autopsy.

Orland Fire Battalion Chief Mike Schofield is holding a “Blink of an Eye” program where a 911 tape from a heroin overdose will be played, stories from people who lost loved ones will be told and other from-the-source information will be offered.

THURSDAY

With many Southland residents still unemployed, should the U.S. Olympic Committee have off-shored American jobs to make team uniforms for American athletes in China? Read the story, then take the poll.

FRIDAY

A man already in prison was found guilty on charges related to a break in at an Orland Park home, where he locked an 11-year-old in a bathroom before stealing items from the home.

New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.


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