In the Rear View: Reflections and Releases

MONDAY

Florida-based Property Tax Management, LLC were the ones to actually file a property tax assessment appeal for the Orland Square Mall, in an effort for mall owners Simon Properties to gain $9.5 million in rebate money from area taxing bodies. Only, it is not clear if PTM can make such a filing in Illinois.

Bill Siroky's powerful net play helped Sandburg capture the IHSA boys volleyball state championship.

TUESDAY

The Gorczynski family remembers their much-loved daughter, sister and friend, who was killed in a car accident in Orland Park.

Orland School District 135 is looking into putting board members through background checks to keep sex offenders off of the school board.

WEDNESDAY

The wake of Julie Gorczynski drew hundreds who wanted to say goodbye to a friend gone too soon.

THURSDAY

For nearly 75 years, the Coghills have opened their doors and invited the public in to enjoy their own playground. Throughout summer our dedicated sports experts will be taking close looks at famous greens around the south suburbs, and how best to beat their trickiest holes.

Stop by Skibbe Farms stand for fresh produce and herbs at the Orland Park farmer's market. Thank us later. Look out for our Farmers Market Finds all throughout the season.

FRIDAY

Changes continue among the Orland Fire Protection District’s boards and staff roster. This week, administrative staff got the axe. Joanne Chavez, who worked as the district’s human resources director, and Kathy Donorfrio, the education outreach coordinator, both were let go as part of an employee initiative that was approved by the district board at Tuesday’s special meeting.

The New Lenox-based Spotlight Theater is performing the Pulitzer-nominated show about a wide swath of humanity calling into a late night radio show.