In the Rear View: State Money Strife, Large Feats and a Big Dog

MONDAY

Lloyd Bachrach, a self-described "differently abled" athlete and motivational speaker shared five keys to success with Century Junior High students Thursday.

Also, the annual Discover Tinley Expo is coming to Tinley Park Convention Center on Saturday, and more.

TUESDAY

The nepotism policy and a new math program were read, and are expected to be voted on in May. Read the transcript from our live blog of last night’s Orland School District 135 board meeting for more details.

A special Adopt Me this week focuses on the big-bodied, but even bigger hearted, Brando. He’s a Cane Corso that the folks at Tinley Park PAWS saved from being euthanized at a Chicago shelter, and he needs a special owner.

WEDNESDAY

Lent is over. Let’s celebrate with a big hunk of seared meat. Vote and review your favorite steak server in the area to decide who makes the Most Loved Steak in Orland.

If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print. This week’s comic hopefully isn’t too hard to bear.

THURSDAY

Community Consolidated School District 146 held a summit for school board members and administrators from districts across south suburban Cook County, to make sure taxpayers know what is at stake when Illinois government pushes for pension reform.

Mokena police said an Orland Park man was driving nearly three times the legal blood-alcohol limit on March 31 when he entered oncoming traffic and struck another car head-on. The driver of that car was treated for several injuries.

FRIDAY

Patch staff will be out and about across town, meeting folks and showing what we do. Come hang with us for a day. Did I mention we’ll have prizes?

The woman had been dropped as a patient by doctor's office 2011 for pulling similar act, police say.

SATURDAY

Firefighters responded Friday morning to a fire in a home off 159th Street near its intersection with Wolf Road.