In the Rear View: Stem Cell Breakthrough and Jewelry Snatching

MONDAY

For the long term unemployed of the Southland, Congressman Dan Lipinski's job fair in Bridgeview was the last stop before losing hope.

A look at open positions available at companies who presented at Congressman Dan Lipinski's job fair in Bridgeview on Oct. 7.

TUESDAY

Police said Jason M. Murawski, 35, is responsible for two thefts in Orland Park and possibly four others in different towns. He turned himself into the Orland Park Police Department.

became the first area animal treatment center to perform a stem cell procedure using fat from the dogs themselves. Two dogs, Cooper and Jackie, were both treated for hip dysplasia.

WEDNESDAY

Acting Fire Chief Raymond Kay recommended six new hires in the preliminary 2012 budget to alleviate overtime. Trustee Blair Rhode suggested the district compare the 2012 budget to the 2006 fiscal year, as it is was a smaller budget than recent years.

THURSDAY

Lynwood cop Brian Dorian, of Crete, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $10 million in damages for being arrested and accused in the 2010 shooting spree. Gary Amaya, the actual shooter, was later killed in Orland Park while attempting to rob an L.A. Tan salon.

Marty Sherlock, second-generation owner of his Orland Park flooring store is aware of the changing mindset of his customers and shares how his company continually modifies business strategies to meet those expectations.

FRIDAY

Cook County Clerk’s Office released latest tax increment financing district information amidst a push for financial reform. In Orland Park, the only TIF established is the Main Street Triangle TIF, which hasn’t generated revenue since 2005.

The 2011 version of the volunteer spook effort has new twists and turns, including an indoor haunted house twice as big as last year and an entire car. Check out our teaser photos for this year and watch our video walkthrough of the woods from last year.