Week in Review: Ghost Rider Trial Delayed and Carjacker Takes Plea

MONDAY

Mercedes Tax Share Adjusted and More (Live Blog Transcript)

Orland Park trustees voted Monday night on a slew of items that have passed committee. Finance, technology and parks and recreation committees also met. Read our live blog transcript for a full recap of the meeting.

Business Comings & Goings: Furniture Store Coming to Former Dominick’s

My Bike shop closes in Tinley. • Dickey's Barbecue closes in Orland. • Bank has discount coupons for Chicago Auto Show.

TUESDAY

Orland Park Police Blotter: Driver Accused of Texting and Driving While on Xanax

Orland Park police reports, Jan. 11-15

Cook County Judge Found Not Guilty by Insanity in Battery Case

Judge Cynthia Brim, who has a long history of mental illness, was found not guilty at her Monday misdemeanor battery trial, according to a Sun-Times Media report.

WEDNESDAY

UPDATE: ‘Ghost Rider’ Lawyer Dismissed from Case

The trial of an Orland man accused of videotaping himself fleeing and eluding police on a motorcycle in clips that later ended up on Youtube was set to begin Wednesday, but his lawyer was dismissed because of a conflict regarding a witness.

Township Teens Surpass Resident’s Food Pantry Fundraising Challenge

A Cook County sheriff’s deputy put a call out for people to raise $250 and he’d match $500 for a donation to the local food pantry. A handful of Orland Township teens raised double the money requested.

THURSDAY

Illinois Takes Step Toward Gay Marriage

Legislators in support of same-sex marriage have a long way to go, but the ball is rolling.

Snitch in Jailhouse Hit Man Case Popped on Domestic Battery Rap

The man who wore a wire and allegedly recorded a jailed Frankfort lawyer trying to hire a hit man to kill his wife was arrested in Crest Hill.

FRIDAY

Jonathan Sarolas pleaded guilty to felony carjacking Thursday and was sentenced to 12 years in state prison, while the woman he said was his accomplice has asked for a bench trial.

Man Uses Merry Go Round While Fleeing Mall Security

A Glenwood man was asked repeatedly to leave Orland Square Mall after grabbing a security guard’s Segway, but stopped for a few spins around the children’s ride before leaving.

SATURDAY

Physical Fitness: True Story of One Man's Push to Rebuild His Body

Watch: Kenneth "True" Howard, owner of the new Anytime Fitness in Orland Park, as he recounts his P90X experience in a YouTube video.

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