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Week In Review: Missing Man Found and State Trooper Honored

In the past week, you may have missed stories about crashing into a house, beginning of baseball season, website updates, tight budgeting ideas, a remembered historian, mortgages and others in Orland Park and nearby.

SUNDAY

Drunk Driver Car Crashes Into Orland Park House

No one was injured when a vehicle drove into an Orland Park home early Sunday morning.

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MONDAY

Tell Orland Park What You Want on The Village Website (Live Blog Transcript)

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Orland Park is holding a survey throughout April asking people for feedback on the village website. Read our live blog transcript of Monday night's meeting.

Former Community Service Officer Charged After Crashing Car into House

Shane Okon, 24, is accused of being under the influence on Sunday when he drove into the basement of a home in the 8600 block of Grace Road in Orland Park.

TUESDAY

Killed State Trooper Described as 'Second Father'

Hundreds of law enforcement from across the state and country came to Palos Heights to honor Illinois State Police Trooper James Sauter, who died Friday while on duty.

Southland Faces at the White Sox Home Opener 2013

Take a look at images from U.S. Cellular Field as the Chicago White Sox kicked off the 2013 season, and see if you recognize a neighbor or two.

Moraine Valley Candidates On Tuition Costs

Hopefuls looking for a seat on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees share their views on keeping tuition costs from rising too high.

WEDNESDAY

D135 Candidates on How Best to Fund the District

The eight hopefuls looking for a spot on Orland School District 135’s Board of Education in April share their opinions on the best way to pay the bills in our election questionnaire.

Boy Scout Troop 318 Honored for 75 Years of Service

New Eagle scouts from Troop 318 were recognized for their efforts during Monday night's village board meeting, with past Eagle scouts attending.

THURSDAY

Orland Park Village Board Candidates on Keeping a Tight Budget

Four hopefuls running for a seat on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees share their views on a budget that maintains the village’s qualities, while not overburdening taxpayers.

Police Use Taser Twice on Man Who Allegedly Punched Cop

Maurice Williams, 29, of Orland Park, is charged with felony aggravated battery of a police officer and several other offenses after struggling with officers, police said.

D230 Candidates on Changing District Boundaries

Five of the eight candidates seeking a seat on the Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education share their thoughts on the district’s recent redistricting and its effects on students and schools.

FRIDAY

Body Pulled from Palos Heights Lake is Missing Crestwood Man (Update)

James Sylvester, 21, has been missing since last week. Rescue crews found him, along with a Honda Civic, in a Cook County forest preserve lake.

Local Historian Remembered for Kindness and Strong Work Ethic

Gary A. Blummer, 1949-2013, a longtime Orland Park resident, volunteer and historian, is remembered for his efforts and care for others.

D146 Candidates on How Best to Fund the District

Six hopefuls campaigning for a seat on Community Consolidated School District 146’s Board of Education share their views on keeping the district effectively funded in our Patch questionnaire.

Orland Fire Board Candidates on Solving District’s Challenges

Five hopefuls campaigning for a seat on the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees share their views on how best to face the district’s issues.

SATURDAY

Twins Brawl in Orland Square Mall

The Sanchez brothers, twins from Chicago Heights, face multiple charges after fighting a man in the Orland Park mall.

Many Orland Park Homeowners are Mortgage-Free

Crain's Chicago Business reports 36 percent of Orland Park homeowners own their homes outright.

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