Community Corner

Week In Review: No Quorum and Honoring Kevin Sanders

In the past week, you may have missed stories about prom dress donations, pension reform, outgoing fire trustees, LaGrange Road work, teens doing awesome things, new businesses and others in Orland Park and nearby.

SUNDAY

UPDATE: Missing Naperville Woman Returned to Orland Park Home

Orland Park Police thanked the community for help in spreading word that a 42-year-old Naperville women was reported missing over the weekend.

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Sandburg's 2013 Senior Prom at the Field Museum (Gallery)

Carl Sandburg High School students celebrated senior prom Friday night in Chicago.

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MONDAY

New Frozen Yogurt Bar Opens in Orland Park

A well-liked Italian beef shop closes in Palos Park, a new tobacco store opens in Orland Park and a new haircut-for-men salon is looking for employees.

A Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat

Modie Lavin's journey through life changed when her son was killed in Afghanistan. She now runs a memorial fund and works with veterans in Chicago. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

TUESDAY

D135 Special Meeting Cancelled Due to No Quorum

Three current board members did not show to a special Orland School District 135 meeting Tuesday, which was scheduled to fill a recent vacancy left on the board.

A fight between two families led to a disorderly conduct charge for a Tinley Park man, according to a report.

Half Marathon Co-Director: ‘The Race Will Go On’

With about a week to go before the 2013 First Midwest Half Marathon, organizers encourage interested people to register to run, volunteer or simply come out and enjoy the day.

WEDNESDAY

Reconstruction Report For Deadly Drunken 2010 Crash to be Reviewed

An attorney representing an Orland Park man charged with causing a deadly drunken New Year's crash in 2010 will review an accident reconstruction report after he returns to the United States.

THURSDAY

Outgoing Orland Fire Trustees Say Goodbye at Last Meeting

Martin McGill and Glenn Michalek noted disagreements with fellow board members over the last two years, but also acknowledged the board’s ability to come together.

LaGrange Road Work Starting May 6

The Illinois Department of Transportation pushed back the date from May 1 where they will begin replacing medians along the road and other work.

FRIDAY

Images of Teens Giving Back Across the Southland

Teenagers created and carried out charitable efforts in Orland Park, Palos Hills, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox on Saturday for Global Youth Service Day.

The township Youth and Family Services Department gave out 13 dresses to families in need, and they still have more available.

SATURDAY

Teen Pushes Limits to Run First Midwest Half Marathon for Boston

Annalyn Parks, 13, trained to run eight miles of the First Midwest Half Marathon on Sunday, but after the Boston Marathon attack, she decided to run the full race.

Illinois Pension Reform: How Did Your Representative Vote?

The Illinois House Thursday approved a controversial plan to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension debt.

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