Week in Review: Second Shooting Chase Suspect and ‘Ghost Rider’ Sentenced

MONDAY

Second Suspect Wanted in Friday Home Invasion and Shooting

Police identify Gary, Ind. man as second suspect in Orland Park home invasion where a 30-year-old man was shot. Shooting victim followed his alleged attackers in a car chase while they continued to shoot at him.

D135 Board Members Chosen for Committees (Live Blog Transcript)

Members were appointed to committees and as delegates in the first regular meeting since the new members were sworn in. Read our live blog transcript from the meeting.

TUESDAY

‘Ghost Rider’ Sentenced to 18 Months after Changing Plea to Guilty

The 23-year-old Orland Park man will be credited for already serving 204 days in the Cook County Jail.

Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion

A Chicago-area man didn't let becoming paralyzed at the age of 21 stop him from coaching football and running for public office. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

WEDNESDAY

Coroner Reveals Scheidegger had Alcohol in his System During Fatal Crash

A Carroll County official confirmed results of a blood-alcohol test, following Carl Sandburg High School Athletic Director Bruce Scheidegger’s death about three months ago.

Orland Park Woman and Service Dog Don Matching Cap and Gown

Orland Park native Bridget Evans and her service dog Hero have become an Internet sensation, after she shared a photo of the two in cap and gown for graduation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brothers Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Catalytic Converters

An off-duty lieutenant from the Cook County Sheriff's Office reportedly saw two Bridgeview men hanging around McCarthy Farms. Orland Park police determined they were stealing catalytic converters

THURSDAY

Man Caught Trying to Open Car Roof with Knife

An Orland Park man is also accused of stealing from several cars in the village and in nearby unincorporated Cook County Wednesday morning.

New Homes For Sale in Orland Park This Week

Find homes for sale in Orland Park on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

FRIDAY

Judge Won't Raise Alleged Orland Park Wife-Killer's $2 Million Bond

Prosecutors wanted Allan Kustok to be held without the possibility of bonding out.

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Eagles Fall to Vikings in 8th Inning Heart Breaker

The Carl Sandburg High School Varsity Eagles baseball team matched the Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings run for run until the end, losing 4-3 in the 8th inning.

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