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Week in Review: Two Deadly Accidents and School Board Questions
In the past week, you may have missed stories about a whistleblower lawsuit, search for a new athletic director, local job openings, an Orland Park brew pub closes and others in Orland Park and nearby.
MONDAY
D135 Special Ed Director and Instructor Resign and More (Live Blog Transcript)
Read our live blog transcript of Monday night's Orland School District 135 Board of Education meeting.
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Uncle Julio’s to Open in Harrison’s Space
Uncle Julio’s to Open in Harrison’s Space • Starbucks Closed in Orland Park • Avea Inc. Coming to Palos.
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TUESDAY
A 64-year-old Orland Park man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving was struck head-on by a driver going the wrong way in the 10500 block of South LaGrange Road around 3 a.m., Sun-Times Media reports.
Court Sides with Former Orland Hills Cop in Whistleblower Case
An appellate court reserved a ruling against a suit filed by David Kristofek, a former part-time Orland Hills police officer, who claimed the village police chief retaliated against him for speaking to the FBI after a politician's son's arrest was tossed.
WEDNESDAY
Hopefuls campaigning for a spot on the Orland School District 135 Board of Education spoke Wednesday night at a candidate forum.
D230 to Start Search for Next Sandburg Athletic Director
Consolidated High School District 230 are looking within their ranks and outside for a new candidate to fill the large shoes left behind by Bruce Scheidegger. In the meantime, current staff are picking up the slack, according to The Regional News.
THURSDAY
Burr Ridge Teen in Deadly Head-on Palos Wreck Drunk & High: Prosecutor
The 19-year-old college student tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, amphetamines and other drugs, a prosecutor said.
D135 Candidates Talk Money (Video)
Four incumbents and four challengers shared their views on school district financing during the Orland School District 135 candidate forum Wednesday night.
FRIDAY
Orland Park Teen Struck by Car in Olympia Fields
A 21-year-old Park Forest man is accused of giving the 17-year-old girl alcohol before the Friday morning crash, according to a report.
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