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Week in Review: Affairs Details Allowed in Court and Misuse of Craigslist

In the past week, you may have missed stories about antiques, walking to school, a too-good deal on insurance for judges, a home repair scammer caught, football loss and others in Orland Park and nearby.

News

Affairs In, Finances Out for Kustok Jurors
Judge John Hynes ruled Thursday that jurors for the upcoming Allan Kustok murder trial will be able to learn of affairs he had with women before his wife Jeanie was killed by gunfire, but they will not hear about the couple’s dire finances.

Football: L-Way East Pushes Ahead of Sandburg
With a few long runs and key passes, the Lincoln-Way East Griffins varsity football team beat the Carl Sandburg High School Eagles, 31-13.

Orland Man Allegedly Tried Setting Up Craigslist Sex Date With Teen
Instead of hooking up with teenage girl, Orland Park resident Michael Portillo got hooked by the cops, a prosecutor said.

Find Local Haunted Houses Near Orland Park
Are you ready for a scare? Patch has compiled the mother of all haunted house maps. With Halloween fast-approaching, find out what the Chicago region has to offer for haunted houses by scrolling over the markers on our interactive map.

Man Gets $3.1 Million Bail for Orland Park Home Repair Scams
Ricky Zito of Berwyn was arrested after an alert homeowner recognized warning signs during an attempted repair scam and called police.

Cook County Judges Pay $1 a Month for Health Insurance
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to stop that sweet perk.

Orland Man Documents Family Elders' Life Stories
Business owners in Orland Park tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

D146 Staffers Lace Up, Step Out for Walk to School Day
District 146 faculty and administrators took the scenic route to work, hoofing it to schools as part of this international event. Check out Patch's photos from the day.

Antiques Business Veteran Opens Consignment Shop in Orland
Business owners in Orland Park tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

Village to Fine Tune Sign Rules (Live Blog Replay)
Read our live blog replay of Monday night's Orland Park Village Board meeting, and weigh in on the discussion.

Blogs


Village Announces Temporary Lane Closures at 143rd & Harlem

Orland Township Democrats To Host Oktoberfest

D230 Relay for Life largest high school event in country

Grade the Bears Win Over the Giants on NFL Network Thursday…

St. Michael School Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School

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