Week in Review: Attempted Abduction and New Village Budget

News

Attempted Abduction Left Girl Unable to Recognize Parents
Orland Hills police looking for two men who attacked a 12-year-old girl Monday afternoon after following her as she stepped off a school bus.

12-Year-Old Girl Who Fought Abductors Hospitalized
Brother tells reporter that Prairie View Middle Schooler remains confused and doesn't recognize people.

12-Year-Old Girl Leaves Hospital After Beating
Father of the Orland Hills girl told a reporter that the “she ‘s doing fine,” but she will have to undergo at least two weeks of therapy.

Dangerous Stranger Reports Demand Parents' Attention
Twenty five tips to keep your kids safe from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

What Did You Wear for Orland Park's 2013 Halloween?
Take a look at a few excellent costumes from this year's Halloween worn by folks in Orland Park, Mokena and Frankfort.

Pure Barre Offering Free Workout Classes Before Opening
New Orland Park gym on LaGrange Road near Trader Joe’s will host free low-impact, strength-building classes Sunday and Monday before Nov. 5 grand opening.

How Will Orland Park Spend Your Money? (Live Blog Replay)
Read our live blog replay from Monday night's 2014 budget planning meeting.

Orland Park Homemade Haunt Scares for 14 Years
With live actors and a whole yard full of movie props, smoke machines, lights, spooky projections and more, the Shurley house is an Orland Park Halloween destination.

Crash Reports Turned Over in Crash That Resulted in Death of Orland Park Man
Nicholas Puccinelli, 20, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence after a two-car crash that left an Orland Park man dead.

$12,000 Withdrawal Lands Chicago Man with Felony
A 54-year-old Chicago man is accused of trying to withdraw $12,000 deposited into a Bank of America account using a bad check.

Marist Tops Plainfield South In First Round Playoff Action
The Redhawks will move on to the second round of the IHSA Class 8A playoffs.

Will You Shop at the New T.J. Maxx?
National retailer T.J. Maxx will open in its new home Nov. 7 in a building formerly occupied by Lane Bryant, where 5 women were shot and killed in February 2008. Will you shop there?

Blogs

Watch Walter Payton Play Quarterback

Mayor McLaughlin To Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar

Village of Orland Park to Observe Veterans Day

6 Buyer Tips To Avoid When Buying A Home

Upcoming Programs at The Bridge Teen Center

Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings visit

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