Week in Review: Demoted D135 Secretary Settles and BB Gun Carjacking Accomplice Found Guilty

News

Demoted Former D135 Secretary Settles with District
Grievances were originally filed on behalf of Melanie Walsh in Oct. 2011, shortly after she was told to either take a demotion or be fired.

BB Gun Carjacking Accomplice Found Guilty Despite Pleas of Fear
April Schmidt’s attorney tried making the case that she participated in the crime out of fear, but it wasn’t enough to convince Judge John Hynes of her innocence in a 2012 carjacking in Orland Park.

Former Orland Firefighter’s Sex Case Waiting on Deal to Get Done
A prosecutor and the attorney for a former Orland firefighter charged with possessing child pornography and trying to chat up a 13-year-old girl online won't get together again with a judge to work on a deal until October.

Voicemail Evidence Turned Over in Palos Home Invasion Case
The lawyer for the Orland Park man charged with attacking a former girlfriend received the recording and he went back to jail.

Statewide Cell Phone Driving Ban Now Official: Quinn Signs Law
The new Illinois law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Kerry Funeral Home Renovations
The former John Sheehy & Sons location is now spruced up and looking better than ever.

Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

Blogs

Firehouse Subs’ Top 5 Fire Safety Tips
Firehouse Subs in Orland Park is also dedicated to promoting fire safety! Check out our tips below so you are prepared in the event of a fire disaster!

Village Residents Call 708/403-6350 To Answer Water Survey
The summer edition of the Village of Orland Park residential newsletter, the Orland Park Public, includes a residential water survey required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Orland Hills Wolves Football Kicks Off Season With North Park University
The Orland Hills Wolves Football Program held its Fall Kick Off Clinic on August 17 at Kelly Park in Orland Hills.

Orland Park Art and History Presented at Park School
Students in grades 1-8 presented the history of Orland Park to staff and parents recently with research and a presentation of the early days of Orland Park through songs.

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