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Week in Review: Mariano's In and Fire Suit Settled

Stories about a bakery poll, new D135 safety, Christmas lights, accident with a police officer, Concealed Carry and more in Orland Park and nearby.

News

Mariano’s and Rentals Moving Forward with 141st Street Gate (Live Blog)
Read our live blog replay for details from the Orland Park Village Board's Monday night board meeting, where trustees unanimously approved plans for the new Orland Crossing developments.

Orland Fire Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Claims made against four Orland Fire Protection District battalion chiefs in the lawsuit were dismissed as a result of the settlement.

Orland Park Bakery Wins Best Bakery in Patch “Best Of” Poll
Orland Park’s local baked goods maker comes out on top in our vote for the best bakery. Fleckenstein’s in Mokena came close in second.

Former Deputy Chief Hired as D135 Safety Director
Jerry Hughes, who recently retired as deputy chief from the Orland Park Police Department, was taken on by District 135 as their new risk management and safety director.

Guiding Lights: A Map to the Best Decorations in the 'Burbs
Find out which homes and neighborhoods Patch readers suggested had halls decked to the nines. We map more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.

Judge Rules that 6-Year-Old Boy Return from Ireland to Orland Park
An Orland Park woman is in an ongoing overseas custody battle over the son she had with an Irish man living in his home country.

Possible 40 Million Target Customers' Credit Card Info Stolen
The Secret Service is investigating a "massive data breach" at the national retail chain, spanning Black Friday until Dec. 15, according to reports.

Orland Park Police SUV Struck on 80th and Wheeler
The police SUV was struck from behind by an elderly Tinley Park man, while on 80th Avenue just after noon on Wednesday.

Fetch! Dog Care Brings 95+ Total Years Experience to Grooming
Business owners in Orland Park tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.

Concealed Carry Background Check System 'Horrifically Unworkable,' Sheriff Says
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he worries that under the current system, too many people who shouldn't will be able to obtain concealed carry permits.

Cardinal Francis George Marks 50 Years as a Catholic Priest
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.


Blogs

Palos to perform surgery using EndoWrist Stapler

We remind you to "Shop Local" this Holiday Season!

D230 Secretary Sutter nominated for IASB service award

Five South Suburbs Offer New Year's Eve Safe Rides HOME

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