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Week in Review: Metra Flaws and Neighbors Assist in Fire

In the past week, you may have missed stories about dangerous intersection, Main Street Triangle Parking, a new pizzeria, Twinkie promotion and more in Orland Park and nearby.

News

Ex-Metra CEO: Attempts to Apply Political Pressure were Moral and Character Flaws (Live Blog Replay)
Alex Clifford spoke publicly for the first time about his departure, and made several accusations of wrongdoing, especially by Metra board members Brad O’Halloran and Larry Huggins. Read our live blog replay of the meeting.

Volunteer Support: Neighbors Alert Firefighters, Comfort Residents During Fire
No one was injured during the gas meter fire, though three nearby houses were evacuated in Orland Hills Wednesday as a precaution.

Wooden Paddle Pizza Opens for Business
The new Orland Park pizzeria specializes in customized pies with an array of toppings, and options for people in need of gluten free and vegan choices.

Twinkies for Baby's: Local Eatery Honored for Sweet Promotion
The owners of Baby's Steak and Lemonade were thrilled to be recognized for their unorthodox free-twinkie promotion last December.

Main Street Triangle Parking Regulations and More (Live Blog)
Read our live blog replay of Monday night's Orland Park village board meeting.

The Most Dangerous Intersection in Orland Is?
We asked and you answered. Here are the most dangerous intersections in Orland Park and Orland Hills based on submissions from our Facebook friends.

Blogs

Fine Art Returns to Orland Park
Village & Orland Park Crossing co-sponsor Chamber Art Fair.

Rep. Franks: Maybe Metra's Clifford broke law?
In a Reboot Illinois interview with Madeleine Doubek, Franks suggests ex CEO Alex Clifford had a duty to report to authorities the political pressure he alleges he was under to give out raises and jobs to cronies.

Ex Metra CEO: Speaker Madigan has "moral character flaw"
Speaking publicly for the first time at a Regional Transportation Authority meeting, Clifford let loose on Madigan, Metra Chairman Brad O'Halloran and others. 

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