Week in Review: O'Halloran Resigns and Kustok Testimony

News

O’Halloran Resigns from Metra and Orland Park Boards
The Metra board chairman facing intensifying scrutiny tendered resignations from both boards by sending letters Thursday afternoon.

ER Doctor: Kustok Debated Suicide After Wife was Shot Dead
A doctor testified during a court hearing in the murder case against Allan Kustok, who is accused of killing his wife, that he said he fired off remaining bullets in the gun found at the scene so he couldn’t kill himself.

UPDATED: O’Halloran Earned Money as an Orland Park Trustee Against State Law
The Metra board chairman was required to stop collecting his Orland Park trustee compensation when he joined the transit board, but received funds from the village for about 16 months.

Nurse, Cop Retell Kustok Bringing Dead Wife to Hospital After Shooting
The two gave testimonies during a court hearing, detailing what happened at a local hospital after Anita “Jeanie” Kustok was killed and before her husband Allan Kustok was charged with her murder.

Patch's Guide to the 2013 Taste of Orland Park
We have the latest on music, food and assortments of fun in store for this year's event.

Firehouse Subs Donating $39,500 in Equipment to Orland and Dixmoor Firefighters
The Orland Park sandwich shop will be hosting a dedication for the grants Friday morning.

Orland Tobacco Fails to Pay $1M in Taxes
Mohammad Aburish was charged with fraud for providing fake sales information, according to the Sun-Times Media.

Back to School: Census Bureau Facts for the 2013-14 School Year
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.

Suspect in Deadly Bank Robbery Attempt Indicted in Chicago
Aaron Russell, 40, of Orland Hills, was charged with attempted bank robbery, conspiracy to commit bank robbery and two firearms offenses, authorities said.

Blogs

Eagles Football Trains with the U.S. Marines Corps
The Eagles Varsity Football team completed their summer training camp with a two-day Marine Corps training session, focusing on leadership and teamwork.

Open House @ Palos Health & Fitness Center
On  Saturday, August 10th - Palos Health & Fitness Center will be hosting an Open House from 9:00am to noon.

Say Aloha To Our Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich!
If you’ve been to Firehouse Subs in Orland Park recently, you may have noticed the Hawaiian decorations that have exploded in our lobby. 

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