Week in Review: Patch Editor Faces Fines, Jail Time and New Trustee Voted In

News

Patch Editor Faces $300-A-Day Fines and Jail Time for Protecting Source
Patch Media immediately appeals judge's ruling.

D135 Spent $87,000 in Legal Fees on Melanie Walsh Case
Orland School District 135 spent close to the initially predict sum on legal fees between the time Walsh was forced take a demotion or be fired, and when she officially settled with the district in August.

Calandriello Voted In as New Orland Park Trustee (Live Blog)
Orland Park trustees voted unanimously in favor of Dan Calandriello assuming the open village board seat. The 28-year-old Orland Park resident will be sworn in at the Oct. 7th meeting.

Football: Sandburg Shifts Past Slow Start to Beat Joliet WestThe Carl Sandburg High School Eagles varsity football team overcomes Joliet West High School Tigers' first half win for their fourth regular season win, 36-28.

Over 500 in Support of Erin’s AAIM 2013 Race
Cloudy and slightly rainy weather didn’t dampen spirits or attendance at the 2013 Erin’s AAIM for Change 5K in Orland Park Sunday.

Family Honors Mother at ALS Walk4Life
Mary Matusiak of Orland Park passed away in June from ALS, also known as Lou Gherig’s Disease. Her memory lives on in her family’s efforts to raise money and awareness for much-needed research into the condition.

Machete-Wielding Man Calls 911 After Parking Lot Quarrel
A 57-year-old Orland Park man is accused of bringing a machete to an argument in the Orland Park Jewel parking lot.

Former Cook County Official Guilty of Accepting Kickbacks
A former Cook County official was found guilty of steering contracts to four acquaintances and receiving kickbacks, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.

Starbucks Asks Customers Not to Bring Guns Into Stores
What do you think about Starbucks decision? Do you think other businesses should, or should not, ban or ask customers not to bring guns into businesses? Let us know in the comments' section.

New Trash Carts and Weekly Recycling Coming
Orland Park’s new contract with Waste Management is going into effect, which means new trash containers for residents and the start of weekly recycling.

Fill The Bridge Teen Center's Very Short Wish List
The teen community center is looking for a few items for their Orland Park home base. Got one you can give?

Be Selfish: Give to Colorado Flood Victims
Donating to charity by text, by phone or on the web can give you a jolt of good feelings, experts say.

Blogs

Village of Orland Park Celebrates Autumn at "The Great Pumpkin Party"

Find Out About Orland Chamber Membership

Orland Square Mall Invites Families to Celebrate the 75th 
Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Sat., Sept. 21

Sandburg's Nanney among top 25% globally for Cisco Networking

Be aware of impersonation scams

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