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Week in Review: Post Office Crash and Murder Arraignment Near

In the past week, you may have missed stories about electronic signs, searching for a fearsome drug, open for business on Thanksgiving Day, Metra's board and more in Orland Park and nearby.

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UPDATED: Car Crashes into Post Office, Left Woman with Minor Injuries
The Orland Park Post Office on 144th Place was closed Thursday after the accident, but reopened for business Friday morning.

Men Accused of Strangling, Burning Women to be Arraigned in Two Weeks
Robert Danno and Jose Fernardo Martinez-Hernandez are both in custody on murder charges in the deaths of Mary Ann Urban-Danno, 51, and her mother Theresa Urban, 79.

Read Orland Fire's 2014 Proposed Budget Draft
Changes can still be made to the budget, and trustees are expected to vote on the final budget at the November meeting.

Crocodile Hunters Can't Find Frightening Flesh-Eating Drug
Despite wide-ranging undercover investigations, drug agents have yet to find any sign of crocodile in the Chicago area and beyond.

What Should Orland Park’s Electronic Signs Look Like?
Orland Park trustees are considering opening up the village code to allow electronic message boards on signs, but with several rules businesses and organizations will have to follow.

Football: Bolingbrook Stays Undefeated with Win Against Sandburg
The Carl Sandburg High School Eagles varsity football team couldn't get through the Bolingbrook Raiders defense, losing 35-6 to end the regular season.

Macy's Joins Ranks of Retailers Opening on Thanksgiving
What do you think — should stores begin Black Friday promotions on Thursday? Will you go shopping on Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments section.

600 Pets Dead; FDA Investigating Jerky Treat Mystery
Tests have failed to uncover the source of the illness — now, the FDA is asking vets and pet owners for help.

New Path, Theme at Lions Club's Haunted Woods
The Orland Park Lions Club are gearing for their biggest weekend of the Halloween season at their Haunted Woods: Horrorland Town of Terror.

Lemont Mayor Reaves Appointed to Metra Board of Directors
Mayor Brian Reaves was awarded the seat Oct. 17 after a scandal-plagued summer.

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