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Week in Review: Search for New Orland Park Trustee and Child Saved at Centennial

In the past week, you may have missed stories about the Eagles football schedule, a DUI death case in court, blogging sports on Patch, Quinn's salary veto and more in Orland Park and nearby.

News

Mayor Has 60 Days to Recommend New Orland Park Trustee
Five to six people have either contacted Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, or have been recommended, to fill Brad O’Halloran’s seat after he resigned last week.

3-Year-Old Saved from Drowning at Centennial
A boy was pulled unconscious from the water Thursday afternoon at the Orland Park pool, but was listed in stable condition later that day.

Sandburg Eagles 2013 Football Schedule
Know when to see the Carl Sandburg High School Eagles football team this fall during regular season games.

Pre Trial Continues in Deadly Palos Crash Case
Nicholas Puccinelli has pleaded not guilty to charges following an accident that killed an Orland Park man.

O’Halloran Contacted Chief McCarthy ‘Regularly’ About Metra Affairs
Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy shed light on interactions with former Metra board chair and Orland Park trustee Brad O’Halloran regarding a “blue-ribbon advisory panel” he was asked to lead.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Patch
We're looking for parents, players or fans to write about and take both pictures and video of their favorite fall sports team!

Cunningham: Quinn’s Salary Veto Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’
Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham said the General Assembly hasn’t produced a solid pension solution, but Governor Pat Quinn halting salaries could set a precedent where future disagreements in Springfield are met with similar actions.

Blogs

Pension Dilemma
As the pizza man left my driveway the other night, it dawned on me that he looked a bit like Mike Madigan. 

Two Attack Volleyball Players Earn All Region Awards
Gabby Christie and Dani Amador—both players for the Attack Volleyball Club of Orland Park—have been named to the Windy City Power League (WCPL) All Region Team.

Overwhelming community support at dedication ceremony
On Friday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m., dozens of community members, fire departments, press and Firehouse Subs personnel gathered at Firehouse Subs in Orland Park for the donation of almost $40,000 in equipment to local fire departments.

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