Boy Scout Troop 318 Honored for 75 Years of Service

New Eagle scouts from Troop 318 were recognized for their efforts during Monday night's village board meeting, with past Eagle scouts attending.

Orland Boy Scout Troop 318 reached a major milestone Monday night, as they celebrated 75 years since the troop first formed.  The troop was honored for their accomplishments during Monday night's village board meeting.  Read about their recent accomplishments, including Eagle scout projects. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:

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UPDATE: Boy Scout Leaders Delay Anti-Gay Policy Vote Until May

The decision whether to allow gays in the scouts has been held for about three months, as the organization faces strong pressure from people for and against gay membership.

Update: The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that they will not make an official vote on its position on gay members until May. One year after reaffirming its stance against gay membership, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will vote this week on whether to lift the ban, the Chicago Tribune reports. The BSA board is convening at the organization’s headquarters in Texas to discuss the controversial decision, reports say. The board has said it will consider lifting the national restriction against gay membership, instead leaving the call up to local troop leaders. A Wednesday vote will determine how the group proceeds, but there’s already plenty of influence on both sides of the fence. On Sunday, President Barack Obama strongly voiced…

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Look Up Boy Scout Leaders Expelled in Illinois

Almost 300 Illinois records are included in the Boy Scouts of America's once-secret "perversion files." Search for your town or troop number.

Patch's searchable database allows you to search by cities in Illinois. Information gathered by the Los Angeles Times shows the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America who were expelled between 1947 and 2005 on suspicions or confirmation of sexual abuse. If a troop is listed, a case file exists. At this time, not all case files are available online. As new documents become available, Patch will update this database.

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PatchCast: A Daily Video Report

Daily PatchCast: Mass Graves, Scouts Swindled and Sliders

A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories

Thief Drains Boy Scout Troop's Bank Account Toddler Found Dead in New Lenox Township Cemetery President 'Surprised' by Sheriff’s Mass Graves Accusation Girls Basketball: Mother McAuley Ousts Oak Lawn It's What You Crave: The White Castle Debate (Video)

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Eagle Scout Built a Bridge at Lake Katherine: Whiz Kid

Each week, we'll feature a whiz kid, club or group from Orland Park or Orland Hills.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Eagle Scout T.J. Petry, formerly of Pack 383 and now with Troop 341 Nominator: Margie Owens-Klotz Whiz Kid's Age: 15 Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Petry organized about 50 people to build a wooden bridge over a creek near Lake Katherine last spring. Within a day’s time, Petry and the family and friends he convinced to join him, erected a 22-foot by 6-foot bridge. The project earned Petry his distinction as an Eagle Scout.  

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