Sunday, January 27, 2013
In the last week, you may have missed stories about water rates, court proceedings in sex crime cases, a dealership helping a local charity, a grenade, cameras in court and other stories in Orland Park and nearby.
MONDAY New Water Rate Increases Passed by Village Board and More (Live Blog Transcript) Orland Park trustees also discussed adding space for two new houses in the Old Orland area and a new Thai restaurant at Wolf Road and 159th Street. Read our live blog transcript for a recap of the meeting. Defense: Throw Out Arrest of Drifter Accused in Sex Assault A public defender for Dennis Dodson, the drifter accused of sexually assaulting a then-83-year-old woman in Orland Park, is filing a motion to quash the arrest based on the identification of Dodson in a photo array. TUESDAY ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Orland Park There are warrants out for the arrest of 79 people in the 60462 area of Orland Park. PatchList: South Suburban Rental Properties …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Orland Park Police Department bumped up their yearly purchase of ammunition to thwart growing scarcity, as gun and ammunition suppliers have seen sharp increases in purchases with debates on gun control continuing across the country.
For about the last 12 years, the Orland Park Police Department had to mostly compete with the United State Armed Forces for weapons and ammunition. But continuing talks for and against heightened gun control laws, since the December Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, has led to a new rise in gun and ammunition demand from civilians. “We’re finding that ammunition is drying up,” said Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy Monday night. “There appears to be a fear that assault weapons may be banned in Illinois. I don’t know where that’s going to go, but certainly it’s all over television, all over the news and as a result the gun shops have been selling guns. They can’t get them fast enough. There are lines at the gun shows. There’s no …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Orland Park joined people nationwide for the National Night Out Against Crime, where neighborhoods celebrated and learned about different safety methods, from paper shredding to avoiding drunk driving and more.
Orland Park residents turned out in force for the annual National Night Out Against Crime at the Orland Park Civic Center on Aug. 7. “Orland Park’s National Night Out festivities heighten the awareness of our residents and businesses, helping them learn what they can do to help prevent crime,” said Orland Park Police Chief Timothy McCarthy, in a release from the village. “The night’s activities are directed, to a large extent, to the children in our community to encourage them to be alert for criminal activity and to make them more comfortable with the police in an informal, fun environment.” The event featured representatives from the Orland Fire Protection District, a disc jockey from Electric Blue Entertainment, Mr. D’s Magic Show and …
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Residents across the country are encouraged to turn on their porch lights as a statement against crime before joining the festivities held in their towns. The event will be held 5 p.m.-9p.m. at the Orland Park Civic Center.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
We look back at a week of overcoming major obstacles, helping when in need, pensions woes, crash-heavy intersections and thoughts on the Secret Service prostitution scandal.
MONDAY Over 1,000 Pounds of Unused Pharmaceutical Medicine Collected Saturday in Orland Park Two Orland Park drop off points for the National Take Back Initiative on Saturday collected over a half-ton of unused medicine for disposal over the course of four hours. Sexual Exploitation Trial Put on Hold for More Evidence The state's pretrial investigation continues against a man charged with 14 counts related to sexual abuse following a joint effort last year by Orland Park and Palos Hills police. TUESDAY Director of Teachers’ Retirement System: Illinois in a ‘Fiscal Mess’ Staff who oversees Illinois teacher pensions spoke to about 1,000 teachers at Carl Sandburg High School Thursday night about how the state might change retirements, Sun …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The Orland Park police chief, and a former Secret Service agent, is disappointed by the actions of support agents in Columbia, but praises the agency for its quick response.
Tim McCarthy, police chief in Orland Park and a former Secret Service agent, described the behavior of Secret Service support agents in Cartagena, Colombia as “boorish,” “pathetic” and “incredibly stupid.” McCarthy, known for taking a bullet to save President Ronald Reagan, also praised efforts by the agency’s leadership to take responsibility for a handful of agents accused of soliciting prostitutes after a night of drinking. “What I was hearing was incredibly stupid,” McCarthy told Patch in an interview Wednesday. “What was more important was not what was incredibly stupid or morally offensive, but was security compromised or were agents on duty impaired. Since that time, we have found out that security was not compromised and no one …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy, who took a bullet for President Ronald Reagan as a Secret Service agent, describes the recent Colombia scandal as "stupid" and "pathetic," but praises the agency's swift efforts to move forward.
Thirty-one years ago, people around the world watched as the U.S. Secret Service fulfilled its most important duty. As a 31-year-old special agent, Tim McCarthy took a bullet in the belly in March 1981 when John Hinckley shot at President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington, D.C., hotel. Today, people are talking about the Secret Service again, but not for acts of valor. Even President Barack Obama has cracked jokes about the boorish behavior of a handful of Secret Service agents in Colombia who embarrassed the agency. Nine staffers as of now have lost their jobs as tales of heavy drinking and consorting with prostitutes in Cartagena have gone public. McCarthy, who did two tours on the presidential detail over nine years and is now the …
Sunday, January 22, 2012
We look back at a week of frozen rescue, football victory, swimming growth, new beef, cheerleading prowess and jail switching.
MONDAY Rise in Teen Heroin Use Leads D230 Administrators to Appeal to Parents Robo calls and a letter from the Consolidated High School District 230 superintendent and principals were sent to parents seeking their help in countering deadly teen activities of late. New D135 Super Likely Coming from Outside District Interim superintendent Dennis Soustek hopes school board, teachers and residents to “come together” after recent controversies. TUESDAY Orland Firefighter Braves Freezing Waters to Save Dog The dog walked onto an ice pond, when a portion broke off, leaving the dog surrounded by freezing water. St. Xavier Cougars Celebrate National Fooball Championship After its best year yet, the St. Xavier football team and coach Mike Feminis …
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