Saturday, July 28, 2012
Rose Walsh spends much of her time helping other people at Orland Township, as well as through a volunteer group from St. Mike’s and in other ways. At age 76, she still has a lot more kindness to give.
Rose Walsh was trained, in a way, to take care of people. Born to a father in his 50s, the 40-year Orland Park resident helped care for him when he experienced ailments. She did the same for her husband Bill until he passed away in 2003, after 46 years of marriage. But she didn’t stop there. Walsh started cooking and serving food to the homeless at St. Blasé in Summit, and joined the St. Vincent of DePaul Society through St. Michael Parish. The Eucharist Ministers who work through St. Mike are assigned different people who’ve expressed a need or a hardship to the church, and the ministers help the callers with their troubles. They meet face to face, and the ministers continue to check on them in subsequent weeks and months to make sure …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Co-workers and people affected by the story of Lolis’ tragic death their thoughts and prayers earlier in the week and since.
The death of Karen Lolis left several readers in shock and sadness, since the first report on Tuesday. Lolis and her separated husband Angelo Lolis were found dead in the garage of their former home in the 17100 block of Highwood Drive Tuesday morning. Since then, several people have offered memories of Karen, and prayers for her family and friends, in comments. All of us at her job are greatly impacted by her loss. She had an infectious smile no matter what was going on in her life. There are actually many here who would love to share wonderful stories of her and that is what we are doing at work. Please tell her family that our leadership will be reaching out to her family. Remember there are many here who are with the family in spirit. …
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Matthew Senica is looking at a new possible addition to a rap sheet that includes another DUI arrest and a few violent offenses, after an accident police said he caused that took the life of a 51-year-old Lockport nurse.
Investigators recreating a vehicle accident that resulted in Heidi Roseen’s death Sunday morning believe Matthew Senica was driving over 70 mph when he struck Roseen’s car. Senica, 25, of the 13700 block of 88thAvenue in Orland Park, is charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence. He had been drinking in Chicago for hours before he drove south on LaGrange Road, and struck Roseen’s car at the intersection with 95th Street, according to Cook County Sheriff Spokesman Frank Bilecki. When facing court later in the week, the judge placed a $1 million bail against him, which means he would need $100,000 to walk the streets before his trial. Senica remains in custody. Past charges against him include reckless conduct, criminal …
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Jonathan Sarolas is facing a felony charge less than two weeks after he was released from prison.
Eleven days after Jonathan Sarolas, 23, of Homer Glen was released from state prison, following serving a sentence for burglary convictions, he attempted to steal a woman’s car in Orland Park using a BB gun and fled from police through a wooded area. Sarolas was caught less than a week later at the Midlothian Metra stop, and now he’s back in custody. On Tuesday, Sarolas stood before Judge Peter Felice with a new felony charge to face, aggravated vehicular hijacking. Felice was about to grant a $500,000 bail, but upped it to $700,000 when he learned about Sarolas’ recent prison sentence. Sarolas didn’t speak during the court hearing, and his attorney declined to comment about the case. Read on for more details of Sarolas’ Tuesday court …
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Five Indiana men accused of storming into the Ashford House, wielding hammers, nunchucks and other weapons used to cause numerous injuries and damage, pleaded not guilty to a long list of charges against them.
Attorneys representing Cody Sutherlin, 23; Dylan Sutherlin, 20; Alex Stuck, 22; John Tucker, 26; and Jason Sutherlin, 33, otherwise known as the Ashford House 5, made their first moves in court on Thursday. First, they brought forth petitions to get a new judge on the case. Then the five men officially said before the court that they are not guilty of committing the attack at Ashford House in May. "There's nothing more to be said other than that they pleaded not guilty and we intend to prove that," said defense attorney Aaron Goldstein, who is representing Jason Sutherlin. Assistant State's Attorney Debbie Lawler then presented attorneys with a preliminary stack of evidence, which included a DVD, and let them know "more will be coming." …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Jean Oliver asked for people to pray for her daughter after a bad car accident. Her daughter still has a lot of recovery to go, though several people on Patch offered their support in comments.
It was a simple request. “That was my daughter who got smashed in the car. Please pray for her recovery,” wrote Jean Oliver. Oliver’s daughter Becca had to be extricated from a smashed up car, following an accident Wednesday on 159th Street near 80th Avenue. Following Oliver’s request, comments offering support and well wishing flooded in. Oliver then graciously offered updates on her daughter’s condition, detailing aspects of the extensive surgeries performed on Becca’s leg, arm and face. “She does have a severely bruised main nerve in her arm and does not have full function of it yet,” Oliver wrote. “She is moving her fingers a little which is awesome but that is all right now.” Oliver also expressed her appreciation for the support. “…
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Mackey’s Pub is the second bar and restaurant John Mackey has opened in Orland Park. You may have heard about his first pub. A little place called Paddy B’s.
John Mackey saw the opportunity and ran with it to open Mackey’s Pub at 9400 W. 143rd Street, the site where Danny’s Corner stood for a little over a year until it closed in February. He decided to open back up in Orland Park, where he, his wife and family, have lived for near 30 years, about 16 years since he sold Paddy B’s. In a new twist, Mackey’s Pub will be offering specialty martinis, along with other bar fare including their famous fried chicken. “There’s me, my wife Maureen, my daughter Eileen and my other daughter Meghan,” said John Mackey. “Everyone was working full time jobs, so I decided between four part timers we can have one full time employee.” Read more about what else can be found at Mackey’s Pub. Who else makes news in …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
A man calling for help while in the water at Centennial Park was lucky a few brave people were there, heard his cries and pulled him out of the water Tuesday.
Albert Kulicz and Mackenzie Smith were not likely planning on jumping into the water Tuesday. Swimming also happens to be forbidden at Lake Sedgewick, but that didn’t stop a 33-year-old man of Tinley Park from getting into the deep waters. Authorities praised the quick efforts of Kulicz, 21, of Bridgeview, and Smith, 16, from Orland Park, for jumping into the water after hearing cries for help, pulling the man to land, and with the help of 16-year-old Andrea Dunn and 17-year-old Taylor Calzaretta, getting him on land as emergency personnel arrived on scene. “I clearly believe if it wasn’t for their quick actions, this man surely would’ve drowned,” Orland Park Police Commander John Keating said Tuesday. “At great risk to their own safety, …
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Pleasantview Fire Lt. Ken Brucki has become the new Orland Fire Protection District Chief after a yearlong search.
Ken Brucki, a lieutenant from the Pleasantview Fire District, was selected to be the next Orland Fire Protection District Chief, after a lengthy search. He has worked for 24 years as a firefighter, starting as a volunteer in Merrionette Park, before moving to part-time with the Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District, and then joining Pleasantview full time in 1994. The 44-year-old Orland Park resident also volunteers with area youth sports. “I think the Orland Fire Protection District has so many dedicated firefighters and employees who I know want to focus their attentions, skills and professionalism on what they do best, providing the highest quality fire service and professional public safety for the people of the district,” Brucki …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Rob and Priscilla Steinmetz have taken the Bridge Teen Center very far in two short years. People on Capitol Hill are now listening to their ideas about after school efforts.
Priscilla and Rob Steinmetz often say they are overwhelmed by the response they get from the community, but in a good way. The founders of the Bridge Teen Center are expanding the wings further and further, and have grown a lot in two years. The whole idea for the Bridge Teen Center was to offer an enjoyable place where teens could enjoy themselves and enrich their lives, in order to not turn to drugs, alcohol and other destructive behavior. Having served offered over 11,500 hours of free programming for over 1,100 different teens, they are well on their way. First they extended into the Garage space next door to hold performances for teens, and several other music-focused programs. Now they are looking at starting new locations. Read more…
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10:02 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
He lives very close to where a young girl died last year 88th Ave and 135th from a drunk driver. He most likely goes past her memorial daily. more ›