Sunday, May 19, 2013
In the past week, you may have missed stories about free Orland Days ride pases, a baseball heartbreaker, a real dog Hero, treating a Jeep like a can of soup, staying the course after paralysis, new D135 board members and others in Orland Park and nearby.
MONDAY Second Suspect Wanted in Friday Home Invasion and Shooting Police identify Gary, Ind. man as second suspect in Orland Park home invasion where a 30-year-old man was shot. Shooting victim followed his alleged attackers in a car chase while they continued to shoot at him. D135 Board Members Chosen for Committees (Live Blog Transcript) Members were appointed to committees and as delegates in the first regular meeting since the new members were sworn in. Read our live blog transcript from the meeting. TUESDAY ‘Ghost Rider’ Sentenced to 18 Months after Changing Plea to Guilty The 23-year-old Orland Park man will be credited for already serving 204 days in the Cook County Jail. Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Members were appointed to committees and as delegates in the first regular meeting since the new members were sworn in. Read our live blog transcript from the meeting.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Members were appointed to committees and as delegates in the first regular meeting since the new members were sworn in. Read our live blog transcript from the meeting.
Update, 10:35 p.m., Monday, May 13 Orland School District 135 Board of Education members were chosen for commissions and as delegates Monday night, during their first full board meeting. Committee appointments: Delegates Ann Marie Riordan, who now serves as Liberty School's assistant principal, was unanimously appointed to principal starting July 1. Original Post, 5:59 a.m. Monday, May 13 The four new Orland School District 135 board members will take actions during their first full regular meeting Monday night at Centennial School. An administrative staff appointment and placement of board members on committees will be among the items voted on and discussed. The board could also reopen discussion on the firing of three Park School …
Illinois state officials, non-profit administrators and union representatives will offer perspectives during the Illinois Pension Forum starting 4:30 p.m. Monday at Century Junior High in Orland Park. Join us for our live blog and weigh in.
Editor's Note: The live blog had to be cancelled due to a lack of any usable Internet connection at the location. I took copious notes, however, and I'll still be posting a recap. I'll add the link here once it is done. Thanks and sorry. A forum on Illinois pension issues will be held 4:30 p.m. Monday at Century Junior High, 10801 W. 159th St. in Orland Park. The following people are scheduled to speak: Join us for our live blog and offer your own thoughts on the points discussed. Orland Park Patch’s live blog through Cover It Live will provide minute-by-minute updates from the meeting on this page starting at 4:30 p.m. Look in the Cover It Live window above, and you’ll see an area where you can join in and offer your comments and …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
In the past week you may have missed stories about Relay for Life, jobs in the area, medical marijuana, a tragic death, Doritos at a traffic stop, same sex marriage, retail theft, the First Midwest Half Marathon and more in Orland Park and nearby.
SUNDAY Running 'Boston Strong' in the First Midwest Half Marathon (Gallery) About 2,000 runners trod over 13 miles on Route 83 Sunday morning for the annual First Midwest Half Marathon. MONDAY New Board Members Join D135 and Officers Selected (Live Blog) The Orland Park Village Board and Orland School District 135 both met Monday night to swear in winners of the April election. Read our live blog for a transcript from both meetings. JC Penny Retail Theft, Outstanding Warrant Arrests: Blotter Orland Park police reports, March 25-27. TUESDAY The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz has been a vocal advocate for changing Illinois marriage laws, and she sees change on the horizon. Sponsored by Grape-…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Orland School District 135 Board of Education is now seeking applicants to fill the seventh board seat, vacated when John Carmody resigned in April.
People interested in applying for the open seat on Orland School District 135’s Board of Education can fill out the above form, and submit it by 4 p.m. Friday, May 17 to the Superintendent’s office at 15100 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park. “Once the applications are received, the Board plans to host an open public forum for the community to ask questions and be a part of the process,” D135 Board President Joe LaMargo said in a release. “Details on the public forum will be released at a later date.” Click on the blue ‘print’ link next to the Scribd logo above the document to get a copy of the application. Looking for more school stories? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Orland Park Village Board and Orland School District 135 both met Monday night to swear in winners of the April election. Read our live blog for a transcript from both meetings.
Update, 10:30 p.m., Monday, May 6 The newly sworn-in Orland School District 135 board members selected officers Monday night. Joe LaMargo was voted in as board president, Mike Carroll was selected as vice president and Sandra Kulak was chosen as board secretary. All officers were voted unanimously in favor. LaMargo said the selection process for a seventh board member to fill John Carmody's former seat will begin with applications. Once the applicants are whittled down to five candidates, a public forum will be held where residents will be able to ask questions. The board has 45 days since Carmody's resignation to select a new board member. Return to Patch for thoughts shared from the departing board members. Original post, 4:09 p.m. …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
In the past week, you may have missed stories about prom dress donations, pension reform, outgoing fire trustees, LaGrange Road work, teens doing awesome things, new businesses and others in Orland Park and nearby.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Missing Naperville Woman Returned to Orland Park Home Orland Park Police thanked the community for help in spreading word that a 42-year-old Naperville women was reported missing over the weekend. Sandburg's 2013 Senior Prom at the Field Museum (Gallery) Carl Sandburg High School students celebrated senior prom Friday night in Chicago. MONDAY New Frozen Yogurt Bar Opens in Orland Park A well-liked Italian beef shop closes in Palos Park, a new tobacco store opens in Orland Park and a new haircut-for-men salon is looking for employees. A Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat Modie Lavin's journey through life changed when her son was killed in Afghanistan. She now runs a memorial fund and works with veterans in …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Three current board members did not show to a special Orland School District 135 meeting Tuesday, which was scheduled to fill a recent vacancy left on the board.
Updated: 10:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 Not enough Orland School District 135 board members were present Tuesday night for a special meeting called to fill the seat left vacated by one member last week. Board vice president Ann Gentile, secretary Tina Zekich and member Tom Cunningham were present at the meeting held in the district administration building’s learning center, but members Joe LaMargo, Mary Bragg and Lynne Donegan did not show. Gentile, Zekich and Cunningham called for the special meeting, which was scheduled for 7 p.m. Four members needed to be present for the board to take action Tuesday night. “At this time we have three other board members who have not shown up,” Gentile said, just before cancelling the …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
In the past week, you may have missed stories about ecstasy sales, a “Millionaire” contestant, a surprise scholarship, fallout from a fatal accident, running for Boston, a serious swimming accomplishment and others in Orland Park and nearby.
SUNDAY No One Injured When Two Vehicles Caught Fire A truck and sedan caught fire after an accident Sunday afternoon, causing serious damage to both cars but no injuries. MONDAY Disabled Athlete Scores a Big Win for Handicapped Competitors in Illinois A Chicago-area swimmer rose to the challenge to fight rules that discriminated against disabled athletes. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts. TUESDAY Ninety 7 Fifty Opening Friday Flaherty and Collins says interest in the new Orland Park luxury apartment complex is exceeding expectations, the rent rates are slightly higher than expected at opening and it is scheduled to open to tenants later this week. Over 200 People Run in Solidarity for Boston Running for Kicks in Palos Heights hosted a run in honor …
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8:03 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I question Dr. Berry being appointed to a position soo close to the spot she left in 135. How open minded can 1 be if a grant she did not think we should go fo is applied for. Once removed. With special ed in such a mess why not have more focus on fixing that. more ›