Tuesday, February 26, 2013
A police search for a robbery suspect forced a soft lockdown in area schools Tuesday, following a bank robbery at 167th and 80th Avenue.
Update, as of 11:47 a.m. Area schools were on soft lockdown Tuesday afternoon, as Tinley Park Police searched for a suspect in a bank robbery. Police were looking for a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a grey hoodie, black hat and dark pants, who is suspected of robbing First Midwest Bank at 167th Street and 80th Avenue Tuesday around 10:15 a.m., according to Tinley Park Police Cmdr. Steve Vaccaro. The suspect did not infer or display a weapon during the robbery, Vaccaro said. He was last seen on foot, heading westbound from the bank. Tinley Park police officers were unable to find him. The incident has been turned over to the FBI. Update, as of 11:40 a.m. Victor J. Andrew and District 140 schools are no longer on soft …
Friday, November 30, 2012
As officials examine the 2012 property tax levy, worry grows over shortfalls that might hit the district.
An Orland Park mall's property tax dispute with Cook County and declining funds from the state could cause multimillion-dollar shortfalls for District 230, officials said Thursday. The dire forecast comes as the Consolidated High School District 230 School Board adopted resolution on an estimated property tax levy that includes a $1.4 million increase over what district taxpayers were billed last year. Even with some major shifting of funds, the district needs a 1.5 percent hike for the 2012 levy to help cover costs. The estimated levy, totaling about $100 million, was approved in a 4-1 board vote Thursday night inside Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park. A final levy will need board approval in December before it can be submitted …
Friday, February 17, 2012
A fresh face could be roaming the halls next year of high schools in Palos Hills, Tinley Park and Orland Park.
Officials are hoping their new K9 selection will be friendlier than German Shepherds and Rotweilers, while also sniffing out drugs, gun powder and alcohol in local schools. Consolidated High School 230 board members are looking to bring a golden retriever named Goldie to their three area campuses—Sandburg in Orland Park, Andrew in Tinley Park and Stagg in Palos Hills, according to TribLocal. The suggestion comes from the Houston, Texas, company, InterQuest Detection Canines, the story said. Triblocal reports: The dog is docile and we like the fact that this isn’t a growling dog,” Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Kim Dryier said. “This isn’t a scare tactic. It’s just another way to keep things out of our schools that do not belong…
Friday, September 16, 2011
Football Friday recaps the week's stunning video, great photos and insight into the kids who play for Sandburg and Stagg.
The fall sports season has fully entrenched itself now. In fact, Shepard High School has already had its homecoming. Shepard is coming off an impressive 21-0 win last week over Argo on homecoming. Sandburg will be hosting my high school alma mater tonight. The Lincoln-Way Central Knights are coming off a 42-7 loss to an impressive Homewood-Flossmoor team. My prediction? Eagles 35, Knights 7. Meanwhile, yours truly will be at Shepard as the Astros are visited by the Bulldogs from Richards, who were stunned in their conference opener against Lemont, 28-6. Also in action tonight, Stagg will play at home against Thornwood and Chicago Christian is at Aurora Central Catholic. Join our Facebook Fan Club: Sandburg Eagles fans are encouraged to …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Retired Fire Captain Alfredo Fuentes recounted his memories of 9/11 to Stagg High School students.
The images of people jumping to their deaths from the Twin Towers are as sharp today as they were 10 years ago for Alfredo Fuentes. “This vivid memory would come to play again and again in my life, and it has never faded away,” Fuentes recalled. The retired New York City Fire Department captain saw the second plane hit and was trapped under a pile of rubble shortly after the first tower fell. His memories of that day are sharp and clear, a contrast to those of the audience he addressed Wednesday afternoon. Stagg High School in Palos Hills hosted Fuentes in honor of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The oldest students in the crowd were just 8 years old on the day Fuentes’ life was irrevocably changed. Fuentes was in charge of the …
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
UPDATED: 4-Year-Old Tinley Park Girl Killed After Car Crash Police Looking for Missing Man Last Seen in Orland Park Oak Lawn Explores Litigation Against Former Village Attorneys Local Entrepreneur Using Natural Skills to Declutter Area Homes Softball: T-Bolts Use Pitching of Hofer, Running Game to Clip Stagg
Monday, May 2, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Andrew 2011 Prom: Photo Gallery Photo Gallery: 2011 Stagg Senior Prom PHOTO GALLERY: Sandburg Senior Prom 2011 'Forbidden Music' from Holocaust Draws Hundreds from Region Southwest Half-Marathon Brings Out Local Runners [Video] Homewood Party Linked With One-Night Crime Wave [update]
Friday, April 29, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Timeless Fresco Murals Connect Classrooms and Careers: Bloom Archives New Board and New Leadership for D230 Boys Water Polo: Stagg Mounts Zach Attack, Wraps Up Conference Title Eye in the Sky Tracks Down Man on the Fly
Thursday, March 24, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
VIDEO: Fire District Gives Back $1.3 Million To Homeowners Burke Pushes for Mandatory Open Meetings Act Training Sheriff's Blotter: Resident Duped in eBay Motorcycle Scam Game of the Week: Stagg Puts Another Girls Soccer Victory on Ice
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Homeless in Oak Lawn Palos Hills Police Investigating Student Sex Abuse at Stagg High School Which 'Burb is the Best? Oak Forest Needs You, Patch Fans! Is Frankfort Ready for the Big Dance? A Local Radio Station Thinks So in its Online Bracket H-F Fencing Club "En Garde" for 10 Years Running
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1:50 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
How about the TP Police dog they could of use the dog to track a scent. iFhe was on foot he would not even maybe run a block with out breathing to fast. I,see him walking around I,am going to call them. more ›