Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse / Mokena Baby Gets New Liver / 'Big Chief' Gets Paint Job / Teen Rescued from Burning Car

This is your week in headlines:

HS Teacher Sexually Abused Teen Outside Her House: Prosecutors

• The teen was a former student of the Orland Park man, prosecutors said.

Mokena Infant Gets His New Liver

• Baby Nathan was born desperately in need of a new liver; on Monday, he got it.

Master at Work: Painting Gets Under Way on ‘Big Chief’

• Oak Lawn resident and painting contractor Dave Ithal begins work on Big Chief on Southwest Highway.

Obscene, Anti-Police, Pro-Nazi Graffiti Scrawled on Tinley Park Bridge

• The bridge crosses Midlothian Creek.

Teen Rescued from Burning Car on I-80 Wednesday Morning

• His car hit a guardrail near I-57 at 2 a.m. because of a coyote.

Stanley Cup Coming to Crestwood

• The Cup will make another appearance in the Southland this month.

District 210 Board Hears Community Concerns of School Closing

• The Board of Education held a special meeting Saturday, August 1, to try to allay parents’ fears.

Golf Outing, Dinner to Honor Memory of Drowning Victim from Tinley Park

• Matthew Kocher died in July 2013. His parents have become advocates of water safety. The Aug. 7 event will raise funds in his honor.

Semi-Cab Fatally Crushes Robbins Man in Own Yard

• Robbins fire official says 62-year-old man was fixing brakes on semi-cab in yard when it fell on him.

77-Year-Old Man Swindled Out of $32K by Con Men

• Con men told man they were looking for someone to distribute money to charity because they couldn’t take it into South Africa.

Village to Dedicate Restored Veterans Memorial After Vandalism

• The memorial will get another day in the spotlight Saturday, Aug. 22.

Orland Hills Village Employee Accused of Theft

• Prosecutors said 19-year-old employee used village-issued credit card 53 times for personal use.

Frankfort Cops Reportedly Seized Drunken Hoosier’s Moped

• The drunken Indiana man fell off his moped and then got ready to pee, police said.

Lemont Teens Accused of Selling Pot Were Trying to Raise Money for Lollapalooza Tickets

• Brothers arrested in vehicle with 48 grams of cannabis in early morning traffic stop, prosecutors say.

Judge Rejects Insanity Defense, Finds Man Guilty in 2010 Slaying of Chicago Cop

• Judge finds Bryant Brewer guilty in murder of Chicago Police Officer Thor Soderberg after week-long bench trial.

Owner Dumps Dog from SUV and Takes Off

• Police rescued the pit bull from the road after its owner left.

Orland Park’s Anti-Bullying Initiative Receives National Award

• The village formed a coalition with the Bridge Teen Center and local agencies in 2014.

Proposed Upgrades at Midway Airport Could Bring 1,700 Jobs

• Improvements will expand concession facilities, security checkpoints and parking, city officials sa

Mokena Man Allegedly Grabbed Caregiver’s Breasts, Buttocks

• The caregiver was reportedly working in the Mokena man’s home when he attacked her.

Oak Forest Alderman Chuck Toland Resigns

• The city alderman and onetime treasurer of the Oak Forest Raiders was in the news this week after a credit card spending snafu.

• Accused Retail Thief Leads Orland Hills Cops on High Speed Chase
• Woman Tips Off Partner on Bluetooth During Shoplifting Spree: Prosecutor
• Ladies Wallet Thief Apprehended After Foot Chase Across 6 Lanes of Traffic: Cops
• Will County Sheriff’s Office Caller ID Stolen
• 2 Men Caught With 500+ Counterfeit J. Cole Concert T-Shirts: Cops
• Texan Messes with New Lenox Target, Gets Arrested: Cops
• Wanted Joliet Man Arrested After Walking Around New Lenox With No Shoes: Cops
• Buyer Nabbed on Forgery Charge in Crooked Craigslist Deal: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Tinley Park Selects Interim Public Works Director, Water Meter Consultant
• Vikings United Camp Organizers Thank Parents for Support
• Lemont Park District Dolphins Finish Strong at Championships
• Lemont’s ‘Food Fight’ Nets More than 65,000 Meals Donated to Nepal

LOCAL VOICES

• Oyster Fest at Tribes in September
• Huge Rummage Sale in Palos Park

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Aug. 3

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Illinois Tollway, Salina’s Catering, First Bank of Manhattan

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