In the Rear View: Election Night and Meat Grinder Save

MONDAY

Former Orland Firefighter Now Facing Pornography Charges

Prosecutors filed new charges of aggravated possession of child porn against former Orland Fire Protection District firefighter Dean Milenkovic, 46, in October, according to court records.

D135 to Request 3 Percent Higher Tax Levy (Live Blog Transcript)

Orland School District 135 will ask for a slightly higher figure than in 2011 to offset costs built into to the latest teacher contract, which is tied to a figure that caps what school districts can request in tax money. Read our meeting transcript.

TUESDAY

2012 Election Results: How Orland Park Voted

Find out latest results for the races in county, state and congressional contests and other elections that affect Orland Park.

The Race for President: How Illinois Voted

What will 2012 ballots in northern Illinois show about President Obama's support at home?

WEDNESDAY

Live Blog Captures Election Day 2012 With Words and Images

South suburban Patch editors published updates and photos from their communities throughout the day Tuesday. Read the transcript to see what went down at polling precincts across the Southland.

THURSDAY

Election 2012: Did Orland Choose Obama or Romney?

President Barack Obama keeps his title for the next four years, but who did Orland Park and Orland Hills choose to lead the country? We gathered precinct data to show who how our area voted.

Cops: Man Offered 13-Year-Old Girls Cash to Get Off Bus With Him

Police credited an adult bystander on the bus for recognizing the girls’ age, and alerting police about the Orland Park man’s actions.

FRIDAY

Worker Saved After Arm Caught in Meat Grinder

Orland firefighters took the man, with his arm still stuck in machinery, to Silver Cross Hospital to safely remove his arm from the grinder. The call was described as a first for the fire district.

Carlton Fisk Lawyer Wants Judge to Strike Out DUI Evidence

The lawyer for White Sox legend Carlton Fisk filed motions to have evidence thrown out in the Hall of Famer's drunken driving case.

SATURDAY

Election 2012: Did Suburban Cook and Will Counties Choose Peloquin or Rush?

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush hung on to his 1st Congressional District seat for another two years, but did his new constituents south and southwest of city get behind him in the election?

Top 6 Classic Chicago Holiday Events

Looking to make the most out of the upcoming holiday season? These six events will keep you entertained and full of holiday cheer.

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