Week In Review: Fatal Accident and Orland Plaza Demolition

SUNDAY

UPDATED: Prosecutors Say Orland Firefighter was on Prescription Meds During Fatal Accident

Lieutenant Pat Bruce was off duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of the accident. He faces three charges in relation to the accident.

MONDAY

Proposed Dog Park Fees and More at Tonight's Village Board Meet (Live Blog Transcript)

Orland Park trustees also discussed further Orland Plaza demolition during Monday night's meeting. Read our live blog transcript for more information from the meeting.

Business Comings & Goings: Face-Lift for Food Court at Orland Square Mall

New name and look for Jordan's Pub. Great Escape closes outlet store. Tinley Irish Parade is next Sunday.

TUESDAY

Sandburg Wrestling Recalls Winning State Without Scheidegger (Video)

The Carl Sandburg High School varsity wrestlers look back on a bittersweet second consecutive state championship victory.

Photos of Unidentified Bodies to Appear on Medical Examiner's Website

Information on unidentified bodies, including photos will soon start appearing on the Cook County Medical Examiner's website.

WEDNESDAY

Homer Glen Heroin Dealer Charged with Drug Induced Homicide

A Homer Glen man was charged Monday with drug induced homicide in connection with an October 2012 death of an Orland Park man.

Local Filmmaker’s New Movie Premiers at Marcus Theater Thursday

Robert Alaniz, director of the award-winning comedy “D.I.N.K.S,” talks with Patch about his new film “You Don’t Say,” a movie about a woman who is forced to be honest with everyone.

THURSDAY

D230 Super: Quinn's Proposed 3% Education Cut Has 'Long-Lasting Implications'

State Sen. Bill Cunningham said the senate will try to alleviate cutting education costs as much as possible, following Gov. Pat Quinn's budget proposal, which includes about a 3 percent cut in state education funding.

The Carl Sandburg High School Music Boosters are hosting their annual craft fair Saturday and Sunday.

FRIDAY

More Orland Plaza Demolition Scheduled for Late March

The Orland Park Village Board will vote on their next meeting to tear down the middle of the former Orland Plaza building, making way for further work on the Main Street Triangle.

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the South Suburbs

From parades to festivals, there are several events in the coming weeks where Southland residents can celebrate Irish pride.

SATURDAY

Watch: Motorized Chair with Tank Treads for Wounded Veteran

During Firehouse Subs' grand opening in Orland Park, members of AllenForce and Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies demonstrated an advanced motorized chair, capable of great versatility on different terrains.

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