Week In Review: School Board Resignation and Ninety 7 Fifty Opens

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 of Boston Monday evening, and saw a turnout that store owner Mel Diab, who ran in the Boston Marathon, described as “amazing.”

WEDNESDAY

Chief: Orland Firefighter Accused in Fatal Crash ‘Violated Our Code of Conduct’

The Orland Fire Protection District formally charged Lt. Pat Bruce with discipline measures, following allegations that he caused a woman’s death in a vehicle accident and other charges.

Orland Park Man Jailed on 2 Sex Cases Possibly Facing New Charges

The lawyer for Kevin Skaritka said Tuesday in court that his client may be seeing even more charges, while still facing two unrelated sex crime cases.

Sandburg cross-country and track athlete Pat McMahon was awarded a scholarship from Foot Locker, for his athletic and academic accomplishments and his drive to overcome cystic fibrosis.

THURSDAY

2 Men Accused of Selling Esctasy to Undercover Cops in Lockport

Two men, one from Orland Hills and the other from Tinley Park, were charged April 23 with selling drugs in a Jewel-Osco parking lot, according to police.

Watch Orland Park Resident on 'Millionaire' Thursday

Joe Dela Pena will be sitting in the hot seat on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" 4 p.m. Thursday on WGN.

FRIDAY

UPDATED: Special D135 Meeting Called After Carmody Resigned

The current president of Orland School District 135’s Board of Education resigned from the board Thursday effective immediately, and three board members have called a special meeting for Tuesday.

Former Korn Guitarist Shares His Experiences at Calvary Church

Brian "Head" Welch, formerly of Korn, made a visit to Calvary Church on Saturday and Sunday, offering a hopeful message for people struggling with addiction.

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