Homer Glen, Orland Park police blotter

HOMER GLEN

ATTEMPTED THEFT: Someone tried to break into an ATM machine May 7 at PNC Bank, 13159 W. 143rd St.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: Someone tried to break into a house May 9 in the 15000 block of 163rd Street.

NO LICENSE: Ramon Calderon Carmona, 44, …

‘Prank’ fallout: Sandburg plans to seek reimbursement for cleanup costs

A rash of pranks and vandalism earlier this month at Sandburg High School in Orland Park prompted administrators to cancel Friday’s annual senior picnic. One student was charged with disorderly conduct for pulling a fire alarm, and officials said if those responsible for spray-painting graffiti around the school’s campus are identified, the district will seek reimbursement for clean-up costs.

Crime Report for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at crime reports in the Southland. News includes a Mokena man accused of lewd conduct in Orland Park, a patron penalized for peeing in Oak Lawn where Worth and Posen men were chargerd with disorderly conduct, a flasher charged in Oak Lawn, and gunfire narrowly missing children in Chicago Heights.

Vickroy: In search of artistic inspiration in the woods

Light vs. dark. Sharp edges vs. soft ones. Perspective, balance and much talk of “saving the white.” It’s just after 9 a.m. on a gorgeous morning near Hidden Pond in the Palos division of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Birds chirp. Lime green caterpillars …

Orland doctor’s license suspended for inappropriate involvement with patient

An Orland Park doctor has had his licenses suspended by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation after he allegedly became inappropriately involved with a patient.

Dr. Frank H. Kirk, of Kirk Clinic, 15040 Ravinia Ave., will have his medical license and his controlled …

Campus (Central) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in college. News from the SouthtownStar’s Central region includes Orland Park, Lemont, Mokena, Oak Forest, Crestwood, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Manhattan, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Orland Hills and New Lenox.

‘All I know is tae kwon do’

Joon Lee left South Korea in 1981 with $25 and a dream to open a tae kwon do school in the U.S.

Today, Lee’s an eighth-degree black belt and a grand master. It’s a far cry from where he started out, three decades ago.

“I …

Around Town (Central) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at events in the SouthtownStar’s Central region, which includes Crestwood, Frankfort, Manhattan, Midlothian, Mokena, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Lockport, Lemont and Tinley Park.

Metra restrictions have some Southland commuters railing against summit

For Southlanders who hop aboard a Metra train Saturday, Sunday or Monday, there will be no morning coffee allowed, nor sack lunches, luggage or backpacks. Those are just some of the restrictions being imposed on all Metra commuters Saturday through Monday during the NATO Summit in Chicago.

Community Sports Calendar (Central) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s Central region, which includes Crestwood, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Manhattan, Midlothian, Mokena, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.

Orland Park police blotter

ORLAND PARK

MARIJUANA CHARGE: Brian Modschiedler, 21, 5542 Linder Court, Crestwood, was charged with possession of marijuana after an April 18 stop in the 11200 block of 143rd Street, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Robin Thompson, 47, 14133 Persimmon Drive, Orland Park, was charged with retail …

Property Transfers for May 20, 2012

Property transfers for Cook and Will counties. Curious about more home sales in your neighborhood? For more Chicago area transactions, see “recent sales” at www.searchchicago.suntimes.com/homes/.

Homer Glen expands Earth Day fest

Homer Glen hosts annual Earth Day and Arbor Day festival Saturday.

Crowd Pleasers for May 18, 2012

Here is a look at crowd pleasers in the Southland. Events include Ladies High Tea in Orland Park and Woofstock in Mokena.

Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra hosts Southland native Morris

When Janet Kuester picked up a newspaper and read that Quinton Morris, a nationally acclaimed chamber musician and teacher, was originally from Park Forest, she said, “I about fell over.”

Kuester is the current artistic director of the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra, which is based …

Playing Live for May 18, 2012

Here is a look at music events in the Southland. Shows include the System’s Bob Seger tribute concert at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago and Village Voices’ annual concert in Downers Grove.