Homer Glen, Orland Park police blotter

HOMER GLEN

VAN DAMAGED: The rear hatch window of a 2005 Dodge Caravan was broken out June 4 in the 16000 block of Deer Path Drive.

VEHICLES VANDALIZED: Vandals broke out windows June 5 on four vehicles, two of which were in the 16000 block …

Orland Jr. High speech team claims first place

Orland Jr. High speech team takes first place in competition

Lockport foundation enjoys a run of success

The fourth annual Lockport Township High School Foundation 5K Run/Walk drew record numbers as area runners gathered April 21 to support the foundation and commemorate the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. More than 300 runners/walkers — many wearing black badges that read “Boston – …

Bank employees have a heart for animals

Marquette Bank, a locally owned neighborhood bank, recently completed its third Animal Awareness Drive, an employee-led initiative to raise awareness of challenges facing animals and local animal shelters. Bank employees generated more than $1,200 in donations and collected more than 250 pet items to benefit …

Homer Glen, Orland Park police blotter

HOMER GLEN

VEHICLE BURGLARY: A laptop computer was stolen May 28 from an unlocked vehicle in the 13000 block of Cantigny Lane.

GRAFFITI: Graffiti was found May 29 on the garage door of a house in the 13000 block of Dublin Road.

VEHICLE BURGLARIES: A …

Community Sports Calendar (Central) for June 16, 2013

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 garden contest deadline is June 28

Orland Park is holding its annual Garden Contest for amateur gardeners. The contest recognizes residents’ efforts to beautify their neighborhoods. More than 150 homeowners have competed since the program was proposed in the late 1990s by Village Trustee Brad O’Halloran. “The village’s garden contest — …

St. Laurence High School students’ college sporting commitments

St. Laurence High School students Taylour Estes, Jim Litrenta and Kyle Dalton recently committed to play a sport in college.

Estes from Hickory Hills will play soccer at Carroll University.

Litrenta from Orland Park will play football at the University of South Dakota.

Dalton from …

Hinderman: Butterflies, and summer fun in Orland Park

Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen held its first-ever butterfly release June 1, setting free butterflies that were raised at the farm, 14158 W. 159th St. They were released at two different times, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., near a stand of butterfly-friendly plants (those …

Running seminar set for June 18

Dr. Scott Price, an orthopedic surgeon and former team physician for the Chicago White Sox, will discuss the proper way to begin and maintain a safe and effective runner’s training program during a free presentation 6 to 7 p.m. June 18 at the Palos Health …

Purchase Orland Park vehicle stickers by June 30

Orland Park vehicle stickers must be displayed in vehicles by June 30. Applications for the 2013/15 stickers were mailed to residents who previously purchased them. Any vehicle registered to an Orland Park address must display the sticker. Residents who do not receive applications in the …

Orland Park Eagle Scout’s project benefits kids with cancer

Nick Zona, of Orland Park, recently awarded two treasure chests, toys, gift cards and $200 to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation as part of his Eagle Scout project. Zona organized and coordinated a construction project along with a toy drive to attain Eagle Scout …

Orland Area Chamber recognizes new Ambassador Club member

Joann Adams, a Mary Kay Cosmetics Independent Sales Consultant, awarded Joanne Sicher, of Regus, her official ambassador ribbon at the January meeting of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club.

The meeting took place at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

The …

Homer Glen, Orland Park police blotter

HOMER GLEN

BURGLARY: Money was stolen from two cash registers during a May 23 burglary of Dunkin’ Donuts, 14135 Bell Road. A side door window was shattered to gain entry.

BURGLARY: A laptop computer and a safe containing cash and a handgun were stolen May …

Homer Glen, Orland Park police blotter

HOMER GLEN

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Javier Marquez, 56, 7950 S. Kildare Ave., Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license after a May 7 crash at Dublin and Parker roads, police said. They said Michael F. Finnegan, 51, 13526 Erin Drive, Homer Glen, was charged …

Hinderman: Suggestions on how to avoid the summertime blahs

Our unseasonably cool and wet spring has finally made way for nice weather. Some graduations have been held, others are coming soon. The imminent end of the school year means that parents will soon face the annual challenge of trying to delay their kids’ cries …