Patch Roundup: Orland Man Shot in Own Home, Teacher Donated Organs Before Dying

Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's south suburban region:

Palos—Independence Teacher Donated Organs Before Dying—Maureen Oleskiewicz, 28, of Orland Park died from choking on a hot dog while at a Chicago Cubs home game last Sunday.

Beverly-Mt. Greenwood—Rabid Bat Found in Beverly/Morgan Park—City officials are now warning of the importance of getting pets vaccinated for rabies.

Orland Park—Orland Man Shot When Intruders Break into Home—Police are looking for two men accused of breaking into a house, shooting a 30-year-old man and stealing items before fleeing the area.

Evergreen Park—Menards Plans Nine-Day Grand Opening Celebration—Big-money saving and celebrity pop-ins by Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson and Mr. Clean start this weekend at the new Menards super store at 91st and Western.

Oak Lawn— Richards' teacher Matt Gavin loses battle with cancer -- Richards high school is mourning the loss of a popular teacher and tennis coach who died at age 32 on May 10.

Tinley Park—1 Person Killed in I-80 Crash Near Harlem Avenue—A Ford SUV ran into the back of a dump truck on I-80 around 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Homewood-Flossmoor—No Means No: Is Jewel's Mandatory Cart-to-Car Service Too Much?—Jewel-Osco has implemented a new policy of following shoppers, and their carts, out to their vehicles.

Chicago Heights—Family of Deceased Elderly Woman Sues Nursing Home for Neglect—Applewood Nursing Home in Matteson is being sued for allegedly failing to take care of an 81-year-old-resident.

Oak Forest——A platinum diamond ring, valued at $1,000, and a Tag Hauer watch, valued at $3,500, were found missing from the downstairs family room of the home.

Mokena—Mokena Applebee’s Expected to Close—The LaGrange Road location is one of at least 8 restaurants in the Chicago area that could shut down because of its franchisee's bankruptcy.

New Lenox—3 Handguns Found within Reach of Driver During Traffic Stop—An officer discovered a Texas man allegedly had three handguns within reach that were improperly stored in the car.

Frankfort—Dancing Marlin Restaurant is Open in Frankfort—Frankfort's newest fine-dining seafood experience, Dancing Marlin, is now open at 20590 S. LaGrange Road.