Sunday, May 19, 2013
In the past week you may have missed stories about possible drunk driving to prom, flood relief, DUI laws, distracted driving, a bass fishing trophy, Health and Community Expo highlights and others in the Palos area and nearby.
MONDAY Chicago Man Sought in Palos Hills Bank Robbery The FBI believes Joseph Anderson, 32, robbed three Bank of America branches, including one in Palos Hills in April and another in a different suburb Monday morning. So far, Anderson is only charged in a third robbery at a Norridge branch. Was Limo Driver Drunk When He Drove Kids to Prom? The cops say so and charge Palos man with two counts of driving under the influence and one count of reckless conduct. Judge Warns Jailed Man: No Contact With Alleged Home Invasion Victim A woman allegedly beaten in her home said she has been called by her attacker's family, a prosecutor said. TUESDAY State Reps Push for Stricter DUI Law Following Drunk Palos Limo Driver at Prom The law would call for …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A Carroll County official confirmed results of a blood-alcohol test, following Carl Sandburg High School Athletic Director Bruce Scheidegger’s death about three months ago.
Bruce Scheidegger was over the legal limit for alcohol when he was killed in a car accident about three months ago, according to a Sun Times Media report. Carroll County Chief Deputy Coroner Chris Martin said a toxicology report showed Scheidegger had alcohol in his system at the time of the fatal accident, but did not confirm a specific blood-alcohol level, according to the media report. Carl Sandburg High School’s beloved athletic director attended an IHSA state bowling tournament on Feb. 9, and later was driving on Loran Road north of Mt. Carroll in northwestern Illinois when his car left the road. He was the only person in the car, and no other vehicles were involved. Scheidegger was 54. Scheidegger’s death left a sudden and deeply …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Consolidated High School District 230 are looking within their ranks and outside for a new candidate to fill the large shoes left behind by Bruce Scheidegger. In the meantime, current staff are picking up the slack, according to The Regional News.
Finding the right candidate to replace Carl Sandburg High School’s beloved athletic director Bruce Scheidegger may take some time. While Consolidated High School District 230 is preparing to start searching for the right candidate, Sandburg’s physical education department chair Steve McInerney is serving as the interim athletic director with help from Mike Polz, Sandburg’s assistant athletic director, according to a report by Jeff Vorva for The Regional News. Scheidegger died after his car went off the road in rural Carroll County. He was remembered by hundreds in tributes since his passing. A timeline hasn’t yet been set for the search. D230 board president Frank Grabowski said the search will include candidates from within and outside …
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The head of Carl Sandburg High School athletics was found dead in Carroll County early Sunday morning outside of southwest of Freeport. Those who knew Scheidegger remembered him as a supportive and caring figure in the school.
Bruce Scheidegger, who served as Carl Sandburg High School’s athletic director for the last five years, was found dead early Sunday morning, according to law enforcement. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was first told by the Orland Park Police Department around 11:05 p.m. Saturday that Scheidegger was missing. Scheidegger’s car was found shortly after on Loran Road near Indian Trail Road, north of Mt. Carroll, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The car left the road, drove over a steep embankment and overturned, according to the release. The accident is still under investigation. Scheidegger, 54, of Orland Park, also owned a residence in Lake Carroll. He was attending…
Eaglespirit
6:23 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
He was NOT drinking on the job! The accident happened a long time after the sporting event. Please stop making judgements if you don't know the whole story. It was a mistake that cost his life and he was a man that rarely made mistakes. R.I.P. Bruce. more ›