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More Learned About Accused Murderer, Tri-State FPD Focus of BGA Report: Week in Review
Patch looks back at five of the biggest Burr Ridge stories from the week of Sept. 3.
1. Accused Murderer May Have Posed as Lawyer, Written Asylum Letters: Michael Zaky Bassaly has been charged with his mother to death outside St. Mark Orthodox Coptic Church in Burr Ridge.
2. Tri-State Fire District Officials' Raises Lead to 'Pension Windfall': BGA Report: The Better Government Association reports on the Darien-based Tri-State Fire Protection District's habit of giving pay raises to top officials before they retire, which in turn increases their tax-supported pensions.
3. Division Chief Sues Tri-State Fire District: Division Chief David Basek filed suit against the district in federal court, alleging that he was terminated in retaliation for using medical leave and filing a workers' comp claim.
4. D86 Adds Temporary Position to Address Lack of Communication Plan: The new part-time communications director would help "develop a district communication plan,” acting Superintendent Bruce Law said.
5. Man Charged With DUI, Attempting to Elude Officer: Burr Ridge police reports, Aug. 25-31.
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