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Straub Blames Hotels Vote on Politics, Peter Burdi Opening New Bistro: Week in Review

Patch looks back at five of the biggest stories in Burr Ridge from the week of Aug. 12.

  1. Straub: Propaganda, Politics Played Roles in Rejection of Burr Ridge Hotels: Straub discussed the withdrawn Odyssey Hotels' proposal during his "Friday Wrap" YouTube address last week.
  2. Burr Ridge's Peter Burdi Working With Paul Virant on New Bistro: The to-be-named restaurant will be Virant's third in the Chicago area and Burdi's fourth in downtown Hinsdale.
  3. Regulators Recommend Disbarment for Burr Ridge Resident Niew: The author and radio host is facing the loss of her Illinois law license over alleged misuse of a $2.3 million real-estate investment.
  4. J. Jill, Francesca's Opening in Burr Ridge: Facebook Finds: Patch has a few Facebook posts residents of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Burr Ridge might be interested in.
  5. Man Found Asleep at Gus Pump Charged With DUI: Burr Ridge police reports, July 15-28.

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